And the winner is....

Congratulations to Mark who won the Classic Escape package for his wife. Mark, please email me, sherri(at)spautopia, to arrange pick up or delivery of your gift card. To all our entrants, thank you for  your heartwarming comments. Happy Mother's Day to all, from your friends at Spa Utopia.

Mother's Day ideas from Spa Utopia

Is there anyone who deserves to be more recognized for all she does than a mother? Whether she be your own mother, a family member who is also a mom, a mom-to-be, a mom-in-law or simply someone who "has always been a mom" to you, that special lady will likely spend much of her time in "giving mode." This Mother's Day, it's time to show her how very much she is appreciated by giving something very special to her!

Most moms agree that feeling pampered for a few hours is even better than the customary Mother's Day gifts of flowers or chocolates. After all, pampering is something most mothers don't have time to experience during their busy schedules. 
Moms-to-be need that special time for themselves too. Pregnancy is both a joyful time and a tiring time as moving around with ease becomes more difficult. (Moms-to-be in their last trimester love a pedicure because reaching those toes is no longer an easy task with a baby bump in the way!)

To help you find the perfect gift for the mother/s in your life, Spa Utopia offers a number of treatments specifically for moms-to-be and new moms, as well as for "established" mothers and grandmothers. Also popular for Mother's Day is the Spa Utopia gift certificate, beautifully enclosed in a signature red envelope. (Pick up at any Spa Utopia location or buy online and request delivery) or the Spa Utopia Gift Card, with personalized photo. Just upload your photo here, choose a value, and we'll create the card for you.)

Here are our suggestions for Mother's Day:

Spa Utopia Classic Escape package

Our most popular package (approximately 2½ hours) includes:

• 50-minute Classic Swedish Full Body Massage
• 50-minute Designed for U Facial
• 50-minute Classic Express Pedicure

Read more about it here.


Spa Utopia Pregnancy Massage

For that special mom-to-be.

A massage designed for specific stages of pregnancy, with specific exercises and techniques to promote the health and stability of her body as it adjusts to all those wonderful changes!

You can read more about it here.


Spa Utopia Spa 2-gether

Enjoy special time together as you are treated to side-by-side treatments for two. This package includes:

• Two 50-minute Classic Swedish Massages
• Two 50-minute Classic Express Pedicures

You can read more about this popular package here.

Spa Utopia Indulgence

The ultimate luxury package for Mom lasts approximately 7 hours, during which she will enjoy:

•75-minute Aromatherapy Designed for U Massage
•75-minute Utopia™ Signature Facial
•75-minute Exclusive Pedicure with Paraffin Treatment
•Shampoo, Expressions Treatment & Instructional Style
•Spa Lunch

You can read more about this very special package here.

Spa Utopia Spa Royale

Approximately 7 hours of  pure bliss, including:

• 100-minute Utopia™ Royal Hydrotherapy Session
• 75-minute Exclusive Facial
• 75-minute Exclusive Pedicure with Paraffin Treatment
• Shampoo, Deep Treatment and Instructional Style
• Professional Makeup Application
• Spa Lunch

During her visit to Spa Utopia, the very special mom in your life will change into a snuggly white robe, sip a complimentary beverage of her choice— perhaps our signature Rooibos Cocktail— and put her feet up before enjoying the relaxing Spa Utopia treatment or package you have given her. She'll be pampered and cared for in that unique Spa Utopia way that says, "Thank you for being such a wonderful presence in my life."

Comment on this post this week for your chance to win a Spa Utopia Classic Escape package for the special mother in your life!

Oops! Find yourself with too little time to arrange a Mother's Day gift? Why not purchase a Spa Utopia Instant Gift Certificate? Simply choose from a selection of templates and include a special message, then email or print instantly. 

To book any of these packages, or to purchase a gift card or certificate, please visit one of our three spa locations, or visit the Spa Utopia website.

Spa Utopia salon director stylist, James Riyad, takes Allilon course

Spa Utopia and Salon stylist, James Riyad, has just returned from a 10-day training course at the prestigious Allilon centre in London, England.

Founded in 2008, Allilon (the name  is ancient Greek for one another) specializes in producing educational hair shows and seminars exploring shape and form in haircutting techniques. The company is now recognized as the premier venue in Europe for those wishing to finely hone their skills in cutting edge hair design.

Photographs courtesy of James Riyad

For James, who is already a talented hair designer, and director of Spa Utopia salon, the 10-day intensive course provided enhanced understanding of the role each single hair has to play in the finished cut and style. "It all breaks down to math, geometry and  precision," he explains. "We are creating a shape that must look natural on a rounded object—the head—and this requires both understanding the principles of geometry and using one's innate creative flair. The result is a cut and style that not only looks spectacular, but functions as a whole because each individual hair has its job to do in the creation of shape and form."

The training course  featured one-on-one training with Allilon's famed designers, an experience James found both challenging and enjoyable.



Photograph courtesy of James Riyad




















James is excited at the prospect of using his newly acquired knowledge to create stunning precision cuts for his clients. You may book an appointment with James at the Spa Utopia and Salon North Vancouver or Langley locations by calling directly: 604 539-8772 (Langley) or 604 980-3922 (North Vancouver).