As with every service at Green Tangerine, my treatment began with a complimentary welcoming foot ritual.  This ritual is performed in the spa relaxation area, a calming atmosphere with tranquil music and modern yet earthy green and wood décor.  After changing into my robe, I sat down on a comfortable chair with a plush pillow to cushion my back.  I then dipped my feet into the foot bath that the spa attendant created with warm water, foaming minerals, and gemstones that have a natural resonance to help stimulate and balance energy in our systems.  The attendant then brought me my choice of tea, coffee or water.  I sipped the warm tea while my feet were soaking in the soothing warm water, thinking ahhhhhh…I can really get used to this! But the pampering didn’t end there.  In fact, it was only the beginning.  The attendant catered to my soaking feet; she first scrubbed them with salt and the minerals in the water and then treated me to a wonderful foot massage. 

This lasted for about 15 minutes; I was so completely relaxed before my facial even began! My aesthetician arrived and brought me to the facial room.  She asked me to close my eyes and test the scents of a few aromatherapy oils that she had chosen for me based on a questionnaire I answered about my personality and skin type.  Once I chose the one I liked best, she infused the scent into heated towels and massage oil to be used during the service.  The facial actually began with a lower leg and foot massage.  I almost instantly dozed off after already being in a relaxed state.  She then wrapped my feet in the hot towels where they would stay toasty for the rest of the service.

The traditional facial was next, which involved cleansing, steaming, an exfoliation and a masque.  However; the details made this facial far from being ordinary or traditional.  Hot towels infused with aromatherapy were used throughout the treatment to warm my face and neck.  The aesthetician incorporated massage techniques throughout the entire service; every time she touched me it felt as though I were being massaged.  In addition to the foot massage at the beginning, there was also a heavenly scalp and upper body massage.  The aesthetician wanted to ensure that I was relaxing during the service; she gave me the choice of having her remain quiet and explaining things at the end or to describe the treatment during each step.  She even left me alone for 10 minutes at the end so that I could nap.