By: Heather Pleasants
Spa Director

“How Sharing a Spa Experience can be a healthy, healing, loving, learning & fun experience!”

Question:  How many of you think that couples treatments are only for a romantic relationship?
Answer: Most of you do.  According to the International SPA Association’s research, most people consider treatments with 2 people – “A Romance Treatment”- only meant for couples in a romantic relationship.

Myth #1:  Getting men to the Spa is hard to do.

According to ISPA, male spa-going demographics are increasing, with nearly a third of all spa-goers being male.

Myth #2:   I am not in a romantic relationship- so, I can’t book a “Duet Treatment.”

You do not need to be in ANY romantic relationship to enjoy a “Duet Treatment”- taking along a close friend, co-worker, mentor, or family member is a terrific way to connect and share a healthy and healing experience at the Spa.

As we enter into the Romance Season of Valentine’s Day, and begin the Spring Season where Mother’s Day and Weddings/Anniversaries and Special Events abound,

now is the time to think about creating special memories, celebrating Love, and keeping our resolutions
to live a healthier lifestyle!

What better way to express that than with a” Couples Treatment”- or “Duet Treatment” at the Spa- this will create a memory and experience that you will both enjoy and remember- that can help to celebrate and mark any special occasion.

You should choose a Spa that not only offers great treatments—you want a Spa that can offer fabulous experiences-

remember, a good Spa should stimulate all of the senses- sight, sound, smell, touch, taste, and spirit. When booking a “Duet Treatment”- you should always try something new- even if you love the Hot Stone Massage, try the Heated Bamboo-Fusion Massage- to enhance your experience- and, that of the person you are with.  Also remember, “Duet Treatments” are not limited to Massage- most reputable Spas offer “Duet Treatments” in all modalities;  Facials, Body Treatments, Manicure/Pedicures, Hair Treatments and even wellness programs such as “Duet Yoga or Reiki”.  Also, in “Duet Treatments”, you both do not need to get the same thing;  1 person can get 1 type of Massage, another person can get another- OR – 1 person gets a Massage, while the other get a facial, etc… the possibilities are endless!  Trying to lose weight in the New Year?  Instead of taking your co-worker, mentor, family member, good friend out to lunch/dinner- why not try “Duet Treatments” at the Spa?  No eating involved- and, it is a healthy way to bond without the drinks and food!

Finally, when booking your Spa treatments, ask about the “Duet Rooms”- many Spas have multiple “Couples – or Duet Treatment” rooms- each with their own distinguishing features and decor- there may be a price differential for which room you choose to be in, so be sure to ask the Spa Coordinator this when booking your “Duet Treatments”- you can also book multiple treatments for two, and even create a “Spa Day”- spending the whole day at the Spa- and, order a Healthy Lunch! Whichever you choose,

booking a “Duet Treatment”- could be one of the best ways to celebrate the New Year,
the Spring Season, to say “Thank You”- or “I love You”-
and really, isn’t that what life is all about?

Heather Pleasants is Spa Director at Toppers Spa/Salon Dover Downs Hotel  & Casino. Heather has over 23 years in the Health/Spa Industry, with a BA in Communication Arts for Marymount Manhattan College in New York City – as well as being a certified fitness trainer, aesthetician,and pool operator.

Specials in February & March
Book any Couples or Duet Treatment and get one Complimentary Exclusive Toppers Amenity Bag!

For more information or to schedule your day of luxury, visit www.toppersspa.com or call (302) 857-2020