Reviews

Washingtonian Magazine
February 2008

Richly textured fabrics (silk, brocades) and classic furnishings (boudoir vanity, velour slipper chairs) evoke a vaguely continental feel at Amenity Day Spa. By the time I slipped into a terry smock, robe, and plastic slippers and made my way to a curtained-off relaxation room, it was easy to forget the generic office park environs.

I sipped cranberry juice and read brochures about laser treatments until Cindy Jarvis, my esthetician, escorted me to one of Amenity’s treatment rooms. True to the brochure’s promise to “spend every quality minute” on treatment during facials, Jarvis got right to work, asking about skin issues and positioning a steam nozzle over my face. To combat dryness, she opted for an exfoliation that she said would make my face more receptive to moisturizers.

Jarvis applied each product with aplomb, swirling, tapping and massaging it in place. While ingredients seeped in, neck, arms, hands, and feet were treated to hot steamed towels and light massaging.

Sometime after extractions –during either a second exfoliation of the mask – I fell asleep. Embarrassed, I asked Jarvis if clients ever snore. She said a number of Washington Redskins do; many are regulars.

As she applied the final cool, gelatinous moisturizer, she assured me that I would leave with skin “as smooth as a baby’s bottom.” The treatment wrapped up with a written “spa-scription” recommending products from the spa’s GM Collin Line. At the reception desk, products had been pulled for me, but there was no pressure to purchase. I passed because I wanted to get a better look at my skin; the spa’s soft lighting made it hard to see.

Because it was evening when I left, I let the heavy, greasy moisturizer stay on overnight. In the morning, my skin felt smoother. This basic facial packs in a lot of skin refreshing and relaxation for the money.

Washingtonian Magazine
February 2008

No Time to pamper yourself? Day spas know you’re busy – which is why most now offer express facials, massages and other treatments that can leave you feeling good in no time.

Get two hours of service in one by signing up for a four-handed massage. At Amenity Day Spa, massage therapists Chelsea and Nick stand at opposite ends of the table and work in tandem – for example, as one kneads a client’s left shoulder, the other massages the right foot. The Swedish- based technique is enhanced by reflexology on pressure points. Our tester declared it as a multi-tasker’s dream come true and highly recommends it to anyone who is shorter on time than money! $180.

Washingtonian Magazine
Amenity Day Spa
5 Star Review
June, 2004

As Good As It Gets: Amenity Day Spa
A suburban strip mall crowded with medical and dental offices isn't where you'd expect to strike spa gold.

But from the minute I walk in to Amenity's candlelit interior, done in shades of sand and straw, I'm well taken care of. I slip into a waffle-weave robe and socks, put my jewelry in a tiny basket, and stow my clothes in a blond-wood locker in the pretty, private dressing area.

The waiting room is cornered with cushy chairs you'd find in a horse-country living room. There's a bin full of current magazines and a free juice-and-wine menu. Everything is impeccably timed: The moment I settle in to my chair, an attendant arrives with iced tea. As I sign the last line of the very detailed information form (What temperature water do you use to bathe? Do you blush easily?) my massage therapist, Rachel, introduces herself.

My signature Key Largo massage ($45 for 30 minutes)--named because of the mango- and coconut-scented lotions--is more relaxing then therapeutic. The treatment bed is heated and plush, and Rachel's long, strong strokes across my back and shoulders nearly put me to sleep. I've never been a fan of foot massages--too ticklish--but Rachel's reflexology is immensely soothing. In the meantime, every part of my body not being worked on is covered with hot towels. Soon, the piano concerto on the speaker comes to an end. As if on cue, Rachel gives me one last rub, and we're done.

There are lots of things that can blemish a spa treatment, even at the priciest places--stray noise, a rude attendant, too-hot water, too-cold air conditioning, a painful treatment. Amenity is the rare spa that got everything right.

Bottom line: This two year-old Loudoun County gem is worth going out of your way for. You'll find creative treatments (keep in mind they don't do hair), talented technicians, nicely appointed rooms, and bearable prices.
Amenity Day Spa, 20605 Gordon Park Sq., Ashburn; 703-726-8100; www.amenitydayspa.com.
--ANN LIMPERT

Awards

2005 Loudoun County Chamber Service Business of the Year Finalist

The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce recognized Amenity Day Spa as the 2006 Service Business of the Year

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Amenity Day Spa
Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:31:43 EDT

I have been going to Amenity Day Spa for massage therapy treatment for approximately 1 1/2 years, and have always left feelings many worlds better. Elizabeth is the therapist I regularly see, and she does an AWESOME job giving massages, has thorough knowledge, has provided educational info, and advice.  Susie is the therapist I see the second most, who also has a very sound knowledge base and has provided good guidance.  Keep up the great work Amenity.  I will see you when I come back to the states in a few weeks.  ---Mike

Amenity Day Spa
Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:10:27 EDT
My 11 year old daughter went to Amenity day spa a couple of weeks ago for a pedicure. They were extremely nice and treated her as any other customer. I have taken her other places where the service has been limited due to her age. She was treated like a princess.

Amenity Day Spa
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:13:35 EDT

I have been going to Amenity for the past 3 years and have always been pleased with the services I have received there, which have included facials/waxing, massage and manicures/pedicures. THere new office space is peaceful and their staff, very clearly, makes a tremendous effort to be very accomodating.

AMAZING!!!
Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:31:05 EDT

Amenity Day Spa is absolutely wonderful and its a place you want to go back to everytime to make an appointment!  Its so relaxing from the moment you walk into the spa and the Amentiy team is so great...they really pamper you and are very knowledgeable in what they are performing.  I also come every month to get my make-up from them ...The make-up is all natural and honestly sometimes I sleep in it...I've been using it for over a year now and I won't ever go back to any other brand.  Amenity Day Spa is a beautiful place and when you walk out of the place you will feel beautiful too!!!  Trust me!!!

Unbelievable Spa Experience
Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:27:12 EDT

What can I say about Amenity -- except my heart belongs to them!   I have never had a bad treatment at Amenity!!  I have joined their Crystaline Club which provides added benefits -- a definite must for the spa goer.  I have gone to other spas in the Reston, Ashburn, Leesburg area -- only because I was given a gift certificate for a gift -- but have not returned to them.   I get the utmost professional treatment from the folks at Amenity - you can say I have become a bit of a regular!   Once you walk through the doors -- you leave all your cares outside and you feel as though you have walked into another world. The experience begins the minute you are guided to the changing room. 

I have sent many folks to Amenity -- and continue to do so.  They have always been able to accommodate my needs on a whim.  I even went to purchase a gift certificate for a friends 50th birthday and when I walked through the door they asked if I was checking in ... I said only purchasing a gift certificate BUT if you have someone available to give me a massage -- then  am checking in!!   They just happened to have someone available and there I was -- in another world.

The staff is courtesy and extremely helpful ... and I have never felt as though I am there for a sales pitch!

Thank you Amenity for continuing to take care of my needs - I have been going to you folks since you first opened here in Ashburn -- you are doing great!

Maralyn