Guest Services

Eleanor Schroeder - Spa Coordinator, Team Leader. Eleanor graduated from Whitman with a BA in History. Why reception? Because she Loves organizing while enjoying the relaxing peaceful nature of a spa environment. Eleanor is married with a beautiful new puppy, and enjoys spending time camping with her family, reading, and going for long walks.

Alyssa Beyer - Spa Coordinator Alyssa loves art, photography, and bold style. She is a Walla Walla University Alumni and proudly Mrs. Beyer, as well as a mom to two wonderful dogs Bella and Meah. Alyssa's passion for photography began at a young age and has helped her to build the business she has today: www.alyssaannette.com Alyssa feels blessed to be a part of the LeFore's Spa team while building her business.

MASSAGE TEAM

Jacob Tucker - Massage Therapist, Team Leader

When I initially started college, I wanted to be a physical therapist. As I studied though, I realized that the aspect of PT that intrigued me the most was the massage. I attended East West College in Portland Oregon, and loved every second of it. Wanting to focus my skills on the therapeutic aspects of massage that attracted me, I have since worked at a hospital and a physical therapy clinic, providing relief to hundreds of patients that normally would not receive massage therapy. I am now excited to bring those same therapeutic goals and skills that I have acquired working in those locations into the relaxing environment that Lefore’s Spa has to offer.





Lis Kubo - Massage Therapist

As a massage therapist Lis hopes to touch not only peoples sore muscles, but their lives as well. Lis hopes to make sure every client receives exactly what they need and wants her guest to feel free to voice if they are expecting anything different from what she is already providing. Her goal is to bring a positive and nurturing attitude to every person she comes into contact with, create an opportunity for understanding their needs, and to meet their needs by achieving the highest level of relaxation and comfort possible. God has blessed her with amazing opportunities and she prays that she continues to serve others to the best of her ability, sharing His love and blessings.

Janey Duskin-Gilmore - Massage Therapist

Janey attended the Bluestone Academy of Massage in 2007, and currently works part time at LeFore's while she is attending WWCC to acheive her nursing degree. Janey also has a young family that keeps her busy in her free time.







Kate Colvin - Massage Therapist

Kate Went to Tri City School of Massage and graduated in April 2011. She have always enjoyed giving back massages to family and friends and decided that she enjoyed it so much that she should learn the art of massage therapy as a profession. It is a very rewarding job to know that you are helping someone feel better.

When Kate is not working at LeFore’s she is also a member of the local roller derby team, The Walla Walla Sweets Roller Girls. Kate also enjoy art, music, and spending time with family and friends.

Are you or someone you know in need of help?

If you or someone you know would like to make an appointment, call 509.525.3336, tell the receptionist you would like to make an appointment with the therapist. After you leave your name and phone number, the therapist will call you and make an appointment. The appointment will be private as they are made for our non business hours. There is no charge for this service.

Massage Recommendation

Another great comment from: Trish Puchalski
I had my first massage with Lis last week. It was LITERALLY the best massage I've ever had in my whole life. I felt like a dizzy marshmallow when she was done with me. I'll definitely be booking with her again!

8th Annual Holiday Client Appreciation Day!

The Entire LeFore's Spa Team wishes to Thank each and every one of our guest, we appreciate your support so very much! Thank you to all of you who made it in to celebrate with us today, and to the ones that couldn't make it, we hope you can be with us next time!

The Marcus Whitman Hotel

Kyle Mussman, Owner of the premier destination Marcus Whitman hotel left a wonderful review on our facebook ~ " WOW - I finally made it into your new facility today and it is AMAZING! So happy for you all in your new space and Jacob gave me an excellent massage today!"

Thank you Kyle and Brenda, we love having you as our guest!




If you are contemplating a visit to the Walla Walla Area we at LeFore's Spa would equally recommend a stay at the Marcus Whitman. They provide excellent customer service and you will experience the remarkable combination of history and luxury in beautiful downtown Walla Walla. From innovative food and wine pairings to state-of-the-art meeting facilities, this grand hotel offers the perfect place to enjoy a romantic wine country getaway, establish a base for exploring the Walla Walla Valley or bring your group of any size for an exceptional and personalized conference experience.

http://www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com/

Fall Hair Color: Before and After

Before: Our model has a warm auburn tone, which was a perfect summer trend for her outgoing lifestyle, Lots of time in the sunshine showed off her color tone and made her eyes pop!



With summer coming to an end, LeFore's stylist Jerelle wanted to create a dramatic effect for our model, by deepening and cooling the base color and adding a punch of a cool violet red panels, she is a trendsetter with this fall/winter style!







RICH BRUNETTES This season's browns differentiate themselves with a spectrum of unexpected undertones — Robinson loves light browns with a complexion-flattering caramel reddish tone, while Ott favors cedar browns with hints of light-catching violet.

PLATINUM When it comes to visual impact, platinum is a winner. And that Jean Harlow-esque champagne has been updated for today. "Think Nordic blonde like Michelle Williams," says Victoria Hunter of Whittemore House Salon. "Blonde and bright, but really clean."

OMBRé Popular within every color family, ombré (which means "shadow" in French) is an effect where one color at the roots gradually transitions to another shade at the ends. Negin Zand of Sally Hershberger's L.A. salon reveals how to make it modern: "Add fine highlights at the root, then keep it thicker toward the bottom."

source: Marie Claire

Online appointments

Make your own appointments online via:

http://www.schedulicity.com/Scheduling/BusinessInfo.aspx?business=LS4D4C

We want to make a difference in your life. From the moment you enter LeFore's Spa, it is our goal to go above and beyond your expectations every time. Our nurturing and caring staff is passionate and dedicated to bringing you the best services available.

Sharon's work...

Sharon in her new room, hard at work doing MCA on a client. This is about the 8th treatment the client has had. She had SEVERE acne scaring, and has noticed such a remarkable improvement in her skin texture and scars that she has felt confident enough to allow family to see her without make-up for the first time since she was a teenager. What a boost of confidence this new technique has given her!

Euro Shaper & ROM machine

The ROM machine is a cross trainer that promises to deliver a workout in just 4 minutes a day. ROM stands for Range of Motion. The ROM machine resembles a hybrid of an exercise bicycle, a rowing machine and a stair-climbing machine


The Euro Body Shaper Professional Plus Series is the hottest and latest technology in fitness. It is proving to be one of the most beneficial pieces of fitness equipment that gives you many positive results. The Euro Body Shaper Professional Series gives your body powerful stimulation call it the perfect "all in one" machine. The Euro Body Shaper Professional Plus Series is a massager/vibrator.

It provides relaxation to your whole body, this Euro Body Shaper Professional Plus Series does not only provide ultimate relaxation but also generates vibration in the plate base that goes directly through your whole body.

Hallway Photo's

Sharon LeFore - Owner & Expert on MCA

Before MCA treatment.

1 Month After MCA treatment.


Sharon completed extensive training in the field of Multitrepannic Collagen Actuation or MCA as it is known in the business. Can you help me with my Scar? This is the question that drove Sharon to seek help for her clients. Finding out that there is only a handful of practitioners that currently offer MCA further fueled her desire to solve this problem for her clients. It’s important to realize that no scar can be removed completely, and here are several ways to make scars less obvious and improve their appearance. Multitrepannic Collagen Actuation or Dry Needling refers to a procedure where the effect of the healing process results in a visible change or scar remodeling. Plastic Surgeons Dr. Camirand and Dr. Des Fernandes have written articles on Dry Needling using the method since the late 1980’s to soften and stretch scars following face lifts with noted improvement in the scar and its color. The result in most cases is a smooth flat scar that is less noticeable and the return of pigment (color) to some of the lighter scars. MCA is an entirely natural way of getting the body’s own cells to regenerate and get rid of wrinkles. MCA is a practically-painless, completely risk-free alternative to injecting muscle relaxants such as Botox. Although MCA uses a very fine needle, nothing is injected and the treatment causes a micro-trauma to the skin, in order to force it into a state of self repair. Our bodies are equipped with a DNA system and, when injured, the body sends out the correct signals and tools which enable it to repair itself and heal. Some patients notice the benefit after just one treatment; others may require up to three treatments, one month apart. As you puncture the skin, you create a wound which heals in three phases inflammation, proliferation and tissue remodeling. When the needle enters the skin, it starts the inflammation phase. Fibroblasts cells that give rise to connective tissue, move into the affected area and start to produce collagen and elastin to help the healing process. Although the procedure does damage the skin and cause minor bleeding, the skin is essentially regenerating itself. Following a treatment, the patient is left with a fine red scratch mark, which forms a scab and heals within 5-7 days. Away from the face, MCA is also excellent for treating stretch marks or other body scars it can also be used to help soften scars caused by less than perfect face lift surgery. One great advantage of MCA over other similar treatments is that is does not cause any permanent damage to the skin and the healing phase. Call for consultantion appointment.

Reviews.....

Reviews... Facebook is deleting the review and discussion pages as of Oct 31st, we cherish the info left by our clients, so we have chosen to copy and paste past reviews in this blog.

Bethany Lewis Shaw*****
" " Awesome! Nice, easy to book and the staff is flexible. I LOVE my hair every time I leave the place and I'm able to work with the cut myself in between cuts. Perfect!

Ronda Maggs Garner*****
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My husband just got home from his "Father's Day Contest" massage you so graciously gifted him for the story I posted. He needed this so much this week more than any other. He had a rough week and even this morning and early afternoon, he was SO worn out and exhausted that he was dragging out of the house to go to his appointment. I almost didn't recognize him when he walked in the door. He LOVED his massage!!!! He's been playing with the little 3 year old I babysit since he got home. He was so impressed with Jacob and his professionalism that he bought a package deal to get 2 more!!! I was shocked he spent the money but, you know what??? I am so pleased with the relaxed, happy man that came home that I do NOT mind!!! :-D Thank you to everyone at LeFores for making Kent feel like he "died and went to Heaven". Those were his exact words


Terri Silvernail Cantrell*****
" " I LOVE the flexibility of your staff and you guys go out of your way to provide the services we desire. See you Wednesday!
Terri Silvernail Cantrell I definitely had 5 star treatment today~

Kati Bennett Funderburk
" " I went there with my mom and we had a great time. The manicure/pedicure was amazing. I am looking forward to going back!


Karen Shelton*****
" " I was just in today and I always walk away feeling great! The staff is A-MAZING!!! They are both friendly and knowledgeable. I also love their Spa dollars! I highly recommend them!


Mariah Clifton*****
" " An amazing and super friendly staff who know what they're doing and how to make your day brighter. You'll leave with a smile on your face and feeling like you've just made a new friend.


LaCheal Buff *****
" Great work, honest & amazing integrity, now THAT'S a spa I care to promote, like and share =D

Sept. 29th B2B Event

A link to see some of tonight's highlights...

http://animoto.com/play/HI1ZNTeBgL0ToWGyrzSFVA

Relief for Sciatica nerve pain

Going to continuing education for massage therapy in Portland often feels like I’m attending a convention for extras from a Science Fiction movie. Older women with oversized glasses and wildly disheveled hair cluster on one side of the room, discussing there lasted revelations with energy work. Students huddle together on the other side, awkwardly flirting between texts and sporadically looking at anatomy flash cards. The rest of the assorted gathering falls somewhere between the extremes, sitting quietly and sipping cheap hotel coffee. I always expect the older crowd to whip out a ruler and dispense some discipline on one of the flirting students, but this doesn’t happen and I turn my attention back to the class material.
The last class I attended was for sciatica relief, something many of my clients suffer from. Sciatica can be caused from traumatic falls or accidents but more often than not it is from prolonged sitting, poor posture, inadequate core support and poor flexibility. The key to effectively treating sciatica is being able to access where it is originating from and treating accordingly.
Most of the massages I do at the spa require the client to be passive and relax. Treating sciatica is almost the complete opposite. Retraining the muscles, nerves and joints requires active involvement of the client.
If you have sciatic pain, don’t expect this treatment to be a relaxing experience, but do expect results and to be actively involved in your healing. Having worked at physical therapy clinics in the past, these treatments are much more along those lines. With that I will also expect you to do the exercises at home that will continue to aid you in your recovery, and if you don’t I just might have to have one of my new friends from class whip out their ruler and dispense some discipline. Trust me, you’ll thank me in the end.

Relax........

Our relaxation room is a place to gather when spa~ing with friends.

Our Facial Treatment Room #1

Our Facial Treatment Room #1

Our Relaxing Massage Room #1

September 11th 2011

It's been 10 years since the attack on the USA, and when the WTC towers were destroyed. We all have many Hero's to look up to from that tragic event. The Firefighters and Police officers especially. In remembrance of that day, and for all those who continue to serve and protect, and put themselves in harms way, first responders to help all we want to say THANK YOU! LeFore's has a wonderful Staff! One of our manager's and her little sister's baked 150 cupcakes and delivered them to local Fire fighters and Police officers on September 11 in honor of the service and protection they provide all of us with! Thank you Tash!

Close to finish phase one!