Elm Spa is a hidden gem

As part of Spa Week, I was sent to Elm Spa to enjoy their Aromatherapy Body Salt Glow.

As I was walking to the spa I realize how tired, stressed and spent I have been lately! The new decade has come fast and furiously for me and there are so many changes and decisions I’ve had to act on in the last few months, it’s caused me to feel quite exhausted. The idea of a relaxing spa treatment was beginning to feel quite exciting.

Elm Spa is located on Church Street in the Gay Village and I’m sure I’ve passed in front of it many times without ever realizing it because it’s not the type of spa that is located at the street level. It’s located on the third floor of what looks like an office building.

I have to admit that I was a bit concerned that it might be one of those super clinical-looking spas, but when the elevator doors opened and I was greeted by Robbie, one the most welcoming spa greeter I’ve met, and the incredible scent of lemon grass, I knew things would be really good.

Robbie gave me a quick tour of the spa before walking me to the change room and I must say that I was absolutely NOT prepared to see such an oasis on the third floor of a building.

There is a large indoors solarium-type room fitted with lounge chairs, greenery, soft relaxing music and the soothing sound of water for you to rest before or after your treatment. They also have an infrared sauna where you can lounge with a cup of tea and a magazine and shut out all of your worries.

When Robbie walked me to the Vichy treatment room, my heart nearly stopped because this was the most sophisticated water room I had seen up to now.

I could barely wait to hit the sauna room and then relax in the infrared sauna before my treatment.

I wasn’t sure if I was going to feel the effects of the sauna because I’m so used to a steam room where I sweat, sweat and sweat some more, but within a few minutes, I could feel sweat and I was in heaven. The infrared sauna is hot and it’s meant to really detoxify your body. The idea of allowing you to comfortably sit, sip tea and flip your favourite magazine is pure genius.

Kamelia, my aesthetician came to get me to take me to my treatment room for my 6 pm appointment.

I love body scrubs … I just LOVE them so much. The Aromatherapy Body Salt Glow has a beautiful scent because it’s the mixture of lavender, citrus and lemongrass essential oils. If you’ve never had a body scrub before then you wouldn’t know how relaxing this experience truly is. You lose yourself and you stop thinking of all the things that are bothering you to finally focus on the now.

After scrubbing both sides of my body, Kamelia suggested I take a quick shower before the massage.

My skin felt like velvet! It’s incredible how smooth my entire skin felt after the scrub.

The massage was such a welcoming treat. I spent most of my time smiling ear to ear because I really truly felt blissful.

After my treatment, I was able to sit down with another cup of tea and relax before going home.

I had mentioned this to both Robbie and Kamelia and I’ll repeat it here: Elm Spa is the type of spa you discover once and keep going back to over and over again.

They don’t only have body treatments, they also have facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing, couple massages and treatments specifically targeting men.

Before leaving, I caught wind of their Siam Herbal Tension Release body which is supposed to be heavenly. The Siam Herbal Tension Release body is base on a 14th century Thai treatment that was developed for soldiers returning home from war. It’s an exfoliating scrub of ground coriander seed, nutmeg and other spices revitalizes the skin, followed by a warm compress of Thai herbs to open the pores and bring deep medicinal heat to relieve muscle tension. This sounds so decadent, words escape me … and that’s why it’s next on my list of treatments to try!

Elm Spa is truly a hidden gem and one well worth discovering!

>>> You’ll find more details on the Elm Spa here: Elm Spa Toronto

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