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Vallerie
European Spa and Holistic Health Center in Hopewell, New Jersey
Julie
Register visited this day
spa in 2000
 I
have admired this building most of my life. Located on on a hill at
a sharp curve in the road connecting Pennington and Hopewell, New Jersey,
it is hard to miss. While it has undergone many functions and owners
over the years, it has been the home of Vallerie European Spa and Holistic
Health Center for the last two. The spa's owner, Vallerie, could not
resist when this property came on the market and decided to move her
spa from its former location on Nassau Street in Princeton.
I don't know what finally made me stop and visit the spa, but the timing
was great - just in time to get a preview of Vallerie's new and expanded
menu of services.
The spa occupies most of the first floor. Original wood floors glow
from the sun streaming in through the many large windows making the
large, open rooms bright and cheery.  There
are four sections to the spa:
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a reception/ waiting area,
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a manicure/pedicure/hair area,
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a treatment area with a balneotherapy tub room and
two treatment rooms, and
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a classroom where yoga, meditation, and Qi Gong are
taught.
There is a patio and garden area outside. Finally, there is a bedroom
upstairs for those staying for retreats.
Vallerie uses the Phytobiodermie line of products, a modern beauty
and health care system based on the tradition of Chinese herbal medicine,
natural skincare products from Switzerland, and the science of monochromatic
light (chromatherapy).  The
spa offers Massage Therapy, Spa Facials, Body Treatments, Yoga, Alternative
Medicine, Day Packages and Retreats, Specialty Treatments, and healthy
seasonal vegetarian lunches.
Vallerie offers a number of services that focus on seasons, something
I haven't seen emphasized in other day spas I have visited. When your
body doesn't keep pace with every seasonal transition, you can become
stressed, lethargic, and susceptible to disease. Vallerie also offers
seasonal body treatments that depend on the date and the season.
Vallerie is a small, personal spa - a place where you are the focus.
You will definitely not get lost in the crowd, become just another face,
or feel like you are on a conveyor belt at this spa as can so easily
happen at larger spas.
 MASSAGE
THERAPY
Relax and revitalize with professional bodywork sessions provided
by National Board Certified massage therapists. We can help you choose
the style that's just right for you.
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Swedish: Classical European style, gently soothing
strokes with oils and lotions. Improves circulation, eases aches and
tension, strengthens the immune system. Can include deep muscle therapy.
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Shiatsu: Traditional Japanese style, combines acupressure,
stretching, and range of motion to relieve internal stress as well
as muscle tension. Stimulates and balances energy flow through the
meridians connecting the vital organs to the body's surface.
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East-West: Integrates Oriental energy balancing and
European muscle therapy. Enjoy the benefits of the best of both styles.
Can include neuromuscular and cranial-sacral work for balance and
deep relaxation.
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Amma: Ancient Chinese holistic bodywork combines acupressure
and soft tissue massage. Improves circulation and strengthens the
immune system while balancing energy flow.
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Sports: Swedish and deep muscle work geared to your
specific needs. Helps conditioning and performance. Schedule well
in advance for pre- or post- event sessions.
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Medical: A series of 30 minute sessions to focus on
specific problem areas, coordinated with chiropractic or medical care.
By special arrangement only.
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Reflexology: Acupressure style treat for the feet
(and also hands). Deeply relaxing work with reflex zones to restore
energy flow throughout the body.
 SPA
FACIALS
Vallerie's unique holistic way to naturally beautiful skin: all facials
feature deeply cleansing, lymphatic drainage, all natural essential
plan oil and trace mineral masks, and revitalizing acupoint stimulation.
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Energizing Quick-Fix Facial (30 minutes) - Perfect
for anyone on the go, includes massage, lymphatic drainage and a toning
mask.
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Five Element Facial (60 minutes) - Deep cleansing,
lymphatic clearing and acupressure. Features Phytobiodermie products
selected especially for you skin type (determined by your elemental
biorhythm)
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Toning and Lifting Facial (90 minutes) - Lymphatic
stimulation chromatherapy with lights, clay and plant oils. Vibration
therapy with stimulation of acupoints that energize your face.
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Chromatic "Face Lift Facial (90 minutes per session)
- Adds intensive moisturizing and skin reconditioning by enhancing
the flow of skin fluids. Three sessions including five week biotonic
facial kit.
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Eye Treatment (30 minutes) - Specialized treatment
using acupoints and lymphatic drainage to tone and revitalize the
skin around the eyes. Your eyes will be visibly refreshed and relaxed.
Can be used alone or in combination with the five elements facial.
 BODY
TREATMENTS
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Honey Almond &Oatmeal Body Scrub (60 minutes)
- Exfoliating treatment using invigorating massage to leave your skin
soft and smooth.
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Balneotherapy Bath (20 minutes) - Revitalizes and
detoxifies your skin. Enjoy our ultimate Jacuzzi with any facial,
body treatment or massage.
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Smoother Stomach (90 minutes per session) - Stretch
marks treatment in 5 sessions including balneotherapy bath, firming
gel, chormatherapy and vibration stimulation.
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Beautiful Breasts and Decolte (90 minutes per session)
- Twice a year treatments to prevent atony. Recommended to be done
in Spring and end of Summer. Includes balneotherapy bath and 7 day
program breast kit.
 SPECIALTY
TREATMENTS
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Customized Body Sculpting (120 minutes) - The unique
East-West spa therapies focused to meet your specific esthetic goals.
Tone and revitalize any body area. Includes Balneotherapy bath.
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Super Natural Slimming Program (120 minutes per session)
- A truly holistic approach to body toning and weight reduction. Designed
specifically for your body and skin type according to the traditional
Chinese five elements system. Your program includes: an 18 day practical
nutritional plan and a series of five or ten sessions, each combining
chromatherapy, lymphatic cleansing, and acupressure to provide the
essential foundation of weight reduction. Benefits include: improved
circulation, lymphatic clearing, nervous system balancing, more efficient
digestion and metabolism, elimination of fluid retention, renewed
and balanced energy.
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Seasonal Body Treatments (120 minutes) - Address the
stresses that seasonal changes bring to your skin, as well as the
rest of your body and mind. Season specific holistic treatments are
as follows: for Spring, focus on nervous and immune systems and smooth
energy flow; for Summer, focus on circulatory system and emotional
balance; for Autumn, focus on immune and respiratory systems, and
detoxification; and for Winter, focus on fluid elimination and vital
energy.
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Whole Health Consultation (60 minutes) - Guidance
towards formulating a personalized wellness program. A session to
help you prioritize your goals, set realistic action plans, inform
you of holistic alternatives and help you overcome obstacles along
the way. Can focus on nutrition, stress management, lifestyle changesk,
etc...
 YOGA
Yoga Classes: Ongoing yoga classes and health awareness workshops.
Please call 609-466-8886 for more information about events dates and
schedules.
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
The Holistic Health Center provides private sessions by licensed,
experienced professionals in:
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PACKAGES AND RETREATS
Spa day packages feature an array of tempting choices. Choose a package
that offers the right combination of adventure and pampering for you.
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Ultimate Renewal - Scalp treatment, spa pedicure,
spa manicure, five element facial, customized body treatment, balneotherapy
bath, hairstyle, makeup, spa lunch.
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Holistic Harmony - Scalp treatment, five element facial,
customized body treatment, balneotherapy bath, hairstyle, spa lunch.
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Head to Toe - Toning and lifting facial, massage,
spa pedicure, spa manicure.
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Relax & Refresh - Toning and lifting facial, spa
pedicure, spa manicure, one hour reflexology.
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Whole Health Retreat - Whole health consultation,
balneotherapy bath, 90 minute East-West massage. A way to renew your
commitment to taking the best possible care of yourself.
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Body Delights - Body scrub, balneotherapy bath, one
hour massage.
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Body & Soul - Yoga class, balneotherapy bath,
one hour massage.
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Joy for Face, Hands and Feet - Five element facial,
spa manicure, spa pedicure.
Contact
Vallerie European Spa and Holistic
Health Center
• Address:
235 Hopewell-Pennington Road
Hopewell, New Jersey 08525
• Phone: 609-466-8886
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FYI
Reservations: It is suggested that
you make all service reservations at least two weeks in
advance. Call 609-466-8886 for current prices and reservations.One
Day group retreats available any day of the week including
Sunday if arranged in advance.
Check-In: Please check in
at Vallerie's at least 15 minutes prior to your first
scheduled appointment.
Cancellation Policy: Because
your spa and salon services are reserved for you, we ask
that you notify us a least 24 hours in advance if you
need to cancel or reschedule. You will be charged the
full value of your services should you cancel with less
than 24 hours notice. All no-shows are charged for the
full value of the scheduled services.
Service Charge: A 15% service
fee will be added to all spa services. Applicable state
sales tax will be added to product sales.
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