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I really love spas. I believe they are our piece of heaven on earth. These places are made to make everyone feel like a queen or king for a day.
When Carlo invited me to try out the services at the Makati Wellness Studio, I blocked off half of my day so I can get the full pampering experience and give the place an extensive review.
Makati Wellness Studio is located at JP Rizal, Makati its very close to the Makati City Hall. Its just across the Petron gas station atop of Chowking restaurant. You won’t miss it its smack at the corner .
The place is very new, they opened barely three months ago. Its a business venture of friends who wanted to offer affordable spa services.
The Ambiance
The interiors were homey and relaxing. I like the color combination of the walls and fixtures and the mix of textures on the flooring. The retro TV and the mini fountain at the lobby/waiting area/foot spa area is such an eye candy.
The services
They have:
- facial services starting at Php399.oo – Php1199.00
- hand and foot care services starting at Php70.00 – Php299.00
- body massage services for Php250.00
- eyelash extension for Php499.00 – Php799.00 and
- threading starting at Php 149.00 – Php249.00.
Before undergoing any treatment you will be asked to fill-up a form that will inform them about your medical history and about other beauty treatments you subscribe to and use just to make sure that they will give you the products that is compatible to your skin type and that you are not allergic to the products they will use. A two thumbs up for this. Some spas I’ve been to will just ask you to fill-up a form without even reading it or asking their client what past treatments they have.
The Facial Treatment (Moisturizing Facial Treatment and Diamond Peel)
Because the weather was a bit cooler now my skin has become dry. I usually have a combination skin normal to oily during summer and dry during the cold months. Its usually the case, according to Ms. Dhi, Makati Wellness Studio Manager. Because of that they gave me the moisturizing facial treatment (Php399.00) to refresh and hydrate the skin and also for instant repair of damaged skin because of UV rays.
I opt not to have any pricking or extraction for this facial treatment because I’m nearing my monthly that day and I’m more sensitive to pain so I choose not to. If you regularly have facials you know how painful extracting or pricking a pimple, whitehead or blackhead is.
After the facial, they gave me my first diamond peel treatment. Since I don’t have any freckles, acne marks, discoloration or uneven facial skin I was given the regular diamond peel (Php799.00) which stimulates natural skin exfoliation using micro diamond crystals.
I had this notion that a diamond peel hurts, I was wrong. It was just like having a regular facial massage. Its been almost 2 weeks since I had the treatment and I didn’t experience an ugly facial peeling or cracking of my skin. I noticed my skin was clearer and smoother. I honestly feel prettier! I definitely recommend a diamond peel treatment once in a while.
Hand and Foot Care Services
I had the express manicure using BNC polish Php119.00 , a foot spa with pedicure using BNC polish Php 299.00. I love the idea of having a nail polish color catalog instead of selecting colors by checking the polishes in bottles. That way you will actually see how the color looks when applied and not how the color looks inside the bottle. I was given the manicure while having the diamond peel.
After the facial and manicure I was taken to the lobby area to have my foot spa. I was surprised to learn that a guy will do my foot spa. It was my first time to have a guy do my foot spa. It was also the first time I encountered a spa with male staff who does foot spa.
It was a bit awkward for a couple of minutes, especially seeing a man touching my feet. But I tried to ignore the fact that it was a he not a she pampering my feet. His hands were light as a woman and he did a good job. I love that he focused on scrubbing and removing the hardened skin/ callous on the base of my big toe and my sole, after the treatment I had super soft callous free feet. Love it! I also recommend this treatment and ask for this guy when you do get it there. He didn’t stop until he didn’t feel any hardened skin on my sole.
Massage Services
I wasn’t able to try their massage because I was told that another male staff will do the whole body massage on me. I bailed out on the massage and it was my fault because I was supposed to visit their spa the day before when their female massage therapist was available but I was caught with another appointment that I had to cancel. If I was to get a massage it would be the 1 hour Shiatsu or the Traditional Filipino Massage (Php250.00)
What I think about Makati Wellness Studio?
For a new spa I give them a thumbs up. I hope they maintain the quality of their service and keep their friendly staff.
Will I recommend Makati Wellness Studio?
Yes! The services and treatments are at par with the other leading and popular spas in the country. What I like best is that their services is so affordable.
CONTEST ALERT!
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- Answer this question: Why do you think you deserve a day of pampering at the Makati Wellness Studio?
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Contest begins today September 4, 2010 my 1st giveaway for the 100 days ’till Christmas countdown and ends on October 10, 2010 where another contest will begin!
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Stay gorgeous everyone!
46 Comments
I deserve a day of pampering at the Makati Wellness Studio because I need an escape from the hum drum of ‘ordinary’ worklife to gain new effective perspectives!
My job at the battery production company I work for requires a lot of physical activity and mental alertness since we aim for 100% quality at all times! I have to go on overtime often just to be able to meet the battery yield that is required for orders. And this means going on 2 consecutive workshifts! The number of battery units must all be good so I need to be on the constant lookout for quality checks even when I feel weary and tired.
Help me recharge “my body batteries” please!
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Good day,
A woman has her own personal needs she deserves to gain but is usually deprived from her by her own obligations to her family and responsibilities at work…. and most of the time she sacrifice her own well being….
I am a mother of two… With a husband who does not know the meaning of responsibility… I had to shoulder his role in the family… so that my own kids can stay healthy and grow-up well rounded….. I have no regrets….
With my two children, I experienced death by my side while conceiving up to the time they were born…. One of my colleagues at work even confessed they already saw me as a ghost at my office while I was giving birth to my eldest child…
After giving birth, I was never well again…. my health deteriorated at an early age of 29… But, life does not stop there… I had to survive for my child…. and raise her with out the help of my husband…. and after seven years, my youngest came into my life and I had to experience near death again…
These experiences did not undermined me at all… I worked hard and got rewarded for my efforts… but it didn’t last long before I realized I’m already neglecting my self…. I badly need to take care of my well being as well….
A day of pampering is not just superficial but a way to cure and rejuvenate ones self…. I believe that the health benefits I will gain from it is the real prize not just the experience…. and if such an opportunity comes only once in my life, I know that the memory will last me a life time… to tell good friends and family during good times….
I deserve a day of pampering at the Makati Wellness Studio because for the last few months, I’ve been under MAJOR, MAJOR stress! God, I am more burned out than an effigy at an anti-Ampatuan rally. I overstay at work, get an average of four hours of sleep a day, I have the dirtiest room in all of Makati and I’m so fat I just want to die. On top of that, I’m working on my master’s thesis! Sheesh! A nice pampering would be a great escape from all these things that make my life tedious and stressful. I haven’t been to Makati Wellness Studio before and I’m excited to experience it’s wonderful array of services and amenities. I’ll exhale, stretch, laugh and just chill. Inner peace for just one day. What could be more delicious than that? And promise: I will tip the kind staff generously. =)
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I deserve a day of pampering at the Makati Wellness Studio because a supermom like me deserves a reward!
Having a toddler at 40 years old is no easy task. I’d say that I am one of those sleep-deprived mums. Young as she is, she is a high-need toddler who demands quality time whenever I come home from work.
Stress builds up as I juggle my time to fulfill all roles—wife, mother, daughter, friend, colleague, mentor, blogger—expected of me. On a regular basis, I’d say I am pretty
stressed out. Like so many women out there, I stretch myself thin with full and busy life that I often miss out on pampering myself and do some recharging! I want to look good, feel good and give my tired-looking skin and body it’s needed rework!
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Hi Earth,
1. Why do I think you deserve a day of pampering at the Makati Wellness Studio? Because I’m an over worked online worker and a less pampered Mom and wife. My everyday routine includes taking care of my family and other people(not to mention absorb my boss’ emo-ness in life-did I tell you this can cause major breakouts?! absorbing someone else’s rants!) that I tend to forget about myself (oh well, I’m too beat up to do it anyway). To sum it all up, I’m toxic and I need to detoxify, STAT!
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I’m keeping my fingers crossed 🙂