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A Destination for Decadent Spa Services Mudwraps to Manicures By Faith Woodland Photos Steve Jess
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f you ask Lisa Belanger how she came to manage a 3,300-squarefoot spa overlooking the Bedford Basin with 12-14 employees and a new original product line, she will tell you she just went to work every day, and worked hard. Mudwraps to Manicures tells the quintessential Canadian woman’s success story. Twenty years ago, Lisa, a young, pregnant mom, approached numerous banks for a start-up loan and finally, backed by TD Trust, opened a small one-woman operation. With a husband in the military and away more than home, she managed to raise two hockey-playing boys and grow her business into the stunning success it is today. Mudwraps to Manicures offers more than one might find in an average spa,
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incorporating the latest in tools and technology. Facial services range from basic 30-minute express treatments to deep pore cleansing, microdermabrasion and LED light therapy. The spa also provides endermologie treatments, which act to fight cellulite and also treat the face, reactivating dormant cells by mechanically stimulating the skin and toning the muscles. Clients can consult with Lisa’s knowledgeable staff to find what suits them best. The spa also offers microblading, a semipermanent solution to eyebrow shaping and colour. Body treatments include their famous mudwrap, Moroccan oil body buff, and back “facials.”
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Lisa Belanger
An extensive array of manicure and pedicure treatments are available, ranging from classic French manicures to hot milk pedicures. Hair removal is very popular using an exclusive resin-free wax from Italy. Registered massage therapists provide regular massage treatments as well as pregnancy massage, hot stone and Thai treatments. Packages are available for clients who can set aside two to four hours to receive a combination of treatments, renewing and refreshing the entire body. While managing a large staff, Lisa remains hands-on, working with clients in the industry she loves. She has recently developed an original line of cosmetic products called LisaBe, which is available at the salon and will soon be