Aveda Montreal Lifestyle Salon Spa
Formerly known as Tonic, Aveda Montreal spa goes all out. We're talking seated head and shoulder massage, sometimes with choice of essential oil, followed by a relaxing, almost pressure point inspired shampoo, performed on the comfort of a body length leather-upholstered mattress. And all you did was book a hair cut. That is service and it's worth every penny. Men are also welcome to indulge in spa treatments (e.g., Aveda Montreal offers a facial specially formulated to handle the male epidermis).
Call (514) 499-9494 to book a treatment, buy a gift certificate or for more information.
Services/treatments include:
- hair care
- makeup application and lessons
- facials
- body treatments and wraps
- massage therapy
- manicure
- pedicure
- waxing
- electrolysis
- bridal services
- naturopathy
- accupressure
- reflexology
The Montreal spa/specialized salon to the stars and anyone who wants the full makeover experience. Ask the Fanny team to book you a limousine, indulge in beauty products at the spa boutique, get a non-surgical facelift, therapeutic bath, pedicure, haircut and cram it all in the same day! You have full makeover reign to let your inner diva -- or divo, men have makeover needs too -- shine. The perfect destination for brides-to-be or anyone ready for prime pampering.
Call (514) 482-5824 to book a treatment, buy a gift certificate or for more information.
Services/treatments include:
- hair care
- facial
- massage therapy
- balneotherapy or bath therapy
- thalassotherapy or mineral therapy
- chromotherapy
- aromatherapy
- manicure
- pedicure
- makeup application
- tanning
- Anti-cellulite program
- non-surgical facelift
- Laser hair removal
- Body reshaping, face and body lifting
- Breakfast, lunch and light snacks
Just float in 2,000 cups of Epsom salt, in a bath, in the shape of an egg and you'll have your brain hemispheres harmonized and emotions controlled in no time. Okay, so this is bordering on wonky. But Ovarium must be onto something because their reputation precedes them and their happy clients are legion. Apart from their signature flotation baths and massage therapy, Ovarium also offers the pulsar, or mind machine experience, where brainwaves are slowed to alpha and theta levels, producing a state of calm comparable to the effects of meditation -- minus the discipline.
Call (514) 271-7515 to book a treatment, buy a gift certificate or for more information.
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Le Bathroom
Psychology calls it sensory deprivation. Le Bathroom calls it sensory isolation. But it doesn't really matter how you spin it, Le Bathroom's clients keep coming back for their soothing flotation baths and massages. Le Bathroom carries lots of potential as a romantic prelude with special baths and packages for two.
Call (514) 842-6564 to book a treatment, buy a gift certificate or for more information.
Services/treatments include:
- flotation baths
- massage therapy
Following the principles of homeopathy, the Dr. Hauschka Spa -- boasting several celebrity clients including Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Madonna, Katie Holmes, Ben Stiller, even Jack Nicholson trusts Hauschka -- puts the accent on holistic. Approaching each client as an individual with different physical, mental and emotional needs, staff tailor treatments to the client's mood and predisposition. All the products used at the spa are signed Dr. Hauschka and contain no preservatives or synthetic ingredients. Personnel selection is a rigorous process as well: staff must have at least 10 years of experience and update their training every six months.
Call (514) 286-1444 to book a treatment, buy a gift certificate or for more information.
Services/treatments include
- balneotherapy or bath therapy
- aromatherapy
- chromotherapy or light therapy
- body treatments and wraps
- massage therapy
- facials
- makeup application
- electrolysis
Rainspa, located in Old Montreal's luxurious Place d'Armes Hotel, is a medical spa as well as home to Montreal's first authentic Hammam. Effective scar and spider vein treatments are on Rainspa's extensive menu as well soothing body care coupled with the Turkish bathhouse experience.
Call (514) 282-2727 to book a treatment, buy a gift certificate or for more information.
Services/treatments include:
- facial
- oxygenation facial
- spider vein and scar reduction
- non-surgical facelift
- cellulite treatment
- massage therapy
- reflexology
- body treatments and wraps
- paraffin back treatment
- hammam
- hair removal, laser and wax
- manicure
- pedicure
Maybe you need more than a day spa. Get away from the urbanity of it all. Go the extra mile(s) and book a stay at one of these top spas in Quebec. Most of these recommendations are conveniently located within two hours driving distance of the Greater Montreal Area. Brought to you by Anitra Brown, your About.com Guide to Spas.
