The Littlest Blog

Holiday Packages

2010-11-19T06:00:00.001-08:00

Best of the Littlest $150
60 minute Swedish massage, 60 minute deluxe facial, sugar scrub/ parrafin hand treatment and a special gift.

A Year of Facials $175
Four 45 minute Seasonal facials - the gift that keeps on giving every three months.

Let's Get It Started $90
A 45 minute Seasonal facial and a cleanser, toner and moisturizer appropriate for your skin type.

Warm All Over $100/$135
60 or 90 minute hot stone massage and paraffin hand treatment.

Small Business Saturday

2010-11-19T05:57:00.001-08:00

November 27 is Small Business Saturday. American Express is sponsoring a $25 credit for spending $25 at a local business when you preregister. Keep it local and support your littlest spa!

Littlest Spa features Littlest Artist

2010-09-22T06:13:00.000-07:00

Isabella Lagan loves to draw and sculpt. She has been doing this for several years.

She started when she was 4 years old. She is now 7, and has an exhibit of her works at the Littlest Spa on South Main Street through the end of September.

According to her teacher, Donna Vanderbeck, Isabella has shown a remarkable eye for detail, as you can see from her clay sculpture of a penguin family.

The young artist also has a love for nature, ranging from landscapes to a variety of animals.
by Maureen Sullivan, MetroWest Daily News

Spa Coordinator - Katherine Arruda

2010-06-05T12:21:00.000-07:00

The Littlest Spa welcome Katie to help her get organized, sell stuff on Saturdays and generally be Amy-zing.

New Organic Facials

2010-04-30T06:34:00.000-07:00

This month we are rolling out new organic facials with Eminence products. I took two classes at the Healthy Aging show in Chicago with the president of this amazing company and will be doing some pretty cutting edge stuff here in Natick center.

These products represent where skin care should be in terms of packaging, local sourcing, and being accountable for ingredients. I have only been using these products on myself for a month and just love the results. www.eminenceorganics.com for all the news. I have some new moves, so come check me out. Did you know most wrinkles come from your shoulders? Since I am in a perpetual state of relaxedness, this does not apply to me.

Red is for Roses Organic Facial 60 minutes $75

This special facial is for people with roseaca or very sensitive skin. The products used in this facial are: Sweet Red Rose cleanser, Rosehip and Maize exfoliating masque, Sweet Red Rose treatment masque, Rosehip tonique, Couparose-C serum and Rosehip Whip moisturizer. Very few places have facials designed specifically to calm down redness without stinging. If you have been afraid of getting a professional facial because you have sensitive skin, this is what you have been waiting for.

I have been using this line on myself for the past month, and I have noticed a lot less redness. Yes, I test everything out on myself. I will suffer for you. I have worn the back of my left hand off - it is down to just bone now it is so exfoliated. (That was an esthetician joke.)

New Longer Massage Massage

2010-03-22T17:01:00.000-07:00

After almost two years we polled the audience and now the 50 minute massages are 60 minutes! Check out the new menus!!! Now the best and the best price in town!

Good Winter Karma

2010-01-15T07:38:00.000-08:00

In January and February, 2010 The Littlest Spa will be collecting new socks and gently used and clean winter hats, gloves and scarves for the Friends of Boston's Homeless. We support Operation Sock Drop and Warm Hands, Warm Hearts. Up to $10 Karma Credit per visit, as always. Now isn't that better than an ad in the paper? www.fobh.org

Holiday Packages

2009-11-18T08:22:00.000-08:00

Here are some new ways for you to spend money this holiday season.

Day of Beauty $225
50 minute Swedish massage or Foot Reflexology, 50 minute Seasonal facial, Aromatherapy scalp treatment, paraffin hand treatment, shampoo and blow dry, healthy snack and special gift.

Half Day of Beauty $125
50 minute Seasonal facial, Aromatherapy scalp treatment, paraffin hand treatment, shampoo and blow dry.

A Year of Facials $175
Four 50 minute Seasonal facials - the gift that keeps on giving every three months.

Let's Get It Started $85
A 50 minute Seasonal facial and a cleanser, toner and moisturizer appropriate for your skin type.

Warm All Over $100/$135
50 or 80 minute hot stone massage and paraffin hand treatment.

Couple's Massage $150/$220
50 or 80 minute Swedish Massage

Couple's Massage and Facial $250
50 minute Swedish massage and 50 minute Seasonal Facial

Support Licensed Establishments

2009-09-29T08:13:00.000-07:00

As a part of the whole "do what is right, not what is easy" outlook we have, we are now looking for other massage establishments in our community who have not taken the time or money to get their permits in order. Nothing makes me more annoyed than someone who cuts corners and risks the health and safety of the public by hiring untrained workers and still charges plenty to you, the unknowing public. Grrrr!

Email down

2009-09-09T06:32:00.000-07:00

Please send us email at littlestspa@gmail.com. The amy@thelittlestspa.com has stopped working. Mercury is in retrograde for the rest of the month. Oh Dios Mio!

Hot Stone Massage

2009-09-07T08:52:00.002-07:00

Here comes Fall - and the hot stones are ready to sooth sore muscles and massage massage you.

Happy Labor Day!

2009-09-07T08:52:00.001-07:00

Henna for Fun

2009-08-05T20:13:00.000-07:00

I am just home from an awesome class in Providence by Henna by Heather - I know how to get the best kind, how to mix it myself and how to store it. I have a little doodle on my right ankle that my classmate did. I am going to do henna on Natick Days for Embrace A Family - more as we get closer!

Vacation Day

2009-08-03T18:41:00.000-07:00

We will be closed Tuesday, August 4 for a day off. Going to have a week's vacation on the Cape in 18 hours. GEt up at 6 am, breakfast at Hot Chocolate Swallow in Orleans, bike ride on the path in Harwich, swim in the lake and deep fried sea creatures and onion rings for dinner, then drive home. 90 degrees and sunny all day!

One Helluva Testamonial

2009-07-14T15:42:00.000-07:00

I got a copy of this after it went out to 1000 Framingham residents. Wow! She must have liked me. Reprinted below:

Hello Everyone-

I've found a great place for facials and massages in Natick and wanted to pass it along. I went for the first time last week and got an exceptional facial for a very reasonable price. Not only did I get a facial, but during down times (steam/mask) I got a scalp/shoulder massage and foot massage! For those of you familiar with facials it's quite common to get left alone during steam/mask time but the owner of this little spa believes you pay for 50 minutes, you should get 50 minutes of pampering.:)

Another big plus is the owner was very informative, told me about my skin in ways I could understand, and never tried to sell me anything (I left with a sample of something but didn't buy anything). She's also a very personable person who is conscious of health, the environment and does a lot of charity work, using her practice to incorporate all three . Everything about her operation hit home with me.

Her info is below:
The Littlest Spa (Amy Elizabeth/owner)
45 South Main St
Natick, MA
508-653-2922
www.thelittlestspa.com

Yin Yoga Cancelled

2009-07-07T06:09:00.000-07:00

Sorry to announce yoga is cancelled for the rest of July and August. We had a lot of fun in our small group. Summer is finally here and we can go play outside.

Reader's Choice Winner Day Spa/Massage

2009-06-30T09:52:00.000-07:00

The award were published last Thursday in the Natick Tab - come see it hanging in the front window!

Summer Facial Special

2009-06-10T19:07:00.000-07:00

Cool as a Cucumber Facial - so nice! All your favorite foot rubbing, scalp massage and for only $5 more a brow clean up! How nice.

And the Winner is....

2009-05-22T18:21:00.000-07:00

published on June 21st, but I know ahead of time. Who owns the best day spa in Natick? I do! Yee Haw!

Yin Yoga

2009-05-05T07:07:00.000-07:00

The Littlest Spa will be having Yin Yoga on Thursdays from 6:45-8. We will be charging the low low price of $13 and the classes will be led by Katherine Z. - the one and only! www.bustyourstress.com and click on Yin Yoga for more details. We will do Yin on Thursdays during the summer except the third Thursday when we have ArtWalk. You can come workout with me, because we just don't spend enough time together.

May is for Teachers

2009-05-03T19:52:00.002-07:00

We will be giving away 10 free facials in May - call 508-653-2922 or email amy@thelittlestspa.com to see if any are left. Karma Credits are teacher supplies (dry erase markers, copy paper) or toiletries for the Food Bank.

Closed for Vacation

2009-05-03T19:52:00.001-07:00

We will be closed from May 6-10, Reopening May 11 at 3pm.

Karma Credits

2009-04-08T17:51:00.000-07:00

We always love love love canned food and toiletries for the Food Pantry. Keep it coming!

Spa-A-Thon Sunday

2009-04-08T17:47:00.000-07:00

On Sunday, April 26 from 10-4 we will be doing a fundraiser for Embrace A Family. All monies from this day will be donated. Choose from brow wax ($10), mini facial ($25) Reiki session ($20) or foot massage ($20). We can take three people at a time. Call 508-653-2922 or email amy@thelittlestspa.com for appointments.

Free Samples

2009-03-29T12:23:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, March 28, I did hand reflexology samples at Newton Wellesley's new mammography center in West Natick. I would like to see reflexology covered by health insurance someday and any opportunity to spead the word will do. Someday it will reach enough ears and we will start a revolution. I am not going to drag out the soapbox, but it will be my life's work to make this happen. You heard it here first. What a bunch of anarchists - talking about crazy "let's try to use our healthcare dollars to stay healthy, rather than to get better once we are all sick." Whoops, that slipped out.

Muddy March

2009-03-28T05:06:00.001-07:00

Today I am going to help open the new Mammograpghy Center at Newton Wellesley's West Natick center. Free reflexology samples and body butter samples, too!

New Year, New Laptop, New Heater

2009-01-02T14:35:00.000-08:00

It was a whirlwind of activity today, boy howdy. Came into the Littlest Spa, put the heat on. Waited....waited....no heat. New client coming in....no heat. Guy came and fixed the heat. Yeah! Also, no laptop.... Honestly, it is enough to drive you crazy. So since Chuck and the Nerd Herd are works of fiction and only live in my TiVo, I called Computer Care Associates in Framingham and they fixed it up, just like that! A great price, nice people and excellent service. Tell them I sent you! www.help4computers.com 508-370-8080. They rock!!!!

Happy New Year!!!

2009-01-01T12:55:00.000-08:00

I have signed up for my doula course and registered with Childbirth International as a Student Doula. I need to witness two births for my certification for a total of 15 hours. Any volunteers?

It's Christmastime..There is no need to be afraid...

2008-12-17T16:05:00.000-08:00

Ahh...Christmas 1984. I was a preteen dorklet head over heels for New Wave music and then all my favorite British pop stars made a record for the starving in Africa. I remember it like it was yesterday. In my DayGlo pink shirt and skinny tie, short boy's regular haircut. Don't forget the blond piece in the front like John Taylor from Duran Duran. My mother swore I was the only girl that brought in male pop star photos to SuperCuts. But they were all so pretty!

Anyway, I watched the making of BandAid and the video for the song over and over again. It still gives me chills when I hear Paul Young start the opening line. Yes, I know who sang each part. That was the year I fell in love once and for all with Bob Geldof and learned you can change the world one little bit at a time.

The Littlest Spa is selling piles of Gift Certificates for the holidays. You should buy one, too!

Erin Cronin

2008-12-06T08:50:00.000-08:00

The Littlest Spa is pleased to welcome Massage Therapist Extraordinaire, Erin Cronin. Erin has been a colleague for several years and her type of massage is "Deep Tissue, Deep Intent." A session with Erin is healing on several levels. Call 508-650-2922 or email amy@thelittlestspa.com to set up an appointment with Erin.

Her Name is Lola....

2008-10-29T18:59:00.001-07:00

The Littlest Spa is featured on page 30 of the November Lola magazine. YeeHaw - How do you like that? I will put up the link when it becomes live.

Finished!!!

2008-10-27T11:11:00.000-07:00

The Littlest Spa can now do skin care!!!

Facials
Cleanse, skin analysis, steam, scalp massage, extraction, masque, neck and shoulder massage, toner, moisturizer or night cream.
50 Minutes 45

Teen Facial
Cleanse, skin analysis, steam, extraction, masque, toner, moisturizer or night cream.
25 minutes 30

Seasonal Facial
Cranberry/Pomegranate for Fall, Cocoa Peppermint for Winter, Lemon for Spring, Pineapple/Lime for Summer

Cleanse, skin analysis, steam, scalp massage, enzyme peel, extraction, facial massage, masque, toner, moisturizer or night cream.
50 minutes 50

The Littlest Facial

Cleanse, skin analysis, scalp massage, masque, toner, moisturizer, sunscreen or night cream.
25 minutes 30

Back Facial
Cleanse, steam, extraction, light massage, masque, toner, moisturizer.
50 minutes 60

Waxing

Eyebrow Shaping 20
Eyebrow Clean Up 12
Lip 6
Chin 6
Underarm 20+
Bikini Line 25
Back 30+
Half leg 30
Full leg 50

Amy-zing and the big "K"

2008-10-25T13:01:00.000-07:00

This is written by my dear friend who shall remain nameless to protect her.

Ok so prior to my being fired from the day spa which will not be named... My delightful friend Amy E offered to practice some waxing on my nether regions.... Long story short, she tried to wax a "K" on my who-ha....god love her she tried....and it looked more like an "X", but it was a laugh shared by us and unfortunately, I haven't laughed with her since, as I was shortly after that terminated, (nothing to do with the waxing) and I found out that she had given her notice and has left the spa which will not be named. She is on to bigger and better things, as am I....(hopefully soon)...and I am happy to report that the hair is slowly growing back, and I laugh each day when I remember what was a great day with a great person and friend....good times!

State Board Monday

2008-10-25T12:59:00.001-07:00

They are coming!!!!! Almost done!!!!

The OC

2008-10-10T07:38:00.000-07:00

I have the Occupancy Certificate in my hot little hand and a copy is going in the packet today to the Commonwealth of Mass along with a big check and (fingers crossed) in a few weeks we will be all ready for facials!

Permit is Signed

2008-10-03T08:18:00.000-07:00

The Plumbing Inspector signed off on my sink and now everyone else in Natick has to come and visit me. The Fire Dept. does not like my curtains, so those have to come down. :-( Everything else is working along well, so keep your fingers crossed!

SINK IS IN

2008-09-19T16:40:00.000-07:00

Oh man, I turned on the hot water from the new sink tonight - we are so close! Now the inspector will come back hopefully on Tuesday and we are on a roll!

Littlest Reflexology

2008-09-18T05:58:00.001-07:00

By popular demand we are adding a shorter service for next week. 25 minutes of foot reflexology for $25. Tuesday-Saturday - act now!

Book 'em, Dann-O

2008-09-07T14:38:00.000-07:00

We can now take online appointment requests using a cool new free website called GenBook. Follow this link:http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30021137?bookingSourceId=1000. Isn't technology wonderful?

World Reflexology Week

2008-08-24T14:59:00.000-07:00

Celebrate WRW with the Littlest Spa on Natick Common - 45 minutes of foot reflexology for $50! Both Amy and Leslie will be doing treatments all week. Book ahead - this will go quickly!

Inspection, Round 1

2008-08-22T15:16:00.000-07:00

The guy came yesterday and we have the green light to fill the wall up with insulation and seal it up so then the sink can hang from it. I should take a picture of my beautiful copper pipes. I should seal the wall with glass like they do to the dead saints so all can see forever and ever.

End of Summer

2008-08-19T06:27:00.000-07:00

I delivered two shopping bags full of school supplies to the Natick Service Council yesterday. They were very happy. We will be collecting toiletries for the rest of August and September for them for Karma Credits.

The Littlest Spa will be open on Sundays during Patriots games, starting Sunday, September 7 from 1-5pm.

Passed...

2008-08-09T08:23:00.001-07:00

my state boards with flying colors. Off to the Cape!

Still no Inspector

2008-08-08T06:41:00.000-07:00

So this part of Project New Sink will be postponed until after vacation. I sit for my State Aesthetic Boards in the morning...so wish me luck!

Plumb, Plumb, Plumb

2008-08-04T18:15:00.000-07:00

We are knee deep in the first step of getting a new sink in the backroom installed. I now own many feet of two inch copper pipes (one sticks out of the roof by the back door). It is the most expensive thing I own right now. :-) The inspector comes in the morning to visit my shiny new pipes. This is the first in a long series of challenges, kind of like The Amazing Race. The next challenge is my state boards on Saturday. If I win all the challenges, I get to do eyebrow waxing and facials at The Littlest Spa.

Saturday

2008-07-31T07:53:00.000-07:00

We have appointments available on Saturday, August 2 and would love to see you. Amy will be out of town from Saturday August 9-Friday August 15 and not checking email. Leslie will be happy to see you during that week. And now...Haiku!

Vacation on Cape
The smell of hotdogs sizzling
Seagulls cry, "It's mine."

Massage Week Was Huge Success!

2008-07-29T21:15:00.000-07:00

ABMP's Massage Week at The Littlest Spa was a huge success - thanks to everyone that came in to try us out. We did many many massages and for $50 for 50 minutes you just can't beat that price. We will continue a $50 for new clients e-special so tell your friends to come in and mention that you read it on The Littlest Blog.

First Steps...

2008-07-11T10:57:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to document the first steps with opening my own spa. All names will be changed to protect the innocent (so no names will be changed - who among my friends or clients are innocent?)

Look forward to pictures - updated specials - gossip - trivia - and haiku!