I just visited this spa on Valentine's Day. It was my gift to my boyfriend and myself and let me just say, there was no disappointment. First let me start with the very beginning of the process. Booking an appointment was exceptionally easy. You just fill out a form on their website and then they give you a phone call to inform you if your date and time is available. BOOM! Your appointment for a peaceful oasis is finalized and now you have time to worry about how good the services will be and read others Yelp reviews in fear.
Okay so first let me say that Natalie, the clerk I spoke with over the phone was so sweet and nice. Very soft-spoken which fits with the atmosphere. She was helpful and answered all of my questions without exhaustion. They informed me to call them when I got on the street of the spa so that they could open the private parking deck which was refreshing, as all of the fellow Atlanta residers know how bad finding parking can be.
I signed my boyfriend and I up for a Flöting session + Massage therapy each. There was a V-Day special where I saved $60 in total. As soon as we walked in, we sat down at the quaint reception area and were offered hot tea or water immediately. we both had an automatic yes to the tea and it was very delicious. Natalie then handed us each forms to sign that covered the basics. Age, safety info, etc. Then we were lead to the waiting area which was the definition of tranquility. The lighting was a dim yellow and we were again offered water, tea, and CHAMPAGNE! Yes you heard me, alcohol. lol. Well there was also brownies, chocolates (the good kind), full bags of peanuts and cashews and more. Obviously I threw a few items in my bag due to the fact that I am a diagnosed snacker! As we waited, my boyfriend was escorted to the male changing room and then I was escorted to the female changing room. I was handed a warmed robe and slippers, given a locker with a key for my personal items, and welcomed to use all of the amazing Aveda products.
After changing I made my way back to the lounging area and my boyfriend decided to get his massage first while I decided to flöt first. I was escorted into a beautiful white room with the pod in the center, a rain shower on my left, ear plugs, goggles, petroleum jelly (for cuts) and towels. I was informed on the signal for 2 min. left until my flöt was over, that I could leave the pod door open or closed, how to turn the blue light on the inside off, and if I wanted music during the beginning, end, or entire time. I opted for music the entire time and I am really glad I did. She left and I rinsed in the beautiful shower and made my way to the pod. I cannot lie, I was nervous. I had read one bad review and it had me nervous even though there were many amazing reviews. Let me break down the one bad review I saw and I am sure you may see and tell you my version of it.
1. The pod water is warm. The longer inside with door open, the colder it becomes but when you have the pod door closed, the water stays about the same temperature.
2. When the goggles are put on, they cancel out the blue light, yes but goggles are optional. When flöting correctly, your eyes should never be in contact with water.
3. The idea is to meditate and relax. Let your body carry itself.
4. The ear plugs did just what they should have. I find that many people are not sure how deep to insert plugs which causes the water to enter their ear but unless they upgraded their products, I had no issue.
5. Flöting is not for everyone but it was truly an amazing experience to say you have had, even if it is just once.
After my flöting was complete, I rinsed off again, shampooed my hair, and went back to the lounge room where I waited with my boyfriend. He raved about the massage and how nice the therapist, Jeana, was. This automatically made me excited. Natalie then came and asked me what essential oil set scent I wanted. I tried Rose and was not disappointed. Jeana was amazing. So nice and welcoming to a newbie in the spa world. She made me feel comfortable and we talked my entire massage. And not that annoying talking, she spoke when I spoke so I felt I had complete control over whether it was silent or not. HER HANDS ARE GOD GIVEN. What she did to my back and neck can only be described as incredible. I will definitely become a regular of her, and ONLY HER. Overall, my experience was amazing, affordable, and comfortable. After the massage I was back in the changing room and I was able to blow dry my hair, use more Aveda products, and more. They had everything you could imagine needing. Dry shampoo, moisturizing face wash, hand lotion, foot lotion, body lotion, bobby pins, Q-tips, ear cleaner, blow dryer, towels etc.
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