In 2017,
I’m focusing more on health and wellness. I truly believe
in self care both emotionally,
spiritually, and physically. Between work, class, blogging, working out, and
everything else I’ve got going on life, it’s
easy to beat up my body with day to day stresses. I hardly ever treat
myself to massages and facials, but I think it’s important to reward myself
every once in a while.

My recent collaboration with Spavia made it
possible for me to relax, escape, and thrive. My visit was an
incredible, rewarding experience. Spavia generously treated me to a facial and a massage. Here is my experience:

1.      
Pre-massage/pre-facial Experience:

I was
welcomed by the front desk and Ann, the owner of Spavia. I filled out some
paper work disclosing what scented lotion I wanted in my signature massage and
how my skin behaved throughout the day for my facial. I chose the guava lotion
for my massage, medium to hard pressure for my massage, and disclosed my skin
could be dry at the start of the day. 

I loved how Spavia took into account my preferences
to help better shape my spa experience.

2.       The
Signature Massage – 60 min:

I was so
relaxed during my full body massage that
I felt asleep (oops)…. I felt like I got the ultimate massage because my signature massage turned into a
sports massage and I was so thankful it did. I’ve been going to
physical therapy for a month now for my IT band and quad tendon. So when it
came time to get my legs massaged, I kindly asked the massage therapist if she
could focus on my IT band and quad tendon. Both my legs obviously hurt as she
worked her magic, but I felt so much
better the next few days after the massage!


3.      
The Signature Facial – 50 min:

I
honestly wish I could get a facial every single month from Spavia. My face was:

·        
Cleansed

·        
Exfoliated

·        
Then covered with a yummy pineapple, papaya enzyme mask (This
was my favorite park! The mask smelled so yummy!)

·        
Next had the skin analysis extraction done

·        
After, I had a vitamin rich hydrating mask put
on

·        
Then, a Vitamin C Serum

·        
And finally sunscreen and lip moisturizer put
on.

My face
was not only taken care of, but also my hands, arms, neck and shoulders. I didn’t
realize I would get another massage after my massage! I had hot stones massage
my arms and a hand treatment as a part of the facial. I walked out of Spavia
and my face was GLOWING. My boyfriend saw me later that evening and commented
that my face looked really nice. This facial is completely worth it!!

4.      
Overall Experience:

My
overall spent in Spavia was overwhelmingly positive! The staff, massage
therapist, esthetician, and Ann the owner were so welcoming and focused on
making my customized experience wonderful. I loved how the neck warmers before,
during, and after the spa treatments. I also really enjoyed the hot tea and
cold water available to the spa guests.  


5.       Would I
Come Back?:

YES YES YES!
I didn’t wear make up for two days because I loved how my skin looked and felt amazinggg
from the facial. My legs also felt great exercising after my massage. I highly
recommend checking out Spavia in Greenlake. It’s a perfect time to stop by
since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.

Spavia Promotions: Expire 2/15/2017

Right
now you can enjoy either a signature massage or facial for $79 instead of the normal price of $99 – just enter FIRST
VISIT when checking out online.

Or you
can enjoy BOTH a signature massage and facial for $158 instead of the normal price of $198! Just enter promo
code: lovespavia. 


Thank you for reading! 

Love, Emma 

Photography: Lindsey Clawson