There's no two ways about it. Stress is stress – whether
workplace pressure or other daily tension – stress pays no attention to gender.
Spas catering exclusively to male clientele are finding great success in
providing treatments that are low on the girly factor but deliver results for
men who seek relief and rejuvenation. Many have also kept in mind men-friendly
amenities such as lounges where guys can kick back and catch the game on flat-screen
televisions.
Located in San
Antonio, Texas, A
Terra Spa features a men's specialty menu using all natural organic
ingredients. The Sports Massage and Stretching is dedicated to increasing
mobility, soothing aching muscles, and reliving stress. This treatment can be
customized to address a man's individual areas of muscle fatigue and tension.
The mineral essential Dead Sea Salt Scrub is a natural exfoliate ideal for
men's skin, which leaves the body hydrated and invigorated. Or, the Gentleman's
Hot Towel Steam Facial incorporates the traditional barber hot towel technique
with aromatherapy for the ultimate
experience.
The 1,200-square-foot, men-only Bode Spa in Ottawa, Ontario,
offers spa services created with men in mind using Laboratoire Dr. Renaud
products. Male clientele indulge in aromatherapy massage, collagen facials,
pedicures and more. The facial for the back treatment is ideal for men
suffering from back acne or oil build-up. Even men with normal to dry skin
relax while their back is washed, exfoliated, treated and massaged.
In Atlanta,
Georgia, men in
the know find their ultimate relaxation at The Executive where they are greeted
with a beverage of choice and the sports highlights on ESPN. From the Executive
Shave which includes pre-shave oils and a mini facial to a massage and
pedicure, The Executive was developed to make men feel comfortable in a spa
environment.
El Rey Club in Austin,
Texas, was designed for men with
amenities such as flat screen televisions, barber rooms, and an executive
lounge equipped with a poker table and stocked bar. Spa offerings include
barber services, scalp therapies, massage, facials, nail grooming, and hair
removal services, to name a few. For deluxe service, packages include valet
parking, a shoe shine, choice of car wash or lunch, and spa services. El Rey
hosts poker nights, scotch and wine tastings, and weekend cocktail parties for
members and their guest. Full locker amenities are also offered to members.
In Manhattan,
more than 4,500 square feet are dedicated to care for men at Nickel Spa. French
slang for being clean and feeling good, Nickel provides straight-to-the-point
services and products, which has led to its success as one of the key players
in the men's cosmetic industry. The interior which includes eight treatment
rooms, mani and pedi stations, and a reading lounge is both sophisticated and
masculine. Nickel's famous morning-after rescue gel is a must-have for New
Yorker celebrities and night-clubbers.
What every man dreams of – the 007 offered at The Spa Loft
in Woodland Hills, California, begins with a deep and stimulating total body
exfoliation to increase blood flow and create healthy skin. This is followed by
a mini Relaxation Massage. Packages include the Black Tie for a facial and massage;
The Tough Guy featuring a pedi, hot stone massage, and gentleman's facial; and
treatments designed For the Groom, including a facial with oxygen blast. For
the workaholic, there's even a Blackberry massage.
In Irvine,
California, men step up the lounge's
putting green at PROFILE Spa and Salon, or make a purchase from the cigar shop
after a hot stone massage. There's even XBOX 360 available in the VIP Lounge on
a 42-inch plasma. For those who want a customized experience, SONOS allow staff
to steam clients' favorite playlists and music groups directly to treatment
rooms. What man wouldn't enjoy some hand and foot care while catching the game
in a leather chair?
Geologix Inc. manufactures spa, massage,
skincare, and therapeutic pain relief products using a proprietary
formula featuring 34 natural minerals contained in the ancient
sea water from the famous Michigan Basin, 1400 feet beneath Mount Clemens, Michigan
-- a concentration of minerals higher than that found in any known body of
water in the world. The company's Mineral Essentials line focuses on spa,
skin care, and massage products to moisturize and provide anti-aging protection
for great skin. For more information, please visit www.mineralessentials.com. |
