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Spa offers lunchtime power naps in futuristic pods

Ann Wagner spent $14 on a recent lunch hour. Taking a nap.
Closing her eyes in an egg-shaped, computerized sleeping pod inside the atrium-level storefront at one of downtown Atlanta’s busiest buildings, Wagner’s 20-minute snooze cost more than a ticket to the movies.

Ann Wagner settles into the Alpha pod for her 20-minute nap at Rejuvenate in downtown Atlanta. Later, she awakes to a two-minute warning of chimes and returns to work.
 
Which for some, may seem absurd, to pay to do something that most of us do for six to eight hours on a daily basis anyway — for free.
Sort of like going inside a bar to pay for oxygen, or paying someone to bottle readily available water. Oh, wait.
Yes, there is a napping spa here in Atlanta, one of just a handful across the nation.

Rejuvenate, which opened in November 2007 inside the SunTrust Plaza, offers five snooze suites, each separated by chocolate colored curtains. A 30-minute nap costs $19. Snooze for an hour and pay $35.

I didn’t sleep well last night,” said Wagner, who woke up twice the previous night to breastfeed her baby. Wagner first tried the new age sleeping chamber last month after her boss noticed her heavy eyes.

“I was so exhausted and my boss looked at me and said, ‘Do you need to go home?’ ” said Wagner, assistant property manager of SunTrust Plaza.
From the inside, the pods feel like tanning beds. Nappers adjust the temperature, add lavender or citrus aromatherapy and a cool breeze for their necks. Some futuristic looking pods vibrate and calculate the number of calories burned while you try to shut off the world and drift off to La La Land.

After 18 minutes, a sound of chimes gives Wagner a two-minute warning.

“Oh, that was so nice,” she says, slipping back into her black heels. And then she crossed the street and returned to work. “I really needed that.”

Luxury treatment
Very few spas in the country offer napping exclusively, and Rejuvenate is likely Atlanta’s first. The sleek Yelo spa opened in Manhattan in 2007 promising brief power naps and cashmere blankets.

But many spas across the country, especially getaway spas, are introducing sleep treatments, including everything from feather beds and lavander mists to overnight sleep observation.

The Sundara Inn and Spa in Wisconsin Dells, Wis., offers a “Sundara Sleep Experience,” featuring bio-therapeutic massage to treat insomnia, as well as feather beds and special music and lighting to help induce sleep.

And the Lodge at Woodlock in Hawley, Pa., recently launched a “Healthy Sleep Program,” that mixes herbs and meditation.

Earlier this year, the Ritz-Carlton Lodge at Reynolds Plantation at Lake
Oconee started offering a touch therapy treatment called, “Drift Asleep,” which starts with an aromatherapy milk bath and ends with a nap. The 110-minute treatment cost $300.

Some companies including Google and Proctor & Gamble offer ladle-shaped sleeping pods for its employees, according to the company MetroNaps, which also has sleeping nooks at Vancouver’s airport.

Atlanta’s Rejuvenate caters to business executives and about 60 percent of the clientele are men, most of whom are walk-ins. While the spa also offers yoga classes and facials, it’s mostly lulling harried workers to sleep.

They also have Friday night “Nappy Happy Hours” from 5-7 p.m. Busiest times are during lunch or immediately following lunch. And they see the traffic pick up on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Rejuvenate owner Susan Vanyo said she recognizes a challenge in days where a gloomy economy is causing nightmares — even during a brief nap.
She recently reduced the price for naps and is offering bulk pricing for employers.

‘It’s a splurge’

Stewart Haddock, a 39-year-old Web programmer, has a perfectly good bed at home in Grant Park. But Haddock, who sometimes needs to “turn his brain off” for 30 minutes, said going home on his lunch hour isn’t an option.

“I bike to work, and if I biked home, I’d get all sweaty, and it wouldn’t be as convenient,” said Haddock, who works just a few flights up from the atrium-level spa.

Still, leaving work for a cat nap raises the eyebrows of co-workers.
“I think they’re intrigued by the idea, but my co-workers would rather eat at their desk during their lunch hour,” said Haddock. “I think for a lot of people, the idea of napping during the day is still a little odd.”
Especially, when you have to pay for it.
But Haddock, whose pod of choice is the recliner known as the “alpha pod,” resting is a treat.

“It’s a splurge. But if I can justify my three-and-half-dollar coffee, I can justify splurging for a nap every once in a while,” he said.

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New York Day Spa Offers Botox and Facial for the Pits

Shizuka New York, the day spa that introduced bird poop facials to Manhattan, offers the Underarm Overhaul that combines underarm botox for sweat reduction with an underarm “facial” and underarm waxing, just in time for summer heat waves. Botox cosmetic was approved by the FDA in 2004 for treating severe underarm sweat (hyperhidrosis) and has quickly become a celebrity beauty secret for preventing embarrassing armpit sweating and staining.

Manhattan aesthetician Shizuka Bernstein and plastic surgeon Robert Silich, M.D. have collaborated to create The Underarm Overhaul ($1500 at the Shizuka New York Day Spa, a comprehensive underarm treatment that deep cleans the underarms, removes unwanted hair, and significantly reduces sweat for up to 6 months.

Botox Cosmetic was approved by the FDA for hyperhidrosis (severe underarm sweating) in 2004. Since then, it has quickly become a celebrity beauty secret for keeping dry under the bright red carpet lights. This special technique of Botox injection, also known as Intradermal Botox, works by targeting sweat glands beneath the surface of the underarm skin rather than facial expression muscles.

“Botox is a safe and effective solution for anyone with average to severe underarm sweating,” Silich says. “My patients find that it’s a convenient way to make New York City summers more bearable.”
Prior to Dr. Silich’s Botox injections, Shizuka Bernstein and her staff give the underarms a cleansing “facial.” The armpits are given a thorough steam cleaning using the Shizuka New York Skincare System, her original line of products. “You can even get clogged pores in your armpits,” Bernstein told

New York Magazine (Intelligencer, 6/9/2008). Her skin care products used in the armpits combine innovative natural ingredients including sake, whole plant mushroom extract, rice bran, pearl protein, hops, sage and water sourced directly from Mt. Fuji.

Also included in the Underarm Overhaul is a complimentary underarm waxing using an organic soy-based wax. Clients may opt to upgrade to Intense Pulsed Light hair removal for an additional $100. Results from the

Botox typically last for 4-6 months.

As the summer heat picks up and NYC subway platforms swelter, The Underarm Overhaul is poised to bring this often neglected area from the pits to the pedestal, bringing relief to pit-stainers everywhere as well as those who just hate to sweat.

About the Shizuka New York Day Spa and Dr. Robert Silich:
Founded by master aesthetician Shizuka Bernstein, the Shizuka New York Day Spa has been featured in numerous television programs and Best of Beauty issues, including New York Magazine and Allure, for its unique combination of Asian aesthetics and Western dermatology. Most recently, the Manhattan day spa was featured on CNN, CNBC, E!’s The Soup and others for its unique Geisha “Bird Poop” Facial with nightingale droppings. A full-service day spa offering facials, massage, hair removal and nail treatments, Shizuka New York Day Spa also offers the latest in medical cosmetic services–including Botox, Restylane, and Juvéderm–performed by Robert Silich, M.D.

Dr. Silich was listed as one of New York Magazine’s Best Doctors in 2006 as the youngest plastic surgeon to have been recognized. He has appeared as an expert on CNN and his work has also been featured in The New York Times, The New York Post, The Washington Post, The New York Daily News, Elle, W, Quest, Hamptons and Gotham, among others. Dr. Silich and Shizuka work together at the Shizuka New York Day Spa to create uniquely synergistic treatments for maximum anti-aging results.

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10 Affordable Spa Vacation Deals

If a spa vacation is on your wish list but you’re not sure you can afford it, think again. There are a number of inspirational spas, transformational spas, and — yes — affordable spa deals options out there. One of the easiest ways to book a spa escape on a budget is to check into a local hotel or resort spa for a long weekend (or longer). Many offer special spa-themed packages and last-minute spa deals that in-the-know locals can cash in on. But if getting away from it all is more your style, you can find lower-cost options for that, too.

“Affordable,” of course, is a relative term. So in this list you’ll find 7 weeklong spa experiences — from soaking in hot springs to fitness retreats offering ultra-healthy cuisine to all-inclusive stays at destination spas — chosen to fit almost any budget.

While cost was definitely a driving factor, ambience and the quality of the spa treatments, activities, and food were also considered in compiling this selection. They’re arranged according to price, from least to most expensive — with a cap of $3,000 for a weeklong stay. (And just in case you can’t quite carve out a full week away, the nightly rates are listed, as well.) Read on to find out where to get the most bang for your buck.

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OJO CALIENTE MINERAL SPRINGS RESORT & SPA, OJO CALIENTE, NEW MEXICO

I found this hot springs spa years ago when a friend of mine, living in Taos at the time, insisted I visit. We spent the afternoon (a day pass is $16) lounging in mineral pools containing arsenic (good for skin conditions and arthritis) and lithium (aids digestion and eases depression), sipping spring water, and spreading mud on our bodies then drying in the sun. It was blissful. In addition to 10 mineral pools, the 1,100-acre property has a historic hotel, a restaurant, and a full-fl edged spa. (Massages begin at $80 for 50 minutes and must be booked in advance.)

PRICE: From $109 per night; seven-night stays from $783.

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GLEN IVY HOT SPRINGS SPA, CORONA, CALIFORNIA

The Native Americans were the first to enjoy these sacred waters, followed by the Spaniards, and by the 1890s the place had mushroomed into a health haven. Today, guests book into local hotels (accommodations are not available on-site) and then head to Glen Ivy’s spa playground (day admission is $35 on weekdays, $48 on weekends). A selection of soak-supplementing options are available: the legendary Glen Ivy Club Mud, where you can cover yourself in red clay (great for drawing impurities out of the pores and tightening the skin); a grotto for slathering on a hydrating body masque ($25); a wide variety of massages and facials (from $125); and a café serving tasty, healthy dishes made with local ingredients.

PRICE: Area hotels from $124 per night; packages that include seven days admission to Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa and seven nights accommodations from $892.

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KRIPALU CENTER, STOCKBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS

When it comes to yoga, there are few, if any, retreat centers in the U.S. that can boast more offerings and renowned instructors than the Kripalu Center. (Each year, Kripalu’s 700 yogacentric programs attract more than 28,000 participants.) Its location — 150 wooded acres with a private lake and miles of trails — provides the ultimate setting for peaceful walks and meditative contemplation between yoga sessions, which are held three times a day: early morning, midday, and late afternoon. In between, there’s hiking and canoeing as well as workshops on topics like nutrition and creative writing. Ayurveda, India’s ancient science of holistic medicine, is practiced here and incorporated into everything from daily rituals (awaken before sunrise and give thanks before bed, for example) to therapeutic treatments like massage, nasal cleansing, and herbal detoxification sessions (spa treatments from $35).

PRICE: Dormitory accommodations from $155 per night (twonight minimum); seven-night stays from $1,106.

THE OAKS AT OJAI, OJAI, CALIFORNIA

Founded by legendary fitness buff Sheila Cluff, who still personally leads some of the activities and classes, The Oaks at Ojai celebrated its 30th birthday in 2007. Not surprisingly, there’s a cornucopia of get-in-shape classes, from aqua aerobics to core conditioning with hula hoops to belly dancing. New mission-style spa suites featuring hand-carved headboards and spacious jet tubs in the bathrooms add a feeling of luxury, and select spa treatments benefit from local ingredients, such as the Ojai Olive Oil Body Souffl é ($125, 75 minutes) that uses oil pressed from olives gathered in nearby groves. But it’s the 1,000-calorie-a-day spa cuisine that attracts the majority of guests — many who come with a holy grail weight-loss spa focus. Hikes and walks are popular, too — not to mention gorgeous — amid flowering citrus trees, lavender, and aloe.

PRICE: From $185 per night; seven-night stays from $1,295.

NEW AGE HEALTH SPA, NEVERSINK, NEW YORK

Just two hours from Manhattan in the Catskill Mountains, New Age Health Spa sits on 280 wooded acres combining lovely nature trails with spiritual, New Agey offerings like tarot card readings and a plethora of yoga, tai chi, and meditation classes. Native American rituals are the highlight of the spa menu: Try the Native Sun Purification ($95, 50 minutes), a spa hair treatment using traditional herbs grown in the spa’s greenhouse, or the complimentary Sweat Lodge Ceremony that is offered from April to November on the Saturday evening closest to the full moon.

PRICE: From $209 per night (two-night minimum); sevennight stays from $1,589.

PRICE: From $130 per night; six-night Detox Program from $1,699.

COPPERHOOD INN & SPA, SHANDAKEN, NEW YORK

This intimate destination spa — just 17 rooms — offers an old-Europe feel. Think gilded frames, marble, and wingback chairs. Hiking is the big draw, particularly in autumn’s glorious foliage, but yoga, meditation, and spa treatments (from $60) are popular, as well. Rooms are cozy, and afternoon tea is served daily in front of a fireplace — or on a wraparound deck with Adirondack chairs during the warmer months. The cuisine excludes red meat and instead features local ingredients like free-range chicken, cheese, and seasonal produce.

PRICE: From $325 per night (two-night minimum); seven-night stays from $2,240.

  

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