If you want to get your hands on the Pure Fiji products sooner, order them from our online store.

We personally would not go a day, or night, without my Opal as it is preventative and corrective!

We have also been receiving many great reviews on the new Clarisonic Mia 2 Acne Clarifying Collection.  I know there are many cleansers on the market targeting Acne but this one really works!  I can attest to this combination working from personal experience.  I highly recommend giving these products a test drive.

Call and ask us about the new colors!

NuFACE® Trinity – Everyone is raving about NuFACE, a micro current
facial toning tool which rejuvenates muscles under the skin. It decreases fine lines and wrinkles while it lifts and tones slack skin.

Pure Fiji – Recovering from the winter season, it’s hard to keep skin smooth and soft. But with Pure Fiji’s wonderful body lotions, butters, sugar scrubs, and shower gels it’s a cinch. Its locally grown ingredients nourish and hydrate the skin naturally.

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Whatever you choose to buy, the gift of pampering and beauty is one
she’ll love.

We are going to be doing product demos during our birthday celebration.
Eye treatments with the Clarisonic Opal, cleansing with the Clarisonic
Mia and Pro, and lifting with our newest addition, the Nuface Trinity.

And for those of you who have been wanting to try Laser Facials and Laser Hair Removal, 40% off all laser packages booked that day.
That includes Vein Therapy, Laser Genesis(texture improvement), PhotoGenesis(remove brown and red spots), Titan Skin Tightening, Laser Hair Removal.

There will be raffles for gift cards, and gift certificates given to those in attendance.

Call (619-400-6400) to let us know you will be stopping by, availability is limited.

Coming in May, ASerenity has partnered up with Pure Fiji to create some exciting body treatments.  Visit our website to see our monthly spa specials and learn more about these specialized body treatments.

Everybody is talking about it, now is your time to see, feel and enjoy the benefits.  Ask about taking your own NuFace Trinity home.

Meet Your Therapist
Once you’re all set, the massage therapist should meet you and walk you back to your room. At this point, if you’re feeling nervous, it’s completely appropriate to tell him or her that this is your first massage, Ellis says. He or she should leave the room while you remove your clothes, and then knock to make sure you’re ready before returning
to the room.

Take It Off (But How Much?!)
One of the most nerve-wracking parts of a first massage is knowing exactly how much clothing to take off (and leave on). “That’s the big question,” Ellis says.

If you want to do what most people do, take everything off and get under the sheet that’s laid out on the massage table. If you’re feeling more modest, you can leave your underwear on. But either way, Ellis says it’s important to remember that you’ll be covered by the sheet, with only one area of your body being worked on at any given time. “You’re never exposed in front of the therapist,” she says.

Speak Up
Once the massage starts, communicate with your therapist about anything that can make the experience better. Let him or her know if the music is too loud, the temperature too cold or the pressure too hard (or not hard enough). And don’t worry about being rude — the therapist will actually appreciate the feedback. “They really want you to have a good experience,” Ellis says. And remember that nothing should hurt during a massage, so pipe up if something doesn’t feel right.

As far as other types of talking, the protocol is for the therapist to follow your lead — if you want to chat a bit about how you feel or light topics like the weather, that’s at your discretion. “It’s also fine to have a quiet massage without talking,” she explains.

Don’t Rush Out
When your massage is over, don’t feel pressured to leave quickly. Take some time to relax and enjoy how your body feels, Ellis suggests, rather than rushing to change back into your clothes and leap back into life.  “Just be with that state for a while,” she says. If there’s a relaxation lounge, consider paying a visit — or just drink some water and find a
place where you can sit and relax for a bit.

Settle Up
Most spas ask you to pay after your service is rendered, so settle your bill at the front desk on your way out. A typical hour-long massage costs anywhere from $50 to $200 and up. Tips are customary, and should tally between 15 percent and 20 percent of the massage price, Ellis says. Some places add the tip on automatically and others require that you pay gratuities in cash, so ask ahead of time to make sure you’re prepared.

If you’re getting a discounted service, the etiquette is to tip based on the original price.

Plan Your Next Appointment
If you liked the facility and therapist, consider booking another appointment — regular massage has been linked to a host of health benefits, including management of anxiety and depression, improvements in sleep and increased alertness.

Weren’t a fan? Consider trying a new place, a different therapist or even a new style of massage.

What To Expect At Your First Massage by Laura Schocker

Attention, spa junkies: today kicks off the start of Spafinder’s annual Wellness Week, when companies all over the country discount prices for their services.

Massage, in particular, may be a favorite this year, as its reputation for being just as therapeutic as it is pampering is gaining steam — a recent Wall Street Journal article, for instance, called out the many benefits of a rubdown, and multiple studies have found health perks that range from decreased back pain to an improvement in depression and
anxiety symptoms.

But as much as we hear about the healthy advantages of massage, there’s no doubt that booking that first appointment can be a little scary — is it ok to specify a gender preference for your therapist?  How many clothes are you really supposed to take off? And how much do you tip?

To de-mystify your first trip, we spoke to Susie Ellis, president of Spafinder, to get her best tips for massage newbies. Read through the advice, then tell us, what did you wish you had known before your first appointment?

Book It
To find a good massage, ask friends for references or look up reviews online.  Feel free to ask questions about the facility to get a feel if it will be a relaxing experience for you. And ask about types of massage — for a first-timer, Ellis suggests booking a Swedish massage, which is relaxing and gentle, while still being therapeutic.

Speak Up About Therapist Preferences
When you’re setting up your appointment, voice any requests about your therapist and feel free to ask questions about his or her experience or technique. Now is also the time to state whether you’d prefer a male or female therapist.

While Ellis says it’s perfectly fine to state a gender preference, she also reminds novices that there’s a draping protocol during the session, which means only one part of your body will be exposed at any given time to ensure modesty.

Be Prompt
A timely arrival is the first step to a relaxing massage. Ellis recommends arriving about 15 minutes before your appointment time so you have plenty of time to get set up — if the facility offers amenities like a steam sauna or a hot tub, you may want to up that extra time to an hour. Showing up late will shave minutes off your massage time, as many places will enforce the same end-time to avoid delaying the next customer. Not to mention, the stress of rushing to keep your appointment has a way of killing the relaxation vibe.

Clean Up
For the benefit of both you and your therapist, take a shower before starting your treatment, Ellis advises. Many facilities have showers on-site, but call ahead so you can plan accordingly, and shower at home if not. And if you have long hair, remember to bring something to tie it back.

It’s also best to lay off the perfume, if possible, which can interfere with any aromatherapy meant to enhance the experience.

Turn Off Your Phone
Massages are about relaxation — so make this an electronic-free zone. Turn your phone off or put it in silent. Better yet, leave it in the locker room if there’s a secure, locked place.  Your messages will still be there when you get out, we promise.

Leave The Jewelry Behind
It’s best not to wear any jewelry during a massage — in fact, Ellis suggests not bringing it with you in the first place, so you don’t risk leaving it behind in the treatment room.

‘Go’ Before You Go
Oftentimes people forget to use the bathroom before their massage, Ellis says, which can cut into treatment time if you have to get up later.  (Though if you do need to get up partway through, don’t worry — Ellis says it happens.)

Come back tomorrow to see part two of this article.