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Helsinki Day Spa’s signature treatments include ayurvedic massage, body treatments and manicures as well as a number of tailored facial and spa treatment. Photos above left and below: Riitta Sourander. Photos above right: Cecilia Melin.
Indulgent pampering sessions and modern skin therapies Feel like you need a moment of peace in the middle of the city’s hustle and bustle? Helsinki Day Spa’s aim is to nourish the mind, body and soul. Founded in 2005, the spa is one of the largest in Finland and the country’s first urban spa, located a few steps away from the busy streets of Helsinki city centre.
formed in the medical facility, and separate regular maintenance mesotherapy, IPL-light and peeling treatments in the spa,” says Uibu.
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“Our strength is in our unique expertise in skin care. Our highly qualified professional massage therapists and aestheticians are able to advise on the best treatments for each customer. Coupled with the spa’s luxurious setting, the experience is perfect for busy clients who would like to step away from the city’s bustle – we take them beyond the daily grind and warmly welcome all visitors!” Uibu concludes.
“The idea of the city spa is to bring a moment of peace and calm into customers’ busy daily lives. Our mission is to bring wellbeing to the mind and body,” says Toomas Uibu, managing director of Helsinki Day Spa. “It is important that customers are able to relax and leave their everyday stresses behind.”
ber of tailored facial and spa treatment packages. “There are 11 treatment rooms at Helsinki Day Spa and our exceptionally beautiful spa recreation lounge, protected by Finland’s National Board of Antiquities, is the perfect setting for customers to relax and enjoy a cup of tea,” Uibu explains.
Helsinki Day Spa employs over 20 wellness professionals, including trained cosmetologists and professional massage therapists, who provide a range of facial and body treatments. The spa offers modern, effective and safe skin therapies combined with pampering.
Helsinki Day Spa works in partnership with Ihoakatemia, the leading clinic of aesthetic dermatology in Finland. “Collaborating with Ihoakatemia allows us to achieve great long-term results when working with customers with various needs and skin conditions, and we always work closely with dermatologists. The latest trend for us is not to run a medical spa but to schedule a comprehensive beauty programme, including some annual effective medical treatments per-
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For more information, please visit: www.dayspa.fi