MEET & GREET MONDAY

How long have you been with Casbah?

I have been with Casbah for 8 years now.

What is your role at the spa?

I am a medical esthetician.

Rumour is you give an excellent facial... what makes a great facial?

It's all the little things that make a great facial, from the customized skin care that's specific to my guests needs, the massage elements throughout the treatment to the ambience of the spa :)

How often would you recommend getting one?

Ideally, 4 to 6 weeks is ideal to help maintain a healthy skin, of course a great home care regime really helps to maintain the results of a great facial too.

If you can't make it to the spa do you have any tips for healthier skin at home?

I am a big believer in nourishing your skin from the inside out, maintaining a diet of fruits and veggies, lots of hydrating water and of course your omegas 3,6,9.

I also recommend creating a spa oasis for yourself in your home: draw a lovely milk bath (Casbah label milk baths are heavenly) start off by dry brushing the body, then cleanse and exfoliate the face with the recommended skin care from your esthetician. Apply a masque, then have a soak by candlelight. Finish your bathing experience with a filing of the feet, and an application of body cream (Eminence Naseberry is nice), foot cream (I like Footlogix or Spa Ritual) and upon rinsing your facial masque apply a moisturizer and face cream.

Any secret beauty weapons you'd recommend?

When your skin feels dry, dull or sensitive I highly recommend Cellcosmet Anti Stress Masque. For firming hydration Cellcosmet cellular creams are individualized to your specific age group. If your skin is red, breakout prone and aging, the Aquafolia creams help to nourish and calm the skin.

What's your favourite part of the job?

It's all the wonderful people I see in the day... I am blessed to be able to take care of them :)

What is your favourite service at the spa?

I enjoy all treatments, but I would say my favourites are laser, waxing and facials.

What is your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon?

Sunday morning I have a ritual of giving myself a mini facial and pedicure while catching up on a weeks worth of coronation street ( I grew up watching that show with my granny). By the time afternoon comes around I seek out time with friends and family.

Thanks so much Leanne!

Pssst… Stay tuned for our Aquafolia and Cellcosmet Promo Days on November 1st to 2nd!

MEET & GREET MONDAY

How long have you been with Casbah?

Since this past February.

What is your role there?

I am a Registered Massage Therapist.

What style of massage do you like to do?

I use a variety of specific therapeutic techniques to treat an ailment someone may have. The best feeling is being able to relieve someone's pain or disfunction so they can return to their normal way of life. In particular, I love treating athletes and athletic-related injuries because I also strive to keep up an athletic lifestyle.

Do you do corrective work? (a focus on specific parts)

Yes, definitely!

What benefits can a client expect to see?

Massage is generally used to increase circulation, diminish pain, and improve function. Of course, each person is different and so the benefits are patient-specific.

What's your favourite part of the job?

Being able to leave someone better than when I first met them. Its such a blessing to be able to not only affect someone's physical well-being, but often mentally as well.

What is your favourite service at the spa?

Registered Massage Therapy, although I'm a little biased:)

What's your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon?

Go horseback riding!

Thanks so much Ashley!

Book in with Ashley or Bojan and receive a free Moroccan Oil Scalp Massage Treatment until October 31st! Please specify when booking. 

Fall Fun!

After a blistering hot summer, fall has finally come to Vancouver. As such, I’ve already got some of my favorite fall activities on tap for this weekend, including pumpkin picking. I don’t particularly love the taste of pumpkin, but I adore the scent, and I always carve a few just in time for Halloween.

With that in mind, the myriad pumpkin services at spas around the country are sounding incredibly enticing to me. One interesting option is available at Casbah, introducing the new Pumpkin Body Wrap ($109, 75 minutes). The treatment begins with a pumpkin enzyme wrap to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and nourish depleted skin. Rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and caffeine, the wrap provides the ultimate in cellulite reduction therapy. Spa-goers are treated to a scalp and neck massage while wrapped to absorb the pumpkin goodness. After a shower, guests sink into a long customized massage using pumpkin body butter with a blend of cocoa, mango, and shea butters to deeply moisturize and smooth the skin.

How are you celebrating the fall season?

MEET & GREET MONDAY

How long have you been with Casbah Evolution?

I have been at Evo since April of 2012. 

What is your role there?

I am an esthetician focusing on makeup, lash extensions, waxing and express facials. 

What are some of your favourite beauty products?

My favourite product for everyday is my Jane Iredale PurePressed Base. And for those nights when I want to pump up my look, I love my Passion Lip Fixation lip stain and gloss combo.

Any insider beauty tips for us?

My beauty tip would be not to limit yourself and to try new things. Before I was a makeup artist there were things I was afraid to try, like bright lips or a bold shadow. Now, I'm completely in love with both! 

What's your favourite part of the job?

My favourite part of my job is the feeling that I have made my guest's day better. Whether it be with makeup, a set of lashes, or even a nicely shaped brow. 

What is your favourite service at the spa?

My favourite service is the St. Tropez spray tan. I love the immediate glow and the flawless bronze colour. Great for weddings, vacations or a hot date;) 

What's your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon?

You would find me either out enjoying the fantastic fall events around town, like a corn maze or pumpkin picking. If it's not a nice day out, I'd be curled up at home with a great book or a movie:)

Thanks so much Megan!

You can meet Megan and the rest of the Evolution team this Friday at our Big Jane Iredale Fall Launch Event! We have a few morning makeup appointments still available so be sure to reserve your spot today!

MEET & GREET

Last week was your first week full time at Casbah, how has it been so far?

I have really enjoyed working at Casbah so far. The staff is hilarious and clients have been great.

What is the difference between a massage therapist and an RMT?

The difference is that RMT's are trained to assess in order provide massage as a medical treatment for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

What made you decide to be an RMT?

I wanted to be in a profession where I could help people, I decided to give massage a try and have really enjoyed it.

Do you have a favourite massage to give?

Not particularly, I enjoy using a combination of techniques.

What's your favourite part of the job? 

The feeling I get from helping someone who is in pain and making them feel better.

What is your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon?

I love driving up to whistler with my girlfriend on a sunny day, going on hikes or cooking for my friends and family.

Thanks Bojan!

Bojan is accepting appointments Monday thru Sunday so be sure to book now!

This week for our Staff Pick we will be offering our customers 30% off our brand new Moroccanoil Treatment…  an amazing hair treatment that uses Argon Oil to immediately enhance manageability, shine and deliver long term conditioning without leaving residue! So come in or buy online... simply enter the code thansgiving2012 at checkout to receive your discount. Happy shopping!

MEET & GREET

What is Juvaderm?
Juvederm is a soft injectable gel that is made of Hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring sugar found in your body. It combines with the water in your skin to instantly restore lost volume and reduce lines an wrinkles. It's a wonderful product that gives smooth and natural results.

What areas do you treat fillers with?
Fillers can be used in all areas of the face that need volume restored from cheeks to lips to jawline. In addition, there are other areas that show the signs of aging that we can subtly treat. They create wonderful results in softening the overall face and help keep that youth volume. Clients love the refreshed look they get and the feeling often of turning back time. Fillers can be used for all age clients (18+) that desire volume or correction.

How long do the results last for?
Typically Fillers last between 8-12 months sometimes longer depending on the individual client. It proves to be a great investment in maintaining a good appearance and we always compare the tangible results fillers do give to many of the other less dramatic options that address only the surface of the skin.

What are the biggest concerns you usually hear from your patients?
Patients want to look natural above all and we wouldn't have it any other way. Gone are the days of over filling and exaggerated lips. We believe facial aesthetic treatments with Botox and Fillers is an art. We take our time and really invest in placing the products to give the very best results we can. This is a process and we believe that careful consideration and working with you both in treatment and follow up will achieve the best look for you.

What are some of the other medical services you offer?
In addition to Fillers we offer Botox treatments for lines and wrinkles as well as the product Latisse which will grow your own lashes longer, thicker and darker eliminating the need for lash extensions and similar types of applied products.

What's your favourite part of the job?
Doing treatments with Botox and Fillers is creative and rewarding process. I love the look on the faces of clients when they see in the mirror the person they hoped to be more like. All of us at Watermark are invested in the renewed and lasting benefits that facial aesthetics provide and it goes much, much further than skin deep. Clients feel better and it shows. That means everything.

What is your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon?
Sundays are family time. My wife and I often spend our afternoons with the children going for a walk or time at the park. Life is so busy so this is our time to reconnect with them, other family and friends.

Thanks so much Dr. Peach!

This Wednesday is your chance to meet both Dr. Peach and Dr. Rose in person at our Medi Spa Event from 5 to 8pm! For one lucky attendee we will be giving away a FREE Botox Treatment! The Dr.'s will also be offering for that night only 10% OFF a Botox Treatment and if you bring a friend 15% off for you both! (Purchase of 20 units or more) Plus FREE consults and many more deals from the Medi Spa team!

Check out all the details right here.

We look forward to seeing you on October 3rd for an evening of Medi Spa fun!