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AESTHETICS

Acne treatment

A technique performed using blue light and a medication called Levulan to destroy acne bacteria without damaging skin cells. Levulan is a photosensitizing agent that increases the effect of the laser on acne lesions.

Biological face-lift

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

Brown spot treatment

IPL photorejuvenation is a revolutionary technology that uses intense light sources on the skin, which helps reduce brown and red spots on the face, neck, back of the hands and forearms. For optimal results, a series of 3-5 treatments every 3-4 weeks is usually recommended.

Eye contour care

To moisturize the 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

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

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a filling technique for the skin that is non-abrasive and stimulates the production of new skin cells and collagen. This treatment will rejuvenate and revitalise the skin while smoothing it. It is mostly used on the face, neck, chest, shoulders, back, back of the hands as well as on elbows and knees. 

Non-surgical lifting (Thermage)

The Thermage procedure uses a patented radiofrequency technology instead of laser to progressively tighten and gently lift facial and body skin without surgery. This is a safe and efficient way of treating light to moderate sagging of facial and neck skin. It may be a way of preventing or delaying the need for surgery.

Oxygen facial

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

Permanent make-up

This durable type of treatment helps reshape and correct sparse, irregularly shaped or nonexistent eyebrows as well as an irregularly shaped, thin or almost colourless mouth by adding pigment. Lip contour, eyebrows or eyeliner are permanently processed. With this method, scars, pigment disturbances and spider veins can also be brought into line with the surrounding skin tone.

Rosacea treatment

Using a yellow laser or pulsated dye laser, energy is issued as light that is absorbed selectively by blood capillaries. This energy forces dilated and congested capillaries to retract. The rosacea disappears progressively.

Scalp care

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

Self tanning

Light body exfoliation through the application of moisturizing cream and self-tanning lotion. This treatment provides a healthy look.

Treatment for eyelashes

Lash extension and thickening, lash by lash, is performed with a light glue that is safe for the eyes. This semi-permanent method gives a natural effect that lasts from 6 to 8 weeks.

Treatment using injections

To reduce lines and wrinkles, drooping of the brow and the forehead, reshape face contour, reduce dark circles, size of the chin and cheekbones, and improve lip contour.

Varicose veins treatment

Sonographic evaluation followed by injection or laser treatment.
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BODY CARE

Alphatherapy

This treatment uses a Walkman ton which special eyeglasses are mounted. 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 revives the reflex functions of the body, stimulates the circulatory system, revitalizes, increases the quality of sleep and reduces joint pain.

Body exfoliation

A 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 are used for this treatment).

Chocolate wrap

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

Endermology

Using a special machine, this treatment is all about massage, rolling and manipulation of the tissues and is a non-surgical procedure that helps eliminate cellulite and achieve visible improvement in body shape and skin tone. Actually, this cutaneous gymnastics contributes to the restructuring of connective tissues, encourages a better blood and lymph circulation and simplifies the elimination of toxins. Endermology helps start off the natural process of excess fat elimination while toning and firming the skin. This treatment also has its effects on the whole body. It helps reduce dilated capillaries (resulting from a local circulatory problem), the feeling of heaviness in the legs, swollen ankles, round stomach, double chin. It also works on stretch marks and scars.

Exfoliation under the rain

Fine sea salt is used to exfoliate your skin under multiple shower heads. A moisturizing cream is applied following 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. It is followed by a massage using a highly moisturizing cream. This deep moisturizing treatment leaves a fresh feeling on the skin. This treatment is not recommended for those who are allergic to seafood.

Mud wrap

A thin layer of warm mud is spread over the entire body, which will then wrapped in plastic and covered with a warm blanket. This treatment relieves pain caused by arthritis, osteo-arthritis and muscle pain.

Oxygen spray

Increases the effect of specific products used during treatment, moisturizes deeply and cleanses the skin. The oxygen impacts fibroblasts that produce collagen and rebuild blood capillaries.

Parafangotherapy

This treatment uses mud and paraffin poultice to reduce pain.

Podology

Treatment of corns and callosities, deformed or ingrown toe nails, cracked and dry skin, and sport injuries.

Pressotherapy

This technique uses an inflatable device to cover the legs and apply pressure to improve circulation.

Seaweed wrap

A thin warm seaweed paste (usually combined with essential oils) is applied to the entire body which is then wrapped in plastic and covered with a warm blanket. This technique provides relaxation, nourishes the skin with minerals and energizes. It also helps eliminates toxin and relieve muscle and joint pain. Known to reduce cellulitis.

Steam bath

A steam bath which has you sit in an enclosed room in which essential oil is often diffused with the steam. The moist steam is absorbed by the skin and helps open the pores. Designed to clear the airways, moisturize the skin, relax or invigorate.
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HYDROTHERAPY

Air jet bath

Massages the entire 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 reduce fatigue, help with weight loss and toning, reduce muscle pain, eliminate insomnia and help relax. Essential oils are chosen according to specific needs.

Mud bath

Mud is added to the water and to supply minerals, nutrients and proteins. These elements help stimulate the endorphin glands and act as an anti-inflammatory when absorbed by the skin. They will therefore relieve the pain caused by arthritis, osteo-arthritis and muscle pain. This treatment combines the benefits of balneotherapy and mud.

Seaweed bath

Algea powder or moist algae are added to the water. In addition to providing a relaxing sensation, the algae supplies minerals to the body, helps wash away toxins and relieve tension. The skin is left soft as velvet. This treatment combines the benefits of balneotherapy and seaweed.
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MASSOTHERAPY

Californian massage

Often considered the perfect relaxation massage, it 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, focusing on the body to provide a deep relaxation.

Four hands massage

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

Hot shell Massage

A relaxing massage using authentic tiger clam shells from the South Pacific. Sanded and polished to provide a pleasant feeling on the body, the shells are warmed using a natural and biodegradable mixture placed inside the shell. Made of calcium carbonate, the shells naturally produce calcium ions that are transferred directly to the skin through the warming action. The massage provides deep relaxation by calming the central nervous system, relaxing the muscles, activating the circulation, and contributing to cell renewal.

Hot/cold stone massage

For this massage the therapist uses soft round volcanic stones that 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. Cold stones are used at the end of the treatment to calm any inflammation and tighten the pores.

Lymphatic drainage

A therapeutic massage technique that uses rhythmic pumping movements along the lymph trunk. The lymph circulation accelerrates and facilitates the elimination of toxins. Also influences the nervous system (anti-stress effect) and reinforces the immune system.

Lympho-energetic drainage

Technique drainage combined with acupressure used to stimulate energy by toning and dispersing points.

Massage for pregnant woman

Performed on a massage table or a chair, this type of massage is adapted to the various physiological changes occurring during pregnancy. Helps relieve pain (lower back, sciatic nerve, nape, legs, shoulders, etc.) and contributes to wellness and comfort during pregnancy, and prepares the mother for childbirth.

Massage on a chair

This massage is done on an ergonomically designed chair using Shiatsu techniques and muscular massage to reduce stress and revitalize. You do not need to remove your clothes for this massage.

Massage under the rain

This massage is given while you are lying on a table under soft warm rain. Shower heads are aligned above 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 deeply relaxed sensation, purified and invigorated.

Reflexology

Using the thumbs, pressure is applied on the reflex points of your feet, hands and back followed by slow rotating movements on sensitive points. This massage provides information on the 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 meridians.

Reiki

An unusual method that helps 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.

Russian massage

A therapeutic, energizing massage that activates blood circulation and stimulates the musclesn thereby creating an overall feeling of wellness.

Shiatsu massage

Shi meaning 'finger' and atsu 'pressure'. As you lie on a mat set on the floor wearing loose clothing, the therapist applies 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, at times, even the feet.

Siam Warm Pads Aromatic Herbs Massage

True olfactory bliss, this massage uses warmed linen pads filled with aromatic herbs used by the therapist to gently stroke the body. The circular movements combined with the herbs and heat helps remove tensions, stimulate the metabolism and bring about total relaxation.

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, and combines strong, soft movements to release tension and improve muscle tone. Attention is given to the muscles and the circulatory and nervous system. It has relaxing and therapeutic benefits.

Therapeutic massage

This massage helps relieve muscle pain.

Watsu

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

Parent-Child Care

Together, parent and child (aged 4 to 12 years old) receive various treatments and experience unique moments of relaxation. Precious and exceptional times with your little one.

Parent-Teen Care

Together, parent and teen receive relaxation treatments and experience special moments when they can easily communicate. An unforgettable experience!

Posture evaluation

Evaluation of postural instability to help determine cause and offer corrective treatments.

Power Plate

The Power Plate is a revolutionary exercising device that tones and improves blood and lymphatic circulation. The Power Plate creates rapid and intense contractions of the muscles and articulations using the natural body reflexes.

Weight loss

Personalized follow-up on nutrition, dietary readaptation, supervised fitness program.


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