So recently I was able to go try out a local place. With this I got to try new things that I had never experienced before.
Finding the place proved to be difficult. With the gps putting me about two to two and a half miles away from there. I had to call to find out where to go. I was explained it's at the shopping center where chicken express and jack in the box is. In the far back. All and all I was ten minutes late getting there.
The staff is very friendly. You do a check in and fill out paperwork. Just simple saying you are not pregnant, your not on any meds that make you sun sensitive and you will wear the special glasses.
In the lobby they have many items available for purchase, no pressure to buy. But I did see a lack of prices. I didn't have to really sit in the lobby right after check in I was ready to go back got the first service.
First up was the hydro massage. For this remove objects from your pockets and your shoes. Now for this you lay on your back. You can choose one of the programs. I did number one, it is a 25 minute program. What I would suggest is to turn every five minutes. I didn't think to do that til the last ten min. I would flip when it got to the butt area, as that is when the jets weren't strong. They had a music system but I couldn't figure it out. I would recommend bringing a Bluetooth headset and just listen to music in your phone. Another thing that would have helped to make the room more relaxing would have been some aromatherapy. The rooms are pretty dark. Overall I did feel a lot better after the massage.
Next up was a led light facial. This is something I had not done before. They gave me two cups. One is a wash to clean your face of all particles and debris. After you dry your face you apply step two, just as you would a lotion. In the room you will see a bed with a helmet looking fixture. Also in this room they do teeth whitening. But for that you will need to buy a kit. With the kit purchase you will get two sessions and a take home pen. The make takes 20 min. You do have to wear the protective goggles. Pretty much lay there. About a third of the time under the mask your face will start to tighten. Afterwards my deep wrinkle on my forehead was almost completely gone. Something the Vitamin C serums I have gotten haven't been able to do. After the treatment you are given a lotion to stop the tightening.
Next up was the SlimCapsule. This one was a lil awkward. They give you this cream, I believe it's the PB Burner cream. It's a thick cream like Vaseline. And has a sweet cherry blossom smell. You are suppose to rub it ask over your body from the neck down, laying it on heavy in your trouble areas. You then have this suit to put on. They say it's a sauna suit but it's not. I've worn these in factories before as clothes protectors. I assume it's either so your not lying nude in their capsules or so you don't get that ointment/ cream all over everything. My suggestion is just bring a change of underwear to go under the suit. Now here is the thing, now I'm a pretty good size woman. I've gained quite a bit these past the months, stress and stress eating will do that to you. I'm around a size 16/18 posing more around the size 18. The suit did fit my belly. But I'm really top heavy if you know what I mean. The zipper broke right where my girls are. So I couldn't zip all the way up. Just a heads up for my busty girls out there. Also with the suit is another piece of cloth. No one explained what it was for but I figured it out. On the inside there is velcro right around where your neck would be, it's to hang it there to keep the heat in and away from your face. Before you get in you will enter your weight. They have a scale so you can weigh yourself. Once you lay down you will pull the capsule close. The bed you lay on will be vibrating. Makes me think of the crazy jiggle machines of the 60s. Your going to lay there for 25 min. It got up to astound 160°F. You have two neck/ face fans to blow cold air. They only go up to 7. I was at the max within 10 min lol. Total calories burned 176, it had a counter to tell you. Now I didn't feel dropping sweat everywhere. I only felt that on my bottom side. Which surprised me because usually I get a lot of boob sweat. But that area was barely wet. With the most expensive plan I do believe the slim capsule is unlimited. I cover that at the end though.
Next up was tanning. I know it's hard to believe but at the ripe age of 34 this was my very first time. I got to try a bronzer tanning bed, the Velocity. It is a 15 minute bronzer bed. I was given a tube of bronzer lotion to apply. Now I didn't do a traditional tanning bed. I layed on a formed plastic shelf . The goggles made it very hard to see the start button. I probably pushed it three times when it finally started. After the machine cuts of it displays a message to wipe down the machine. Now I didn't see much of a difference at first. Pawan did say he saw a big difference. Later I did get a lil darker, though not much. But I wouldn't expect a lot from just one session.
They offer many other tanning beds with different times. Some are more heavy duty than others. As well they offer a moisturizing capsule. That one hydrates the skin.
They offer three different monthly memberships.
Membership no. 1
Spa Passport All Inclusive Membership
$99/month
Includes:
Led facial, massage bed, slim capsule, hydration capsule, teeth whitening(with kit purchase), Mystic (spray tan) and all tanning beds.
Basically all access.
Membership no. 2
Elite Glow+ Mystic+ Velocity Membership
$79/month
Includes:
All tanning beds, spray tan and 15 min bronzing bed. The bronzing bed is limited as you do not want to over do that bed.
Membership no. 3
Elite Glow Membership
$59/month
Includes:
All tanning beds but not Velocity.
The tannimg bed times are the following:
Elite 8 minutes
Plat 12 minutes
Vip 15 minutes
Velocity 15 min
To start up you will need first and last monthly dues and a $40 enrollment fee.
You can freeze your account for just $10 a month as long as you tell them before your dues are due.
A 60 day notice is required to cancel membership.
Would I recommend? If you are a tanner yes. The staff is really friendly and you can get in and out fairly quickly.
I would like to thank Planet Beach Crowley for having me and giving me this opportunity.
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