I became an addict to that book. I copied the various treatments for oily skin, dry skin, combination skin, etc. all with the use of equipment. I used the cheat-sheets until one day it all became clear - why I do this before that and so on.

Facials became my passion. Logic drove the passion. Clients were impressed with my work and shared information on facials and treatments they had received from here and there. I listened. Soon, my work started making major shifts as I moved "outside the box" of the standard facial procedures. I found that a steamer was, for the most part, the only equipment I needed. I started thinking and imagining what certain techniques would feel like. Clients started "ooohing and ahhhing" and I knew this was a good thing. The more they liked what I did, the better it got. I paid attention to their skin and how it responded. I talked about what they ate. What products they used.

Today, we hear the same comments over and over and they go something like this:

  "W O W !!!  What an experience!"

  "I've traveled all over the world and never had a facial like that."

  "WHEW !!    Thank you! "

  "There are no words to describe this."

  "I feel like kissing my own toes."

(comment after our Luxor Foot Bath hydrotherapy foot treatment)

We have an in-house training program and each technician is "Skill Certified" before they are ever allowed to perform the service.  Each of my staff are trained to do the same work I do and they are confident in their work.  So confident that if they need a second opinion, they ask for it. We look at dietary considerations in evaluating skin problems, we inquire about habits and products you may be using. We do not believe in treating all pimples the same nor do we treat all wrinkles the same. Skin sensitivities concern us and our holistic philosophies encourage a treatment that differs greatly from the norm. We use hydrotherapy techniques to manipulate the skin and body to heal itself.

The products we have chosen to use are Source Vitál. In fact, I must confess, I was the formulator for the majority of the product line (as former owner of Source Vitál). Source Vitál is aromatherapy and seaweed based and I must say, I've been to a lot of trade shows and I'm always looking for new ideas and great products. Until Source Vitál, I had not found a single product that inspires me. Source Vital does not use animal products and, of course, they or their ingredients (very important) are not tested on animals.  We personally are not vegan (although I believe in it), but Source Vitál is. We have never found that using animal products or human by-products get the results Source Vitál gets when using pure, natural plant based ingredients in our products.

Results are what we get. Holistic treatments with a serious product and a treatment philosophy combined to stimulate, soothe, flush, detox, regenerate, remineralize exfoliate, cleanse, etc., etc. We do go beyond our natural plant products and offer some of the more aggressive technologies such as microdermabrasion, chemical peels and glycolic acid. We feel we need to provide these services for some of the more severe skin situations. However, you must know that we follow up with feeding and regeneration of the skin.

See our brochures on hydrotherapy and body work/massage and find out more of our body philosophies. We read and study all the time. We think you'll love our work, philosophies, and atmosphere. We get involved in your special needs and are always on the lookout to find answers for you.

Sanctuary Spa is a very comfortable place to be. Each room is a scented chamber and the rest of the world is out there somewhere. For the time you are with us, you are cared for in such a way that floating home would be the greatest end to a fabulous session.

No matter the service you come for, we always hear "I've been looking forward to this". Hence, our slogan: "Something to Look Forward To"

I invite you to try us, even if you think you've found the best.  You may be surprised.

Please note: We are the "original Sanctuary Spa"...The first true day spa in Houston...since 1984.

There are several businesses in Houston using the name Sanctuary in some form or another.  If Sanctuary and Spa are used in the same sentence, please make sure you are clear that you have found us.  We are Sanctuary Spa, the original. Our services include fabulous facials, hydrotherapy spa treatments, beauty, grooming depilation, body work & massage, and skin resurfacing. Here's to your healthy living.

Make an appointment so that you to will have...  "Something to Look Forward To!"

Brea Gratia, ND

E-mail Brea at :  brea@sanctuarydsante.com