Glamazons,
I had no idea how to celebrate my birthday this year. After I had to pull out of the Kenya trip (And P.S. follow Lexi‘s adventures on the #KenyaCrawl HERE), there was barely anytime to pull together a fabulous brunch or plan a huge party. And honestly, I’m pretty partied out these days so I didn’t want to go that route anyway. Then, I literally had the best idea ever: a spa party! It’d be a great way to catch up with some of my best friends and get a massage, which I was so in need of.
After connecting with Spa Week, they booked a spa party for my friends Christina, Charreah, Deena and Keisha with Kur SkinLab (875 3rd Avenue), a peaceful oasis on the Upper East Side. I chatted on the phone with the owner of Kur SkinLab, Kevin, and he made sure that every aspect of my visit was exactly what I wanted and he even threw in a few surprises!
When I arrived to the building on 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street and made my way upstairs to the spa, the ambiance was the first surprise. It’s a welcome contrast from the frenzied hustle and bustle of NYC life outside. It’s clean and inviting with white and gray decor, and serene blue lighting.
The receptionist Tiffany greeted me with the second surprise of the day: a bottle of champagne for my friends and I which they bought especially for my birthday (how sweet!).
Inside, we waited in the waiting room surrounded by beautiful paintings, plants and books.
Each of us were called in for our services, which ranged from facials to massages.
The Facial Room at Kur SkinLab
My massage was with Logan, who has a background as a chiropractor and — surprise! — he integrated some chiropractic treatments into his service. Before I go on, let me just say that I’ve spent years dealing with pain and stress in my lower and upper back, neck and shoulders. It’s gotten so bad that when people touch my shoulders and try to “play massage” them, it’s excruciating and I yell at them to stop (seriously, on the form I filled out at the receptionist’s desk, I wrote “Don’t Touch Shoulders!”… that bad). My upper back pain stems from a combination of typing at my computer all day and sleeping on my couch too often (long story behind that). I’ve always had lower back pain and I believe it’s because there’s a deep curve in the small of my back which leads to a problematic distribution of weight. Keep in mind this is my self-diagnosis.
The Facial Rooms at Kur SkinLab
In order to curb the pain, I’d let the hot water pressure hit exactly where it hurts on my back in the shower. I also try to book regular massages, and it soothes that discomfort for a little while before it starts up again. Clearly, I needed to visit a chiropractor and the crazy part is I didn’t even know it. I’m so glad I was able to get a massage by a technician who is also a chiropractor because I never would’ve considered the service otherwise.
The All-Natural Oils and Skincare Products Available at Kur SkinLab
Logan walked me through a couple of chiropractic treatments that brought so much relief to my neck, back and shoulders after years of tension. I felt like a new woman! It’s like I shaved years off my body. I have to admit some treatments were scary because I didn’t know what to expect but Logan was really patient and gracious in explaining the procedures and their benefits to me. Now, I’m eager to integrate regular visits with a chiropractor into my schedule. I think it’s a must if you’re on the computer everyday like me and you’re starting to feel that wear-and-tear on your body.
The chiropractic treatments coupled with a therapeutic massage with the spa’s all-natural oils felt like heaven. It was exactly what I needed and I couldn’t imagine spending my birthday any other way.
The surprises didn’t end there. When I walked outside, my friends (who were already done with their services) and the entire spa staff surprised me with chocolate cake. It was the sweetest moment and I obviously was completely surprised and touched. They also got me the most fabulous card ever, which everybody signed. I loved how friendly and warm the entire spa staff was! And it felt great to get pampered with my girls for my birthday.
I’d definitely recommend visiting Kur SkinLab for the convenient location (midtown), the relaxing ambiance and the friendly, personable and knowledgeable staff. I’m always looking for better ways to take care of my body and skin, and Kur SkinLab not only introduced me to new treatments (like going to a chiropractor) but they educated me so I could continue prioritizing my health and wellness long after I left the spa.
Check out an Insta-recap of my visit to the spa, including video of Deena getting a chiropractor treatment:
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Have you ever been to a chiropractor, Glamazons? What was your experience like? And would you consider throwing a spa party? I’m thinking of doing one every year now, LOL!
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Kisses,
Glamazon Jessica
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