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Washingtonian Fountains Day Spa Article
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AAAH, SPAS - Fountains Day Spa
At Fountains Day Spa in Alexandria, instead of lathering up and wiping down your entire
face, the Mini Facial (25 minutes $57.00) zeroes in on a problem area specified by you, such as puffy eyes or a pimply forehead.
Fountains Day Spa-
This homey spa offers treatment both New Age and tradition. Although the snug surroundings ( there’s no dressing room or relaxation room) didn’t quite feel like an escape, a wonderful 50-minute massage with warmed stalks of bamboo ($120) was deeply relaxing and therapeutic
422 S. Washington St., Alexandria 703-549-1990.
From Washingtonian Online
Great Day Spas 2013: Our 12 Favorite Massages
Fountains Day Spa - 422 S. Washington St., Alexandria; 703-549-1990.
With its cheery flower beds and sunshine-yellow exterior, this quaint Old Town spot feels more like a friend's house than a day spa. And although we sometimes felt squeezed—the snug reception area was so crowded we had to fill out our forms standing up—it all melted away once we'd met Tiffany Davidson, our bubbly massage therapist. Fountains offers both New Age treatments such as Reiki and aromatherapy and more traditional facials and body treatments. We went for something in the middle, a wonderful 50-minute massage using warmed rods of bamboo ($120), which we found more relaxing and therapeutic than any hot-stone massage we've had. One caveat: We were jolted back to reality when our service was over—there's no relaxation area (or even dressing room), so once we were handed a plastic cup of plain water, the only place to go was to the reception desk to pay the bill.
Of note: Fountains offers lots of monthly specials—check fountainsdayspa.com or sign up for its e-newsletter to receive them.
Washingtonian Online (February 2013)
From Washingtonian online
Father's Day Specials 2012 -Fountains Day Spa
If your pop loves to run, send him to Fountains Day Spa for the $158 Runner’s Delight spa package,
which includes a mini massage that focuses on the lower back, neck, and shoulders.
Dad will also be treated to a foot exfoliation and leg massage, plus an acupressure treatment
that is applied to the muscles around the feet. Fountains Day Spa is also offering
two other Father’s Day packages.
For the entire article please click the link below
Washingtonian Fountains Day Spa Article
From Washingtonian online
Mother's Day Specials 2011 -Fountains Day Spa
The spa is offering several Mother’s Day packages, such
as the $315 Mamma Mia, which includes an aromatherapy
massage, reflexology treatment, and Super Hydradermie
facial, topped off with lunch from Balducci’s. There’s also
a package for moms-to-be, with a massage and facial plus
foot- and hand-exfoliation treatment and lunch for $238
For the entire article please click the link below
Washingtonian Fountains Day Spa Article
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From the West Coast
LA’s Birthday Beat Part II-Fountains Day Spa
I spent the next day at a cute, little spa in Old Towne,
VA. The Fountains Day Spa was very quaint and I received
personalized attention from all of the staff. I started with
a great combination massage from ...
For the entire review please click the link below
Fountains Day Spa Article
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The Ultimate Relaxation
Northern Virginia Magazine May 2010
Located in a quaint yellow townhouse in Old Town
Alexandria, Fountains Day Spa offers a variety of
full-service packages, which include a catered lunch from
Balducci’s as well as array of solo treatments.
For a day of bliss on the more luxurious end, indulge
with the Stress Buster Package, which starts you off with a
50 Minute Combination Massage followed by 30 minutes of
reflexology. Afterward, clients are taken into one of the
relaxation rooms for lunch and fruit. The package finally
wraps with a 60-minute Hydradermie Facial. | $257.00 for 3
hours
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;www.fountainsdayspa.com
Also online picked as a Top Spa
Decorated in citrus tones, the spa (no salon services
like haircuts or manicures here) is a 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.
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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