Posts by Melissa Stewart
This holiday season, enjoy the art of Lagniappe.
Throughout Soak Spa & Foot Sanctuary, the art of lagniappe is a way of life, a mantra for all we do and give ‘a little something extra”. Everyday, all year, the staff creates experiences that outshine expectations, with details that have been intentionally cultivated and perfected. The first time I walked into…
Read MoreNOCO Style “Best of Day” 2019
What matters is our guests. Our clients. Our friends. And when those people, whom we strive everyday to provide a beautiful spa experience for, show their love and support by choosing us, we are more than grateful. Then, when those same people show up and vote for us and shout about how…
Read MoreWhy Shop Local?
Seems like a simple concept, right? Shop local, small businesses to support your community, your friends, your neighbors. But as the craze of holiday shopping sneaks up on us, those big box stores and online entities become more and more appealing. Local artists, restaurants, spas and boutiques thrive on your commitment to keep your money…
Read MoreIt’s Time
November at Soak Spa & Foot Sanctuary It’s time! Time for the beautiful chaos of the holiday season. Being with family, enjoying friends, attending parties – the list goes on. And it can be a lot. In the midst of this, try to take care of yourself and those around you. The holiday season can…
Read MoreWhy Epsom Salt?
Why do we use Epsom Salt as the base of our luxurious foot soaks? There are many reasons, but some of our favorites are……. *Decrease Stress *Promote Sleep *Relieve Muscle Tension *Reduce Pain & Swelling *Exfoliation Each one of our unique foot soaks be gins with epsom salt and is then intentionally crafted with an…
Read MoreSignature Facial
To get the level of luxury and attention that I received last week, I had always assumed one would have to endure a big price in a big city. I was wrong. Right here in Fort Collins, Colorado is a wonderful, holistic spa that proved me wrong, and I’m thrilled that they did.…
Read MoreNOCO Style’s Best of 2019
Shopping local matters. Leaving reviews on Facebook, Yelp, Google, etc. when you have a great experience matters. Spreading the word about a kind small-business owner or great customer service at your favorite spa matters. Make it a point to meet the owners of any local boutique or cafe that you enjoy. Your…
Read More7 Steps to Pure Bliss
7 steps to pure bliss…… Open the door to Soak Spa & Foot Sanctuary and be greeted by the calming environment and the gentle staff. Be led down a hallway while taking in the delicate aromatherapy, perfect lighting, and local artwork. Be seated in the tranquility…
Read MoreI didn’t even know……
I didn’t even know I needed a foot soak and massage. Last week I had the opportunity to treat myself at Soak Spa & Foot Sanctuary. And that’s all that I thought it was – a treat. Nothing wrong with that, right? We all deserve it. So, I made the appointment for…
Read MoreLagniappe
What is Lagniappe? A beautifully unique word that has been brought to Northern Colorado by way of Melissa Stewart, owner of Soak Spa and Foot Sanctuary. Understood mainly in the South, and more specifically Louisiana, “Lagniappe” is a gesture, a kindness, an offering from one person to another. Mark Twain found the…
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