Now that I work at the Wingate he says I can get those services all the time so I am back to getting things like scarves, electronics and other items to clutter my home. You would actually be suprised. Just like you out there, we don't take enough time to pamper ourselves. Sometimes it takes Jo saying to me...."Jenn, your roots, really" or Maria leading me upstairs for a little stress relief. It is funny because when the staff does take the time to treat themselves to a Wingate service as we slink out of the room fully relaxed we always say "Now I remember why people love coming here".
I can remember those good old days. Finding the perfect day to come was not always easy, but scheduling it seemed simple. Then the big day would arrive and relaxation could begin! My mother always says the minute you walk in to the Wingate you begin to relax. I think it is true.You walk through the door and that warm smell of the Wingate signature scent takes you in. When I first started working here, I remember thinking I was going to be able to take in that great smell every day of work. Now it is something taken for granted, I will have to take it all in again.
My spa days always consisted of facials, massage, manicures and pedicures. Checking in a familiar face is always ready to greet you and send you on your day. The pure sense of having your stress level go down to zero is worth it all.
Facials have always been a favorite of mine and until I went somewhere else I did not realize how special the Wingate services were. The facials are definitely beyond a typical experience combining both a massage of your face, head, neck and shoulders with some great skin care. Of course you leave glowing. The massage is always therapeutic along with relaxing with the therapists reaching out to learn more about your specific aches and pains. Don't we all have them. Then on to the pure relaxation of pedicures in big puffy chairs...really not the typical pedicure chair at all! Finally, the manicure. This one always made me nervous because I bite my nails. I bite my nails while stressed...so being nervous and stressed about getting a manicure is kind of funny. My nails are too short, I am worried about them being long enough for a manicure, don't bite them...don't bite them. But really I found those nail technicians can work with almost anything and they made my nails look pretty in the end and the hand massage was always well worth that initial panic attack.
Did I forget to mention the tea? How could that happened. The popular and legendary Wingate Tea. Yummo. Those scones are to die for and they come presented so nicely with the cheese and fruit and cute little tea pot. That was one of my favorite parts. Having that break in between appointments to enjoy the delicious snack and unwind even more before heading to another luxurious treatment was perfect.
Of course once you experience this 3-4 hour day of bliss, you want to share it with someone. The year after I enjoyed this treat by myself I called my friend Jamie and convinced him to buy a spa package for his wife and my best friend Stephanie. The whole day is even better experience alongside someone you know and love. I highly recommend it. Pedicure, Manicures and Tea side by side are such a treat. And you still get your alone time during the facial and/or massage.
I wondering if this year my husband is really buying me the Shark Steam Mop? Or can I convince him to go back to our old ways? Maybe I can make pretend I'm not a loyal Wingate employee for one day and see that spa through your eyes?
Lucky for you it is a no brainer. Tell your husband it is tops on your list. Or log on to the website and order one for you wife - have it shipped for free or pick it up at the spa. We even have wish lists in our waiting room that you can fill out and conveniently drop in front of your husband, wife, family member, friend or boss. Drop a major hint!
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday season! See you next time...
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