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has many of the same offerings of the Quebec location. Overall, the selection is exceptionally comprehensive, and exceeds the standard fare so many urban day spas tend to offer. I indulged in a session of Thai Massage therapy, performed by Kingkéo Savejvong, a certified massage therapist of some 20 years. The treatment incorporated various modalities, such as deep tissue, reflexology and traditional Thai. The massage was very invigorating and restorative, and created an exceptional end to an incredibly nurturing and life enriching destination spa experience. After the treatment, I rested
to decompress, reclaim themselves and the person they really are, the one who somehow slipped away and got lost in the stresses of dayto-day living. Guests come here to experience the joy of self-discovery through community and self-reflection, leaving restored and whole, with a renewed purpose and a recommitment to their own health and wellness. The urban spa location offers many of these aspects as well. My journey was an investment in myself that was well worth taking. Life is short—living it fully and with a healthy purpose is something that matters beyond measure. n
comfortably in an overstuffed lounge chair overlooking a beautiful vista of trees and an urban landscape. A visible atmosphere of hustle and bustle was apparent outside, but inside was a world of remarkable calm and peace.
Merci beaucoup to Jocelyna Dubuc, Danie Béliveau, Marouan Belfakir, Marie José Pinsonnault and Annemarie Heidbuchel.
Perspective During my visit, I was privileged to meet some incredible women who have created their own alternative ways of achieving a healthier lifestyle through well-being, nature and purity. Their individual journeys to achieve this mission led them to establish businesses that made a difference in the lives of others. Spa Eastman is a destination spa where everything is about the spa; that includes healthy, natural, local and organic cuisine, behavior and health lectures, fitness classes and treatment therapies. It is a place where a person goes to seek refuge from the regular chaos of their lives Page 22 • www.LNEONLINE.com
Terry Herman is a recognized expert in the spa industry. As a writer and blogger, she covers business, management, operations, customer care, treatments and trends. Herman is also a management consultant and motivational speaker. She serves as group manager for The Spa Buzz LinkedIn group, and is a member of the EXPERIENCE | PREMCHIT Journeys in Retreat to Wellness advisory board. Herman can be reached via e-mail at terry_h60559@yahoo.com. Les Nouvelles Esthétiques & Spa • November 2012
photos courtesy of Spa Eastman
Guests come here to experience the joy of selfdiscovery through community and self-reflection, leaving restored and whole, with a renewed purpose and a recommitment to their own health and wellness.