Google
  Web DiscoverSpas.com

Sign up for the DiscoverSpas.com Newsletter
Your Email:

Home
On My Mind
Spa Reviews
Directory: 8,000+
US Spas
Directory: 1,000+
Global Spas
The Best Spas
Eco-Friendly Spas
Romantic Spas
Weight Loss Spas
Maternity Spas
Spa News
Spa Deals & Events
Spa Sweepstakes
The Spa Experience
Spa Business Resources
DiscoverSpas.com Newsletter
Spa Business
Products and Services

The International Standards of SpaExcellence(SM)2008
The International Standards of SpaExcellence(SM)2010

Managing for the Sustained Success of a Spa - A Quality System Approach
with Guidance and Examples

Format

*Includes shipping to US and Canada only.
**Electronic file will be sent via email.



Suggested Reading
Spa Business Books

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More Spa Business Books

Professional Spa Training DVDs
Spa Art Gallery & Shop

 

L'Institut de Sothys Paris
Julie Register visited this day spa in New York City in July 2005

Click to Enlarge - L'Institut Sothys Paris 57th Street EntranceSothys (pronounced S0-TEASE), a ~60-year-old, family-owned skin care company in Paris, France, opened their first signature day spa in the US in April. Three months later, I found myself in New York City. On the top of my list of things to do was to experience Sothys' new spa.

I knew I wanted a facial, but didn't have a clue as to which one would be best for my skin. Among my choices were Signature Facial Treatments such as European Facial with Exfoliation, Professional Correcting Treatment, Flash Beaute - Vitamin C Aromatherapy Treatment, Active Contour Eye Treatment, Professional Peeling Treatment) and Institute Treatments such as Lift Defense 2 Dermo Reconstructing Treatment, Hydroptimale Ultimate Hydration Treatment, Oxyliance Anti-Pollution Treatment, Lamifacial, Lumlift Facial Treatment and Microdermabrasion Treatment. Fortunately, I could make my appointment for a facial and leave it up to my esthetician to decide which would be best.

Click to Enlarge - L'Institut Sothys Paris Reception DeskI arrived in the city early and enjoyed avocado, tomato and cheese in a whole wheat pita at the great health food lunch counter right next to the spa. I didn't realize it then, but the spa has a café where I could have had a light lunch. I then walked over to the spa and checked in at the reception desk. I was escorted past the retail center (which is the only place in the US that carries the entire range of Sothys products) and makeup area to the Click to Enlarge - L'Institut Sothys Paris Changing Roomwomen's changing room where I was given a locker, slippers, a thick terry wrap and a thick terry robe. I put the wrap under the robe and, feeling rather fluffy, sat in the waiting area under the curving staircase.

At the appointed time, my esthetician, Anna, came for me. She escorted me into one of the three facial treatment rooms on the main level.

Click to Enlarge - L'Institut Sothys Paris Treatment RoomAnna got me settled in the very comfortable, adjustable treatment table/chair. She offered to wax and shape my eyebrows, which I happily accepted - a much needed improvement. She then examined my skin and pronounced that it was sensitive, but I had an active T-zone and my skin's texture was uneven. Her plan was to do a glycolic peel followed by a European facial with an eye treatment.

Anna started the facial with a thorough cleansing. She applied toner then a glycolic mask. While the mask was working, she massaged my hands and placed them in heated mitts. After the mask came a gommage to exfoliate. There are no large particles in the gommage. Instead, the product is rubbed off the face taking the dead skin with it. Extractions took place. A high frequency wand was used. An Oxyliance mask and eye mask were applied. While they worked, Anna gave me a neck and shoulder massage, then left me to relax. She returned to remove the masks and apply moisturizer. My skin looked much more even and felt very soft and smooth. It definitely lived up to Sothys' motto - "efficient, safe and pleasant".

Main Level

Click to Enlarge - L'Institut Sothys Paris Waiting Area
Waiting Area - Main Level
Click to Enlarge - L'Institut Sothys Paris Retail Discplay
Retail Area - Main Level
Click to Enlarge - L'Institut Sothys Paris Makeup Area
Makeup Station - Main Level
Click to Enlarge - L'Institut Sothys Paris Waiting Area
Waiting Area - Main Level

Other services the spa offers include Body Treatments (Sothys Signature Body Massage, Aroma-Sothys Nourishing Body Treatment, Body Bronzing, Illuminating Salt Glow), Thalassothys Treatments (Hydrotherapy Treatment, Remineralizing Treatment, Detoxifying Treatment, Slimming/Body Contouring Treatment, Total Firming Treatment, Revitalizing Leg Treatment), Sothys Signature Makeup Services (Make up Application, Special Occasion Make Up), and Sothys Professional Nail Treatments (Signature Manicure, French Manicure, Manicure, Signature Pedicure, French Pedicure, Pedicure, Treatment, Polish Change- Hands, Polish Change- Feet).

The 5,000-square-foot spa houses 10 treatment rooms over three levels. A sweeping staircase leads the upper floor where there are five treatment rooms - 2 facial rooms, 2 massage rooms, and a hydrotherapy room. The massage rooms connect so they can be used for couples or friends. The hydrotherapy room is the piece de resistance of the spa. Natural sunlight streams in from the skylight above the hydrotherapy tub, bathing the room in natural light. The room also holds a massage table and waterfall.

Upper Level

Click to Enlarge - Stairs to Upper Level Treatment Rooms
Staircase to Upper Level
Click to Enlarge - L'Institut Sothys Paris Hydotherapy Room with Skylight on Upper Level
Hydrotherapy Room with Skylight - Upper Level
Click to Enlarge - L'Institut Sothys Paris Hallway to Main Level Treament Rooms
Bridge to Treatment Rooms - Upper Level
Click to Enlarge - L'Institut Sothys Paris Treatment Rooms Connect for Couples Treatments
Connecting Massage Treatment Rooms - Upper Level

The lower level holds a small café modeled after a French Bistro where clients can enjoy coffee, tea and a light lunch. A few steps down from the café reveals the nail area with two manicure stations and two pedicure stations. There are also two large facial rooms where the Lumifacials are given. These facials use light energy to improve the skin. According to Spa Director, Trena Ross, different light waves are used to treat different conditions such as dark pigmentation, acne and roseacea.

Lower Level

Click to Enlarge - L'Institut Sothys Paris Stairs to Lower Level and Cafe Sothys
Cafe Sothys - Lower Level
Click to Enlarge - One of Two Manicure Stations at L'Institut Sothys Paris
Manicure Station - Lower Level
Click to Enlarge - L'Institut Sothys Paris Pedicure Stations
Pedicure Station - Lower Level
Click to Enlarge - Lower Level Treatment Room in L'Institut Sothys Paris
Facial Treatment Room - Lower Level

 

More Information and Photos

Contact
L'Institut Sothys Paris
• Address: 
37 West 57th Street
New York, New York 10019

• Phone: 
212-688-9400
Email: spa@sothys-usa.com
• Web Site: www.sothys-usa.com

More Spas in New York
New York Spa Directory

 

FYI

• A major credit card is required to hold your reservation for any spa service.
• In order to ensure you get the appointment you want and with the service provider that you request, it is recommended that you book your appointment at least two weeks in advance.
It is suggested that you arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time to allow you to change into a robe and relax. In the event that you are running late for your appointment, please notify the spa immediately and the spa will make every effort to accommodate you.
In the event that you need to cancel or change your reservation, a minimum of 24 hours notice for an individual service and 48 hours for multiple services is required. Special requirements may apply to group bookings. Appointments cancelled without the proper notification will be subject to a cancellation fee equivalent to 50% of the cost of each service.
Please inform your service provider of any medical conditions, prescription medications or other treatments that you are undergoing. Contra-indications may exist with any of the above situations and may affect the outcome of your treatment.
Sothys is not responsible for loss or damage to any personal property. It is suggested that you leave any valuables at home. All valuables brought to the spa should be kept with you at all times.
Gratuities are left to the discretion of the client. Gratuities are not added to credit card charges; instead they may be left in either cash or check.
Sothys does not offer refunds on retail purchases, spa services, or gift certificates. Salon credit will be issued within 30 days of purchase accompanied by a receipt.

 

photos are provided by L'Institute Sothys Paris

http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=*EJTVpauQ/0&offerid=61746.10000013&subid=0&type=4

Spa Gift Certificates


10% off SpaWish gift certificate orders over $50 with code SWSUM10
Ends 9-3-10
Welcomed at 4000+ US Salons and Spas

Save 5% and free smartpost shipping on orders over $75.
Save 5% and free smartpost shipping on orders over $75.
Ends 8-31-10. Welcomed at 5,000+ Spas Worldwide.

WaySpa Gift Certificates - Now 10% off
 Save 10%
on WaySpa Gift Certificates

are valid at thousands of
spas in the US and Canada

Advertisements

Featured Spas

The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte
The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte
Girls Gone Mild
Available through Sept. 6, 2010.
Priced from $319 / room / night,
Girls Gone Mild Package includes:
· Overnight accommodations in a Deluxe Room (4-guest maximum)
· Bottle of champagne
· $100 spa credit/r room
· 10% savings on spa services
· Late checkout (4 p.m.)
· Overnight valet parking
Reservations may be made at www.ritzcarlton.com, by dialing (800) 241-3333 or through a travel professional
.

Four Seasons Palm Beach
Four Seasons Palm Beach
Wellness Retreat

September 30 to October 3, 2010
Participation in the retreat is restricted to 10 participants. The 4-night, all inclusive package costs $2,919 and includes:
-Luxurious ocean-view accommodations
-Fitness evaluation
-2 personalized training sessions
-Small-group fitness classes (Core Bionics, Yoga, Tai Chi, Cardio)
-Customized, balanced menu choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner
-2 spa treatments / participant (Palm Beach massage and seaweed wrap)
-Nutritional seminar
-Take-home fit kit and health supplements
For more information or to reserve, please call 1 (561) 582.2800.


Hilton Barbados
Hilton Barbados
Rejuvenation Vacation

Valid for stays through November 30, 2010, when reserved by September 30, 2010. Rates start at $405 per night based on double occupancy and include:
-Accommodations
-Daily Aqua Aerobics
-Daily Yoga
-Access to the Tennis Court
-Access to the Fitness Center
-One Guided Scenic Beach Walk
-Personal Trainer for one Hour
-A serenity Spa package
Call 1 877-GO-HILTON toll-free from US/Canada or your local Hilton Reservations and Customer Care Office. Mention Plan Code: P9 when you make your reservation.

Wintergreen Resort in Wintergreen, Virginia
Wintergreen Resort in Virginia
“Inspirations – A Women’s Retreat”

November 5 - November 7, 2010
A weekend retreat designed for women to learn, share and enjoy each other’s company, Presentations from UVA Health System professionals, yoga classes, spa treatments at the Wintergarden Spa, culinary treats, and wine tasting are part of the program. $525 (includes tax and gratuities) for 2 night’s accommodations, admittance to all presentations, yoga classes, meals (opening reception, breakfast, lunch and dinner, brunch), gift bag & $50 Wintergarden Spa credit.
www.wintergreenresort.com/inspirations
800/266-2444

Spa Gift Baskets

Spa Store
Suggested Reading

Magazines

Spa Travel

 Winter Hotel Sale- Exp 2-14-09 (125x125)

 

 


Advertise | List Your Spa | List Your Business | Share Your News | About This Site | Disclaimer | Contact | Newsletter | Site Map

Copyright 1997-2010 Julie Register, All rights reserved
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.

Web Site Design by Boise Matthews and Michelle Peterson

Send This Page To a Friend