Spa Blu, the 10,000-square-foot spa, salon and fitness center, recently made some updates to their spa services. Curious? I bet you are. Want to try before you buy? Then read about the experience that three of the Lady Lifers had as we tested out some of the new spa packages that are offered at Spa Blu.
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Lady Lifers Natalie Mahlmann, Maureen Davey, and I all made the trek to Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa on a Monday afternoon to check out Spa Blu and its offerings. The minute we walked off of the elevator we were met by the sounds of serene music and friendly greetings from the Spa Blu staff. The lobby was clean and modern and had clearly labeled entrances to the fitness center, salon, and spa connected on the south, east, and west walls.
"We are always looking for better ways to serve our guests. About 30% of our business comes from Blue Chip but 70% comes from the outside," Pamela Andreotti, Spa Blu Manager said. "This is a great way to learn about what our guests want and what they don't want. People like to keep trying different services so we did some updates and added some new services that we are hoping will bring in new clients and continue to satisfy current clients."
Natalie had arrived before Maureen and I and after getting a tour of the spa, we found Natalie, fully immersed in relaxation, in a white robe with her feet soaking in a huge hot tub. Maureen and I wasted no time and exchanged our sandals and civilian clothes for soft robes and sandals that were provided by the spa. We locked out items in the posh-looking locker room and made our way into a lounge area to wait for our Technicians. In the lounge, guests are able to take part in complimentary snacks and drinks like water, tea, juice, and other beverages. It was all artfully set up to be pleasing to the guest's eye.
Our Technicians, Judy and Tara, met us and then the pampering began.
I got the opportunity to test out the No Birthday Blu-s Package which included the 50 minute Signature Massage and the 50 minute Signature Facial. had a the Signature Massage first. This was the first professional massage that I've ever had so I didn't know what to expect. Judy was a delight. She worked out tension that I carried in my shoulders from hunching over my computer all day, massaged my hands that get their workout everyday from my computer keyboard, and rubbed my road-weary legs and feet. I like to run outdoors so that was especially helpful.
Besides the Signature Massage, other massages are available at Spa Blu including (but definitely not limited to): the Deep Blu Massage which is a deep tissue massage that works on specific muscle groups or areas of chronic pain, the soothing Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage which uses a traditional Hawaiian massage technique to stimulate lymph flow and circulation, the therapeutic Rock Your Body Massage which uses hot stones to sooth aching muscles and inflamed joints, and many more relaxing massages to choose from.
Following this I met my esthetician, Allison. She showed me to my room and I climbed under the covers of the comfy bed (the beds are heated to your preferred temperature, by the way) and she proceeded to give me my first-ever facial.
It. Was. So. AWESOME! Allison was extremely knowledgeable about her line of work and answered the many questions that I asked. Afterward my skin felt like an invisible veil was lifted off of it. It was clean, fresh, and oh-so-soft. I drifted languidly from that room to the Transformation Suite down the hall and found Natalie and Maureen waiting for me. They had the same relaxed, dreamy look on their faces that was on mine. The Transformation Suite is a special room that is reserved for bridal parties or getting ready for a big girls night out or any other special group event. You can get your hair and makeup done in there, have some fruit and cheese, and relax in a beautiful setting.
Other types of facials that Spa Blu offers are (but aren't the only ones): Age Defying Facial which helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and leaves skin supple and fresh, the Gentleman's Facial which is geared toward the hardworking men in our lives who need a little TLC, the Blutiful You Facial which is a lactic acid peel that smooths fine lines and brightens discolorations, and many more lovely facials to choose from.
And there are so many other things that you can do at Spa Blu. You can get your hair and nails done (I personally love a good manicure), waxing, makeup applications, and different body treatments. There are so many ways to treat yourself at Spa Blu. Here is what Maureen and Natalie had to say about their experiences:
"I tried the Fall into Fabulous package, which included a 25 minute massage, a 25 minute express facial, and a 25 minute hand treatment, and I came away completely relaxed and feeling like there was a weight lifted from my shoulders," Maureen gushed. "After the facial I felt like I could breathe better too, despite the allergies I'd been feeling lately. The hand treatment included a hand massage and having my nails polished, and I love the way they came out."
"My experience at Spa Blu was amazing. Everyone I spoke with was friendly and accommodating. The spa facilities were beautiful and extremely clean, and my techs did a wonderful job. I would definitely go back," Maureen said.
"I got the No Birthday Blu-s package like Cait did and I thoroughly enjoyed the massage and facial. The staff was wonderful and I am already thinking about when I can go back to treat myself again," Natalie said.
Chris Mahlmann, Natalie's husband, said of the experience, "From a husband who watches his wife work her tail off everyday, seeing her relaxed is a beautiful thing."
Click here to see all the services that are offered at Spa Blu!