The spa at the Paseo Club vs The Ivy Day Spa: A head-to-head comparison

How often do you look out the office window and dream of Paris? The Bahamas? Hawaii?

Vacations are great — but only when you can afford them. And get time off from work, arrange the childcare, the dogsitter, and everything else. 

Spas are the closest we have to a vacation without traveling more than a few miles. They help us unwind, relax, rejuvenate, and take (a much-needed) break from the daily grind. 

The Paseo Club is a social club in the Santa Clarita Valley that offers fitness, Pilates, swimming, tennis, and pickleball facilities. There is also an on-site spa for both club members and nonmembers. 

The spa at the Paseo Club is only one of the options in the Santa Clarita Valley. As much as we want you to be a customer of our spa, your satisfaction is the most important thing. 

In this article, we place two spas side-by-side so you can learn about each option and decide which spa is best for you. 

The Spa at the Paseo Club

The spa at the Paseo Club is operated by three knowledgeable practitioners. Angie George is an esthetician and Haruko Hayashi and Tarra Clements are Certified Massage Therapists.  

What services does the spa provide? 

The spa at the Paseo Club has several body care, skin care, and massage services available. 

• Waxing
• Reflexology
• Seaweed wraps
• Assisted stretching 
• Full Body, foot scrubs, and back scrubs 
• Add-ons - CBD, essential oils, MYCO clinic oil, 
• Microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, glycolic, acne, LED, hydrafacial
• Massage - Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, prenatal, hot stone, couple

What are the practitioners’ experiences? 

The providers at the spa at the Paseo Club are certified and licensed and have 55 years of combined expertise. 

Angie George: Esthetics license, medical esthetics certificate, medical peel certification Newberry School Of Esthetics and has 27 years of experience.

Tarra Clements: LMT and CMT, attended the Utah College of Massage Therapy, and has 13 years of experience.

Haruko Hayashi: CMT, attended Hawaii Healing Arts College, deep tissue and hot stone certifications from Hands on Healing Institute, and has 15 years of experience.

Can clients customize their treatments? 

The providers at the Paseo Club spa use intake forms to learn all about their clients. They tailor their services to the client’s needs based on that information. Depending on the service, you may be able to select the duration, pressure, areas to focus on, areas to avoid, product use, add-ons, and more.

What is the spa environment? 

The spa at the Paseo Club is tucked into a cozy corner of the Paseo Club. It is an area designed to help you relax and unwind. Enjoy the soft music, gentle lighting, and three beautiful treatment rooms. Amenities include an executive locker room with restrooms, a steam room, a sauna, and showers. 

What products are used?

Each practitioner uses time-tested professional products. 

• Sothys
• Bioelements 
• CBD Clinic Pain Relief Balm
• Biotone Dual-Purpose Cream
• Bon Vital Muscle Therapy Lotion 
• Lab+Blends CBD Massage Balm 
• CBD Clinic Relax Massage Cream
• Bon Vital Swedish Massage Lotion 
• Sunmed Broad Spectrum CBD Infused Oil
• Organic Coconut or Jojoba Oil with basalt stones and heated Himalayan salt stones  

What is the cost of the five most common treatments?

The spa offers dozens of treatments and treatment combinations. We have highlighted the five most popular below so you can see a sampling of the costs. 

• Hydrafacial $140
• Dermaplaning $140
• Microdermabrasion $130
• Customized massage for 60 minutes $100
• Customized massage for 90 minutes with CBD $165

The Ivy Day Spa

The Ivy Day Spa is an independently owned and run day spa in Valencia Town Center Mall. It opened its doors in 2005. It has fourteen treatment rooms, an extensive menu of services, and several lovely amenities.

What services does the spa provide? 

The Ivy Day Spa offers a full menu of spa services for revitalizing your skin, relaxing sore muscles, and more. All spa services include access to amenities such as a hot tub, steam room, rainfall showers, and coed solarium with fireplace and spa snacks. 

• Body polish and wrap
• Hydrafacials - five options
• Spa Facials - seven options
• Nail care - manicure, pedicure, gel nail application and removal
• Swedish or Firm Pressure massage plus massage options for maternity and side-by-side massages
• Enhancements to add to your massage - Back of body polish, warm stones, Moroccan oil scalp treatment, and exfoliating hand or feet treatment 

What are the practitioners’ experiences? 

The Ivy Day Spa did not return messages to answer this query. 

Can clients customize their treatments? 

Yes!

Clients can customize their massages by selecting either a Swedish or a firm pressure massage and pairing it with a favorite add-on — back of body polish, warm stones, Moroccan oil scalp treatment, or an exfoliating hand or foot treatment. 

What is the spa’s environment? 

When the Ivy Day Spa was updated in 2011, co-owner Faye Morse gave the spa a tasteful makeover. She selected a soft color palette to highlight the natural light and create a calming atmosphere. There is a solarium and a fireplace to lounge at before or after your appointment, making your visit to the spa feel luxurious.

What products are used?

Ivy Day Spa uses an extensive collection of high-quality body care products. These products are also available for purchase at the spa. 

• Havaianas
• Mistral Soap
• Glo Skin Care
• Moroccan Oil
• Coola Sun Care
• Elta MD Sunblock
• Kniepp Bath Salts
• IS Clinical Skin Care
• Get Fresh Bubble Bath
• FarmHouse Fresh Masks
• Melange Perfume Palette
• Kniepp Bath Aromatherapy
• Sonoma Lavender Neck Wraps
• Sonoma Lavender Aromatherapy
• FarmHouse Fresh Body Products

What is the cost of the 5 most common treatments?

The Ivy Day Spa offers several services. Here is a list of a few of their most popular and their corresponding prices. 

• Hydrafacial $236.25
• Glycolic Facial Peel $52.50
• European Facial with Microderm $236.25
• Swedish massage for 50 minutes $162.75
• Firm Pressure Massage with warm stones for 50 minutes $236.25

Relaxing with a spa treatment in the Santa Clarita Valley

When life has been hectic, take time for yourself and relax at a spa. Certified professionals can help you look and feel your best — and that is much easier on the budget than a trip abroad.

The Paseo Club can be your local vacation destination. The SCV community and guests are always welcome at the Paseo Club spa. Reach out to Angie, Haruko, or Tarra to make an appointment. Combined services are also available. Spa specials are seasonal, providing you with great discounts.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Paseo Club, schedule a tour before your spa appointment. You can see all eight acres of the club and meet members and staff. 

Are you ready to join us? Become a member today and start your Paseo Lifestyle. You can play tennis and/or pickleball, attend fitness and Pilates classes, swim, and simply relax with a meal and beverage at our cafe and clubhouse. We can’t wait to see you!