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| - Is it too soon to refer to Body Blitz as my happy place having only visited once? I hope not, because I'm already thinking about when I can make my next appointment!
I checked out Body Blitz East two weekends ago as a birthday treat to myself. I booked my appointment about 1.5 weeks ahead of time. They didn't have space available for me to have a scrub AND a massage, so I opted for just the scrub. It was admittedly a bit disappointing because if you add a massage to your treatment, you get it at a reduced rate That being said, I was bound and determined to enjoy a spa day for my birthday, so I settled for just a scrub.
I arrived early in the morning (9:30AM on a Saturday), and I'm glad I did. When I entered the waters, there was only one other person present in the sea salt pool (and two in the sauna). When I readying myself to leave (post treatment, around 12:00PM) there were a few large (and noisy) groups getting ready to start the circuit. When I visit again, I will once again opt for a first-thing in the morning circuit. The room is large and echo-y, and I can imagine my experience wouldn't have been as stellar if I found myself in the pool with a large bridal shower party. There are signs everywhere asking patrons to respect other spa-goers, but I can imagine this isn't always the case with these larger groups.
I really enjoyed the water circuit. I've done water treatments before at other spas, but I've never felt as relaxed as I did at Body Blitz. When I first stepped into the pool, I was a bit worried I'd be bored without my phone or tablet (I know, I'm the worst). Once I actually let myself relax, I relished being away from these distractions for 1.5 hours. The time flew by. I did the circuit as recommended the first time around and then adjusted based on my preferences the second time. I loved getting an iced tea brought to me poolside. I felt so pampered. There was a spa attendent overseeing the waters and change rooms, but I never felt her presence to be intrusive.
As 11:00 neared, I rinsed off in the handy pool-side showers, and waited in the luxurious lounge chairs for my treatment. Brittany showed up promptly at 11:00 and ushered me upstairs for my body scrub.
I will admit - if you're not comfortable with a perfect stranger seeing you in various states of undress, a body scrub is not for you. The room I was brought to featured little more than a large, vinyl-cushioned table, a stool, a hose, a heat lamp, and a disposable thong for you to wear. You CAN opt to have the scrub done in your bathing suit, but I'm not shy. Disposable thong it is!
The treatment started with a full body wash down while I lay on the slab, face-down, followed by the salt scrub. After that half was finished, I was flipped over for the same treatment on the front of my body. My eyes were covered with a warm towel (protection from the bright light of the heat lamp), and I admit that there was a moment, as my mostly unclothed body was being hosed down, it felt a TEENSY bit like I was lying on a coroners slab. Having not treated myself to many experiences like this before it took some getting used to, but I just reminded myself that I was being pampered, not prepped for autopsy.
After the scrubbing was completed, I was dried down (as was the table). Looking at the clock, I was curious how the next 35 minutes of my 60 minute treatment would be spent. I was delighted to learn that remainder of the time would be spent moisturizing my body from head to toe.
Once my treatment was over, I wasn't as upset that I didn't get my add-on massage, because Brittany massaged moisturizer into every part of me, with special attention paid to my disgusting runners feet, and my office-job forearms. After 60 minutes I felt like a whole new person! It may not have been RMT, but it was relaxing and rejuvenating!
I was so delighted with my first Body Blitz experience! From being provided with a robe, towels, flip flops, and a locker (so I could pack light) to small touches like the fresh lilies in wall-mounted vases in the washrooms, Body Blitz was just what I needed to usher in a new year.
Some complain that Body Blitz is on the pricey side. My scrub cost $140 (before tax), but that included access to the waters (which cost around $50 on a normal day, I believe). As well, Body Blitz does not allow for tipping. I didn't ask why. So before tax, my 60-minute scrub could be said to cost around $90, and was worth every penny. For me, I can definitely see myself earmarking $140 every couple months or so to enjoy this experience once again.
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