
the spa on melrose
Essence Day Spa
Hi I’m Melissa!
Book a time at my home spa for Reflexology, Face Sculpting, Buccal Massage, Gua Sha, Face Cupping & Facials
Hi I’m Melissa!
Book a time at my home spa for Reflexology, Face Sculpting, Buccal Massage, Gua Sha, Face Cupping & Facials
I love creating a relaxing environment for you to enjoy! I have made a quiet space in my home for you to escape for some pampering.
Lay back with calming music, soft lighting, cozy blankets and the most comfortable bed ever. I am happy to chat during your visit but I also understand the importance of a quiet treatment, where you can sleep, zone out, meditate or get lost in your thoughts. Try my favourite service the Face Sculpting Massage which includes a Buccal Massage & Gua Sha. You will love it!
I always use high quality products for my services! If you enjoy any of the products I use, they are all here for you to bring home. I don't use anything that I wouldn't use on myself. Need a scent-free environment? No problem, let me know in advance and I am happy to accommodate!
I pride myself in the highest sanitizing practices! I am following a very strict COVID protocol. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.
This rejuvenating face massage works on a deeper level to firm, lift and sculpt the face, also known as a 'natural facelift'
A relaxing massage that releases deep patterns of emotional and physical tension we store in our facial muscles
Your treatment begins with a Sculpting Massage & Lymphatic Drainage Massage followed by a Buccal Massage (intraoral massage) Finishing with Face Cupping & Gua Sha to boost blood flow and reduce lymphatic fluid
You will be amazed with your youthful, glowing appearance!
all prices include HST
80 minutes. This rejuvenating facial massage works on a deeper level to firm, lift and sculpt the face, also known as a 'natural facelift'. This relaxing massage releases deep patterns of emotional & physical tension we store in our facial muscles. Beginning with a Sculpting & Draining Massage, followed by a Buccal Massage (intraoral), finishing with Face Cupping & Gua Sha to boost blood flow and reduce lymphatic fluid. Add Essential Oil Scalp Massage $40 or Red Light Therapy $35
70 minutes. Designed and customized for all skin types. Naturmed products are all natural, containing vitamins, plant extracts and many essential oils. This product is not irritating or drying and it contains no animal products or artificial fragrances. Facial includes cleansing, exfoliating, steaming, extractions, conditioning, massage, mask and moisturizer.
Add On: LED Light Therapy $35, Essential Oil Scalp Massage $40, Lymphatic Massage $30, Ear Reflex $10 or Face Reflexology for $45
2 hours. Enjoy the Classic Facial with the added Face Sculpting Massage for a luxurious facial experience!
Add On: Essential Oil Scalp Massage $40, Red Light Therapy $35
55 minutes. Designed and customized for all skin types. Includes cleansing, conditioning, massage, mask and moisturizer. Does not include steaming or extractions.
Add On: LED Light Therapy $35, Lymphatic Face Massage $30, Gua Sha $20, Essential Oil Scalp Massage $40, Ear Reflex $10 or Face Reflexology $45
70 minutes. Designed to deep cleanse, remove blackheads and prevent future breakouts. Includes cleansing, exfoliating, steaming, extractions, High Frequency and a mask.
Add On: LED Light Therapy $35, Lymphatic Face Massage $30, Gua Sha $20, Essential Oil Scalp Massage $40
55 minutes. An introduction to skin care. A relaxing facial that will cleanse pores and moisturize the skin. Includes cleansing, exfoliating, steaming, extractions, High Frequency and a mask. Also, includes at-home skincare advise and education. (16 years and under)
Add On: LED Light Therapy $35
30 minutes. Celluma light therapy is a natural way to effectively combat the signs of aging and to enhance your body’s natural ability to generate collagen and elastin. Improves the look of fine lines and wrinkles, increases circulation and decreases inflammation. Also effective for treating neck & décolletage (chest) aging. Add to any Facial $35
30 minutes. Celluma offers medical grade LED Light Therapy that is a game changer for those with rosacea! Red light improves blood flow for increased tissue oxygenation and encourages the lymphatic system to eliminate toxins. Celluma will soothe and calm the skin, reducing redness caused by rosacea. This non-invasive treatment uses clinically proven therapeutic light that promotes healing and reduces sensitivity.
30 minutes. Celluma light therapy for acne kills the bacteria that causes breakouts, while reducing the inflammation, pimples and redness associated with acne. Promotes cellular growth while it repairs skin, kills acne causing bacteria and clears existing breakouts, giving you a healthy, youthful glow! Also effective for treating chest & back acne. Add to any Facial $35
15 minutes. Add this luxurious eye treatment to any facial. Includes relaxing eye massage and hydrating eye mask.
Add this mask to any treatment for extra benefits. This double layer mask will lock in moisture while it lifts the skin, smoothes wrinkles and minimizes pore size. Add to any facial for $15
45 minutes. Detoxify, reduce inflammation & puffiness, drain cellular waste & improve healing with this relaxing lymphatic drainage facial massage! Helps with puffy skin, oily/acneic skin, sensitive skin & can ease face tension & sinus pressure. Includes face cleanse & moisturizer. Add to any Facial for $30. Add Gua Sha $20, Essential Oil Scalp Massage $40, Ear Reflexology $10
35 minutes. Face cupping massage helps tone, lift & define facial contours, reduce puffiness, improve the appearance of fine lines and deeper lines (laugh lines & crows feet), give your brows a natural lift, boost collagen & suppleness, help relieve tired eyes, reduce the appearance of undereye bags and puffiness/dark circles, naturally enhance and volumize lips, relax facial tension/tightness & improve absorption and effectiveness of skin care products!
Add to any facial for $20
40 minutes. Facial Gua Sha is a massage technique designed to relieve tension in the muscles of the face, boost blood circulation, and encourage lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness and sculpt/lift the face. It helps break up fascia, the connective tissue that hugs muscles but can sometimes interfere with optimal circulation. This technique can also be used for acne-prone, congested skin due to its ability to stimulate lymphatic drainage & help detoxify the skin.
Add to any facial for $20
30 minutes. Buccal massage is a deep tissue facial massage technique that targets the muscles inside the cheeks, specifically the buccinator muscles. This massage is designed to improve facial contours, reduce tension, and promote relaxation, especially in the lower face area. For best results book the Face Sculpting Massage. Add to any facial for $20
60 minutes. Detoxify, reduce inflammation & puffiness, drain cellular waste & improve healing with this relaxing lymphatic drainage facial massage. The added benefit of Gua Sha will enhance this service even more! Add Essential Oil Scalp Massage $40
20 minutes. Relax & relieve muscle tension & sinus pressure while increasing circulation & reducing inflammation. Come in for this relaxing face massage or add to any service. Includes a face cleanse and 15-minute face, neck & shoulder massage. Add LED Light Therapy $35, Ear Reflexology $10
35 minutes. Face Reflexology, focusing on the Vagus Nerve. When the vagus nerve is damaged, it can lead to a heightened stress response. If it becomes chronic it can lead to depression, anxiety, gut issues and inflammation. This treatment is a secret weapon to fighting stress. It can help improve daytime alertness, decrease inflammation, improve gut health, regulate heart functions, improve mood and improve immune response. Add Ear Reflexology $10
90 minutes. Enjoy the benefits of Face Reflexology with the added luxury of a Facial! Add LED Light Therapy $35
70 minutes. When your back requires some special attention, this treatment is relaxing and hydrating for all skin types and is deep cleansing and purifying for oily/acneic skin. Includes cleansing, exfoliating, steaming, extractions, massage, mask and moisturizer.
Add On: LED Light Therapy $35
All Price Include HST/Gift Certificates Available
Celluma light therapy offers a ground-breaking and natural way to effectively generate more collagen in your body using the anti-aging effect of LED light therapy. Proven red and near-infrared wavelengths are utilized in the Celluma LED light therapy device to combat the signs of aging and to enhance your body’s natural ability to generate collagen and elastin. Improves the look of fine lines and wrinkles, increases circulation and decreases inflammation.
Also effective for treating neck & décolletage (chest) aging.
In 30-minutes you will be on your way to naturally smoother, more radiant skin without the use of abrasive chemicals or negative side effects!
Celluma offers medical grade LED Light Therapy that is a game changer for those with rosacea! Red light improves blood flow for increased tissue oxygenation and encourages the lymphatic system to eliminate toxins. Celluma will soothe and calm the skin, reducing redness caused by rosacea. This non-invasive treatment uses clinically proven therapeutic light that promotes healing and reduces sensitivity.
In 30-minutes you will see the calming, anti-inflammatory results without negative side effects!
Celluma light therapy for acne treatment goes above and beyond to achieve better and faster skin-clearing results. Celluma’s blue wavelength kills the bacteria that causes breakouts, while reducing the inflammation, pimples and redness associated with acne. Promotes cellular growth while it repairs skin, kills acne causing bacteria and clears existing breakouts, giving you a healthy, youthful glow!
Also effective for treating chest & back acne.
In 30-minutes you will be on your way to naturally smoother, more radiant skin without the use of abrasive chemicals or negative side effects!
Reflexology promotes natural healing using a method of applying pressure to specific points on the feet. By stimulating these reflexes we can activate the body's natural healing response; Mental, Physical, Emotional and Spiritual. This helps to promote good health and whole body balance.
75 minutes. This treatment is relaxing and can help improve circulation, improve sleep, reduce pain, reduce tension, assist digestive function, prevent illness and reduce stress and anxiety.
Add On: Ear Reflexology $10, Essential Oil Scalp Massage $45
50 minutes. This mini foot treatment includes the full reflexology routine with no foot massage.
50 minutes. Very similar to Foot Reflexology. An excellent option for those with ticklish feet. Also, an effective tool for at-home self help and preventative care. This treatment is relaxing and can help improve circulation, improve sleep, reduce pain, reduce tension, assist digestive function, prevent illness and reduce stress and anxiety.
Add On: Ear Reflexology $10, Essential Oil Scalp Massage $45
35 minutes. Face Reflexology, focusing on the Vagus Nerve. When the vagus nerve is damaged, it can lead to a heightened stress response. If it becomes chronic it can lead to depression, anxiety, gut issues and inflammation. This treatment is a secret weapon to fighting stress. It can help improve daytime alertness, decrease inflammation, improve gut health, regulate heart functions, improve mood and improve immune response.
Add: Ear Reflexology $10, Essential Oil Scalp Massage $45, Facial $95
75 minutes. Enjoy the Face Reflexology treatment plus detoxify, reduce inflammation & puffiness, drain cellular waste & improve healing with this relaxing lymphatic drainage facial massage!
10 minutes. Specific points & areas on the external ear are stimulated using finger and thumb pressure to promote balance in the body, facilitate relaxation and assist in activating the healing response of the body. Can help improve concentration, memory, vision and hearing. Excellent for pain reduction and stress management! Can be performed on its own or along with face, hand or foot reflexology to enhance results. This is a very effective tool for self-help and preventative care. Add on $10
90 minutes. Face & Hand Reflexology
1 3/4 hours. Face & Foot Reflexology
2 hours. Hand & Foot Reflexology
Insurance or Tax receipts issued for all Reflexology Treatments/prices include HST
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all prices include HST/I am NOT an RMT (massages are not covered by insurance benefits)
80 minutes. This rejuvenating facial massage works on a deeper level to firm, lift & sculpt the face, also known as a 'natural facelift'. This relaxing massage releases deep patterns of emotional and physical tension we store in our facial muscles. Beginning with a Sculpting & Drainage Massage, followed by a Buccal Massage (intraoral), finishing with Face Cupping & Gua Sha to boost blood flow & reduce lymphatic fluid. Add Essential Oil Scalp Massage $40, Red Light Therapy $35
20 minutes. Enjoy warm towels followed by a relaxing hand & arm massage. Add Paraffin Hand Wrap for $20
35 minutes. Includes foot soak & 30-minute gentle foot massage, finishing with warm towels
15 minutes. This relaxing scalp massage helps to reduce stress, tension and headaches. Add to any service for $15
30 minutes. This is a relaxing scalp massage and deep conditioning oil hair treatment using avocado oil and a blend of essential oils*. This treatment provides deep hydration to your scalp and hair, reduces scalp and facial tension from stress and can help relieve headaches and sinus congestion. Add Ear Reflexology $10
*Scent-free option available
1 3/4 hour. This rejuvenating facial massage works on a deeper level to firm, lift and sculpt the face (also known as a 'natural facelift'). This relaxing massage releases deep patterns of emotional and physical tension we store in our facial muscles. Beginning with a face sculpting massage, then to a inner oral massage (buccal massage), followed by facial cups and Gua Sha to boost blood flow and reduce lymphatic fluid. Finishes with a relaxing EO Scalp Massage!
45 minutes. Detoxify, reduce inflammation & puffiness, drain cellular waste and improve healing with this relaxing lymphatic drainage facial massage! Helps with puffy skin, oily/acneic skin, sensitive skin & can ease face tension & sinus pressure. Includes face cleanse & moisturizer. Add to any Facial for $30. Add Essential Oil Scalp Massage $40, Ear Reflexology $10
20 minutes. Relax & relieve muscle tension & sinus pressure while increasing circulation & reducing inflammation. Come in for this relaxing face massage or add to any service. Includes a face cleanse and 15-minute face, neck & shoulder massage. Add LED Light Therapy $35
35 minutes. Face cupping massage helps tone, lift & define facial contours, reduce puffiness, improve the appearance of fine lines and deeper lines (laugh lines & crows feet), give your brows a natural lift, boost collagen & suppleness, help relieve tired eyes, reduce the appearance of undereye bags and puffiness/dark circles, naturally enhance and volumize lips, relax facial tension/tightness & improve absorption and effectiveness of skin care products!
40 minutes. Facial Gua Sha is a massage technique designed to relieve tension in the muscles of the face, boost blood circulation, and encourage lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness and sculpt/lift the face. It helps break up fascia, the connective tissue that hugs muscles but can sometimes interfere with optimal circulation. This technique can also be used for acne-prone, congested skin due to its ability to stimulate lymphatic drainage & help detoxify the skin.
30 minutes. Buccal massage is a deep tissue facial massage technique that targets the muscles inside the cheeks, specifically the buccinator muscles. This massage is designed to improve facial contours, reduce tension, and promote relaxation, especially in the lower face area. For best results book the Face Sculpting Massage
60 minutes. Detoxify, reduce inflammation & puffiness, drain cellular waste & improve healing with this relaxing lymphatic drainage facial massage. The added benefit of Gua Sha will enhance this service even more! Add Essential Oil Scalp Massage $45
Prices Include HST
30 minutes. This is a relaxing scalp massage and deep conditioning oil hair treatment using avocado oil and a blend of essential oils*. This treatment provides deep hydration to your scalp and hair, reduces scalp and facial tension from stress and can help relieve headaches and sinus congestion. Add Ear Reflexology $10
*Scent-free option available
45 minutes. Enjoy a face cleanse followed by a relaxing mini face, neck & shoulder massage & an Essential Oil Scalp Massage.
*Scent-free option available
75 minutes. Enjoy the benefits of Face Reflexology with the added luxury of a relaxing mini face, neck & shoulder massage with an Essential Oil Scalp Massage.
*Scent-free option available
1 3/4 hour. This rejuvenating facial massage works on a deeper level to firm, lift and sculpt the face (also known as a 'natural facelift'). This relaxing massage releases deep patterns of emotional and physical tension we store in our facial muscles. Beginning with a face sculpting massage, then to a inner oral massage (buccal massage), followed by facial cups and Gua Sha to boost blood flow and reduce lymphatic fluid. Finishes with a relaxing EO Scalp Massage!
This is a hand treatment using warm paraffin wax to lock-in rich moisture. It will make your hands look and feel baby soft. Paraffin is used to help with arthritis, eczema and tired or swollen hands. It is also great for cracked and rough skin.
45 minutes. Includes warm towel & hand massage
Add Essential Oil Scalp Massage $40
50 minutes. Includes warm towels, hand exfoliation, hand massage & paraffin hand wrap
Prices Include HST/Gift Certificates Available
all prices include HST
70 minutes. When your back requires some special attention, this treatment is relaxing and hydrating for all skin types and is deep cleansing and purifying for oily/acneic skin. Includes cleansing, exfoliating, steaming, extractions, massage, mask and moisturizer.
Add LED Light Therapy $35
Prices Include HST/Gift Certificates Available
I am excited to offer exclusive anniversary specials throughout the year. Here’s to many more years of wellness & self-care – I can’t wait to continue pampering you! Thank you for your love & support! Xoxo Melissa