EM Luxury Spa
Spa Scandinave Many people head to Scandinave Spa for the massage, or to spend an hour in the outdoor baths. But what they find when they arrive is an experience like no other – no facials and pedicures and crazy mud soaks– the menu here is simple: spectacular baths and massage. The baths are in a beautiful mountainside setting. In the winter you’re surrounded by snow, but don’t worry about frozen toes – all the pathways are heated! In the summer the grounds are covered with beautiful flowers and dotted with hammocks here and there for guests to relax in the sun. The spa staff recommends that you start in on of the saunas–dry or steam– for 15 minutes. Then dash outside for a quick dip in one of the cool plunge pools set at 16 degrees Celsius. This is the process that opens your pores, cleanses and hydrates your skin, and rejuvenates you completely. After you’ve done this once, twice, even three times, you can nap or read in one of the warm relaxation rooms. With beautiful big windows overlooking the mountain setting, you never feel separated from nature. The entire baths area is designated as a quiet zone so this is not the place to have long gossip sessions or serious conversations. This is the place to retreat and relax without interruption.
Have you ever finished an amazing spa experience, where you truly feel relaxed and totally calm, but then you have to get dressed and head out into the noisy world of traffic and cell phones? Alisha from EM Luxury Spa is ready to introduce you to a whole new experience–a spa in your own home. After many years of working in the luxury spa business in Los Angeles, helping develop product lines, launching a high end spa facility, and operating a full service salon and spa, Alisha came home to BC where she was born. Seeing a need for personalized and private spa services in Vancouver, she started EM Luxury Spa. When you’re ready, pick a spot in your home that is quiet and private, make sure the kids are out of the house, and prepare to be amazed. Because all of EM’s personalized services are performed by Alisha herself, you know you’re in the hands of a true professional. The massages start off without the standard limitations of a certain style like Swedish or deep-tissue. Instead Alisha assesses your body and energy as she begins, and adjusts the massage according to what you really need. When it’s done, you’ll be relaxed AND energized.
If you decide to add a massage to your day, it’s a wise choice. Unlike many resort spas, many of the massages here are performed by actual Registered Massage Therapists. Even if you’re not doing a massage, plan for at least a couple of hours. There’s no time limit, and you may get lost in the beauty, the serenity, and the relaxation like we did.
For your facial, you can start with a Diamond Tip Microdermabrasion, and LED Light therapy is also used to help minimize fine lines, increase circulation, improve acne, and reduce inflammation. These are therapies you don’t ever get in the comfort of your own home. Even while you’re waiting for the masque on your face to do its work, Alisha is busy massaging your neck and shoulders and when you’re done, the skin on your face will feel smoother than it’s ever felt. You’ll see the glow right away, and just as wonderful, after it’s done you can curl up with a book or take a nap under your own duvet.
8010 Mons Road, Whistler | 604.935.2424 | www.scandinave.com
778.385.2504 | www.emluxuryspa.com
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