Spa gift certificates: what to give, and what to avoid
Spa gift certificates: what to give, and what to avoid
The safe choice. A gift certificate for an amount rather than a specific treatment. It lets them choose what suits them, and it avoids the awkwardness of politely accepting something they will not enjoy.
Around 130 $ covers a 60-minute massage before tax; 150 $ gives them room to choose. Call 1-888-808-0955 or ask at any clinic.
Spa gifts are easy to get slightly wrong, and the way they go wrong is specific: you pick a treatment that sounds impressive, and the person receiving it either does not want it or feels obliged to pretend they do.
A short guide to avoiding that.
What is safe, and what is not
| Why | |
|---|---|
| An amount | The safest gift there is. They choose; you cannot get it wrong. |
| A 60-minute massage | Almost universally welcome. Nothing to go wrong with skin type, and they pick the style. |
| A facial | Lovely for someone who already has a routine. Less certain for someone who does not. |
| A peel or microneedling | Avoid unless you know they want it. These suit specific goals and are not a relaxing surprise. |
How much
A 60-minute massage is 115 $ before tax, so around 130 $ covers one comfortably. About 150 $ gives them room to choose something longer or put it toward a facial. Lymphatic drainage is 135 $.
Nothing obliges the recipient to spend exactly the amount — they can top it up if they want something else.
The occasions this actually suits
- Someone who never books anything for themselves. This is the best possible use of a gift certificate.
- New parents. An hour of nobody needing them is worth more than an object.
- A colleague or someone you do not know well — an amount is neutral and generous at once.
- Mother's Day, birthdays, Christmas. The obvious ones, and they work.
A note on timing
December and Mother's Day are our busiest weeks. If the gift is meant to be used around then, mention it — the certificate is easy, the appointment is what gets scarce.
Getting one
Call 1-888-808-0955 or ask at any of the four clinics: Montreal (Griffintown), Laval (Chomedey), Saint-Léonard, and Dollard-des-Ormeaux. Valid at all of them.
Call to arrange a gift certificate
Frequently asked
Do you sell gift certificates?
Yes. Ask at the desk or call the clinic — 1-888-808-0955. They can be for a specific treatment or for an amount, and an amount is usually the safer choice.
What is a safe gift if I do not know what they like?
A 60-minute massage. Almost nobody dislikes one, there is nothing to go wrong with skin type, and they choose the style themselves when they book. A facial is a lovely gift for someone who already has a skincare routine and a slightly risky one for someone who does not.
Should I choose a treatment or an amount?
An amount, if you are unsure. It lets them pick what suits them and does not put them in the position of politely accepting something they will not enjoy.
Can it be used at any of your clinics?
Yes — Montreal, Laval, Saint-Léonard and Dollard-des-Ormeaux.
How much should I spend?
A 60-minute massage is 115 $ before tax, so 130 $ covers it comfortably. Around 150 $ gives them room to choose something longer or add to it.
What should I avoid gifting?
Anything resurfacing — a peel or microneedling — unless you know for certain they want it. Those suit specific skin and specific goals, and they are not a pleasant surprise for someone who was expecting to relax.
Related
Facial treatments — the full menu across four clinics.
TruWave EMS face lifting — what it is and who it suits.
Lymphatic drainage: face or body — for puffiness rather than laxity.
These are esthetic treatments. They do not diagnose or treat any medical condition and are not surgical procedures. Results vary between individuals and are temporary unless maintained. Prices before tax and subject to change.
Related reading
General information about treatments and skin care. It is not medical advice and no result is promised or implied. Whether a treatment suits you depends on your skin, your health and your history — that is a judgement for a qualified professional at a consultation. Prices, protocols and device availability change.