Abintra Wellness Elevation Thermography (Infrared Imaging)

Spa Services--Massage, Bodywork, Facials

Detoxifying Foot Spa Treatments

Detox Foot Spa

Relax in a comfy chair and read your book with your feet soaking in a tub of warm water while an array pulls out toxins in ionic form from your whole body. You will be able to see heavy metals after the ions group together in the water. The color of the water is determined by the kind of toxins that are pulled out of your body.

30 minutes $50

Detox Foot Spa and Foot Massage

The Detox Foot Spa pairs perfectly with a foot massage. Soak away toxins from your whole body while you relax with your book. Then lie back in the recliner and have tension from your whole body melt away with a soothing foot massage using peppermint essential oil in organic jojoba oil.

60 minutes $100

Massage and Bodywork

Abintra Aromatherapy Massage

This massage is expertly customized to your body's needs using soothing, rhythmic Swedish massage to melt away tension and ease pressure points with palms, fingers, and thumbs. I use organic jojoba oil with pure essential oils. Shower before your massage to allow the beneficial oils to penetrate your skin afterward.

60 minutes $100

75 minutes $125

90 minutes $150

2 hours $200

Craniosacral Therapy

This is a form of light touch the weight of a nickel applied in a certain way that encourages patterns from trauma held in the body to unwind.

60 minutes $100

Energy Work

This can be done without contact or with a very light, steady touch to send healing energy to support your body's own healing abilities. It is included in all other massages and therapies for free.

60 minutes for $100

Esalen Deep Tissue Massage

This is a form of deep tissue massage using very slow, deep strokes with the forearm to melt away pressure points that I learned at the Esalen Institute.. It was developed by a student of Ida Rolf at Esalen Institute. It does not involve nudity. Esalen has not allowed professional nude massages since the 1970s. Draping is required for all of the services I offer to establish professional boundaries.

90 minutes $150

Facials

Intraceuticals Facial

Hyaluronic acid, the same plumping ingredient found naturally in younger skin, is absorbed into the skin at three different levels faciilitated by a patented Intraceuticals oxygen infuser that plumps, hydrates, and purifies the skin and smoothes fine lines. Includes lymph drainage therapy of the face and neck. Your skin will look noticeably healthier and more radiant after one treatment. Includes Intraceuticals products for home use. Please schedule two weeks before first appointment to allow time to order products.

Six 90-minute treatments $900

Rosemira Organics Facial

This facial is customized for your skin type. This very relaxing facial includes a cleanse, European massage and/or lymph drainage therapy of the face and neck, masque, serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen.

60 minutes $100

90 minutes includes paraffin hand dip and more massage $150

Microdermabrasion Facial

This facial uses a tool with diamond chips to gently exfoliate dead skin cells at the surface to stimulate cells at the regenerative layer. It includes a cleanse, lymph drainage therapy of the face and neck, serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen. This facial is available October through February. Skin should be allowed to thicken during the spring and summer so it can protect you from the sun.

90 minutes $150

Intraceuticals Microdermabrasion Combination

This facial combines the exfoliation of microdermabrasion with the ultra hydration of the Intraceuticals facial. Your skin will look noticeably healthier and more radiant for days. This facial is available October through February. Skin should be allowed to thicken during the spring and summer so it can protect you from the sun. Includes Intraceuticals products for home use. Please schedule two weeks in advance to allow time to order products.

Six 2-hour treatments $1200

Organic Peel

This botanical alternative to microdermabrasion exfoliates dead skin cells at the surface to stimulate cells at the regenerative layer. It includes a cleanse, lymph drainage therapy of the face and neck, acid peel, massage of the scalp and neck while the peel is on, serum, and moisturizer. All products are organic. This facial is available October through February. Skin should be allowed to thicken during the spring and summer so it can protect you from the sun.

60 minutes $100

Deluxe Treatment

A blissful, health-invoking combination of Ionic detox foot spa, massage therapy, organic Rosemira facial, and paraffin hand treatment.

3 hours $300

Retail Products for Sale

Biomat

Custom essential oil blends in organic jojoba oil

Unscented organic jojoba oil

Essential oils (various brands)

Rosemira Organics facial products

Gift certificates

Intraceuticals skin care products

MultiPure water filters

Questions or Comments

Please email me at carolknop@ymail.com any questions, comments, or suggestions regarding thermography, massage, bodywork, facials, peels, microdermabrasion,, or ion detox foot spa, in the Los Gatos/San Jose/Saratoga area.

Miscellaneous Information

Public Hygiene

I diligently adhere to public hygiene laws for state-licensed estheticians and electrologists. I wash my hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water and use a paper towel to touch doorknobs, etc. before your session. I wash my hands before and after each massage and several times during each facial or electrolysis session. All towels and sheets are washed in hot water at my home, not a laundromat. The mat you step on to get to the massage table is cleaned after each use. I never work barefoot. I sterilize metal facial and electrolysis tools. Non-metal tools are sanitized as mandated by the State of California.

Environment

Public Hygiene

I use Seventh Generation laundry detergent and cleaner. I use mostly organic products. I use dry-heat sterilization for metal tools so I do not have to use toxic chemicals as much. I try to buy locally in the Los Gatos/San Jose/Saratoga area when buying supplies.

Massage Oil

Public Hygiene

Massage Oil

I use organic jojoba oil in glass bottles for your massage. It absorbs into the skin quickly and does not leave a sticky residue. It has antioxidants that are good for skin. It is best to shower before, not after your massage or facial. I provide a warm, moist towel to wipe away extra oil that has not been absorbed. I can wrap your hair before your massage or facial if that is a concern.

How Often?

Massage Oil

How often you should schedule depends on your budget, of course, but ideally, about once a week for a massage to recharge your battery and keep you healthy so you are less prone to injury and sickness. Facials can be done once a week to once a month. Microdermabrasion and peels can be done bi-weekly or monthly in autumn and winter and at least two weeks before a big event. I recommend scheduling your next appointment when you come in and making it a priority.

Donations

How Often?

Scheduling

A part of what you pay me goes to the Red Cross, City Team, and K-LOVE Radio. I no longer donate time or money to school fund raisers or any other fund raisers of clients.

Scheduling

How Often?

Scheduling

To get the day and time you want, you should schedule your massage, facial, or detox foot spa session at least three days in advance if you can commit to it. If not, it sis better to take your chances scheduling last minute. Ideally, it is best to schedule weekly or bi-weekly when you come in and then make it a priority. Please allow 24 hours notice for non-emergency cancellations or you may be charged or dropped from my clientele. Please reschedule if you are sick.

Gratuities

Your comfort is my highest priority. I have narrowed down the reasons people tip or do not tip to four categories:.

1. People who tip because they feel service workers depend on tips to make ends meet.

I am not an employee at a spa so I set my own prices. I do not depend on tips.

2. People who tip because they think it is expected or they think service workers will be offended or give them a less quality massage or facial.

I do not expect tips. I am not offended if someone does not tip me. I give the same great quality service to everyone whether they tip or not. I do not judge my clients.

3. People who do not tip because it is not their custom or they feel it is an antiquated custom or it is the custom to not tip business owners.

These are all valid reasons for not tipping.

4. People who tip because it makes them feel good. There are many people in the Los Gatos/Saratoga area who love being generous. It is these people who made me rethink refusing tips. I do not refuse tips nor do I expect them.

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Thermography Technician

Certified by Dr. William Amalu through the American Academy of Thermology.

Licensed Esthetician

Licensed through California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, License Number Z92304,.

Certified Massage Therapist

Certified through California Massage Therapy Council, Number 64206

Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

Certified through NCBTMB, Number 514830-06. (Lapsed)

Licensed Electrologist

Licensed through California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, License Number L7675. (Lapsed. I no longer do electrolysis.)

Welcome to Abintra Wellness Elevation Spa Services

Spa Services--Massage, Bodywork, Facials

Detoxifying Foot Spa Treatments

Massage and Bodywork

Facials

Retail Products for Sale

Questions or Comments

Miscellaneous Information

Public Hygiene

Public Hygiene

Public Hygiene

Environment

Public Hygiene

Public Hygiene

Massage Oil

Public Hygiene

Massage Oil

How Often?

How Often?

Massage Oil

Donations

How Often?

Scheduling

Scheduling

How Often?

Scheduling

Gratuities

Gratuities

Gratuities

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Thermography Technician

Licensed Esthetician

Certified Massage Therapist

Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

Licensed Electrologist

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