Released on = November 23, 2005, 1:28 pm

Press Release Author = Kile Law

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = The Perfect Day Spa Holiday Gift: Blue Water Spa, a Day Spa
in Raleigh, NC provides guidelines for choosing the ideal gift

Press Release Body = The Perfect Day Spa Holiday Gift: Blue Water Spa, a Day Spa in
Raleigh, NC provides guidelines for choosing the ideal gift
Spa gift certificates are becoming more and more popular and are right at the top of
holiday wish lists for both men and women. Spas offer stress-relief, pampering, and
results. Spa gift certificates are a wonderful way to show friends, family,
employees, or the one you love, how much you care.

When selecting a spa gift certificate, consider the following:

Visiting the web site for a spa can give you an idea of the spa's environment, their
experience, and philosophy. The spa experience begins when a guest enters the door.
By taking a virtual tour, you can get an idea of what the experience will be.

Spa gift certificates are available in either dollar amounts or by custom designed
treatments and packages.


Some of the best gifts are things that one would typically not consider purchasing
for themselves. A popular trend today is treatments using more than one therapist.
There is nothing quite like a facial (which includes a massage of the face, neck,
shoulders, upper back, hands and arms) combined with a second therapist
simultaneously massaging the feet with both hands and hot stones. This type of
treatment is absolutely decadent and can be surprisingly affordable. At Blue Water
Spa, a Foot Fantasy can be combined with almost any treatment. This is a heavenly
experience with a skilled therapist providing both a manual and hot stone massage
using essential oils and a warm parrafin dip.

When considering a spa service for a man, be sure the environment is comfortable for
a gentleman. Overstuffed sofas, needlepoint wall hangings, and especially co-ed
waiting areas can be very intimidating to men. Instead, look for an upscale,
contemporary environment with privacy.

Ask about gift certificate delivery. For those of us who wait until the last minute,
gift certificates that can be purchased over the phone can be a big help. In most
cases, gift certificates can even be emailed to ensure "on-time" delivery.

Be sure to ask the spa's policy on aestheticians (facialists) leaving the room
during a treatment. The therapist should be in the room at all times delivering
pampering, relaxation, and results. A client who is left alone can feel forgotten
and uneasy and certainly they are not getting the best treatment possible..

Adding some products to a gift certificate can enhance the spa experience.
Aromatherapy candles, essential oils, soaps, shower gels, and luxurious massage
cream can make for a romantic spa experience for a couple to share at home.




Kile Law, president of Blue Water Spa has been appointed to the 2005 board of
directors for the National Day Spa Association. She is the recipient of the 2005
Humanitarian of the Year Award from the Southern Spa Conference. In 2004, Kile was
the winner of the ABBIES award for best editorial feature in an industry (spa)
publication. Kile is often a featured speaker at medical spa and skin care
conferences, and interviews with her can often be seen on television and in consumer
beauty publications.

Blue Water Spa is a plastic surgery medical spa and laser center owned by
board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Law and his wife Kile Law. Blue Water
Spa and Dr. Law have been featured extensively in both local and national media and
have been recognized in "best of" polls in their metropolitan area since opening in
2003. Dr. Law moved his aesthetic surgery practice from Beverly Hills, CA to his
hometown of Raleigh, NC to start a family. The Laws\' have two young sons, both born
in Raleigh. For more information, please go to www.bluewaterspa.com or
www.michaellawmd.com or call (919) 870-6066.






Web Site = http://www.bluewaterspa.com

Contact Details = 10941 raven ridge rd