When I first arrived at Spiritus, I was pleasantly suprised to find easy and free parking along Clyde Ave. (This was a bit of a relief, as I hate trying to find parking and expected this to be a difficult feat in West Vancouver!)
Upon walking into Spiritus, I was greeted with a calm relaxing atmosphere. (someone knew what they were doing when choosing the colour scheme, all beautiful warm earth tones. The decore was clean lines, nice and simple, soothing.) Then I noticed an aroma of lemon grass and lavander and the trickling of a bubbling brooke (this was a fountain...but had my eyes been closed...)
Taneal warmly escorted me from the entrance (where she has a lovely display of natural goodies.. lotions, bath balms in disguise as cupcakes, gorgeous smelling bath salts and scrubs...etc all made by her!) into the lounge, where I was treated to a aromotherapy foot soak, (may have been pepermint as was nice and tingly, very relaxing!) She kindly offed me tea and some amazing nuts and exotic dried fruit (who knew there was dried cantelope!?) I was suprised to be given the option to relax in the lounge before the massage. To me this was such a nice treat! I felt very relaxed and unrushed, truly spoiled and pampered even before the treatment.
The treatment room was wonderful! Low light, soft music, truly comfortable! As for the massage...I'm always a bit apprehensive when going to a different wellness professional as I am a runner and sometimes my muscles are soar (my own fault!) so although I'd like some knots releaved I don't want to be in pain! There was NO reason to be worried with Taneal. She was terrific! Very attentive, asking my opinion on pressure and painfull spots in the begining and ensuring I was comfortable to let her know how I was feeling for the duration. Was one of the BEST massages I've ever had! And the 60minutes didn't go too fast or slow, was perfect! She also indulged me with a euclyptus facial steam while working on my back, very nice. I also appreciated the little touches that most places don't think about. For example, after the massage is done she ensured I was comfortable, then left me to leisurely get ready. She had a beautiful warm plush mat to step onto instead of the cool hard wood and once I arrived back to the lounge she had a herbal tea waiting for me! And once again, she left me to relax, listen to the light music and fountain, read and dream of the next time I could book another treatment.
Teneal is a very talented wellness practioner! She is caring, warm and puts you at ease instantly. She knows what she's doing! I am done looking for the right practioner, I will be a client of hers for life!!! read more