By Bonnie Mason
Winter holidays are wonderful, but let’s face it — they can be extremely stressful, too. With the hours we spend shopping for the perfect gifts, preparing a delicious holiday feast, baking Santa’s favorite cookies and even traveling across the country to visit with family and friends, the holiday stress can leave you with knots in your shoulder muscles and kinks in your neck. Essentials Massage & Facials of New Tampa may be just what you need to de-stress and start the New Year out right!
Conveniently located in the Seven Oaks Professional Park off S.R. 56 (next to the Sam’s Club in Seven Oaks), Essentials has been rejuvenating and invigorating Wesley Chapel and New Tampa residents for nearly three years.
Tom Stavro purchased this Essentials location (one of 16 in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee and Sarasota counties) from its previous owners last year and is excited to offer an extensive menu of unique services to pamper everyone who visits in a luxurious fashion — all at truly unbeatable prices.
Yes, even with all of those holiday bills, a luxurious and affordable spa day at Essentials is still within your reach. The 2,500-sq.-ft. oasis of stress relief boasts 11 private treatment rooms, all with the same calming and tranquil environment. Plus, Essentials has a “party room,” which can be used for birthday celebrations, bridal parties, or Ladies Night Out gatherings.
“Our goal is for our clients to leave Essentials completely relaxed and feeling fabulous,” Stavro says. “Whether the service they receive is a massage, facial, body wax, body wrap, eyelash extension, manicure or a spa pedicure, our mission is always the same.”
The spa’s well-trained concierge staff is happy to assist you to determine the best service or services to fit your needs and budget.
“If you’re not sure what you’re looking for, the front staff is well-versed in the available treatments and is ready to recommend the best fit for each client’s needs,” explains Stavro. “They can answer questions like which massage will be the best choice -— hot stone, deep tissue, or our popular hour-long relaxation massage. Or, if you’re not sure if an anti-aging facial, a microdermabrasion treatment or a chemical peel is best for your skin, (our staff’s) experience and product service knowledge is key to keeping you satisfied and wanting to come back to us.”
Stavro adds that there are three main components to the spa — skin care, massage therapy and nail services.
Essentials has four licensed aestheticians on staff who are ready to help customers achieve the soft, smooth skin they desire and all of them are available to provide skin analyses for free.
Essentials offers basic facials, as well as customized facials based on each client’s individual needs. Among the treatments available include a clinical, one-hour European facial, anti-aging and acne facials, as well as microdermabrasion. The facials are all performed using Atzen, Glo Therapeutics or the Academy Award-winning GM Collin products.
Among the GM Collin skin treatments are the Algomask, PurAcne Oxygen Treatment, Hydrolifting Treatment, Sea C Spa (all 60-minutes) and a 90-minute Collagen 90-II Treatment.
Stavro says that a high-quality, affordable skincare product line also is “essential” to achieve glowing, healthy skin. Pineapple Essentials™ exfoliant is Essentials’ signature product and is combined with a hot towel treatment, which is complimentary with all services at the spa.
“This amazing formula contains the natural-occurring pineapple fruit enzyme Bromelain, which aids in the natural exfoliation of the skin,” Stavro says. “Unlike many products on the market, Pineapple Essentials™ exfoliates without dehydrating the skin.”
The products developed by Circadia, also available at Essentials of New Tampa, are designed to work in harmony with the body’s natural systems to defend the skin from environmental insult during the day, and repair during the night.
Stavro says that Essentials clients have told him that both Pineapple Essentials™ and Circadia are quite effective and affordable to purchase for home use..
Eyelash Extensions & More!
“In addition to providing facials, we also offer body wraps, waxing, microdermabrasion and peels, and one of our aestheticians even specializes in eyelash extensions,” Stavros says. “Women who desire fuller eyelashes don’t need to look any further. An Essentials consultant works with you to determine which lash is the best fit for your desired look, synthetic or mink. Eyelash extensions come in a variety of lengths and are adhered to the eyelid to get a fuller effect. Lash extensions last approximately 3-5 weeks and fall out with original eyelashes during the specific eyelash cycle, which varies with each individual.”
Massage therapy is one of the most important component of Essentials’ services and all fourteen licensed massage therapists (LMTs) serving the New Tampa/Wesley Chapel location are very experienced, and offer flexibility in scheduling, as well as a wide spectrum of therapies to choose from, including therapeutic, neuromuscular, reflexology, hot stone, deep tissue, relaxation and pre-natal. And, the signature hot towel treatment with the Pineapple Essentials exfoliant mentioned earlier also is included in any massage. Stavro explains that the hot towel treatment applied before the therapy helps clients relax and allows the muscles to loosen quicker during the massage. And, aromatherapy can be added to any service to further enhance and complete your total relaxation.
Manicures and pedicures are the final component that Stavro explains is key to making sure customers leave relaxed. Regular, Shellac, or gel manicures and basic or spa pedicures are available. Again, clients can expect the soothing hot towel and Pineapple Essentials™ treatment!
Generally, luxury comes at a high price, but the spa services at Essentials are affordable and easy on the wallet.
“No one can beat their prices,” says Wesley Chapel resident and Essentials client Megan. “I’m paying a fraction of what I used to pay!”
For $30, customers can get a one-hour facial or massage any day of the week. And, on Tuesdays, clients pay only $25 for either a one-hour massage, a European facial, or a mani/pedi!
“But, the best package we offer is our Spa Day package, which includes all three of our spa components,” Stavro says. Essentials’ Spa Day package consists of a one-hour massage, one-hour facial, basic manicure and pedicure — all for only $95! If you don’t have that much time, or you’re looking to spend less, $65 will get you a “Mini Spa Day” that includes a one-hour massage and a one-hour facial. Both spa day packages include a complimentary glass of wine and a light lunch.
Brides can create memories of a lifetime at Essentials and rival any five-star resort spa. Stavro says bridal parties and Ladies Night Out events are extremely popular at the spa. Parties can be booked with a minimum of four people and include a one-hour massage, one-hour facial in a private setting with wine, cheese and crackers, plus all gratuities, for only $95 per person.
On Thursday, February 13, Essentials of New Tampa will host Tampa Bay’s celebrity skincare guru Anthony Loren in a “Love Your Skin” event, featuring his signature skincare product line. Guests will experience skin care demonstrations and wine and cheese will be served from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Please call the phone number below to reserve your space at this exciting event and take advantage of all of the evening’s specials!
Call Essentials Massage & facials of New Tampa (License ##MM30617) today to schedule your luxurious spa massage, facial or mani/pedi at 527-6979! Essentials of New Tampa is located at 2230 Ashley Oaks Cir. in the Seven Oaks Professional Park and is open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Mon., Tues. – Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sun. Gift certificates are available. For a complete list of services and fees, visit EssentialsWesleyChapel.com.
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