Spa Service
The moon symbolizes contemplation, stillness, illumination, wisdom, calm, & what is referred to as yin—a gathering inward, an energy that nourishes & connects us to the energy of earth. The sun represents warmth, light, compassion, activity & yang—the generative vitality of creation, & the expansive energy of the sky.
The secret to well-being & happiness is said to be a harmonious balance between yin & yang. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, modern life is imbalanced. Our lives are filled with too much yang activity & not enough contemplative downtime to counterbalance it. This leaves us overstimulated, unable to truly rest & therefore recharge.
SUNMOON SANCTUARY is designed to help you reset, unwind & recharge. Far infrared heat, set to a low temperature, gently warms you from underneath, while you recline fully clothed on a spa bed. Soothing nature sounds emanate from a sound therapy device, helping settle the mind. A therapeutic blend of essential oils softly releases into the air, inducing deeper breathing & a sense of inner peace. Far infrared penetrates ultra-deeply, easing physical tension & discomfort, encouraging circulation & lymphatic flow, & supporting the body’s natural detoxification mechanisms. It is also associated with mood boosting, stress relieving, anti-inflammatory & alkaline promoting effects. Jade has been prized throughout Asia for having both a tranquil & rejuvenating effect. A special combination of 428 jade, tourmaline & passive magnet stones are located within the spa bed. Negative ions are generated by the stones when they are specially heated through the far infrared technology, releasing 1500+ negative ions per square inch. Studies in Europe & Japan indicate that negative ions may strengthen the autonomic nervous system & immune function, & promote collagen production.
Your session begins with a “sun phase”, where gentle heat and negative ions in the spa bed are active for 20 minutes. This is followed by a “moon phase” for 10 minutes where the heat tapers off & you experience a tranquil re-balancing.
This session does not include any hands-on time with a practitioner. It is a serene sanctuary, designed for you to enjoy some tranquil time on your own.
30 minutes | Special Offer Rate $38 ($48 value)
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Pre-payment at Booking
Full payment for the service is required at the time of booking. When you click the link to book a date/time for a service, you are automatically prompted to pay for the service.
We are not able to be flexible about pre-payment at the time of booking, and have adopted this approach as a result of too many last minute cancellations with little to no notice. When pre-booking spa appointments, the room, equipment and Spa Practitioner's time are reserved for you. When adequate notice is not provided, it leaves us unable to fill spots with other clients, but burdens us with the expenses of the Spa Practitioner's wages and equipment costs, and causes lost potential revenue, so we take a double hit of lost income as well as paying out of pocket for the costs of the service. Due to challenging economic times, we cannot afford to do this, and appreciate your understanding and support.
If you have a SILK ROAD GIFT CARD, you may be able to use it to pre-pay for the service online, at the time of booking. See below for more details.
NEED TO CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE? As much notice as possible is appreciated, as it increases the likelihood we can fill the spot with another booking. You can cancel your appointment via the cancellation link at the bottom of the booking confirmation email. When less than 24 hours notice is provided to cancel or re-schedule a service, the full amount of the service will be charged. You will not receive a refund.
USING A GIFT CARD? If the gift card has a QR code, it will also contain a 16-digit code. This type of gift card can be used for online purchases, so you can use it for pre-payment at the time of booking. Enter the 16-digit code into the payment field at checkout.
If the gift card does not have a QR code, you will need to pre-pay online at the time of booking, using a credit card. When you come in for your appointment, bring the SILK ROAD GIFT CARD with you. Provide it to us when you are checking in for the appointment. The value of the SILK ROAD GIFT CARD will be verified at that time and applied to the value of the service, and the pre-payment will be refunded.
If you forget to bring the gift card with you to the appointment, we cannot issue a refund, but you can use the gift card for any purchases of products in-store that day, or use it towards another service in the future. For more information about redeeming gift cards click here.
Getting Here
LOCATION The SILK ROAD SPA is located within our Victoria Chinatown shop at 1624 Government St.
Contraindications
INFRARED CONTRAINDICATIONS A key aspect of SUNMOON SANCTUARY is the infrared component of the service. Our spa bed has a built-in, far infrared feature which provides a gentle heat of approximately 37.78 to 40 degrees Celsius (100 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit). While far infrared is associated with some beneficial effects, there are some conditions & situations where it is not recommended. If this applies to you, we can modify the service so that the infrared heat is turned off & you do not then experience the "sun phase" of the service. Instead the entire service is experienced as a "moon phase" with the heat turned off. It is a traditional wellness practise in parts of Asia to rest on jade stones because they are associated with a variety of therapeutic benefits. This can have a pleasing cooling & calming effect in hot weather, or in general.
Please read the contraindications carefully below & advise us if any of these apply to you. Infrared is not considered suitable for those who:
- have diabetes
- use an insulin pump
- have a pacemaker
- are trying to get pregnant or are pregnant
- are experiencing hot flashes or menopause
- are easily overheated
- are experiencing a fever
- have low or high blood pressure
- are prone to dizzy spells
- have poor circulation or circulatory issues
- have kidney disease
- have cancer
- who are undergoing cancer treatment, including chemotherapy &/or radiation
- are experiencing any serious medical conditions other than the ones that are listed above. In that event, consult with your doctor.
AROMATHERAPY CONTRAINDICATIONS Please inform us in advance of your service if you have any allergies to essential oils. We will do our best to accommodate you; however, depending on the severity of your allergy, a spa visit may not be suitable. Contact us to discuss.
SPA SERVICES & PREGNANCY We are able to make some accommodations during pregnancy, but in order for you to enjoy the service, it's important for you to be feeling well enough to do so. If you are experiencing nausea, wait until after any symptoms relating to nausea are gone to book an appointment. Please note that our Spa Services are performed on a spa bed & require you to lay on your back, fully reclined during the treatment. Depending on the stage of your pregnancy, it may not be comfortable to do so. In that case, it can be best to wait to book in for a Spa Service until you'll find it relaxing to be fully reclined for the duration of the service time.
