Spa Deal Alert: Chocolate Mani and Pedi $70 at Blush Day Spa

Home to a beautiful 5,000 square foot spa and relaxation area, Blush Day Spa is the place to not only snag a spa membership for $59, but also indulge in the Chocolate Manicure & Pedicure package for just $70 for the 1.5 hour session.

This deluxe treatment features a rich chocolate mask to infuse moisture back into your skin after the winter season, and is a great way to soothe and tone your skin for spring.

Call Blush Day Spa at (407) 770-6666 or visit www.blushdayspa.com for more information.

Spa Deal Alert: Massage and Rx Facial $140 at Euro Day Spa

Need a break from the weekday crisis? Head to Euro Day Spa for their weekday special, a one hour massage and Rx Facial treatment for just $140.

The special offer is only available Monday through Thursday, and gives you a great excuse to break away from your usual routine for a few moments of bliss! Stress less this March with this special that is sure to restore your energy level.

Call Euro Day Spa at (407) 740-0444 or visit http://www.eurodayspa.net/specials.html for more information!

Top Orlando Day Spas for a Thai Massage

Are you a fan of yoga or pilates? Need to work out some kinks and tension? You could be a good candidate for Thai massage, a form of bodywork that is now available at several great day spas around Orlando.

Unlike regular massages performed on a massage table, the Thai massage involves deep stretching and posing on the floor and is a type of “guided” massage.

What is Thai Massage?

Thai Massage is believed to have been developed more than 2,500 years ago in India and was – and is – performed as part of Thai medicine. The primary goal of Thai massage is to stretch the legs, arms, back, shoulders, neck and core muscles to release tension and reduce stress. Thai massage is meant to be both a relaxing and energizing treatment, because the therapist releases tension that’s built up in your joints and muscles and increases your natural energy flow.

Benefits of a Thai Massage

Some of the top benefits of Thai massage include:

• Improves flexibility
• Regulates energy levels
• Promotes restful sleep
• Increases flexibility
• Improves circulation in the joints and muscles
• Encourages deep relaxation
• Reduces stress

Orlando Day Spas Offering Thai Massage

Ready to enjoy the Thai massage experience? Many Orlando day spas and health centers offer Thai massage services priced between $140 to $200 or more for a 90 minute session.

Set your sights on some of these Orlando day spas for your next appointment:

• FaceHaven Day Spa (407) 240-1212
• Ritz-Carlton Spa (407) 206-2400
• My Thai Massage (407) 896-1868
• A Balanced Body Studio (407) 644-5001
• Tranqil Oasis, Inc (407) 849-4808

Since the treatment is performed fully clothed, you can return to regular activities shortly after your session.

Keep in mind that you’ll need to drink lots of water to help your muscles heal and restore themselves after the treatment, and you may need to avoid eating a heavy meal for several hours after treatment to avoid discomfort.

Spa Deal Alert: Friday Happy Hour Special at Belle Vie Day Spa

Say TGIF with a much-needed pampering treatment! If you’re heading over to Baldwin Park on Friday, don’t miss out on Belle Vie Day Spa’s Friday Happy Hour Special.

You get to relax with a complimentary glass of wine and enjoy a 30 minute facial and a 30 minute massage for just $60.

Belle Vie Day Spa is located at 1384 Lake Baldwin Lane in Orlando. Call (407) 895-0005 for more information or visit the spa’s website for details on this great spa deal.

Spa Review: Blush Day Spa Orlando

Spa Review: Blush Day Spa, Orlando

Spa Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

If you’re a resident of Altamonte Springs, you won’t want to miss the blissful escape hidden in the shopping plaza off I-4. If you’re not a local, take the short drive up to Blush Day Spa for the royal treatment. A recent spa visit was  welcome retreat from a stressful work week, and I settled in for a Hot Stone Massage treatment (55 minutes, $70).

Inside Blush Day Spa

Blush Day Spa is decorated like an exotic spa sanctuary, a beautifully-furnished spa that will transport you to another world. The lobby area shares a space with the manicure and pedicure stations, and these look like regal thrones lined up against the side wall.

When you walk back into the treatment area, you’ll find several treatment rooms lined on either side of a long hallway, and a large waterfall at the end. Behind the waterfall is a spacious relaxation area, furnished with oversized recliners, sofas and an antique table stocked with teas, baked treats and snacks. This is an idyllic place to relax before and after any service, enjoy lunch during your spa day, or just meet with friends before your spa retreat begins.

Hot Stone Massage Experience

The Hot Stone Massage experience at Blush Day Spa begins with a short introduction and the laying of the stones on the bed. You’re laid down gently on top of a mini-bed of hot rocks covered in a towel, and you’ll start to relax within minutes.

The therapist begins the service with a shoulder, neck and arm massage, followed by the hot stone application for deeper relaxation. The stones are tucked between the massage bed and your body at various intervals throughout the treatment to deliver the soothing heat deep into the tissues.

The treatment ends with the laying of the stones along the spine, and a deep tissue back massage.

Highlights of Blush Day Spa

Blush Day Spa of Orlando has recently introduced a Membership program where spa regulars pay just $59 per month for a choice of a single 60-minute service, or $109 per month for a choice of two 60 minute services.  More information about the Membership program can be found here.

Haven’t visited this spa yet? If you’re a first-time client, be sure to advantage of the introductory offer of $39 for any one hour service!

Blush Day Spa is located at 9439 Forest City Cove in Altamonte Springs, a short drive from downtown Orlando. Call (407) 770-6666 for more information.

Top 5 Beauty Foods for Fall

Eating a healthy diet and maintain a balanced lifestyle are essential for keeping your skin and hair looking young, and experts agree that there are certain foods that can make your skin glow and stay radiant season after season.

The Fall and winter months may call for some changes to your diet, so make sure you’re packing a nutritious punch into each meal with the following nine beauty foods:

1. Pears. Pears are a great Fall fruit to add to your diet, and can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or even as part of breakfast. Pears are rich in antioxidants and vitamins, and can be a great change of pace from your daily apple habit.

2. Walnuts. Walnuts are rich in alpha linoeic acid, an essential nutrient for maintaining healthy skin. You can sprinkle walnuts into your granola or oatmeal in the morning, or add it to muffins and other Fall treats for a boost of nutrition.

3. Pumpkin. Whether you enjoy it straight from the can or mix it into your baked goods, pumpkin is a great way to boost your nutrition count this season. Pumpkin is full of beta carotene and other antioxidants, and is a nutritious filler ingredient for muffins, cakes and other treats this season.

4. Dark chocolate. Bring on the dark chocolate to enjoy a dose of antioxidants – and a quick mood lift. The darker and purer, the better.

5. Spinach. Load up on the leafy greens this season to add vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to your weekly meals. Both fresh and cooked spinach have a number of health ahd beauty benefits, and you can incorporate this vegetable into almost any dish.

If your skin needs a refresher for the season, don’t miss out out on the chance to get gorgeous with an antioxidant facial or moisturizing body treatment. Many Orlando day spas are offering decadent treatments just for the Fall and winter season so that you can maintain that healthy glow.

Combine your spa regimen with a diet full of these top beauty foods to keep your skin glowing and healthy all season long!

Serendipity Day Spa in Orlando

Step into a traditional 1930s cottage on Hillcrest Street for a tranquil escape during a hectic week. Serendipity Day Spa is designed to pamper and please with customized facial treatments, relaxing paraffin treatments and a lineup of pregnancy and couples massage services.

This is one of the few day spas in Orlando that offers several spa services just for men, so bring your guy here for an express facial, a man’s ‘sole relief pedicure’ and other specialty services.

Other specialty treatments at Serendipity Day Spa include:

• Craniosacral Massage
• Power Nap option after your massage (add-on)
• Express Facial treatment
• Silk Powder-Dip nail services
• The Couples Cloud 9 Package

Reasons to go: Teens and kids services for spa enthusiasts under 15 years of age, customized treatments for problem skin, special packages for couples year round, men’s spa treatments

Treatment prices: Facials start at $70 per session, massage services (60 minutes) start at $70, artificial nails start at $45

Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Location: 1631 Hillcrest Street, Orlando, Florida 32803

Call: (407) 898-0042 for your spa reservation *don’t forget to mention you found them on the Orlando Spa Network!*

Visit www.serendipity-dayspa.com for more information

Profiles Salon and Spa

Home to the famous 90-minute Skin Brightening Facial that includes microdermabrasion for that glow you crave, Profiles Salon and Spa is your destination for Dermalogica facials, GloMinerals makeup applications and body treatments that will leave you re-energized for your busy day ahead.

The spa offers a wide range of specialized treatments for problem skin, aging skin and normal skin that just needs a refresher. Some of the specialty treatments at Profiles Salon and Spa include:

• Integrated Massage therapy
• Sports Massage
• Waxing services
• Permanent Makeup
• Eyelash Extensions
• Chemical Peels
• Galvanic treatments
• High Frequency treatments

Reasons to go: Easily accessible from downtown Orlando, men’s spa packages with hand and foot detailing services included, tantalizing body treatments such as the mango pedicure or coconut lime treatments, special occasion services

Treatment prices: Facials start at $75, massage services (60 minutes) start at $75, eyelash extensions are $175 for the first treatment, and chemical peels start at $135.

Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: 4948 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida 32803

Call: (407) 898-0083 for spa reservations *don’t forget to mention you found them on the Orlando Spa Network!*

Visit profilessalonspa.com for more information

Spa Deal Alert: Swedish Massage for $55 at Acqua Day Spa

If you need a relaxing Swedish massage to kick off your week, head to Acqua Massage for the 50-minute Swedish Massage for $55.

This spa deal is available on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and is a great way to de-stress after a busy weekend.

Acqua Day Spa is located inside the Windermere Business Center at 6735 Conroy Road in Orlando.

Call (407) 447-5276 or visit www.acquadayspa.com for more information.

Sanctuary Salon and Day Spa

When you need a break from shopping at the Shoppes of Windermere, head over to the Sanctuary Salon and Day Spa for your pampering retreat.

This locally-owned Orlando day spa offers a wide range of standard spa services, as well as medical-grade treatments if you need a more aggressive facial or skin rejuvenation treatment. Head to this Grecian-inspired spa for Botox, laser hair removal, a hair cut or a customized facial.

Specialty and signature treatments at Sanctuary Salon and Day Spa include :

• Herbal Hibernation Body Wrap
• Scalp Massage
• Anti Aging Facials
• Teen Facials
• Eyelash Extensions
• Hot Stone Massage
• Botox Injections
• Haircut and Color Services
• Threading Services

Reasons to go: Customized facials, laser hair removal treatments, medical-grade microdermabrasion, Botox and Juvederm injections in-house

Treatment prices: Facials start at $85,  eyelash extensions are $125 for the full set, massage services start at $85 for 55 minutes

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays

Location: 8911 Conroy Windermere Road, Orlando, FL 32835

Call: (407) 909-1011 *don’t forget to mention you found them on the Orlando Spa Network!*

Visit www.sanctuarysalondayspa.com/index.htm for more information.

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