HEALTH & BEAUTY
The Ivy Lodge
Genevieve Potter discovers why The Ivy Lodge is set to become a destination for those who appreciate spa grade pampering in a serene, out of town location
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MMA Sheehan, the owner of The Ivy Lodge is positively brimming with enthusiasm as she talks me through her plans for the business (formerly Emma Cannings). Situated alongside the Stamford Garden Centre at Great Casterton, the immediate advantage of the salon is the ease of parking and seven day a week opening, with Sundays already proving hugely popular for time-poor clients. The salon is also open until 9 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Emma acknowledges that after having a facial or massage, it’s nice to just jump in your car and go home! Emma has built a team of highly experienced therapists, plus front of house receptionist Mandy, all of whom are great at welcoming clients (old and new) and putting them at ease. Manager Michelle and therapists Vivienne and Hannah have a wealth of experience from wellknown salons in the Stamford area and further afield. Aesthetic nurse Karen Hayes also visits
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the salon every six weeks and has built a loyal following for her dermal and sub dermal fillers, wrinkle relaxing treatments, peels and skin needling. The salon itself has undergone a significant refresh, with opulent touches including an extensive new Elemis mini-shop and elegantly refurbished treatment rooms. The salon ‘menu’ is extensive and Emma has gone to great lengths to research the brands and treatments on offer, including Elemis, Jessica GELeration and Phenom nails, Lycon specialist waxing, St Tropez tanning, Crystal Clear facial microdermabrasion and LVL lashes. Massage is another speciality and well suited to the stress free, luxurious surroundings. I recently enjoyed a wonderful 90-minute power massage, in the experienced hands of Vivienne. After long working days hunched over a laptop, my ‘crunchy’ neck and shoulders were in need of some urgent help and the deep tissue massage was hugely beneficial, leaving me
feeling limber, supple and deeply relaxed. As well as seasonal offers (such as the immensely popular two treatments for £40 that ran during Autumn), the team can offer bespoke pamper packages that are perfect for celebrating a special occasion with a group of friends or simply taking time out for a treat. Delicious lunches and refreshments from the renowned Garden Centre restaurant can be incorporated within the package (please get in touch to find out more). And for Stamford Living readers, The Ivy Lodge are offering 20% off any Elemis facial experienced during the month of January 2017 – the perfect winter pick me up! Please quote Stamford Living at the time of booking. • The Ivy Lodge Stamford Garden Centre Great Casterton PE9 4BB Tel: 01780 766583 Book online at www.theivylodge.co.uk