Their website has a 15% off coupon for new clients. I got a Groupon for a spa package for 1 with massage, facial, body wrap and wine for here around Christmas time. It took me several months before I could reach the place. I tried to book online but they didn't have the massage service for my Groupon as a booking option. I made a call and was told by a woman that they'd get back to me. I never received a call back. After 3 weeks, I called the store again and got a busy-tone twice. Then, my Groupon expired. I ended up booking a random service online and writing in the notes that I had a Groupon for a different service. I got a call back from the owner, Robert Joseph, who apologized and honored my Groupon. He was very sweet and accommodating.
My massage was wonderful. It lasted 2 hours and 20 minutes, a whopping 1 hour and 20 minutes longer than I expected it to last. The salon space is beautiful and has been recently renovated. I've been to two other massage places in Syracuse and this one was by far the most relaxing-looking and nicely decorated. The space has a nautical/beach theme, which is perfect for a spa, and is very warm and inviting. The front of the store is a lounge/living room area, the right is the hair salon, the middle is the hair shampooing station and cashier, and the back is where the two massage rooms are. Each room is private and warm with their own small fireplaces. You fill out a survey prior to starting your massage and it asks detailed questions about skin products you use and your past experiences with spas. I get itchy/red when I drink wine so I opted for some hot tea instead. If you opt for wine, you have a the option to choose red or white. I was given a weighted cooling eye mask that smelled of lavender. The aromatherapy was nice.The massage started out with a lower leg/foot massage. After that massage, a warm gel is applied with a paintbrush that instantly cools. After it cools, my legs/feet were wrapped. I loved the feeling of the hot gel but didn't love the tingling/cold sensation of the gel. I felt cold throughout the remainder of the massage because the gel was tingling/cooling. I think it'd be a perfect treatment for the hot summers. The same process was applied to my arms and then back. The facial was very thorough. I got my zit zapped by an electric device (it did not hurt) and a face mask. The lower half of my face got a charcoal face mask while the top/T-zone area got a anti-inflammatory cooling mask. After the mask, there was a gel applied to my face that smelled like citrus. Robert made sure to ask me questions about my skin type and medications I might be on and suggested a chemical peel. He's had 11 years experience in this service. A worker called in sick today so Robert had to do a little bit of running in and out of the room to handle business. It interrupted the session but gave me time to relax and half-sleep a little. My favorite part of the massage were the hot towels that were used to remove the body wrap. Robert has a strong hand in massaging, which is perfect for those who have tight knots/tension in their body. During the whole session, there was relaxing music playing. The room was dimly lit and there was a fireplace inside the room that gave the room warmth and a nicer ambience.
The salon is located in a neighborhood in a former house/art studio. Since the place has an art history, they sell exhibit art that is for sale inside. Some of the art was created by the owner's sister. There are several parking spots left of the house. I did not see a private lot. You get a discount if it's your birthday month and they offer specials for wedding anniversaries. I'd highly recommend coming here as a way to treat yourself or as a gift to someone special. Their prices for haircuts are very fair ($15 men, $20 women). read more