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Be Yourself, Dorit Baxter
Cares.
(Waxing, Massage
& Facial Package Review)
Dorit Baxter
Ugh
- the rain! What is a girl to do? I know! How about an evening of beauty
at Dorit Baxter New York Day Spa? Nestled above 57th street
is a quiet oasis whose services are catered to the individual.
Immediately
upon entering the spa I was taken care of. I was guided into the changing
room where a few friendly and simple questions were asked as to my
particular likes and needs. Apparently someone in this cold, wet, rainy
city cared about me. Dorit Baxter was taking the time to get to
know me and it made all the difference.
My
first service was the dreaded bikini wax. Rebecca my waxer explained that Dorit
Baxter uses a special organic wax that is not only geared toward
sensitive skin but reduces ingrown hairs and contains vitamins that are
actually great for the skin. And here I was thinking I was just being vain
in removing some unwanted body hair. Much to my surprise my waxing was
quick, thorough and pretty painless and I had none of the usual redness
and swelling. Yeah!
Next
I was off to my Swedish massage with Mira. Mira began by getting to know
me. She asked me a few medical questions, as well as, the degree of
pressure I like with my massage. Then we were off. The first thing that
struck me was the wonderfully light smell of the oil Mira was using to
massage. I am a person who is very sensitive to smells, but this was a
wonderful light lavender citrus smell that really calmed me. As the aroma
settled me in, Mira went to work on my tension. She was amazing, very
detail oriented. Of course I have had my share of massages, and to my
delight Mira took time with parts of my body that are often neglected;
ears, scalp, hands and feet. Usually those parts are just touched on but
she really took time to assess my needs. (They really were all about the
individuals needs, crazy!) . Any city girl that is a slave to fashion like
I am knows that heels and city life do not mix. Mira used reflexology
techniques on my tired feet and I was truly amazed at the results.
Depending on where she was concentrating her pressure on my feet various
things started occurring, my stomach started churning like I was
digesting, my sinuses cleared and my face started to tingle. This extra
reflexology and pressure points was quite incredible and it was all a part
of the one hour massage.
The
last service of my evening was one of Dorit Baxter’s facials. And
guess what? Each facial is catered my my specific needs. My aesthetician
Renee was very gentle and soothing. First she assessed my skin. She
explained everything she was doing along the way. Renee actually taught
me about my skin. This would be great for someone that has never had a
facial before or someone who has been hesitant to get one. Heck, I get
facials all the time and it was a learning experience to me. She cleansed
me and did all the usual extractions once again with such attention to
detail. She made sure that everything was comfortable and even checked to
make sure the steam wasn’t affecting my asthma. Now I know that it
sounds like I have a million needs, but it is really nice to have someone
take into consideration not only your specific needs and likes, but mild
medical conditions that others may look past. The piece de la
resistance was a paraffin mask that was selected for my specific skin
(sensitive and combination). The paraffin, which was wonderfully peach
scented, was rolled over a protective mask and the vitamin E cream that
was put on my face prior. It was warm and very relaxing. I felt my facial
tension melt away over the ten minutes the mask was on. This would be a
wonderful treatment for someone with TMJ or migraines. The heat really
relaxed the muscles under my face while the paraffin put nutrients and
vitamins into my skin. I wished that it would never end. But alas it must.
But the way all my individual needs were met with friendliness and
experience that doesn't have to end. It is alive and well at the Dorit
Baxter New York Day Spa. Go in and don't be afraid to be yourself.
Keri
Setaro
spa-nyc.com
learn
more about Dorit Baxter
Tips
for a visit to Dorit Baxter:
- Don't be afriad to be yourself. Talk about your specific needs.
Ask all your questions. Dorit Baxter cares.
- Don't forget to mention spa-nyc.com for special discounts and
promotions.
- If you’re happy with this, or any other
spa service, tip at least
15-20%.
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