For a full-on relaxation coma, there is Fountains Queen
for the Day Package. This full-bodied package incorporates
body polish that leaves you skin with a healthy blow, and
60-minute combination massage and 30 minutes of reflexology.
This treatment also includes lunch and fruit, followed by a
Super Hydradermie Facial (90 minutes), including a Vitamin C
peel. | $416 for 5 hours | 422 S Washington St. Alexandria,
703-549-1990;
For the entire review please click the link below – the
review is near the end of the page and put in Fountains Day Spa in the search text box.
Northern Virginia Magazine
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Five best Spas in Virginia
Mademan.com - April 2010
A more extensive review may be found on the Mademan website
just click link below
Day Spa Article
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Wondering which massage is right for
you? Our lowdown on top rubdowns will help you get your
“kneads” in order
Northern Virginia Health & Life -
Febuary 2010
A more extensive review may be found on the Northern
Virginia Health & Life website just click link below
Massage Article
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Fountains of Youth -- Fountains is a
longtime favorite spa in Old Town ...
Washingtonian - October 2009
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Best Facial, Best Massage and Best
Email Specials within the last year by Washingtonian
Washingtonian - May 2009
Best E-mail Specials
Fountains Day Spa
This Old Town spa, in a lemon yellow row
house, has a cozy atmosphere you can’t help but love. Comfy
chairs in the waiting area are a nice spot to sip tea in
ceramic mugs with saucers or cucumber infused water while
waiting for a treatment.
We recommend the facials – especially those done by owner
Suzanne Olsen.
Need more reason to visit? Daily e-mail specials – you
can sign up at the front desk – offer 10 to 25 percent off a
variety of treatments.
The Fountains Day Spa
422 S. Washington St. Alexandria
703-549-1990
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Directory - Face Time
Allure February 2009
Alexandria, VA
The Fountains Day Spa
Angela Hall
422 S. Washington St.
703-549-1990
They say lightning never strikes twice – but we’d like to
avoid it the first time around. We confessed as much to Hall
when she handed us a metal “grounder” and prepared to run
electric currents over our face.
She assured us that the mild galvanic charges would
simply lift impurities without causing blotches.
We still flinched (from fear, not pain), but besides a
metallic taste in our mouth, the only noticeable side effect
was silky skin.
The real shocker? No postfacial breakouts. Hydradermie
Facial, $95.
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The Hill May 2009
The Fountains Day Spa
422 S. Washington St.
703-549-1990
Suzanne Olsen said that Fountains prides itself on a
holistic approach, including nutrition and homecare, and her
therapists are well trained to provide homecare and advice.
Olsen is a Guinot skincare product expert and has been
since 1973. She was trained in Paris and London. Guinot’s
cornerstone, the Hydradermie facial, recognizes the skin as
a living organ.
Click below to link to read the entire
article
The Hill
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Things To Do - Place For A Massage
Washingtonian June 2008
Fountains Day Spa ranked one of the two best places to go
to get a massage in the Washington Metro area.
Click below to link to all of best of
-- Massage is under "Things to Do"
category
Washingtonian Best of
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Sumptuous Day Spas for Ma
Northern Virginia Living May 2008
Fountains Day Spa
Set in a centuries-old Alexandria townhouse in the
historic Old Town area, Fountains (422 S. Washington
St., Alexandria; 703-549-1990; www.fountainsdayspa.net)
lives up to its promise of a cheery atmosphere and a
friendly staff.
Decorated in citrus tones, the spa (no salon services
like haircuts or manicures here) is haven of relaxation.
Owner Suzanne Olsen (trained in London and Paris) does
her absolute utmost to make sure her clients are happy
with their therapists as well as their treatments.
The only stressor here? Selection of service. Choose from
four types of facials ($90 each) ranging from the
Hydradermie (infuses skin with nourishment, hydration
and anti-aging ingredients) the Beaute Neuve skin peel
to toning treatment Liftosome to the relaxing Aromatic,
which features a uniquely customized blend of essential
oils.
Those especially craving spiritual and sensory spa
healing will go for the Harmony package, which may
include any of the following: energy work, reflexology,
reiki, or intuitive bodywork. Therapists effectively
customize each individual massage to meet the specific
needs of each individual client (50 minutes, $105).
Fans of more traditional techniques, however, can also
indulge in Swedish ($85) or deep-tissue ($95) services
or a combination of the two approaches on troubled areas
(a mean ticket tag of only $90).
Best bets when booking for Mom? Check the website
frequently. Fountains offers a sign up for daily
specials email and posts seasonal discounts ( a nearly
$300 savings on a 12-massage package, for example), plus
a 10 percent-off coupon for first-timers
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2008 More Spas We Love
Washingtonian February 2008
Holistic Haven
Fountains Day Spa
The Fountains Day Spa is an intimate, homey retreat for
those who don’t mind a dose of holistic advice with their
facial; owner Suzanne Olsen might urge a client to switch
from antiperspirant to aluminum-free deodorant or “read” a
client’s personality through her feet. (Our reviewer was
told that her big toe showed she used her brain, though a
troubling curve hinted that she was “overbearing.”) Still,
clients are well cared for, and our reviewer’s facial was
good.
A more extensive review may be found on the Washingtonian
website just click link below
Washingtonian Review
and put in Fountains Day Spa in the search text box.
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2007 Top Day Spas
Northern Virginia Living May 2007
Fountains Day Spa
This old town spa is easy to miss if you are not looking
- and their high profile clientele prefers it that way.
Owner, Suzanne Olsen keeps the faces of area celebrities
camera-ready and advises on everything from nutrition to
relaxation techniques. The Guinot Hydradermie facials are
often combined with reflexology for what amounts to a full
body intervention. Loyal customers bring their teens for
skin care education and treatment. Boys have been known to
sneak in the back door for their facials. They know Suzanne
won't exfoliate and tell.
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Spa Wish Rated The Fountains Day Spa
excellent in overall experience for eight straight years.
Spa Wish December 31, 2001 - November 2008
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2006 Top Ten Day Spas
Washington Post 2006 Best Bets Day Spas
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2005 Top Day Spas
Northern Virginia Living November/December
2005
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The Fountains Day Spa Beautification
Award
City of Alexandria 2005
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The Fountains Day Spa top rated
Spa Index September 2004
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2004 Top Day Spas
Northern Virginia Living November/December
2004
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Washingtonian 2004
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