Gentle Touch Spa&Laser
I have discovered that spa, using a search engine on the web. I was going to visit Halifax for 8 days and wanted to try a few spas during my stay . I choose that one first, because they are offering so many services and they are in two locations (Halifax and Dartmouth) . I booked my appointment, probably 3-4 weeks before my trip. I scheduled a Body sculpting session (thinking that it was the same thing that I have experienced in other spas), but it’s a very different technologies (they are using Accent XL) .
I was taking a walk in the area the day before, so I stop to see where the spa was located specifically , it’s in Park Lane mall -M2 . Very easy to find and a walking distance from most hotels in the area. I just went to the receptionist (a small counter), I taught to myself that it was so small , that it was impossible to have that many services or clients. But , I was wrong! I asked her if I could get my treatment now, since I was on site, she said no, we are fully booked for weeks. The thing is that they have a sigh at the door, saying that walk-ins clients are welcome. I tested it and it’s not working (perhaps it’s a real busy time and it’s exceptional?) .
The next day, I showed up for my appointment and requested , if possible to have my nails done and a spray-tan, I wanted to try different services they are offering, it would make a better review. Yet again, they said that it was impossible, maybe a spray-tan, if my Accent Xl session was going well ( takes about 60-90 minutes) . I got to the treatment room , expecting that it was going to be like any other treatments’ I got in the past . To my great surprise, the technician (who was very knowledgeable) told me that It was very different, and that it was very important for the clients to drink lots of water (or you would feel a real burning sensation, like an open flame on your skin). Good thing that I am a huge water drinker. It was pretty tolerable . The technician was supposed to send me an email with her name and all the specific of the spa , but she didn’t . I would have told you more on the technology and on the services they offers.
The rooms are cleaned, the perfect temperature (not too cold or hot), a little music is playing in the background, but it’s relaxing. The staff members are well trained (most of them have studied in that field , have been trained by the owner or went on special trainings as far as Chicago or Vancouver, If I remember correctly).
After my treatment was done , she told me that if I wanted a spray-tan, that it would be feasible . (If you consider doing it, wear dark clothing). I got in another room, got naked and installed myself in a little tent. (put a little shower cap on my hair) It cost 45$ and last about 7 days, I choose the medium-dark tan (I am already pretty dark naturally). After it was done, I was a bit upset (with me perhaps) you have to stay in the tent after she is done spraying, avoid to touch yourself while you dry (fan in front of you).Suggestion, you have to take the time to let it dry, before getting dressed (it does streaks if you touch it). Lucky for me, I am so dark that it didn’t showed that much. After your done, they will offer to buy a can (for other applications when it starts to fade away) I have bought a can (same price) and it’s good for about 6 weeks of tan (like 6 tx) .
I would recommend their services, they have so many that I will not elaborate on the list, you can visit their website and see what they offer. The price list is comparable to any other spas.
Tips: If you live in the area, and that you consider making changes in your health (loosing weight or getting back in shape) book an appointment to see what services would be good for you, let them do an assessment that will work for you . Not all technologies or treatments, are recommended or works on everyone ( we are all different).
For the visitors, if you know the dates of your visit to Halifax, book your appointment ahead of time , even more true if it’s summer.
Happy relaxation, to all of you!
Line Boutin, Actress-Model-Voice-Over and Blogger 