S: Is for Hurray Spa Week!

I attend a preview of Spa Week and it comes at the perfect time. The level of stress New Yorkers have been feeling is reaching epidemic proportions. We all need to find a balance in our lives. Viola, Spa Week arrives just in the nick of time. A week-long refuge where you can choose from a multitude of services for just $50. Twice a year thanks to Cheryl Reid PR guru extraordinaire, who used her successful careers within the luxury spa industry and publishing spheres to create a treat for all. Is your back aching for that well needed and earned massage or other spa treatment. This simple premise of a discounted treatment has opened up the economy bridging the gap between the middle class and the elite. Cheryl's and Spa Week’s goal is to make “wellness” more than just a word--we intend to make it a reality. By educating consumers to the health benefits of the “spa lifestyle,” Spa Week is taking a leadership position in the campaign to change the unhealthy course the country is navigating. From October 13 through 19, you can see this for yourself. To find out what spa's are participating log onto www.spaweek.org. I picked out a few to entice you.

Finesse Day Spa: 212-352-3434
Choice of 60 Min Hot Stone, Deep Tissue, or Swedish Massage, 60 Min Deep Pore Cleansing Facial, or 45 Min Mango Ginger Brown Sugar Scrub with Vichy Shower.
Special: $50; Originally: $85-$105

La Peau Day Spa 212-334-7071
Choice of Eye Treatment, 50 Min Swedish or Deep Tissue Body Treatment, 50 Min C Plus Facial, Deep Cleansing Facial, or Gentleman's Facial, or 60 Min Manicure, Pedicure and Reflexology.
Special: $50212-334-7071

Nina's European Day Spa & Laser Center 212-594-9610
60 Min Go Green Organic Anti Free Radical Facial or 60 Min Go Green Detoxifying Body Wrap or 60 Min Organic Stress Release Massage or Laser Hair Removal for Chin, Lip, Sideburns, or Underarms. Offer is for new clients only.
Special: $50; Originally: $145

Randee Elaine Spa & NY Laser Center 212-229-0399
Choice of Manicure and Pedicure, Eyelash and Brow Tint, Ear Candling, 15 Min Oxygen Face Treatment, or Brazilian Bikini Wax. For new clients only.
Special: $15

Remember these fill up quick so call and make your reservations soon.

For 2008, Spa Week is proud and excited to announce the inclusion of jane iredale The Skincare Makeup as its Title Sponsor. I had never heard of this company but I am planning on testing it out ......so look for a column about it i the future.

First we had Restaurant Week that put on the pounds and now we have Spa week to take them off and that is a healthy F.A.C.T.