Pamper Yourself with a Spa Day in the Outer Banks
After absorbing the sun and sand and seawater during your Outer Banks beach
vacation, don't you think you need some time to relax and treat yourself to a
luxurious day of beauty and health? The Currituck Outer Banks may be small in
scale with certain parts isolated from the main tourist areas, but by no means
is the northern neck of the Outer Banks behind the times. Especially when it
comes to relaxation and rejuvenation of the body, mind, and spirit, you can find
an oasis in the activity of a family vacation and let your cares float away in
the ocean when you take advantage of a spa day.
Never been to a day spa before? Oh, what you have been missing! Especially in
the Outer Banks, where one can already find a calming influence in gentle sea
breezes, a trip to a day spa only enhances the quality of your vacation, so much
that you'll wonder why you never indulged before. One trip, too, and you'll
never want to leave.
When looking for a day spa in the Outer Banks, it is best to know what to expect
before you visit. During the peak tourist seasons, there is the great
possibility that spas and salons will be booked, so it is strongly recommended
to call ahead and make a reservation for your day. Not all spas offer the same
service packages, either. Some may require you to request services "a la carte,"
while others offer a variety of combination packages for you to relish. Just
some of the wonderful and relaxing activities you might enjoy on a spa day
include:
Manicure and Pedicure: specialized attention to your hard-working hands and
feet. Manicures and pedicures are more than just filing and polish, but a
relaxing process designed to refresh.
Stone Massage: using hot rocks on various parts of the body, the heat helps
soothe sore muscles and promote energy. Of course, some spas do offer the
alternative, hands-on method to make you feel good.
Body Wrap: your body is swathed in heated linens or plastic, aiding in a total
skin makeover to leave you fresh and feeling younger.
Paraffin Treatment: this gentle type of wax is applied to the skin for an
emollient effect, moisturizing and rejuvenating hands and feet. Some spas, too,
may offer additional wax treatments to shape eyebrows or get rid of unwanted
facial hair.
When you come to the Outer Banks and are ready to take a break from the sun and
surf, be sure to make an appointment for a restful day away from rigorous
activity with a trip to a nearby day spa. A quick Internet search will lead you
directly to any of these recommended locations:
Eden Day Spa and Salon: Located on the Currituck mainland, Eden offers an
extensive menu to pamper and delight you. Ask about package specials for
weddings and honeymoons.
The Spa at Corolla: This Currituck salon offers signature body treatments and an
experience designed to lighten the heart and soul through luxurious skin
therapy.
Deep Blue Day Spa: Located on Ocracoke Island, Deep Blue's offerings are
extensive. Massage, facials, and hatha yoga meditation classes are available.
The Waterfront Salon and Spa: Roanoke Island's best place for relaxation offers
an intimate atmosphere and luxurious amenities.
Beauty Health Treatment: Spa Water Therapies and Flotation
Elemis Exotic Frangipani Body Nourish Flotation
Cocoon yourself in the unique weightlessness of a dry float. From the exotic
shores of Tahiti, coconut and frangipani flowers are soaked together to produce
monoi, which literally means "scented oils". Polynesian women traditionally use
this to protect their skin and condition their lustrous hair. Monoi will leave
your skin soft and luxuriously smooth. Nourishing
Banana, Papaya and Strawberry Body Polish
An ancient recipe with an English twist, this elegant wrap treatment smoothes
and hydrates the skin using the pure power of nature. Whilst these fresh
ingredients gently work their magic you will be suspended in the warm cocoon of
the dry flotation. The sumptuous essential oils, a blend of sunflower, petigrain
and neroli enhance a soothing scalp massage. This exfoliating treatment is
concluded with a smothering of soothing moisturiser.
Milk and Honey Body Glow Float
This effective treatment begins with a powerful and enlivening scrub, of sesame
seeds and salt. After a refreshing shower, Natures nectar, pure honey is mixed
with sesame and milk and applied all over. A relaxing scalp massage helps to
soothe away tension whilst you are weightless on the dry flotation. This
treatment is personalised by your choice of aromatherapy blend used during the
treatment. Choose from energising, relaxing, floral or citrus depending on your
mood.
Aloe Vera and Lavender Envelopment
A soothing combination to enliven and comfort a sensitised skin, ideal for
anyone who has been over exposed to the sun. Although the main purpose is to
soothe, the healing and moisturising properties of aloe are well known, so this
is a treatment for anyone who needs re-hydration and comfort.
Chocolate, Coffee and Almond Fondue
Everything in moderation, although chocolate may be your detox sin, be
inventive, indulge your chocolate cravings in a new way - head to toe in our
chocolate fondue flotation. This wrap re-hydrates and balances the skin and
leaves it soft and glowing.
Beauty Health Spa: On-Water Treatments
Lymphatic Drainage - Slide-Styler Pressotherapy - precise lymphatic drainage
from feet to waist or stomach
Electrotherapy - HiToP Electrotherapy treatments with currents ranging from 4
kHz to 32 kHz (classical energy therapy uses currents of up to 4 kHz),
biostimulation of intracellular structures with vitalisation programme or
therapeutic programmes
Ultrasounds therapy - ultrasounds treatments joined with electrotherapy
Bioresonance therapy - magnetic field treatments - vitalisation, concentration,
relaxation, raise of resistance, physical and sexual ability
Lambda lamp - light interference therapy
Cryotherapy - cryochamber treatments joined with exercises
Kinesiotherapy - jogging, fitness, individual and group exercises,
kinesiotherapy using the McKenzie Method
Fitness studio - aerobic, stretching, step, Hi - Lo, Latinodance, Tai Bo,
Aquaerobic, TBC, BPU - hip, buttocks and thigh
Hatha Yoga - Yoga trains every muscle, nerve, every joint, enables blood
circulation and restores the harmony of the human body and soul. It is easier to
achieve emotional balance. Yoga has a positive influence on your sexual
activity.
Biosauna - Alphamassage capsule - hot air, ionization, whirling massage,
vibrating massage, aromatherapy, music therapy
Nordic Walking - walking with modified ski poles plus a general workout
Massages of the World - Hot Stone Massage - combines the thermodynamic benefits
of heated basalt stones with the therapeutic properties of essential oils , The
Magic of the Moment Exclusive SANSHUI therapy. An exclusive massage treatment
using heated herbal stamps, based on the theory of the Five Elements.
Acupressure - foot or total body treatments
Spa Treatments for Mental Health
Spa treatments cleanse more than just the body – they also cleanse the mind
of toxic thoughts, stress, and tension. While impurities in the skin are
released and eliminated, dead skin cells are sloughed away, and the outer layer
of the skin is enriched with natural moisture boosters, the body begins to feel
more youthful, energized, and rejuvenated. These treatments also improve the
quality of our minds through our senses. Spa treatments are much more than just
about beauty; they are about mental health.
Relaxation
Relaxation is essential to a healthy mind. When the body stops working, the mind
may still not be at rest. However, spa treatments slow down our thoughts so that
our minds can finally take much-needed breaks. An atmosphere where there air is
an ideal temperature (neither too hot nor too cool), an environment filled with
aromatheraputic scents, soothing music or the sounds of nature, as well as the
expert touch of the spa therapist, can lull the mind into a state of serenity.
Pampering
From time to time, it’s necessary to do something nice – just for ourselves.
When that nice gesture to say, “I deserve a gift,” includes being pampered by a
spa technician whose training and job experience revolves around making people
feel good, it’s even better. Whether we’re getting a simple steam facial or a
seaweed body wrap, having someone attend to our health, beauty, and well-being
is good for our minds. All day long it seems as though we are catering to
others; spa treatments are pleasures in which we don't lift a finger for anyone
– even ourselves.
Cleansing
Removing toxins from the body and freeing the epidermis of dead skin cells can
also have a cleansing mind-spirit effect. When your body is released from its
casing of pollutants, your mind is less cluttered, more ready for the next
challenge. Often, people who have spa body wraps feel "lighter" - as though an
actual weight has been lifted off of them. Psychologically speaking, this
“weight” is also lifted from the proverbial shoulders; the mind-body connection
is integral to the spa experience.
Beauty
Spa treatments not only make us feel better by releasing tension through massage
and other treatments, they also make us more beautiful. Radiant skin and a
relaxed air give anyone a more youthful, pleasant appearance. The weeks'
residual tension has evaporated with the steam from the sauna. And when we look
great, we feel great. Feeling beautiful is healthy: it boosts confidence, makes
us more energetic lovers, and makes us more assertive.
Relaxation, pampering, cleansing, and beauty - these benefits to mental health
are often unprecedented side-effects to the spa beauty-treatment. So don't go to
the spa just for the effects it will have on skin and body, go for the mental
health benefits, too.
Aromatherapy Health and Beauty Spa
Aromatherapy gets its name from the benefits created by the aroma of plant,
fruit and herb essential oils used in this healing art that is more than 8,000
years old.
Based on organic chemistry, aromatherapy affects both the body and the emotions.
The essential oils are very potent; the minute size of the molecules in the oils
allows for penetration into the blood stream. Aromatherapy requires an
individual blend of oils to suit the individual and should always be
administered by a qualified practitioner.
Body and face massage
Head massage
Massage in many forms is very beneficial for the body and mind but aromatherapy
massage is generally lighter than other techniques.
Results can be felt soon after individual treatments, but a series of treatments
will benefit the body as the healing properties of the oils remain in the blood
stream.
Oils are administered in a carrier oil, usually a light oil such as almond,
apricot kernel, calendula, jojoba, evening primrose or a refined oil such as
grape seed.
Aromatherapy massage incorporates the body, face and scalp using finely blended
essential oils. It will energise, relax or help specific ailments. Debbie Locke
Health and Beauty Therapists will blend a mixture of oils to suit your
individual needs.
Indian Head Massage
A traditional Indian technique of treating the back, neck, shoulders, face and
scalp through clothes. Energies will become re-balanced and general feeling of
relaxation will be achieved to the whole body.
Reflexology
Reflexology is a complementary therapy which uses hands only to apply
pressure to the feet in order to encourage healing, helping to restore and
maintain the body's natural equilibrium. Reflexology is a deeply relaxing
treatment, which helps to reduce tension and relieve stress.
Hopi Ear Candles
An ancient natural therapy used by the Hopi Indians. A safe, relaxing removal of
ear wax. Relieves irritations of ear wax and sinusitis. Regulates pressure
caused by headaches and migraines. Carefully made by hand the candles contain
honey extracts, essential oils of Clary Sage, St.John Wart and Chamomile. The
treatment includes a gentle head massage.
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