| AquaMedica
Spa in Long Branch, New Jersey Julie
Register visited this day spa in February 2008
*
A
few weeks ago I visited AquaMedica
Spa in Long Branch. Even though I grew up in New Jersey, a relatively small
state, I had never been to Long Branch before. It's located on the ocean about
an hour from NYC. I walked up and down the boardwalk, and it was apparent that
the area had undergone a recent revitalization. One of the most notable new structures
was Pier Village, which
features oceanfront residences, over 30 boutiques and restaurants, a large gym
and the 5,000 square-foot, 11-treatment room AquaMedica Spa.
 The
Boardwalk
|
 AquaMedica
Spa Reception
| I liked
AquaMedica Spa the minute I walked in. The tiny, aqua tiles in the floor shimmered
like the ocean only a half block away. A unique design is embedded in the center
of the floor. Owner Valentina Chistova says this about the inspiration for the
design, "I was thinking about how important water is in our lives. I believe
life starts from water, and the power of water is incredible. And the fact that
water runs in a circle it comes from the sky in the form of snow or rain,
penetrates the earth and then comes back in form of springs, rivers, etc. It is
the same as life - we come to this world, give life to future generations and
go back. Water not only cleanses, it is the essence of all creation with life-giving
benefits to surround and soothe and bring us back to that which is our essence."
Valentina says this inspires everything they do at AquaMedica. After
checking in at the reception desk, I was escorted to the Women's Changing Room
and given a locker which held a robe and sandals.
 Entrance
to the Women's Changing Room from the Reception Area
|
 Women's
Changing Room
| I changed
and entered the Lounge. The doors between the changing rooms, reception area and
lounge are glass coated with "spa" images. The images are opaque but
allow light to show through, so they appear to glow. I find it very crisp and
appealing.
 Door
to the Lounge from the Women's Changing Room from the Reception
Area
|
 Co-Ed
Spa Lounge
| Oil
Projection I settled into one of the deep, comfortable
chairs in the softly lit Lounge. Fleecy blankets were available to keep me cozy.
Two oil
projectors created soft pink, blue and green bubbles that formed and re-formed
as they drifted across the ceiling providing a peaceful, dream-like atmosphere.
A refreshment bar was stocked with water, tea and snacks. It was very relaxing. My
first service was a facial with owner, Valentina,
an internationally trained skin care expert with over 20 years experience. The
first thing she did was put soft, warm socks on my feet - a very nice touch! Valentina
says, "Skin talks to me." She examined my skin and started to work.
Like a chef selecting ingredients to create a unique recipe, Valentina selected
products and procedures to create just the right treatment for my skin. She had
no qualms mixing and matching brands (Physiodermie, GM Collin, SkinCeuticals,
Guinot among others) to achieve the desired results. My facial started with a
thorough cleansing followed by steamless extractions (Valentina believes the heat
of steam is harmful to the skin). A little microdermabrasion, a mask and hand
massage and more left my skin looking and feeling great. I left with a Lifeseason
Camphor Treatment to apply to my recent acne breakouts (can you believe it at
my age?) and Hovan's Gold for in-grown hair. Both have worked wonderfully! After
the facial, I was given to the care of Amanda, a massage therapist who was so
moved by receiving a massage a number of years ago that she became a massage therapist
herself in order to help people to feel good whether it be from pain relief or
just helping them relax. Amanda started with an apricot mango body scrub that
left my skin feeling soft and alive. I rinsed off in AquaMedica's Swiss Color
Therapy Shower. As I stood under the slowly changing colored light, a number of
shower heads sprayed warm water all over my body. It was a lovely experience.
 AquaMedica
Treatment Room
|
 AquaMedica
Swiss Chromatherapy Shower
| Amanda
then escorted me for my final treatment, a Thai Herbal Ball Massage. It started
again with warm socks on my feet and my favorite scent - lemongrass. This is the
treatment description on AquaMedica's web site - "The herbal ball treatment
traditionally is a hot treatment. The Sabai Ball is soaked for five to ten minutes,
and then steamed in a steamer for 10-20 minutes before use. It is pressed along
the Sen Sib lines, or acupressure zones of the body in a series of motions. The
Sabai ball is used in combination with traditional Thai or Swedish massage or
as a tool to work on specific parts of the body that need special attention for
muscular tightness or pain." In practice, it was lovely and very relaxing.
A few Swedish strokes and the warm Sabai ball rocked and pressed into the area.
I thoroughly enjoyed it.  Oil
Projection on the ceiling of an AquaMedica Treatment Room
Other
treatments available at AquaMedica include:
Romantic
Rosemary Rendezvous Chai
Tea Mud Masque Green Tea
& Ginger Enzyme Body Wrap Body
Firming Masque Wine and
Roses Wild Lavender Body
Facial Epicuren microderm
Body Scrub Napa Valley Grape
Seeds Body Scrub
Hot Stone
Massage for Two Swedish
Massage Deep Tissue Massage Prenatal Hot
Rock Massage Dew Drop Therapy
Massage in Stereo "Just
for Two" Massage Neck
and Shoulder Massage Ear
Candling Thai Herbal Ball
Experience
Atlantic Facial Men's
Relaxing Facial Teen Glow
Facial Glow & Go Facial Back
Facial Rain Forest Facial
Skincare
Treatments by Valentina Makeup Waxing |
Soft-Touch
Manicure - French Manicure
- Seaweed
Manicure
- Chocolate Manicure
- Mint
Manicure
- Citrus Manicure
- Polish
Change
- French Polish Change
- LCN
Full Set Overlay
- LCN Full Set Sculpted
- LCN
Fill In w/Whites
- LCN Fill In
- Hand
Paraffin Treatment
Beach Pedicure Toe
Polish Change French Pedicure French
Toe Polish Change Seaweed
Pedicure Reflexology Pedicure
Chocolate Pedicure Mint
Pedicure Citrus Pedicure Foot
Paraffin Treatment Soft-Touch
Manicure French Manicure
Seaweed Manicure Chocolate
Manicure Mint Manicure Citrus
Manicure Polish Change French
Polish Change Tips &
Wraps Glue & Powder Gel
Energy
Balancing - Stretching Therapy
-
Cranial Sacral Therapy
- Reflexology Zone Therapy
Massage
- Reiki
Hair
Services Packages Medispa
Services | AquaMedica
Spa has a great specials
page on their web site. You can select the month and the treatment you are
interested in and the page displays what specials are available when and how much
you can save - very handy and thoughtful.
(c)
AquaMedicaSpa, 2007. All Rights Reserved. Phone: 732.222.8611
Contact
AquaMedica Salon & Day
Spa • Address: 16 Laird Street Long Branch, NJ 07740
• Phone: 732-222-8611 •
Fax: 732-222-6211 • Email: info@AquaMedicaspa.com
• Web Site: http://www.AquaMedicaspa.com/ More
Spas in Jersey •
New Jersey Spa Directory •
AquaMedica's Listing on DiscoverSpas.com FYI
• Amenities:
A luxurious robe and comfortable slippers await you in the ladies' and gentlemens'
lounges where you will find private showers, restrooms and a changing area. Lockers
are available for your personal belongings. • Accessibility:
All facilities and restrooms are accessible to physically
challenged guests. • Age:
No children under the age of 12 are permitted in the spa. • Booking:
To accommodate your individual scheduling needs, AquaMedica recommends that you
book your spa appointment well in advance. A credit card is required to secure
your spa appointment for more than one service. • Arrival:
Please arrive early. Allow at least 15 minutes to sign in. Any person arriving
at the exact scheduled time will have their services cut short. • Personal
Belongings: Aqualmedica regrets that it cannot be responsible for articles
lost or damaged, so please leave your jewelry at home. • No
smoking, please. • Gift
Cards are available for all products and services; they are not redeemable
for cash and should be presented to the Front Desk upon check in for your appointment.
• Prices
are subject to change without notice. AquaMedica is happy provide a full refund
(in gift certificate form), of any item within 10 days of purchase. A receipt
must accompany all returns. • Gratuities
on the services are not included (please fell free to reward your technician for
a job well done.) Tipping envelopes will be provided at the Front Desk for your
convenience. Please note: all gratuities must be paid in cash. • Emergencies
do arise and AquaMedica understands. A 48-hour cancellation notice on spa packages
and 24-hour cancellation notice on a single service is appreciated. Otherwise
a 100% charge will be applied to your account. The full charge also applies to
"no shows". • To
secure Spa Package appointments, a 50% deposit is required at time of booking.
• Payment:
Visa, Master Card and cash are accepted at AquaMedica Salon and Day Spa. Payment
by check is welcome with proper identification (driver's license and credit card).
|
| Photos of
AquaMedica Spa copyright Julie Register 2008 except those marked * which are
provided by Pier Village |
http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=*EJTVpauQ/0&offerid=61746.10000013&subid=0&type=4

New Spa at Playacar Palace in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Guests who book a stay of five-nights or more can also take advantage of a $1,500 Resort Credit , which can be used on room upgrades, spa and beauty salon treatments, golf outings, romantic dinners, and more. Palace Resorts all-inclusive accommodations start at $171 per person, per night, based on double occupancy. To reserve your Palace Resorts stay, please visit www.PalaceResorts.com, call (800) 635-1836 or contact your preferred travel professional.
|

Lantana Spa at JW Marriott San Antonio
Farm to Treatment Table Lavender Experience
This package is available Saturdays only, May 12 – July 14 (excluding June 8), must be booked one week in advance and requires 48 hours notice for cancellation.
Includes
Hill Country Lavender Farm tour,
a bottle of organic lavender massage oil made at the farm,
lunch at Replenish Spa Café with items featuring lavender, and a lavender-based spa treatment featuring the organic lavender massage oil from the Hill Country Lavender farm.
|

You can clean your home, fruits, vegetables and meats with the same 'Aqueous Ozone' that spas and other companies use. Tersano's ‘Aqueous Ozone’ Cleaning Systemt is the world's most effective chemical-free cleaner. ‘Aqueous Ozone’ quickly oxidizes (kills) viruses and bacteria (including E.coli, Salmonella, MRSA, C-Difficil), mold, mildew and other contaminants on any item or surface - from toilets to bedspreads - before changing safely back into water and oxygen. ‘Aqueous Ozone’ is 3000 times faster and 50% more powerful than bleach and chlorine-based cleaners. It is 100% chemical free - no toxins, carcinogens or chemical residue - and safe for babies, pets and people with sensitive skin or those with strong reactions to normal cleaners. ‘Aqueous Ozone’ has long been used in water treatment, food sterilization and medical therapies for its remarkable anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties. It sounds too good to be true, but the data show how effective the system works.
I'm a believer.
~ Julie
|

Hearth Health Month at mySpaShop including the best in health and wellness products from companies that give to those in need.
|
|