after a particularly difficult week dealing with work and a messy break up, i was in desperate need to clear my mind and pay a little attention on me. my freelance position with discoversd.com has opened my eyes to search for the latest and most upscale spas and salons in the county. i've known about spa for one sanctuary for a few years but never walked in or introduced myself to the spa owner.
i included spa for one in my list of the top 10 alternative healing spas for discoversd.com and was surprised to hear that she wanted to meet me in person to thank me. the owner, peggy, is one of the sweetest spa owners i have met. i've met quite a few spa managers and owners and they sorta just pop in to put a face to an email and go on their merry way.
peggy welcomed me into her sanctuary and encouraged me to take a breather and leave all of my stress at the door.
spa for one sits atop downtown encinitas on vulcan ave. and their store front can be very misleading. what looks like any other medical building turns into an aromatic, boldly designed loft when you open the doors. each treatment room was lit my candle light or had surf-inspired pictures hanging on the wall to remind you that you are, indeed, still at the beach.
i came in for a foot soak and 40 minute session in the infrared sauna. i was led into the lounge for my soak and was greeted with a fireplace, flat screen tv, water, tea and granola bars. the room was plush and i felt like i was sitting in my own living room with even better accoutrements. the soak was great and finished with a little lavender spritz. i caught up on some reading and completely forgot about how stressed i was that week.
for the record, i NEED an infrared sauna for my own home. this type of dry sauna is heated to 140 degrees, about 40 degrees cooler than the sauna you would find at your local gym. the uv rays sink deeper into your body and helps to eliminate toxins, improve your sun kissed glow and boost your immune system.
the best part of the session: you can burn anywhere from 600 to 900 calories...just sitting there. i was drenched in sweat after the session and definitely felt like i had just finished an hour long kickboxing class. i'd recommend an infrared sauna session to anyone that has a high tolerance for heat and is looking for an aid in detoxing.
the rest of the menu of services boasts revitalizing facials, natural body treatments, waxing, med spa treatments and natural nail care. check out their website to find your own special treatment.
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