Spa Week is over, but the memories and benefits are everlasting! One of the greatest rewards for us is hearing about how Spa Week has touched your lives. We asked for your Spa Week stories, and this is the week you get to read the 5 winners, all who will receive $50 Spa Week Gift Cards to use for their next spa treatment.

Spa Week Story veteran winner, Madeline, has contributed (and won) once again!

I had been intrigued about the Catio Express non-surgical face lift at the Tribeca Spa of Tranquility for quite some time. Given that I’m a Spa Week regular at the spa (because they never fail to treat me like a princess there) and know that every service they offer always worked, I decided to give it a try. My aesthetician, Sara, started by giving me a basic cleansing, and then the fun began. I started feeling these vibrating sensations on parts of my face as Sara moved the equipment around. Even though I wouldn’t call it relaxing, it wasn’t uncomfortable at all (and I kept telling myself that it had gotta be better than going under the knife). After finishing the right side of my face, she gave me a mirror and I could see the puffiness under my eye was dramatically minimized, and my cheek was also fuller. She then proceeded to work on the other side, followed by a soothing mask and a quick shoulder massage. The shoulder and belly warmers were what I loved about this spa – their constant attention to details showed how they always strive to make sure the clients were pampered.

Forty five  minutes later, I walked to the front desk and bought 6 more facials to use for later. I guess that said enough about how happy I was with the results. My skin felt tighter, smoother, which you may get from any other facials, but the difference was that my face contour was also more flattering. It literally changed from a round face shape to a heart face shape (in a matter of 45 minutes!!!), and the sagging skin under the chin also disappeared.

Last but not the least, the services were impeccable. You don’t get pushed around just because it’s Spa Week and they’re busier than usual. You get the same service you always get even though you’re paying a discounted price. Everyone who works there is so courteous and attentive, and the spa always looks clean and elegant. And most importantly, you walk out of there feeling like a million bucks – even though you only spent $50 (in this case the Catio Express was $89 but it was worth every penny!).

Submitted by Madeleine Truax

Tribeca Spa of Tranquility

462 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10013
212.226.4141

In honor of Spa Week’s 15th installment of The National Spa Week Event taking place this October 10-16, we want to give you a sneak peek at 15 of the decadent spa treatments being offered for just $50 each. Booking begins Monday, September 12; that’s only 5 days away (Join the event on Facebook)! From fascinating massages to body slimming advancements, our spas are high-tech, ever-evolving and always on trend. Is your mouth watering yet?

No? Let’s fix that… sometimes reading treatments out loud helps you get into the moment. Here’s a glimpse of 15 of the many thousands of Spa Week Treatments you’ll be able to book, from 15 different spas all across the country.

(Sorry, we can’t tell you where each one is yet! You’ll have to check the directory on Monday to see if it’s at a spa near you.)

• 75 Min Tuscan Wine Hot Stone Massage
• 60 Min Package: Includes Resurfacing Fire and Ice Facial Peel with Retinol, Rosemary and Grape Seed Extract to Increase Cell Renewal Plus Skin Consultation
• Brazilian Wax with Vajazzle
• 55 Min Sticks and Stones Massage
• A $495 photofacial
• 120 Min Slimming Package: Arasys & Sudatonic Wrap
• Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture Facelift
• 45 Min Power Plate Personal Training Session
• Cactus Glow n’ Tone Facial with CoffeeBerry Enzymes (100% organic)
• Aromatic European Facial with Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil
• 50 Min Swedish Massage with Eucalyptus Steam Shower
• Youthful Radiance Quince and Ice Wine Facial
• 60 Min Microcurrent Non-Surgical Facelift Treatment
• Caramel Apple Body Scrub
• 50 Min October Harvest Swedish Massage with Choice of Cinnamon-Ginger Essential Oils or Cranberry Body Butter
• Tri-Active Massage and Tummy Patch Treatment to Tighten and Shrink Belly Fat

Was that the sound of your jaw hitting the floor? We think so! We can’t wait either! Don’t forget to sign-up to get instant access to the Spa Week Directory, going live September 12!

Have you heard of ear candling? The technique has been around for more than 10 years in spas and wellness centers, but it seems as though it’s just burst to the forefront within the last year.

Ear candling purports to release excess wax from the ear using a candle-like contraption. The therapist holds a tube of rolled-up material coated in beeswax, inserting the narrow end gently in the ear, and lights the other end to draw out impurities. Some ear candling fans report better hearing and a stronger overall sense of well-being after the treatment. Because ear candling involves flame and hot wax so close to the ear canal, be sure you have the treatment at a reputable facility with experienced technicians.

The good news is this is the kind of treatment Spa Week® is MADE for – if you’ve never tried it before, at the $50 price point what is there to lose? Give it a try! For April Spa Week, ear candling is only being offered at two intrepid New York spas, but perhaps in October the treatment will have swept Spa Week by storm! In the meantime, visit the following two spas:

Tranquility Salon and Day Spa
Treatment: 50 Min Pressure Relieving Ear Candling

Hilde Demirjian Salon & Spa
Treatment: Ear Candling with Complementary Digital Skin Analysis

 There’s a lot of treatments out there that purports to smooth fine lines and erase wrinkles…but none quite like the Titan Laser, which can create smoother skin that’s actually self-perpetuating. And you can get it for just $50 during Spa Week!

What: The Titan Laser uses light energy to stimulate collagen growth underneath the skin’s surface for skin that looks younger from the inside out. And it’s the gift that keeps on giving – over the next three to six months after treatment, skin will continue to look younger and younger as more collagen is produced.

Who: Anyone experiencing fine lines, sagging skin, or crows’ feet/smile lines can benefit from treatment with the Titan Laser!

When: Enjoy the amazing effects of a Titan treatment around the delicate eye area for just $50 during Spa Week, April 12th-18th. (psst….during the rest of the year, it costs $500!)

Where: VITAHL Medical Aesthetics in Denver is offering this unique treatment during Spa Week. Book up!

The lymphatic system is probably not one you give much thought to – but you should! The lymphatic system helps clear excess fluid from the cells and distributes powerful immune cells which work 24/7 to ward off viruses and bacteria that want to make you sick. But  did you know you can get a spa treatment to help your lymphatic system work optimally? It’s called electro-lymphatic drainage, and here are the details!

What: The treatment uses gentle electric currents, massage, and heat to increase circulation and stimulation along the body’s lympathic pathways. ELD treatment is said to boost immunity, relax the whole body and mind, reduce pain, even skin tone, and increase energy.

Who: People suffering from chronic pain, conditions that can cause chronic pain like shingles, and lymphedema (painful swelling) are proven to have the best (and quickest) results from ELD therapy. But anyone can benefit from the feeling of whole cleanliness, inside and out, that the treatment can provide!

When: Give ELD a try for just $50 during Spa Week, April 12th-18th.

Where: Bruno Salon & Spa in Brooklyn is offering 55 minutes of ELD during the Spa Week event. Give it a try! You just might find yourself hooked!