Tourmaline Skin Spa

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What is the Believe Experience?

Belief is in some cases born in the experience of others and absorbed by us.  But like Aveda, my concern is your experience; your balance, expansion, abundance and brilliance. 

As living beings, we are in a constant state of flux as we strive for equilibrium to combat stresses that affect our balance and well-being each day. Naturally these stresses have an impact not only on our skin, but also on our entire body and emotions.

The root of Aveda’s Spa holistic philosophy, Elemental Nature, is based on five elements found in nature (and within each of us): infinity, air, fire, water, and earth.   

We predominantly have one nature that is our primary language and means of interacting with the world we live in.    Understanding that can explain a lot about the ways we get out of balance and therefore, how to restore that balance.

Your facial and body experiences at Tourmaline Skin Spa are created to personalize treatments and self-care rituals based on your elemental nature, to restore your unique balance.   What is your nature?  

Visit us to find out or begin by taking the test below:  

Elemental Nature Questionnaire

Please select one condition in each category that best describes you today.



I. FACE


Skin Type

A _ Normal to dry
B _ Dry
C _ Sensitive
D _ Oily/acne
E _ Normal to Oily


Complexion

A _ Occasionally dull, sometimes burns
B _ Sallow, matte, burns easily
C _ Red undertones, noticeable capillaries, always burns
D _ Overall shininess, rarely burns
E _ Occasionally shiny, burns after long exposure


Skin Texture

A _ Some dryness, thin skin, small pores, several fine lines
B _ Dry, thin skin, invisible pores, fine lines
C _ Delicate, soft, smooth skin, prone to inflammation and early wrinkles
D _ Soft skin, some puffiness/water retention, large pores, very few facial lines
E _ Smooth, thick skin, medium pores, few wrinkles


Skin Challenges

A _ Spot dryness/lack of moisture
B _ Flaky, rough
C _ Prone to irritation, rash/itch and breakouts
D _ Excess oil, blackheads/whiteheads, acne
E _ Oily in T-zone, spot blemishes


II. MIND/BODY


Energy Level

A _ Tends to be high
B _ Sporadic, tendency toward extremes
C _ Consistent, steady, strong
D _ Slow but consistent
E _ Tends to be low


Stress Response

A _ Nervousness
B _ Anxiousness / worry
C _ Anger / irritability
D _ Emotionality
E _ Withdrawal


If you have predominately answered with the same letter, please refer to the corresponding nature's needs here:


A ~ Infinity Nature: balancing normal to dry skin conditions.

B ~ Air Nature: nourishing dry, dehydrated and aging skin.

C ~ Fire Nature: cooling and soothes sensitive, irritated skin.

D ~ Water Nature: clarifying blemished and congested skin.

E ~ Earth Nature: purifying normal to oily skin conditions.

I hope that as you answer these questions you'll begin to understand some of the considerations that will structure each customized treatment you recieve. -Max

Begin your rejuvenation experience journey by calling 480.967.0932 for an appointment today.

How does Aveda create authentic body care based on traditional Caribbean wisdom?


AVEDA’s Journey: The fruits of collaboration.

On the island of Martinique, inspirational plant therapist Martine St. Zéby creates rejuvenating rituals grounded in Caribbean tradition. Trained as a nurse, Martine believes that a lack of connection to nature can be at the root of feeling unhealthy. So she works heart-to-heart—opening body and mind to peace—creating integrative body care experiences that nurture feelings of harmony and well-being.

Her massage techniques work on the physical energy layer of the body, as well as the subtler mental and emotional layers. When she takes you by the hand into the mangroves and her garden, you emerge with a clear understanding that "plants answer all of our needs, asking nothing but respect in return." Martine believes, and Aveda agrees: "a massage, unified with good thoughts, is a therapy full of life and meaning."

Like Aveda, Martine finds her inspiration in nature—and in pure plant ingredients like Caribbean mango nut butter, ginger root and orange blossom. Our three-year collaboration with her brings you Caribbean Therapy: authentic spa treatments and body care products that embrace you in the healing feel of Caribbean mountain, sun, sea and air. Reconnecting you to the Earth—and yourself—with the power of touch and the life force of island-sourced plants.

"These rituals come straight from Caribbean tradition and we have followed these ways for many lifetimes.”

“Every therapy is a positive journey. The spa treatments are a sanctuary where we transform from heart to heart. The products are flooded with light and water, wind and earth. We will nourish the hearts of many.”

"Here in the islands we find rich fruit and nut butters with energies of ocean, mountain, sun and air—these are the sources of life—they reconnect us to nature, bringing peace and rest to the body—filling our hearts with lightness, love and hope."


Martine St. Zéby


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