The Claire Marie Spa Blog
Monday, October 29, 2012
Rejuvenation Session Review
A Day of
Sheer Bliss-at Claire Marie Spa
By Mary
McClung
I was
recently offered the opportunity to enjoy a “rejuvenation session”
at Claire Marie Spa in Holmes Beach. NOT an opportunity I was going
to turn down! It had been years since I had had a professional
massage and other luxuries such as a pedicure, aromatherapy and
reflexology were entirely new to me.
Recently
opened in Holmes Beach on the beautiful island of Anna Maria, the
Claire Marie Spa offers everything from complete bridal services to
hair-cuts, facials and massages. Just walking into the spa was enough
to begin my journey of relaxation! The decor is soft, relaxing colors
and the aromatherapy starts upon entry.
The
rejuvenation session includes a combination of spa services and
typically lasts about 3 hours. Claire Marie does a lot of work with
brides and bridesmaids, getting them ready on the big day but the
rejuvenation session would also be a great idea to help nervous
brides, mothers of the bride, maids of honor, etc, relax before
the big day-or for anyone else needing a few hours of complete
relaxation and pampering.
My
session with Claire Marie began with a long chat in the cozy room she
uses for her consultations, helping me to select which
services to include in the session. After a nice chat over tea and a
soak for my achy feet in soothing mineral salts, we decided to
include a pedicure, gemstone reflexology, a massage and a bang trim
in my afternoon of rejuvenation.
We
first selected the therapeutic oils that would be used as
aromatherapy throughout my spa experience (as well as in the
custom-made organic body lotion I would take home with me.)
Eucalyptus, jasmine, lavender, sweet orange, tangerine and grapefruit
were among the scents I chose. The first treatment of the day was a
pedicure which began with a therapeutic (especially for someone like
me who works on their feet!) foot bath. The pedicure itself far
exceeded my expectations and still looks perfect 2 weeks later. As
Claire Marie promised, my feet became “happy feet”.
This
was followed by a healing gemstone reflexology massage on my feet.
The treatment applies specialized techniques on reflex points to
revitalize and stimulate energy pathways and is deeply relaxing to
the entire body. Of all my treatments, I will come back for the foot
reflexology first!
It is
a must if you work on your feet or just want to experience a state if
deep relaxation.
Next,
I was led into the massage room. I was treated to an amazingly
soothing scalp, neck and shoulder massage using the warm, aromatic,
pure essential oils made up from the scents I had chosen during my
“consultation.” My back, arms and legs were massaged by deft,
expert fingers using Claire's organic lotion, also infused with the
essential oils. I was soon lulled into a state of bliss. I can
honestly say that Claire Marie was able to massage out all the
tension I had-not easy as I had just finished 3 long waitressing
shifts in a row! My only complaint was that the massage had
to-sadly-come to an end.....
The Rejuvenation session costs just $100 for 3 hours of services that you select with Claire Marie. It is a perfect way to relieve stress during your vacation, as a respite from a crazy wedding schedule or just to feel completely renewed. Don't miss Claire Marie Spa during your next trip to Anna Maria. Or, if you are lucky enough to live nearby, schedule a visit today!
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