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new to RI, looking for recommendations
Hi all! DH and I just relocated from Arizona, and we're living in Providence. I'd love some recommendations for primary care physicians (especially the kinds that only make appointments for same day/next day!), ob/gyn, and great spots for nails and massages.
Thanks in advance 
Re: new to RI, looking for recommendations
Welcome to RI!
I don't really love my PCP, and I don't get my nails done often and I've never had a massage, so I'm no help on those. If you're willing to drive to Warwick, I love my obgyn, Marilyn Powers at Caring for Women.
SPAS
Alayne White Spa in Providence (also in Bristol) has gotten good reviews by the Nesties. I remember rave reviews about the facials -- http://www.alaynewhite.com/
The Spa at the Providence Biltmore was also highly recommended when it was still an Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. But, it reopened earlier this year under new management. I don't know if anyone has gone since the management change -- http://www.providencebiltmore.com/spa.html
Tranquil Waters in Seekonk MA is another Nestie favorite, and depending on where you are, it's not all that far of a drive. http://www.tranquilwatersspacafe.com/
The Right Touch Day Spa in North Attleboro MA is another recommended spa, and is just over the border into Massachusetts. http://www.therighttouchdayspa.com/
As for doctor and dentist recs, this was asked a couple months back. These replies might help!
http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/52261421.aspx
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I used to see Marilyn Powers!! I loved her!
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I would recommened Dr. Carothers at Broadway OB/GYN in Providence- I have seen her a few times, and she is delivering my coworkers baby (and she has glowing reviews for her). I would NOT suggest to see Dr. Ramos in that practice (but that was just my experience)
I like Sienna Ianelli for a facial.
Also Alyne White is known for their skin care, and is located in Providence. Their prices are also reasonable. Their massages are great (just had one a few weeks ago) and I am pretty sure they might do Mani/pedis as well, though I haven't gotten one there.
I live in Cumberland and go to the beauty bar for nails- but that is about 20 min North of Providence.
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I also recommend Alayne White for facials/massages, etc. Nice place and pretty reasonable!
Thank you all so much, this is really helpful! It makes me realize what's important in my life...a good ob/gyn, a good pcp, and a good manicure!
And we are really loving it so far. It certainly helps that it's at least 25 degrees cooler than Phoenix at any given moment!