Take a moment of time to recognize a deserving Mother!

The deadline for The Spa ~ Los Gatos and Bay Area Parent magazine Honoring Mothers Contest draws near! Have you taken a little time to nominate a mother you know who deserves some recognition and some time to herself?

The winning nominee receives:
• A full day of services at The Spa ~ Los Gatos which includes a 65-Minute Signature Massage, Signature Facial, Body Treatment, Hair cut, color and style by Lana at AQUA Salon and Lunch at The Spa
• A take-home skin care package from Jan Marini Research
• A $650 “Birth-Day” diamond and gold pendant and necklace from Blacy’s Fine Jewelers (likeness shown above)
• $125 gift certificate to California Cafe
• $300 gift certificate to Bettina’s Fashions

The two runners up will receive a gift basket and their choice of either a 65-minute Signature Massage or Signature Facial at The Spa ~ Los Gatos.

The sponsor of the winning entry will win a free Signature Massage or Facial at The Spa!

And don't forget, on May 1st, we will host a reception for the first 75 nominees and their guest at The Spa! A special evening for invited guests only to enjoy gift bags filled with spa products and special discounts, a fashion show by Bump Maternity and Bettina's Fashions of Los Gatos, and delicious wines and cheeses.

Endermologie: Cellulite, be gone!

Designed to reduce the appearance of cellulite, Endermologie is the first non-invasive device approved by the FDA specifically for this purpose.

Affecting about 90% of all women at some point in their life, cellulite is the “cottage cheese” lumps which appear on certain areas of the body (mainly, buttocks, thighs, abdominal area and back of arms) when fat cells start to protrude around the connective tissue that connects skin to muscle. Endermologie® is the brand name for a type of mechanical roller massage and suction therapy that has been clinically proven to reduce and even erase the signs of cellulite while improving the tone and contour of your body.

A series of treatments is necessary to see results and a typical treatment lasts about 35 minutes. After the desired effect is achieved, monthly maintainance sessions should be scheduled for as long as needed.

Not only a powerhouse for banishing cellulite, studies from around the world have shown that Endermologie can be extremely effective in many health and beauty applications, including:

• Cellulite reduction
• Decreasing edema (fluid retention)
• Improving skin tone and body contour
• Toning men's "love handles" and loose pectoral tissue
• Easing muscle stiffness and shortening recovery time after exercise

These benefits mean Endermologie is an excellent complimentary treatment to liposuction and perfect for anyone on a diet or new exercise program.

To discuss the procedure and whether you're a good candidate for Endermologie, call The Spa at (408) 354-5901 to schedule a consultation.

Hair Talk with Lana:
Have you treated your hair?

So you have a great shampoo and conditioner, but have you treated your hair lately? That’s right, we're talking treatments to protect inner beauty from outside aggressors, frequent blow drying and overuse of straight irons and curling irons. A deep treatment is like CPR to hair that has been overworked.

How do we determine if our hair needs a treatment? The first step is for a professional stylist to carefully examine the hair starting at the root area going down the shaft of the hair to the ends. We then apply the treatment addressing the hairs most specific needs. The hair is instantly infused with nourishment. The hair is replenished with softness and shine and is not weighed down. Detangling becomes an ease and the hair supple. Hair that was weak is reinforced and brittle hair is transformed – remodeled from root to end.

So why not do all that you can to keep your hair in optimal shape? Kerastase treatments are targeted to treat the areas that need it the most, fortifying the hair strand inside out. You will feel the difference immediately. Your hair will thank you for it.