I had the organic hydrating facial. Irina the esthetician was excellent and extreme thorough. This…read morewas one of the best facials I have ever had and I will be booking one again in the future.

horrible, morgan at front desk is rude and unprofessional! she coughs on everything and talks bad…read moreabout the clients skin when they leave

When I moved to Newmarket, I kept going to my favourite spa in Mississauga and I would arrange my…read moreappts in such a way to see friends and family afterwards. One day, I decided to try Dawson Manor Spa since it was so closely located to my home. I'm proud to tell you that I'm a regular patron and I absolutely love it! I have not had any bad service or missed appts, ever. The one and only time that I missed my scheduled appt, the staff were kind enough to reschedule me and didn't penalize me for missing it. I usually have my regular eyebrow waxing done but I've also had massages (both relaxation and RMT), manicures, pedicures and back treatments. All of the staff and the owners are just amazing - friendly, knowledgeable and helpful every time! Their prices may be a touch higher than other day spas but still very competitive/in keeping with other services and worth every penny.

I've lived in Newmarket for nearly ten years and I'm ashamed to say that this is my first time…read morecoming to Dawson! It's an incredible spa and worth every cent. It is clean and well maintained in terms of appearance. The staff are friendly and truly care about the services. I would definitely recommend this spa to all those in Newmarket and other as well!

I was getting a facial done and the lady left twice during my treatment to take a personal phone…read morecall. She also had her phone in her pocket making noise on low volume the entire time I was getting my facial. It was very unprofessional and not relaxing considering when you get a spa treatment done you don't want some random noise playing in your ear. step up the costumer service or you'll loose more business.

Once again I booked an appointment one evening , online. I got a call minutes after to confirm it…read more I requested Binal....who is so gentle and professional.

This review is overdue. I've taken the time to book/visit Susan two or three times now, and am…read morealways impressed with her professionalism, kindness, and intelligence. Once you locate her studio tucked along a side lane, you enter a place of warmth and comforting, domestic-style furnishings. You're already unwinding as she prepares you. As an experienced masseuse she is every bit as skilled and thorough as an RMT therapist I used to visit in another community for many years, and has equally impressed me with her strength and her finesse. Highly recommended. TN Newmarket

I had my first massage with Susan today. I was impressed by her strength, sensitivity and…read moreprofessionalism. She seemed to know exactly what my body needed and wanted. She's a true healer, besides being a gifted and experienced masseuse. I recommend her enthusiastically.

We had a great experience at Vettä Nordic Spa and will definitely be back! It was the perfect…read morerelaxing escape just outside the city, and booking our time slot online was quick and easy. The spa itself is beautiful, with so many options to enjoy throughout the day--multiple saunas, steam room, cold plunges, quiet relaxation spaces, hammocks, and plenty of areas to unwind. The staff were welcoming and friendly, and the overall atmosphere was peaceful. I also really appreciated the no-phone policy, which made it much easier to disconnect and truly relax. There was no construction it was really quiet. The only downside was since it was a Saturday that during the busier parts of the day, it was difficult to find an available chair or hammock. We noticed quite a few guests leaving towels on chairs to reserve them while they were away for long periods, which made it challenging for others to find a place to sit. We also had lunch at the restaurant. The food was okay though it wasn't the highlight of the visit. The drinks were good. Overall, the spa experience itself more than made up for it. If you're looking for a relaxing day trip outside the city, I would definitely recommend Vettä Nordic Spa. We left feeling refreshed and are already looking forward to our next visit.

What a wonderful way to spend a day! Vetta is an amazing getaway not so far from toronto, an…read moreauthentic finnish sauna experience that left us so relaxed and grateful. The facilities were so clean and welcoming, beautifully anointed. Staff was extremely friendly and treated us like royalty. We also had the opportunity to sample some Finnish fare from the restaurant, which was all delicious. If you're looking for a day trip, this is your spot!

I have been going to A Sense of Touch, Newmarket location, for over a year. I had a car accident…read moreand that's how I was introduced to Cheryl Roberts, owner. Since I started going to Cheryl she has been so helpful with my massage therapy. Also, at the clinic I had ear candling and shiatsu done by Jane, she is wonderful. I am so happy I found Cheryl and every time I go back, there is always a welcoming smile. A Sense of Touch meets my needs and would recommend it for people who want to feel good. Paula S. Newmarket

My daughter chose the Lil' Miss Positive Package. It's supposed to be for 3-5 year olds, but…read morethat's what the birthday girl wanted and the spa didn't try to up sell me on the package. We went for a straight package and didn't add loot bags or bath bombs or the candy bar. At $299 for six girls, plus $29 for each girl the price is very reasonable for what is included. It was a two hour party. After arriving and putting on flip flops, the girls were taken to the back where tables were set up for eating. They started with pizza (which was delivered by Pizza-Pizza at our scheduled start time). Pizza was followed by a "pink toast" which had everyone saying something nice about the birthday girl and then the birthday girl said something nice about her friends, then they toasted. After they were done eating everyone got a cupcake and they sang a special Happy Birthday song, Glama Gals style. After eating each girl put on a plush spa robe to get their mini-pedicures done. This involved spraying their feet with glitter water and then a mini-foot massage with "birthday cake" scented lotion. After the massage they had their toe nails filed and painted with colours of their choice. They all read teen magazines and chatted while getting their toes done, it was so funny to see them. Even my big girl's little sister who is 3 was able to completely take part. After the mini-pedicure the girls moved to the nail bar for a mini-manicure. They had their hands sprayed with glitter water and massaged with the same lotion used on their feet. Their nails were filed and painted with colours of their choice. After the mini-manicure the girls put on pink too-toos and had glitter eye shadow and lip gloss put on. This was followed by a fashion show, with posing, to a song they chose. The fashion show was followed by a Glam Wish Ceremony in which they recited an oath basically promising to be nice to their friends and obey their parents. To seal the promise they were sprinkled with glitter. After this the girls got to sign their names on the signature wall. To wind everything down the girls sat down, the lights were turned down low, and relaxing music was put on while a cucumber mist was sprayed on their face. They let that soak in for a minute and they they got up and stretched. They made a sort of conga line and everyone gave each other a little massage. VIP cards were given out to each girl so they can keep track of how many times they've been to the spa; every five stamps entitles you to a free mini-mani and swag treat. They gave me the leftover pizza, which may sound like a given but I've been to other party places where they don't give you the leftovers, and they give you a really hard time if you eat an extra slice. Meaning they keep the pizza all day for the following parties. Pizza that has been on the table and touched by other people, yuck! Not so with Glama Gals, you get a fresh pizza for your party. Our party was six girls and the pizza would have fed each girl two slices and we still would have had leftovers. As it was the slices were quite large so no one had more than one slice, only one girl ate a whole slice. As we were leaving I was handed a Thank-You card that entitles my daughter to a free mini manicure. That was a really nice touch. Not only did the girls have a great time but the ladies working there obviously enjoy their job. They were so friendly and patient, especially when the girls kept changing their minds about which colour polishes they wanted. The place is small so when they say it's a drop off party, they mean it. Party start times are the same as end times so when we got there, there was a party leaving and it was a little crowded at the entrance. But, it was ok, I understand that time is money and having time where the place is empty isn't efficient. That being said, they only have one party at a time so you aren't sharing the space with anyone else, which makes it much easier to keep track of everyone. I would absolutely go back and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Glama Gals to friends and family. They have event nights too, so check out their website. The next morning I received another thank you email from Glama Gals inviting me back to the spa to receive 10% off retail products.

See the end of the review for an update…read more I just took my daughter to Glama Gal for her birthday. This was her first "spa" experience. When I called to set up the appointment I was told that they have a mommy & daughter package, and both would get a manicure and a pedicure, but that they don't cut out the dead skin around the nail and that they use the OPI nail polish (which is generally good quality). We would also get a photo to take home. In addition to that I ordered a craft - my daughter would get to make her own lipgloss or lipstick to take home. The cost for the package was $45 for each person (didn't matter whether adult or child), and the cost for the craft was $10. When we showed up for the day we were greeted and got crocs for our feet and spa robes to put on over our clothes. The salon looks pretty nice if you don't pay close attention to the paint job. Fairly pleasant overall. However, one thing that I noticed right away was that there were no manicure tables or pedicure chairs. I thought that it was odd, but figured that it would work somehow. We got to go into a small room and pick out some bath fizzies that would go into the soaking water. We also got vanilla ice cream to eat during out pedicures. This was the end of the good part. The pedicures were received with us sitting on a couch. My daughter had to have a bunch of pillows behind her, as she wasn't tall enough to sit comfortably. Our feet got to soak in 2 large bowls (definitely not large enough for adult feet). The nailpolish that I had on my feet was left on during the soak, and the soak itself took about 2 minutes. There was no nail cutting, no cuticle cutting (that I was aware of, from the phone conversation, but I did expect to have the rest of the pedicure/manicure). A bit of filing with the cheapest, harshest nailfile you could find. The nailpolish was old (even though it was OPI brand), and I had to ask them to put thinner into it, so it would go on the nails in some acceptable manner. We had 1 person do everything, which meant a wait for one of us at all times. When the pedicures were done we went over to a bar where they apparently do manicures (as opposed to regular tables). The chairs at the bar were regular, so again, my daughter couldn't reach. I found this odd, as the place says that they serve children from the age of 6. She had to get a chair from the person who was doing the manicure, just so she could put her hands up on the bar. The person doing the manicures/pedicures had no clue what she was supposed to do beyond just painting nails. She said that she had 1 year of experience in this place, but didn't study for this. She was unable to cover the whole nail or to make the nailpolish go on smoothly (this might have been just the crappy polish). The photo that was printed had two huge finger smudges on it, and had to be redone. Also, no nail dryers available at all, making it much harder for the polish to dry, especially on the hands of children. I would definitely NOT recommend this place beyond a one time shot for a child, for the "general feeling". The manicures and pedicures were atrocious, and even though we spent 1.5 hours at the "spa", our nails were still getting smudged when we came home another hour later. This is too expensive for just the experience. If they got some real manicurists, this place would make sense, otherwise - don't bother. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jan 5, 2012 UPDATE - I just received a phone call from the owner. She was very pleasant, and appologized profusely for what happened. Apparently, she was away due to a family emergency during the time of our appointment, and was not able to oversee her business. She seemed very interested in improving it, and offered me a refund and a chance to try them again. She also explained some things - she said that the steel bowls are easier to disinfect due to not having jets, and that they have a smaller table for manicures that they should have used. Also, they should have put a quick drying coat on top of our nailpolish, which they didn't do. Finally, she said that they have 3 esthetitians, but the one who was supposed to be working that day called in sick. I believe that the owner truly cares about her business and is sincere about improving it. The fact that she is able to acknowledge mistakes and work on them is already more than what 99% of business owners are able to do. 5 stars for the owner, and her personal service. I guess it may we worth a try if the owner is there, as well as an esthetitian.