Oasis Day Spa: Your New Home BY CHRISTOPHER A. PAPE
It seems we are not the only ones with cause for celebration this month as Oasis Day Spa turns ten years old. We know full well just how much of an achievement this is and sincere congratulations are in order for the conclusion of the latest chapter in what is perhaps one of the great success stories in the beauty industry. Oasis Day Spa began with an idea from a selfproclaimed ‘average Joe’ from Brooklyn, who, after much vetting and consideration, made his idea manifest in a loft on Union Square. From this point, their rise has been nothing short of meteoric; the following year they were named ‘Best New Day Spa’ by New York Magazine and shortly afterwards they expanded, opening a new spa in an abandoned Metro station on Park and 35th.
industry was lacking a personal touch and didn’t value the customer as it should. In their own words, they wanted ‘a real mom and pop This is perhaps the signature feature of their spa; instead of being treated like reference number or just another client, you are made to feel the focus of their welcoming hospitality and attention, which makes perfect sense given that the entire concept of the spa is to maximise the comfort of the customer.
Such was the success of these two spas that they were offered the opportunity to open another spa in the Jet Blue terminal at JFK and, in 2008, they moved into Westchester in the press in New York Magazine, they have received notable praise from Allure, Spa Magazine, Day Spa Magazine, and Timeout New York, and, I guess, our name should be added to this list of heavyweights throwing superlatives at this wonderful pillar of the spa and beauty industry in New York. The secret to its success can be found in the approach taken by owners Bruce and Marti Schoenberg. They felt that the beauty
They offer all the traditional spa services and more. Their treatment list is extensive and cutting edge and offers services such as relaxing massages, rejuvenating body scrubs and wraps (using a multi-head European Vichy shower), skin perfecting facials and peels, and even a full-service hair and nail salon. Their seasonal treatments include the Blueberry Blast Hydrating Facials, and Bodylicious Slimming Escapes.
Oasis Day Spa is excited to introduce Oasis Day Spa’s newest complement, the Maximus Clark Salon, brainchild of award-winning celebrity stylist, Cody Hepworth. Maximus Clark Salon’s goal is to tailor the individual style, natural features and personality of each and every client, allowing them to radiate The Maximus Clark Salon is at the beck and call of every non-stop New Yorker specializing in haircuts, styling and professional blow outs for men, women and teens. Throughout his extensive career, Hepworth has also developed a highlight process unlike any other salon in the city, utilizing biodegradable cloth applicators normally used to clean print processors, that help him to apply color closer to the scalp, have your hair processed without heat and in less processing time than any other treatment. This Day Spa makes rightful claims to being an oasis. Amid the buzzing and rush of the ‘New York Minute’, the Oasis Day Spa is a welcome haven of relaxation. For the best in
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