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MANILA, Philippines—BlueWater Day Spa is an exciting concept, revolutionizing the day spa market by offering a luxurious experience at an affordable price.

Established in 2001 by Mary Simisim (who also owns a beauty clinic), BlueWater provides the perfect escape from the stresses and strains of city living.

“From massage treatments, certified masseuse and therapists, European products, to advanced spa technology and excellent service mixed with Asian hospitality, all these create the unique BlueWater Day Spa total wellness experience,” says Francis Ryan Simisim, vice president.

Even before they put up BlueWater, Francis and his mother, Mary, have been traveling around the world, visiting spas. “And I can truly say that BlueWater can compete with international spas,” says Francis, who often attends wellness seminars with his mom.

The Simisims’ day spa was named BlueWater because “blue is the favorite color of my mom. Water, on the other hand, recalls old times; when you mention spa, you imagine the Roman baths of kings and queens,” Francis explains.

Capturing the soothing personality of water, interior designer Wilmer Lopez creates an atmosphere that blends the moods of water with minimalism. The serene interiors echo the beaches of Ibiza, giving clients the illusion of being surrounded by water.

Completing the look is the art photography of Jaime Zobel—“Sea in Motion.”

Treatments

BlueWater offers the ultimate day spa package, combining traditional thermal treatments with the latest modern therapies.

Unwind at this oasis with therapeutic massages, revitalizing body scrubs and natural face and body treatments. Staff members are highly trained professionals who only care about pampering clients and making them feel as relaxed as possible.

Among the unique services offered at BlueWater is the extraordinary Tibetan Meridian Fire Therapy. A combination of soothing massage techniques and painless flame process, this signature treatment will not only make you feel relaxed and refreshed.

“It also reduces body fat, removes cellulite, facilitates the removal of toxins and excess water, and rejuvenates muscles,” Francis says.

Want a yummy way to get rid of all that unwanted fat? Try Chocolate Slimming Mud Therapy. Made of a dermatologically tested dark-chocolate formula, this treatment reduces visible traces of cellulite while making skin supple and sculpting the body by improving skin texture and tone.

Signature massages

Aside from the above-mentioned therapies, BlueWater also proffers Brazilian Crystal Massage, Sahara Oasis Massage, Traditional Filipino Massage, Oriental Massage, Combo Herbal Massage and Cellulite Melter Massage.

Its body scrubs include the Botanical Rice and Milk Scrub, Marine Seaweed Body Polish, Whitening Marine Mud Wrap, Oriental Pearl Scrub, Sahara Coconut Scrub and Intensive Body Whitening Treatment.

The day spa’s facial treatments are Effective Eye Zone Treatment, T-Zone Clarity Facial, Biodroga Men’s Vitality Treatment, Himalayan Raspberry Extract Facial, Vitamin and Honey Facial Treatment, Biodroga European Lifting Treatment and Facial Collagen Revival.

BlueWater’s face and body machine treatments include the Diamond Peel, Vitalift and Galvanic facial treatment.

Anniversary promo

To celebrate its seventh anniversary this month, BlueWater offers a discount promo until Oct. 31. All free treatments are transferable within the validity period of one month.

Get a 50-percent discount on Sahara Oasis Massage. Avail 1 Tibetan, get 1 free galvanic facial treatment; 2 Tibetan, 1 free Swedish massage and foot massage; 3 Tibetan, 2 free Swedish massage and foot massage.

Avail 5 sessions of body massage therapies, get 1 free Swedish massage and back massage; 10 sessions, 1 free Brazilian Crystal massage and Swedish massage; 20 sessions, 3 free Swedish massage and 3 foot massage.

Avail 5 sessions of body scrubs, get 1 free T-Zone Clarity Facial and foot massage; 10 sessions, 2 Free Botanical Rice & Milk Scrub and Luxurious Foot Spa; 20 sessions, 2 free Face/Body Machine Treatments.

Avail 5 sessions of facial treatments, get 1 free T-Zone Clarity Facial and Biodroga Eyezone Treatment; 10 sessions, 1 free facial treatment and 1 Swedish massage; 20 sessions, 3 free Swedish massage and 2 Brazilian Crystal Massage.

Avail 5 sessions of face and body machine treatments, get 1 free facial treatment; 10 sessions, 1 free face/body machine treatment and 1 Traditional Filipino Massage; 20 sessions, 3 Free Botanical Rice & Milk Scrub & 1 facial treatment.

BlueWater Day Spa has branches at G/F Platinum 1000, 16 Annapolis St., Greenhills, San Juan, tel. nos. 7235534/ 7234932/ 7262043; G/F Tropical Palms Condominium, 103 Dela Rosa St., Legaspi Village, Makati City, 8173126/ 8175455; 141 Mother Ignacia St, Diliman, Quezon City, 9281750/9272258; Unit 101 Southgate Building, Finance Drive, Madrigal Business Park, Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City, 8427667/ 8427639.

So if you want to lift your spirits today and look good, too, a visit to BlueWater is a must.

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