I don't think being pampered is ever a bad thing and at Santika Day Spa you are in for one hell of…read morea pampering! I had a one hour massage here ($90) and that was enough to have me floating out the door with a smile on my face. The service here is fabulous and the staff try to make every appointment like an experience. Make sure you are either early or on time though as if you are late they simply cut your appointment shorter. As well as massage they offer: - body wraps - facials - pedispa treatments - eyelash tinting - eyebrow waxing - face waxing Plus a variety of spa and body rituals that can last up to four hours. These are obviously more expensive (think $285 for 2 hours and 45 minutes), but they are extremely popular in groups.

From the outside, Santika is unseemingly nestled amongst suburban properties with a quaint sign…read moreannouncing it's location. Upon walking in, you're greeted with a rather serene and softly lit waiting area which seeps warmth, a gentle aromatic fragrance and firm yet comfortable seating -- as a visually impaired individual, the transition in lighting is a momentary hindrance, but the attending service are truly empathetic and are happy to guide you down the first flight of steps into the waiting area. This lighting is so calmly dim, in fact, that it may also be comfortable for those who live with lighting triggered anxiety. Well worth checking it out. We saw Catherine (spelling?), who exudes hospitality and warmth, making the initial welcoming into Santika very pleasing. If it's your first time, you will be required to fill out a small information form -- nothing invasive -- which is handled with a level of casual professionalism which makes the process an easy and comfortable task. It'll take you about five minutes, leaving plenty of time to drink in the surroundings and relax. You are given the option of paying up front or after the massage, both of which are dealt without any notion of your being a 'number' or a 'commission', which is pleasant to experience. There is an expected (and very minor) waiting time -- give yourself 10 minutes of waiting -- which seemed solely dependant on the number of staff working on the day (of which there was only one), but this didn't detract from the pleasant experience in the slightest. I booked my girlfriend in for a relaxation massage, which is now their one and apparently only form of treatment, for the great price of $90 for an hour. The treatment was a hot oil body and scalp massage, complete with hair cap, warm towels and an attentive masseuse. The treatment room was apparntly a little chilly, and the masseuse wore a rubber apron and latex gloves (which neither of us were used to seeing, but part of which may be ud eot the amount of oil used per treatment). Overall, girlfriend came out feeling relaxed, happy, feeling soft as butter and stating that another booking sometime in the future would be greatly appreciated.

The staff here are very friendly and they did good job . They fix my back and I feel much better…read morenow . Thanks I will come again .

From the owner: Swedish massage Deep tissue massage…read more Relaxation massage

Having landed in Melbourne after roughly 20 hours of flying, you could say that the next couple of…read moredays of my life were hazy at best. I awoke on my birthday feeling jetlagged as hell, and not particularly enthused to be celebrating. It was a true stroke of genius then that my little lady had organized for our day to start at ABFAB Spa & beauty. Groggily walking through the doors, I was welcomed by a clean and inviting space that had me feeling all kinds of cozy in no time. We were escorted through to the waiting area, given slippers and dressing gowns, and told to get our clothes off and head to the next waiting area. It was here that we reclined and drank green tea whilst listening to the soothing music, intended to take customers to a state of relaxation that we were soon in. We were then taken into the massage room, where we received hour-long full body massages, complete with hot stone treatments. The masseurs were fantastic, and when I told them they could go as hard as they liked, had my sore muscles feeling like jelly. The hot stone part of the treatment was great too, the stones rolling down your back and warming you all over. Afterwards, we wandered back in to the green tea room and chilled out a little before re-dressing and facing the world again. We left smiling, and although the jetlag was still there, we really didn't care.

From the owner: ABFAB Beauty & Spa has created a suburban oasis where all our guests experience excellence in…read morebeauty therapy. Our skin specialists offer professional consultations, state of the art treatments and products that provide maximum results in a minimum of time, especially within the Dermalogica range. We encourage our guests by introducing wellness and beauty into their lives through our holistic methods and expert advice. We are located in the Melbourne's eastern suburbs and deliver a contemporary outlook in the beauty industry.

I grew up in Melbourne before moving to the States. I still visit Melbourne to see family, and when…read moreI do this is the only place I trust for skincare and eyebrow maintenance. Meneka, the esthetician, is so professional but also a delight to work with. She's up to date on the latest and greatest on skincare and offers IPL and LED Skin Treatment as well as Dermapen. She also makes waxing quick and as pain-free as can be expected. Did I mention that I've never seen better prices?! I highly recommend Enchanting Beauty! P.S. She doesn't have regular business hours and doesn't take walk-ins, so you need to be sure to call to make your appointment.

Worst massage I have ever had and felt violated. Asked for a back massage and had my glutes…read more"worked on" for most of the time. Barely touched my upper back even when I asked him to focus there. Mark talked to his fellow workers during the massage, even leaving the massage to do so, and also interrupted the massage to show me his "credentials" and spruik his other business.

From the owner: professional massage great service…read morefast claims...on the spot

The staff at Artemis are a terrific and professional bunch. They made me feel welcome and their…read moretreatment made me feel relaxed and looked after.

I just had the most beautiful experience at AM. I have only visited a professional Medispa once…read morebefore, and that was for a facial I was gifted. In this instance, I booked an appointment to remove a few skin nodules that were on my face and one on the tip of my eyelid. These were affecting my confidence. They were ugly, with the one on my eyelid bothering me the most. A friend had recommended the team at AM: "totally professional and they could help". I actually felt a little nervous before my appointment. Entering the clinic, I was greeted warmly. The consultation put my nerves at ease. My therapist was not only thorough in assessing my skin condition but was also sensitive to how I felt about it. This pleasantly surprised me. Throughout the actual treatment everything was explained well, hygiene was obvious, and my comfort was always a priority. Even the treatment of my eyelid was easy. Easy! Before I knew it we were done. The best moment was looking in the mirror: I looked younger - wow! The quality of the work proved to be exceptional: no marks or visible signs after a couple of days and completely happy since. I'd previously thought visiting a Medispa was not my thing: a forty something male who barely applies sunscreen. I had been educated, cared for and empowered to care for myself better. I will be back, without a second thought. Thank you so much team at AM, for helping me feel so much better about myself.