As the holiday season approaches, many are looking for the perfect gift. Not only the perfect gift, a gift that will be memorable.

With many complaints of "too much stuff", we've created Gift Pack Options that focus on an experience with us at the spa and a few of our most popular items to further that experience in home. Experience based gifts are what many people are looking for this year as we find our houses accumulating more and more things we just don't use. 

Sounds like a great idea, but you don't want to try to figure out what to put together?Don't worry, we've made it super simple for you! All you have to do is pick which option is best for your gift recipient and we will put it together and even wrap it for you! Simple!

​We are sure they will love it! 

To view all Holiday Gift Pack Options and start crossing people off your list click here.

"A Four Hour Massage?!" 

That's the most common reaction when clients find out we offer this 'Four Hour Therapists Choice' gem of a service. 

The three and four hour Massage Therapists' Choice massage options were inspired by one of our fantastic clients. She loved coming in for her two hour sessions and telling me to do whatever I felt she needed that day. Sometimes we would throw in cupping, sometimes a body wrap, maybe a new service I was thinking about offering; it was never the same. Then we would occasionally bump it to a three or four hour session when she was celebrating hitting a goal or for her birthday. She was the one that encouraged us to offer it to the public. 

Why is it the Therapists Choice as to which modalities are used and not the clients'?

• Well, because we are the professionals. If we've worked with you in the past, we probably already have at least one or two things we know would benefit you. However, if there is something you absolutely love or something you've been dying to try- speak up! It's not a problem to add it to your treatment plan. 
• It gets you to try services or add ons you may have never thought of and, as the client who inspired this service option says, "I love that I never know what's next! The smells, the textures and the everything keeps my senses on alert and my brain wondering what will I be treated with next."
• This ensures no two services are ever the same
• Anything and everything is included in the price so all you need to do is lay back and relax. 

For the Four Hour Massage Therapists' Choice Massage I did recently, we included a list of fantastic treatments: (please note: this is an example of a recent service, not two services are a like)

• 15 minute Detox Foot Soak with Himalayan salt and lavender
• Dry Brush treatment
• Eco-Fin Foot Treatment
• Massaging Facial with Eminence Organics products
• Toasted Vanilla Scalp Massage
• Therapeutic Massage with
  • Chakra Oils
  • heated Bamboo Sticks
  • Chinese Cups
  • heat packs
  • range of motion stretching.

After leaving a session like that your body feels like jello. Pure jello, without a care in the world. 

So what do you say? Does it sound like heaven? Are you ready to give it a try?

If you said, "yes! Sign me up!" you can schedule here: Online Specialty Massage Scheduling

We've learned so much about skin protection, but there is an alarming amount of people who go without apply sunblock on a daily basis. Ultraviolet radiation is linked to the vast majority of skin cancers, premature skin aging and even eye damage. 

We wouldn't want you to regret not having worn sunscreen when you look at your skin compared to friends and family who have worn daily sunscreen 20 years from now. 


Top 5 reasons everyone should wear sunscreen according to Dr. Roberts, a dermatopathologist:
1. The ozone layer is depleting and your body needs shielding from harmful rays
2. Skin cancer rates are on the rise and sunscreen has been proven to decrease the development of skin cancer
3. It helps to prevent facial brown spots and skin discolorations
4. It helps reduce the appearance of facial red veins and blotchiness
5. It slows down the development of wrinkled, premature aging skin

With our skincare line, Eminence, you can easily add SPF to your morning routine with your moisturizer. With three options, you're bound to fall in love with at least one! 

Bright Skin Moisturizer with SPF 30
Lighten the appearance of dark spots while protecting against future damage with the built-in broad spectrum SPF.  It is a great option for combination to normal skin types. A best seller! 

Red Currant Protective Moisturizer with SPF 30
Experience a refreshingly cool sensation from sustained release tea tree oil which helps reduce the visible signs of breakouts, while hydrating and invigorating your skin's appearance. 

Tropical Vanilla Day Cream SPF 32
Infused with zinc, this cream uses hydrating shea butter and the fragrant aroma of vanilla to care for your skin with the defenses of natural SPF


​Whatever you decide, just make sure you use it on a daily basis for best results. You're skin will thank you!

It's time to make your skin beautiful again so you can stop hiding!
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We love a good skincare routine. Maintaining the condition of your skin is much easier when you have a good, daily routine in place. Sometimes, though, we run into skin issues we cannot address at home and we need to turn to an expert for treatments. Incorporating professional skincare into your regular skincare routine can help you achieve dramatic results. Listed below are five of the many benefits of receiving  professional facials:

​1. Even Skin Tone​: If your skin has redness, sun spots, or scarring, professional facials can greatly improve the  pigmentation of your skin and even our coloring. 
​2. Treat Acne and Acne Marks: Professional peels are used to reduce acne and even skin tone, which means scarring is less visible. You can also expect your skin's texture to improve as well. 
3. Visible Wrinkle Reduction: Many professional products and techniques will help wrinkles to seem less prominent and can aid in boosting collagen to further defend against wrinkles. 
4. Sooth Sensitive Skin: Specialized products will help calm and sooth sensitive skin from conditions like rosacea or overly treated skin. These products help to restore the epidermal barrier of your skin. 
5. Pampering: We are not ones to turn down a little pampering time. Studies show that facials are calming and help reduce anxiety, stress and negative moods. 

Are you ready to see how regular skincare with the right products can improve your skin? Schedule an appointment with our expert Esthetician, Renee. With each appointment she will do a skin analysis, teach you why she has chosen the specific products that she is using during your facial for you and how to care for your skin at home. 

To schedule your appointment call us at 636-283-5105 or schedule online: 

​https://washingtongreenspaappointment.as.me/?appointmentType=category:Facial+Treatments

We do the work, you take all the credit and earn big brownie points with her! With one phone call to us, you book a massage package with exclusive Valentine's Day Cookies and Flowers delivered right to the massage room.        
*Please Schedule at least 48 hours in advance due to custom cookie and flower order fulfillment.
Fireside Couples Massage Packages

• 30 Minute Fireside Couples Massage Package $150: Includes a box of exclusive Valentine's Day Cookies from the Fairytale Cookie Co and a Bouquet of Flowers from the Four Seasons.
• 60 Minute Fireside Couples Massage Package $205: Includes a box of exclusive Valentine's Day Cookies from the Fairytale Cookie Co and a Bouquet of Flowers from the Four Seasons.
• 90 Minute Fireside Couples Massage Package $285: Includes a box of exclusive Valentine's Day Cookies from the Fairytale Cookie Co and a Bouquet of Flowers from the Four Seasons.

​Just For Her Packages 

• ​Relax & Adore Package $115: Includes 30 Minute Massage with Exfoliating Foot Scrub Treatment, a box of exclusive Valentine's Day Cookies from the Fairytale Cookie Co and a Bouquet of Flowers from the Four Seasons.
• Renew & Affection Package $160: Includes 60 Minute Massage with relaxing Facial Massage Treatment, a box of exclusive Valentine's Day Cookies from Fairytale Cookie Co and a Bouquet of Flowers from the Four Seasons.
• Rejuvenate & Devotion Package $230: Includes a 90 Minute Stick and Stones Massage with a relaxing Facial Massage and an Exfoliating Foot Scrub Treatment, a box of exclusive Valentine's Day Cookies from Fairytale Cookie Co and a Bouquet of Flowers from the Four Seasons.

To Book An Appointment:
Call us at 636-283-5105
Or Email us at customerservice@washingtongreenspa.com 

 If you are not extremely busy in today's society, you are the exception. We are all in high gear; we overextend, overachieve, and overstress ourselves to the point of breaking. This can have a lasting negative effect on our health! Here are a few tips to break the cycle:
 
1. Gratitude
It's so easy to be upset when things do not go our way. From the moment we spill our coffee, lock our keys in the car, and forget our lunch, a spiral of circumstances can set us off into a tailspin of negativity. We can choose to stay in a state of discontent and let that dictate our day, or we can be grateful for the other things in our lives even if they are not present in front of us right now.
Did you ever notice that when something nice happens, we tend to smile for a moment and then move on? However, when something goes wrong, we feel the need to tell everyone and anyone that will listen. It is in those exact moments that we need to focus on what we are grateful for, and that is how we can instantly change our perspective and attitude.
Keeping the focus on gratitude offers your mind something to smile about, regardless of outside circumstances. Focusing on people, places and even things that make you grateful, gives your mind a break from stress.

2. Stillness
Everyone has a busy schedule; that's a fact. We all tend to create schedules that are overflowing and then complain that we do not have time for ourselves! Take a good hard look at your schedule and see what you can delete and what you can delegate. If you are going to have a healthy mind, you need to take care of it just as you would your body, and that means giving it some rest.
One tip for quieting your mind is to put it on your schedule. Put it in beg red pen on your calendar, text yourself a reminder, and place it on your list of things to do this week. Take time for you.
 
3. Stay in the Moment
Being in the moment has become cliché; however, if you really take the time to focus on what it means, you can start to practice quietening your mind. Focus on what you are doing at the exact moment you are doing it. If you are washing a dish focus on the water, the soap bubbles and the dish is in your hand. When you take time to do this, you will be in the moment and not two days from now when something big is scheduled.    
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If this is your first massage or your 100th, there may be a few things you could do to improve your experience. The number one thing you can do is to communicate with your therapist. This is the most important thing you can do. Massage Therapists are not mind readers. We cringe when we hear someone talking about how much they hated a past massage because of something that could have easily been corrected if they would have just asked. We conducted an online survey with our clients and every single thing they were not happy with could have easily been adjusted to fit their needs. For example, two said the massage room was too cold. We have a heater, a table warmer and an extra blanket in facility at all times, you just have to ask.  Massage Therapists are here to make you as comfortable as we can so you can relax and receive the most beneficial treatment possible. Outside of good communication with your therapist what can you do to get the most out of your next massage?


Tips to get the most out of your massage:

1. Arrive a few minutes early . If you arrive in a frenzied, rushed state it may take longer to relax. Allow a few extra minutes before your scheduled session especially if this is your first visit;  you will need to complete a Client Intake Form if you have not done so online.
2. Before the session, give accurate health information and let the Massage Therapist know your expectations and reasons for the massage.
3. Take off only as much clothing as you are comfortable removing. If you don't want to remove your clothing, wear something that will be comfortable during the massage. We have had clients who stay completely clothed and others who remove everything. Massage Therapists are professionals, you will not be judged and areas we are not working will stay covered.
4.  Privacy- The therapist will either leave the room while you undress. A sheet or towel is provided for draping during the massage and the therapist will uncover only the part of the body being massaged, ensuring that modesty is respected at all times. At no point in time will the Massage Therapist reach under the sheet to massage an area of the body. 
5. Most Massage Therapists play music during the massage session. Let your Massage Therapist know if you have a music preference or if you prefer no music. We use Pandora and have the ability to change the station to something you love to relax to.
6. Don't  be afraid to discuss apprehensions or concerns. It's important that you are as comfortable as possible during your massage. 
7. Remember to breathe normally.  Breathing helps facilitate relaxation. People often limit their breathing when they feel anxious or a sensitive area is massaged.
8. Relax your muscles and your mind. Tightening up by contracting or hardening your muscles during the massage is counterproductive. Let your Massage Therapist know this is happening.  They may need to adjust the technique or use a lighter pressure. If you find your thoughts are racing during the massage, one way to be more body-centered and quiet your mind is to follow the hands of the Massage Therapist and focus on how the touch feels.
9. Be prepared to schedule a session before you leave. Massage has the greatest benefits over time. The therapeutic benefits of massage are cumulative, so the more often you get a massage, the better you will feel and more quickly your body will respond. If you are receiving massage to address chronic muscular  tension or recovery from a soft tissue injury, more than one session is usually needed.
10. If you enjoyed your experience, share your favorite part with your therapist, tell your friends or leave a review. A recommendation is one of the biggest compliments a Massage Therapist can receive.