VISIA Event!

We are having a wonderful event for our clients today! When we went to the IECSC in Las Vegas, we purchased a VISIA complexion analysis machine. We have been training away and today we are launching this great new tool! So far our clients are really enjoying getting that in-depth look at what is going on with their skin. Of coarse we are trying to make it fun for everyone to, so we added discounts, refreshments, and complimentary chair massages!

If you get a chance to come to Walla Walla, stop in at LeFore's Spa and get a look at your skin. It shows everything from wrinkles, sun damage, pores, redness, texture... just about anything you would want to see!

Brazilian Keratin Straightener, Grey Hair, and AOL!!

Exciting!! LeFore's Spa quoted on aol stylelist! Great to be mentioned alonside of some very well known stylist such as: Color Director Frank Friscioni at New York's Oscar Blandi salon, We talked about the "Brazilian" straightening technique on Grey hair (Great for anyone that struggles with unruly, coarse, wavy to kinky curls!)

Accepting Insurance!

LeFore’s Spa is now welcoming clients who carry Adventist Risk Management, L & I and Auto Insurances.
We are always striving to find new ways to help the people in our community. To better serve you we have begun our credentialing process with several insurance companies! We are now able to help more people then ever before.
If you have been injured, whether it is from an automobile accident, bad fall or even an athletic injury, we are here to help.
Properly done massage can:
Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
Ease medication dependence.
Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin.
Increase joint flexibility.
Lessen depression and anxiety.
Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
Reduce post surgery adhesions and swelling.
Reduce spasms and cramping.
Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller.

If you didn’t see your current insurance provider listed - don’t worry! We are still in the process of credentialing with several more! If you are curious and want to know if your insurance provider is on our list, please call the spa at 509.525.3336

An Endearing, Funny, blog from our massage therapist!

A few professions in the world really lend themselves to being taken advantage of, (not necessarily in a bad way) by friends and family once they leave the work environment. Chefs are almost certainly put in charge of the summer BBQ; Accountants are undoubtedly harassed during tax season, and massage therapists’ daughters will not go to bed unless Daddy has given them a massage.

Every night there is a routine. First comes the bath, (“Keep the water IN the tub please.”). Bath time is followed by helping them brush their teeth, (“Stop eating the toothpaste!”). The Pajamas are put on and stories are lovingly read. If it is wintertime, the hair dryer is brought out to blow heat in their bed so they stay toasty and warm. To most children this would be more than enough. If your dad is a massage therapist, it is just the warm up to the main event.

Massage to my daughters is more than just a quick back rub. They have learned to request specific areas that are bothering them and are more than willing to tell me if I am not doing deep enough work. Massage commentary like, “No Daddy, I need a massage like you do at work”, and, “Daddy, You forgot my legs and arms” is not uncommon.

My oldest daughter has understood for quite some time that massage is my job. My four-year-old daughter had not quite figured this out though. Therefore, when LeFore’s Spa placed a video of me demonstrating a new service on their Facebook page, it confused her. I was at work and my wife was showing my kids the video of me giving a massage to a fellow employee.

“Is that you Mommy?” my youngest asked.

“No.”

There was a pause well my daughter tried to process this information.

“Why’s Daddy helping someone else?”

To my daughter, who has grown up getting massages nightly and was my infant massage therapy model, the concept that I worked on other people was a new one. But, even through her naivety, she brings up a valid question. Why do I help someone else? Why do I do what I do?

Mostly I do what I do because I love it. I love helping people feel better and increase the quality of their life. Doing what I do, gives a grandparent the ability to get down on the floor and play with their grandchild. It gives a mother the break she needs to regain her sanity from keeping up with her kids day after day. It helps the farmer get back to work after straining his muscles from tossing hay bales for hours on end. At work, I help because people need it, more than many of them even know they do. I help others feel better so they can go home and spend quality time with their children, who sometimes ask questions that make us smile, nod, and then try our best to answer with a straight face.

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Cell Born

We brought back this new product from Vegas, so far it's a hit!!

Cailyn Exfoliating Peeling Gel provides gentle exfoliation and vitamin C in one. Taking advantage of a new technology in the preparation of "Vitamin C Beads", Cailyn Exfoliating Peeling Gel removes dead skin cells, leaving the skin with a healthy glow, while supporting the natural cell renewal process and stimulating circulation.Vitamin C reconized internationally for its skin caring properties, Vitamin C encourages collagen production, improves elasticity and helps protect against damaging environmental aggressors. Wax beads are perfectly round, without ridges or rough edges that might damage the skin as it is scrubbed.

Instructions: Wash your face or body before use. Apply to damp skin (if wet, towel dry for the best result) and wait for 30 seconds. Gently massage until the dead skin cells appear in flakes upon the skin's surface. rinse off with water and pat dry. Moisturize your skin well after use!

Eye Kandy

Just one of the fun new things we brought back to Walla Walla from IECSC....

Eye Kandy Sprinkles represents the very latest breakthrough in brilliant make-up & body shimmer

•Glitter can be worn bolder for a more intense look or subtle for a daytime office look.•Our secret is our stay-put base. Once glitter is applied, it will stay on all day. No flaking!•Sprinkles Glitter is an excellent product for dance troops, cheerleaders, stage performers, etc.•It can be applied as a liner or all over for a more intense and noticeable look.
•We offer a variety of brighter, bolder colors for performers. •Sprinkles Liquid Sugar is water-based and also safe for skin and contact lenses.

Las Vegas IECSC

In May, three team members from LeFore’s Spa attended the International Esthetics Cosmetics & Spa Conferences which is the premier spa event in the country, from Advanced Education, to the latest in technology and ingredient's. All team members came back re energized and excited to share the new information with other team members and customers alike!

So...What's with the Bee's??

When you see our spa menu, you will notice a “Bee” theme,

now just what would Bee’s have to do with our Spa?

Our founder is the orignal Queenbee! Sharon comes from a large beekeeping family in Southern California (Now with her Grandson there is 5 generations of beekeeper's). Her Parents Wilbert & Mary Knoefler of Riverside, California were beekeepers and gifted Sharon 50 Hives when she married in 1966, so you can see all her life Sharon has lived and learned about these amazng little creatures and the liquid gold they produce.

Our Spa Packages

Pre-package multiple treatments. A great way to treat yourself to a partial or full day at the spa. A wonderful gift to give Loved ones, business contacts, or employees. Everyone loves to be pampered!
Gift Cards available year round. Snack or light lunch available.

Honey it’s the Best
A total indulgence package designed to give you the ultimate
treatments available. Your day begins with a body treatment of your choice. Next your day will include a hot
stone therapy massage, a signature facial, European Pedicure and manicure, flavored to your desires.
6+ hours ………………….$330

Honey of a Day
Spend the day enjoying 4 hours of pampering and wellness. Your retreat starts with a relaxation massage, followed by a Signature facial customized to your specific skin needs. Then enjoy an advanced European Pedicure and manicure, flavored to your desires.
4+ hours…….....………….$200

Just a little bit of Honey
Your retreat starts with a Signature facial customized to your specific skin needs. Then enjoy a Spa Pedicure and manicure, flavored to your desires.
3+ hours………………….……$145

Honeycomb Sweetness
Escape briefly with a Signature facial customized to your specific skin needs combined with a Spa Pedicure.
2 hours…….....………….$115

Just a couple of Bees
This package is for two people to enjoy at the same time. Couples, Mother & Daughters, Best friends, or any combination of 2. Relax in our double treatment room while our therapists treat you to a
relaxation massage and Signature facial.
2+ hours…………………..$270

The Baby Bee
This treatment is for the expectant mother in your life. Customized for her needs before the baby arrives.
A pregnancy massage, European facial and Pedicure will help relax and comfort her.
3 hours…………………….$175

Here come the Bee’s
We have a customized menu for the Bride and Groom. Packages for the pre wedding, wedding, and
post wedding activities. All offerings geared towards the bride and groom, and/or any number of
the wedding party. Please ask the front desk for your copy.

The Hive Treatment
Let us host your holiday party! We will take on all the work, and leave you free to enjoy your guests without all the preparation and clean up. Rent the spa for your special occasion.
Prices vary on services purchased and number of attendees.



Honey of a Gift…..
Not sure what to give that special person in your life? We have 2 options to choose from.
Our first option allows you to purchase a gift card in any amount. This way your gift lets them choose for themselves. Our Second option is to let our experts help you put together a gift bag in any combination of services and products that you .
How extravagant do you want to be?

Skin Needling

Local esthetician Sharon LeFore has just returned from the American Institute of Permanent color Technology in Santa Ana, CA. 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 are 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.
MCA is an exciting new option available for the treatment of depressed Acne scarring, wrinkles and scar relaxation, and has been shown to:
Smooth wrinkles and fill lines
Improve skin texture
Relax scars
Improve depressed acne scarring
Improve the appearance of stretch marks
Fill old surgical scars
Improve Chicken Pox scars
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 is short. It is virtually painless and the treatment can be repeated as often as necessary, without any risk.

Waxing seminar

The seminar was taught by internationally recognized skin waxing industry leader Lori Nestore, aka "the wax queen". A gifted instructor, Lori got her start at Eva's Esthetics as the Educational Director, inspiring staff and students alike for many years. The Wax Queen and CEO of Eva's Esthetics for the past four years, recognized for her proficiency in waxing, Lori continues to be a popular and highly demanded instructor teaching her "secrets of the trade" and producing waxing videos.
Assisted by Vice President Lisa Nestore, Lori is now responsible for oversight of
daily operations and the growth of this successful company. The focus is still on a commitment to high quality education and products that service a broad spectrum of multicultural clientele.
The seminar began with an introduction to the latest waxing innovation from France, long recognized as the seat of leadership in skin care technology. As the Wax Queen, it seems only natural that Lori would be among the first to provide instruction in the US on the finest in depilation products, Berins French Depilatory Wax.
LeFore’s Spa desires to bring the best services and products to Walla Walla, through ongoing education and training. For more information about the new waxing services and products available at LeFore’s, call 509-525-3336.
Formulated with exclusive patents. Berins Waxes are superior to any other product on the market: gentle, easy to use and effective. Heated at low temperature, the waxes are applied just above skin temperatures, have wonderful creamy textures and are less sticky than traditional waxes.
One of only eight people in the northwest who attended the space-limited, hands-on seminar, Sharon LeFore of LeFore’s Spa in Walla Walla came away with some great insights on waxing, upon interview LeFore stated:
"This was the best waxing class I have ever attended! We learned and practiced how to wax the entire body, on both men and women."
When asked about the different types of waxes available to clients, LeFore spoke knowledgably about where and what types of waxes should be used when waxing different areas of the body, along with individual hair textures.2007, local Spa Owner and Aesthetician Sharon LeFore attended a two day hands-on seminar hosted by Salon Services and Supplies at the Glendow Academy in Spokane, WA.

New Blogger

So this is our first attempt at blogging... I am going to post some of our older content from previous press releases, face book content etc. then we will be on to new information. News about our travels, about our hometown ( Walla Walla ) what is the industry buzz in hair, skin, nails, and massage. Enjoy and have a few laughs as we learn this new tool of blogging!