A Boutique Where Fashion Meets Relaxation
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A Boutique Where Fashion Meets Relaxation
SPA & FASHION BOUTIQUE A Boutique Where Fashion Relaxation -meets- By Melanie Furlong Photos BTL Wedding The women and men of Winnipeg know where to go for the ultimate spa and shopping indulgence: SpaLifestyle & Fashion Boutique. “Whether you’re looking for that perfect dress, accessory or perhaps a gift for someone special, knowledgeable women are always available to assist you at SpaLifestyle & Fashion Boutique,” says Client Stefanie Frischbutter says. “From the moment you walk in, you are greeted by the friendly owners or staff and made to feel welcome and at ease.” B eing pampered by professionally trained staff in their spa is a luxury worth every penny. “I have enjoyed a variety of facials and it is difficult to say if one is better than another — they’re all incredible,” says Frischbutter. “Massages have also been an experience worth repeating often. Total pampering and relaxation has always been a highlight at SpaLifestyle & Fashion Boutique and I would highly recommend this store to anyone looking for a quality shopping and spa experience.” Sisters Kristin Bozyk (nee Janzen) and Monica Janzen opened SpaLifestyle & Fashion Boutique in December 2007 after their parents encouraged them to go into business for themselves. “We were inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of our grandparents, John and Mary Fehr and our parents, Dale and Sandra Janzen,” says Bozyk. “They founded and operated Fehr-Way Tours and Beaver Bus Lines.” When they discovered the building at 2001 Henderson Hwy was being built, their mother gave them the idea to start a spa combined with a boutique. Bozyk, who was a registered massage therapist, took on the spa side while her sister headed up the fashion boutique. The unusual combination has been a winning success. The spa meets the highest standards in the country as a member of Leading Spas in Canada and is quality assured. “Our licensed and certified estheticians use exceptional G.M. Collin products for facial treatments,” says Bozyk. “This medical grade product line can be used to treat many skin conditions.” They also use France’s world-renowned brand, Yon-ka, to offer customized treatments using essential oils and plant extracts. One of their most popular facials is G.M. Collin’s new SEA C Spa. This brightening facial is perfect for people preparing for special events, such as weddings. It evens out skin tone, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and illuminates skin — giving it the ultimate healthy glow. Besides their remarkable facials, the spa menu also includes manicures, pedicures, scrubs, microdermabrasion and relaxing massages. All services are performed in one of their six private rooms. The spa also has two couples’ rooms, for those who wish to share quality time with a friend or loved one. “Our spa clients are women and men who take care of themselves and want to feel good,” says Bozyk. “They come here for a quality experience; we want them to leave feeling confident.” The spa has had clients as young as age six (children getting manicures with their moms) and as elderly as 96. “We try to take care of our clients as if they were family,” says Bozyk. “A spa treatment is something any generation can enjoy.” Every month the spa has a new special offer. Clients on the SpaLifestyle & Fashion Boutique email list are the first to find out about new offers. You can also like them on Facebook to view upcoming fashions as they arrive for the new season. “We have a beautiful facility and we have high standards for ourselves and our professional team in the spa and boutique, who are always very polite, and caring,” says Bozyk. “We’re doing our best.” What could be better than getting a fabulous shellac mani and a gorgeous new ring to show it off? Both Bozyk and Janzen are having a great time with their Fashion Boutique. “It’s an added bonus “We get great satisfaction from giving our customers the best possible experience,” says Janzen. for a lot of our customers,” says Janzen. “It’s a one-stop shop for feeling and looking good.” The boutique carries the latest fashions and jewellery for casual, career, holiday and special occasion dressing. Sizes range from 2 to 18. Their fashion includes lines like Joseph Ribkoff, which they have carried since they opened. “This is our No. 1 line,” says Janzen, “it’s made to fit a real woman’s body.” This fall, SpaLifestyle & Fashion Boutique is planning to hold another in-store fashion show for clients. “This season we’re ABOVE L - R Iwona, Jessica, Urszula, Sheron, Kristin, Monica, Sandra, Heidi, Chasity. Staff not in photo Gail, Olivia, Laura & Brooke. going to see more sheerness and transparency from Joseph Ribkoff, as well as laser cut detailing and monochromatic tones of black and white,” says Janzen. “We’ll do another show to help our clients see what the latest trends are in store. A lot of ladies really enjoy this concept.” To complement your new outfit, check out the unique jewellery from Shablool Silver Jewellery Design Ltd., an Israeli brand creating distinctive rings, earrings, bracelets, pendant necklaces, watches and pins by combining sterling silver 925 with semi-precious stones and 14k gold. Two A is another beautiful in-store jewellery brand that puts a fresh spin on Bohemian chic by fusing materials such as coral, textiles, tagua and coconut shells with a variety of finely crafted metals that works with every day and high-fashion styles. If you’re in need of a gift for someone special, SpaLifestyle & Fashion Boutique sells gift cards that can be used any way you wish. “You can buy a specific service or put a dollar amount on the gift card,” says Bozyk. “Then the recipient can buy clothes, jewellery, spa products or treatments. It gives them lots of options for pampering themselves.” These are all reasons why what started out as a neighbourhood jewel has become a destination for men and women around the city and beyond. “When people come to visit Winnipeg, they have to check this place out,” says Bozyk. “We’ve had customers come from P.E.I., all over Ontario, B.C., and other places.” At the end of the day, the sisters get the most enjoyment out of working with people. “We get great satisfaction from giving our customers the best possible experience,” says Janzen. SpaLifestyle & Fashion Boutique 2001 Henderson Hwy at Bonner 204.661.6111 www.slfb.ca