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AESTHETICS

Biological lifting

Skin restructuration by cellular reprogramming using highly polymerized DNA and lyaluronic acid.

Eye contour care

To moisturize skin and reduce wrinkles.

Foot care

Includes a pedicure, a paraffin treatment and a moisturizing treatment adapted to the condition of your feet.

Hand treatment with paraffin

Hand and nail treatment including a massage and a paraffin treatment to moisturize the skin and improve the joints flexibility.

Oxygen facial

This facial includes all steps (skin analysis, make-up removal, superficial exfoliation, deep cleansing, application of specific serums (absolute), massage and mask and oxygen spray. The products used (oxygen) contains this molecule during the whole treatment.

Scalp care

Treatments to improve the beauty of your hair. Pollution, stress and chemical products continuously affect your hair. Specialized treatments using quality products will restructure the hair to give them strength and brilliance.

Self tanning

Light body exfoliation by applying moisturizing cream and self-tanning lotion. This treatment will provide a healthy look.

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BODY CARE

Alphatherapy

This treatment uses a Walkman to which are mounted special glasses. Light and sound pulsations impact on the brain to relieve stress and increase your concentration level.

Anticellulite treatment

Combination of wraps (seaweed and essential oils) and specific massages to eliminate toxins.

Biorythmic energizing chair

The rocking motion of this chair will revive the reflex functions of the body, stimulate the circulatory system, revitalize, increase quality of sleep and reduce joints pain.

Body exfoliation

Procedure used to remove dead cells from the skin and prepare the skin to receive the active ingredients contained in the products used (sea salts, mud, clay, seaweed or granular creams used for this treatment).

Chocolate wrap

Cacao and a moisturizing cream will be combined to essential oils. This paste will then be applied to the whole body, from feet to shoulders. To induce penetration of the product, a plastic blanket will be used to wrap the body with a warm blanket placed on top. Relaxing, moisturizing, invigorating and toning.

Exfoliation under the rain

Fine sea salt will be used to exfoliate your skin under multiple shower heads. An application of a moisturizing cream will follow this treatment.

Leg care

Different products are used to relieve leg pain.

Moisturizing treatment

Deep cleansing and a moisturizing cream will give a healthy glow to the skin. All dead cells will be removed by this exfoliation using a massage glove and marine sediment. This treatment is followed by a massage using a highly moisturizing cream. This deep moisturizing treatment leaves a fresh feeling to the skin. This treatment is not recommended for individuals allergic to sea food.

Mud wrap

A thin layer of warm mud is applied to the whole body which will then be wrapped in plastic et covered with a warm blanket. This treatment relieves pain caused by arthritis, arthrosis and muscular pain.

Oxygen spray

Increases the effect of specific products used during treatment, moisturizes deeply and cleanses the skin. Oxygen will impact fibroblasts which produce collagen and will rebuild blood capillaries.

Parafangotherapy

Treatment using mud and paraffin poultice to reduce pain.

Pressotherapy

This technique uses an inflatable device which covers the legs and applies pressure to improve circulation.

Seaweed wrap

A thin warm seaweed paste (usually combined with essential oils) is applied to the whole body which is then wrapped in plastic and covered with a warm blanket. The technique provides relaxation, nourishes the skin with minerals and energizes. It also eliminates toxins and relieves muscular and joint pains. Knowned to reduce cellulitis.

Steam bath

A steam bath consists of sitting in an enclosed room in which essential oil is often diffused with the steam. The moist steam will be absorbed by the skin and will open the pores. Designed to clear the airway, moisturize the skin, relax or invigorate.

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HYDROTHERAPY

Air jet bath

Massage of the whole body in a bathtub using air and water jets. The soft bubbles provide a superficial massage for relaxation.

Combined air and water jet bath

The bath combines forced air and whirlpool action to stimulate blood and lympathic circulation. This treatment complements wraps.

Essential oil bath

Added to the bath water, essential oils will reduce fatigue, help thinning and toning, reduce muscle pain, eliminate insomnia and help relaxation. Essential oils are chosen according to specific needs.

Mud bath

Mud is added to the water and disperses its minerals, nutrients and proteins. These elements will stimulate the endorphin glands and act as an anti-inflammatory when absorbed by the skin. Consequently, they will relieve pain caused by arthritis, arthrosis as well as muscle pain. This treatment combines the benefits provided by balneotherapy and mud.

Seaweed bath

Algea powder or moist algae are added to the water. In addition to providing a relaxing sensation, the algae will nourish the body with minerals, help wash toxins and relieve tension. The skin will be left soft as velvet. This treatment combines the benefits provided by balneotherapy and seaweed.

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MASSOTHERAPY

Californian massage

Often considered a perfect relaxation massage, the therapist incorporates long flowing and continuous kneading strokes, and uses oil. Long soft movements will also be used to reach deep into the muscles in order to relieve tension. This technique is ideal for stressed individuals as it provides focus on the body to provide a profound relaxation.

Four hands massage

This massage pampers you while two therapists, using their hands simultaneously, choreograph their soft movements. This massage is recommended for relaxation and improvement of blood flow.

Hot/cold stones massage

For this massage, the therapist uses soft round volcanic stones which are left for a brief moment on specific points during the massage. The hot stones energize and melt away stress, while relieving sore joints and improving circulation. The cold stones are used at the end of the treatment to calm any inflammation and tighten the pores.

Lymphatic drainage

Therapeutic massage technique using rhythmic pumping movements along the lymph trunk. The lymph circulation will accelerate and facilitate the elimination of toxins. Also influences the nervous system (anti-stress effect) and reinforces the immune system.

Lympho-energetic drainage

Drainage technique combined with acupressure to stimulate energy by toning and dispersing points.

Massage for pregnant woman

Performed on a massage table or chair, this type of massage is adapted to the various physiological changes that occur during pregnancy. Helps relieve pain (lower back, sciatic nerve, nape, legs, shoulders, etc.) and contributes to wellness and comfort during pregnancy, and also to be better prepared to giving birth.

Massage on chair

This massage is done on an ergonomic designed chair using Shiatsu techniques and muscle massage to reduce stress and revitalize. This massage is given over clothes.

Massage under the rain

A massage is given while you are lying on a table under soft warm rain. Shower heads are aligned over the table and distribute the water while the therapist performs the massage. In addition to toning the muscles, this technique balances the nervous system and provides an exceptional feeling of relaxation. Tensions and problems are washed away and you leave with a profoundly relaxing sensation, purified and invigorated.

Reflexology

Using the thumbs, pressure is applied upon the reflex points of your feet, hands and back followed by slow rotating movements on sensitive points. This massage provides information on possible malfunction of organs and balances energy. This technique is based on the link established between a reflex point at the extremities and an organ, using a different connection than the meridians.

Reiki

Surprising method to activate and strengthen natural healing, let the energy flow and provide total relaxation. This spiritual approach calls upon the hands and mind of the therapist to visualize the universal energy flow.

Shiatsu massage

Shi meaning ‘finger’ and atsu ‘pressure’. As you are lying on a mat set on the floor and wearing loose clothing, the therapist will apply pressure to appropriate points over your clothes or directly on your skin, without using oil. This form of Asian acupressure balances the energy flow using thumbs, fingers, palms, elbows and even feet at times.

Sport massage

Somewhat similar to the Swedish massage, the sport approach involves deep, penetrating strokes and energetic kneading. Ideal to stimulate and drain toxins from muscles.

Swedish massage

The Swedish massage uses essential oils. Strong and soft movements are combined to release tension and improve muscle tone. Attention is given to muscles, circulatory and nervous system. It has relaxing and therapeutic benefits.

Therapeutic massage

This massage will relieve muscular pains.

Watsu

In a shallow pool of warm water, the therapist uses long fluid movements as well as soft stretches to insure a deeply relaxing rocking motion. Combining the pleasure of a Shiatsu massage and the comfort of warm water, Watsu brings profound relaxation even for those who are not experienced swimmers.

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