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Showing posts with label pampering. Show all posts

An Afternoon of Relaxation at Serene Lounge Urban Spa & Massage

It's been awhile since I had pampered myself with a good massage and the invite from Serene Lounge Urban Spa & Massage to try their services couldn't have come a better time. It was a much-deserving me-time.
Serene Lounge Spa & Massage is owned and operated by couple, Brian and Vanessa Sio. Their passion for relaxation and quality service is what fuelled them to open their own spa.
Guests are received here upon entering
They also sell spa products. All made from natural ingredients.
Serene Essentials Spa Body Scrub you can take home
Simple yet chic and elegant interior. Welcoming and relaxing, just exactly what you need after a hard day's work.
Keep Calm and Read On these quotes

Serene Lounge Urban Spa & Massage offers therapeutic massages and body treatments. All of their therapists go through training and are licensed.  
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For my afternoon of pampering, I chose their Signature "Thermo-Aromathery" Deep Tissue Massage which is a combination of heat therapy,  aromatic essential oils and deep tissue massage. For the essential oils, you get to choose from: Stress Relief, Sweet Dreams, Mental Clarity and Energy Boost.

I chose Stress Relief for my massage.

But before entering the massage area, I was asked to fill out at information sheet. Take time to answer the form, your health and satisfaction is their utmost priority.
What I love about the form is the Massage Information part where it asks your pressure and stretching preferences plus you can also pinpoint the areas you want the therapist to concentrate on. That's what you call attention to details!

After filling up the form, I was then lead to the massage area. They have a total of eight massage rooms and some can be turned into a couples room.
Can you see me?
You can opt to have a shower first before proceeding with your massage. They one have one bathroom so I suggest if you are coming from your house, take a bath before going so you can have your massage right away.
Well-maintained and clean bathroom complete with bath products
More quotable quotes in the bathroom. I actually want to do the same with our bathroom. Hehe! Thanks Serene for the idea!

Then it was massage time! The massage room may be a bit small and you might be worried that the curtains may not give you as much privacy you need but the curtains are thick. And it was calm and quiet all throughout my massage. Another thing I liked is the massage room is it's not cold. My rhinitis usually attacks whenever I get a massage, hassle magdala ng tissue and I don't get to enjoy massage.
The therapist took note of what I wrote on the information sheet. Pressure was how I like it. She concentrated on my back, tanggal ang mga lamig! I feel relaxed and refreshed after my massage, truly one of the best massages I had. 
Ginger Tea, a sweet ending to my afternoon of relaxation
I cannot wait and take BOS with me when I go back. He always complains of "lamig" on his back but doesn't like to going to spas. Maybe I can change his mind with Serene. 

Thank you again Brian and Vanessa for inviting me to try your services!

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Serene Lounge Urban Spa & Massage
G/F Madison Square Bldg. 264 N.Domingo St. Cor. M. Paterno St., San Juan (infront of Little Baguio Terraces Condo)
For reservations, please call 0922-7807355
Open from Tuesdays - Sundays 4:00PM - 12:00AM

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Mini Sparty at The Nail Room, Libis

Nail spas are my haven. For a busy mom like me, a treat to the nail spa is well a TREAT! It's my downtime, me-time and it can also be a way to bond with your friends (a.k.a chismisan!) Just like what a few of the SoMoms had a month back at The Nail Room Libis!
They prepared this lovely setup for us. Ang shala lang! Heehee! I love the interior of the place. Just the right decor and colors. The Nail Room is perfect for intimate sparty, it can seat nine people at a time.
I love that they have a wide selection of nail polishes! And they have Chanel!
We seriously had a hard time choosing what polish to use!

Siyempre a sparty will not be a party pag walang food! Lafang lafang muna before we get our feet soaked and hands painted!

May sparkling wine pa with cherries!
Ako na ang takot magutom!
Photo from Michelle aka My Mom Friday
While filling myself up with food, they started with my foot spa treatment!
Goodbye, Blue Polish!
Si ate galit sa kayo ko. LOL!
And while having all this pampering, their very nice and attentive staff offered us dessert. The cupcake was calling us from our seats!
Cupcake Lab's Red Velvet Cupcake. OMG!

After having a hard time picking from this color circle (Is that what you call it?)
Photo also from My Mom Friday
I chose a sand/beige color. Donya color!
Service was super great! My nail polish didn't bubble unlike what I've experience with other nail spas! I would definitely go back when I'm in the area!

Here's their menu for your reference:
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2/F #90 E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave. Libis, Quezon City (beside Nuat Thai Libis)
Tel. No.: (632) 451-2325 
Mobile: +63922-7002337 

Beauty & Butter Pampering

About a week ago, me along with some of the SoMoms had a little sparty at Beauty & Butter over at SM Megamall. This was my second time to try B&B's services.
For that day, we were all treated to an organic mani/pedi which uses the SpaRitual brand of vegan nail care and nail lacquers. This was the same service I got the first time I tried B&B when I was pregnant. I appreciate that B&B have this option! 
While I've tried a few nail salons, one of the few things I consider is the cleanliness of the place including the tools that they'll use on me. I'm glad that B&B took an extra mile in cleaning their tools. Kwey Enciso, Sales and Marketing Manager of Beauty & Butter, mentioned that they do the sterilization every night after closing. Their 4-step sterilization process was launched last September 2012. The sterilization system effectively reduces the chance of contacting any nail or skin infection during treatments. 

The 5 step sterilization process goes as follows:
· Wash tools with soap & warm water. Towel-dry.
· Soak tools in medical-grade disinfectant. (45 mins) - Towel-dry.
· Place tools in UV Sterilizer (20 mins) then flip tools to sterilize other side (20 mins)


· Seal tools in Sterile Pouches. Pouches are only opened infront of the client.
Nail buffers and nail files are also disposed after one use. Very  safe and hygienic.

More photos of the place and the mommies!
Mommies loves pampering!
My Buttercup working on my toes!
I had a hard time choosing my color
And I pick this! I think this is Crystal Eyes.
Nice color noh?
Here's a photo I grabbed from Go Jackie Go's blog! The SoMoms plus K-wey of Beauty & Butter.
From Left to Right: Janice of My Mundo, Kris of OC Mom In Manila, Me, Tin of Manila Fashion Observer, Michelle of My Mom-Friday, Jenny of Chronicles Of A Nursing Mom, and Jackie of Go Jackie Go.

Thank you Beauty & Butter for a wonderful morning of pampering and chikahan with my co-SoMoms!

Check out their other services below! Click to enlarge!
Beauty & Butter Branches:

5F Megamall Bridgeway - 470.4239
2F Mall of Asia’s Entertainment Wing - 556.9383
2F SM San Lazaro - 353.7576
2F SM Cebu - 236.9133

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