It had been a LONG seven months since I'd been able to do anything for myself. An interprovincial…read moremove, fixing up my old house, buying a very old house in Winnipeg with lots of required renos, and all the accompanying stress left me in pretty bad straits. When things stabilized a little, I finally decided to pamper myself. I found Essentique and decided to give them a try, never having been to an Aveda salon before. I shot the works! the stress-fix mani/pedi, stress-fix massage, body polish, bikini wax and a haircut and blow out. OMG. I couldn't believe how great it was. Ava took care of me for the wax and manicure, Parvinder did my massage, body polish, and pedicure, and Kelly took care of my hair (the cut was better than the one I got at Chatters, and was more economical!). The body polish, with the hot towels was SOOOO relaxing. I nearly fell asleep. I felt so spoiled and amazing after I was done. I was offered something to drink during my mani/pedi, and everyone was so friendly and nice. I felt so refreshed and renewed afterward, and I'm so grateful. Thank you for a great job, ladies!

This is a long overdue review. This salon is a 5 star experience from start to finish! My…read morepartner's mother needed a haircut & her hair dyed. Barb Miles was exceptional! She not only worked her for an appointment the very next day, she gave her the an amazing "makeover " (with the most flattering haircut, careful selection of hair color- taking her from grey to her natural hair color using Aveda products- a very important detail for my boyfriend's mom as she wanted something that was natural and do the least amount of harm to her hair. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED by Barb and the incredibly friendly & helpful! They also surprised us both by giving her a beautiful complimentary makeup application. It was so amazing we left the salon and she got her passport photos taken. Highly recommend- you will not be disappointed!

Our favourite themed romantic weekend getaway spot ! We love Mexico and Moroccan rooms! We plan to…read morestay at Japan next. The staff is super friendly and nice, and we get excited for our trips here ! It's beautiful here we strongly recommend!

Really beautiful room. Wish I could move in permanently... I would recommend this hotel to anyone…read morewho needs to getaway but cant afford to go away! Even if you can afford an expensive vacation this Caribbean suite has it all. Hot tub, steam room, pool table, entertainment system, outdoor deck, helpful staff and great area to walk about, shop etc. Spa service and dinners are awesome too.

A recent not great experience at a nail salon had me thinking, in hindsight, how much I appreciated…read morethe manicure I had here last year. Yes, it was that long ago -- nails just aren't a thing for me. But, I really appreciated the experience here: I was asked about my preferences throughout -- preferred nail shape, if I wanted my cuticles trimmed, or pushed back, and whether I wanted my nails buffed before polish. After being asked none of those things elsewhere, I value how much the manicurist really wanted me to enjoy the results. And I did!! As an overall review, I would say I spent a great deal more time at this spa back in the days when it was possible to buy day passes for the mineral pools - I bought a few 10 packs in 2009/10, and really enjoyed it after work as away to unwind and warm up in the winter. Now that I have a different job and work far, far more hours per week I wouldn't have time to indulge in this even if it was available! But, over the past 1 - 1.5 years, I have had a d enjoyed body scrubs and wraps. TBH, I think they do the best wraps in the city because they provide a mini facial instead of just leaving you stranded in the room for 20 minutes like so.many.other.places (in Winnipeg, and elsewhere). I used to go more often when they had the rosehip healing wrap. The only downside to the spa is how noisy it is. True, certain days will be louder than others due to the hotel pool and water slide adjacent, but I have also found the mineral pool side of the spa quite noisy, so I find it hard to relax. But, as I understand, there are renovations planned to make the mineral pool side a little more secluded, and hopefully that will encourage a more soft, calming atmospheric

Came here for a couples massage. It's within a hotel, on the same block as Pancake House. The…read moreperson who massaged me was pretty ok and receptive to what I needed. The one who massaged my lady friend, however, was way too chatty. Not only so, but her volume was quite loud too. Whenever I tried to tell the one massaging me something, she couldn't hear most of the time and the interference was getting pretty annoying. I can tell this is a pricey place (the massage was a gift) and the chattiness left me kinda sour, and the chatty one wasn't even the one massaging me. Otherwise, the establishment is quite nice. After the massage, ppl can go make tea or coffee upstairs, take a shower in the locker room, or use the amenities in the locker room. Within the locker room, they have shaving cream, disposable razors, a shower, mouth wash, and other things to get ppl freshly on their way. The receptionist seemed alright, hardly a smile but not mean at least.

Just had eyelash extensions applied today. The tech that I had ( Alicia)was amazing. She listened…read moreto my concerns and totally delivered on what I was requesting. The environment was very clean and inviting. The girls at reception were friendly and helpful. I will definitely be returning!

Great experience - friendly, welcoming, clean. Recommended.read more

Always an amazing experience! I've seen a bunch of different therapists just because I often go in…read morelast minute, an every one is great in their own unique way. Good prices and easy to bill with Canada Life.

This is the place to get a massage in the city. Friendly staff and great therapists! I like that…read morethey do direct billing with most insurance companies. The atmosphere is cozy and very relaxing. The therapists are very respectful.

The owners and staff are knowledgable and super friendly. When I get a reminder call I feel like it…read moreis a call to get together with a good girlfriend! Wonderful ambiance, art and always a hot cup of Bengal spice waiting for you. I have tried many recommended facial and hair products after services to be pleasantly surprised in how well they worked for me at home. I always get a "teaching lesson" on how to re-create styles when I am at home, which helps a lot!

Strada is under new management, and I happily enjoyed a great classic manicure and signature…read morepedicure with Love, who did a fantastic job! Extra thanks for taking seriously my concern about damaged cuticles as a result of over-nipping by another esthetician at a different salon -- she assured me that she would not leave me with the same injuries, and a day later, yes, I can see that she was careful, precise, and not over zealous! Thank you!!

No one greets at the front. Appointment not listed. Scrambles to find someone to take you…read more Completely silent throughout both nail treatments. No one asking how you are doing. A completely stressful place. Not a SPA. Surprise fees at the end. No thank-you. It's an overpriced chop shop.

Exceptional therapist. Natalia listens, analyzes and executes exactly what the issue may be…read more With that, Natalia is also organized, positive and ensures the environment is comfortable and pleasing to be in. I would highly recommend to get Natalia a chance if you're looking for a new therapist.

From the owner: I graduated from a 2200 hour Massage Therapy program at Wellington College in Winnipeg, MB. My…read moretreatment focus is therapeutic with a twist of relaxation. I am certified in cupping, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue (IASTM), hot stone, fascia integration and deep tissue access. My favourite areas to work are the low back and neck.