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International Orange - Spa Yoga Lounge
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| International Orange Spa Yoga Lounge on Fillmore Street offers a trendy combination of fitness and beauty. Established by three Bay Area women-Kary Chendo, Amy Darland, and Melissa Ferst-International Orange offers inventive and flexible versions of spa classics with an additional twist: sessions of yoga before or after the treatment. Favorites include: deep tissue massage with a ginger, lemongrass and tangerine blend; revitalizing zen shiatsu, a rhythmic sequence of acupressure and stretching; the unbelievably refreshing holistic face lift, with its exclusive cranberry tightening mask and antioxidant vitamin C serum; and the salt rub, after which you slather your pores in sweet honey and take a steam bath. With their melt-worthy treatments and serene ambience, International Orange's approach is both therapeutic and innovative. |
| I'll admit I might be a tad biased having worked at this amazing urban oasis for over a year, however this review comes straight from the heart - I promise! IO has been dubbed Best Spa in SF for several years, and there's a good reason for this. Unlike many other Day Spa's in the city, International Orange provides consistently excellent massages, body treatments and facials, time after time. I haven't had one bad massage since I started going there two years ago. The expert massage practitioners are hand-picked by the owners and management staff for their technical skill and ability to make clients feel at ease in the room. The same goes for the Estheticians who are beyond gifted, most of them having been with IO for over 5 years. The basic IO massage is a good value at $95, especially considering that this isn't any ordinary spa going experience. From the gracious staff, well appointed locker rooms, serene lounging deck, to the urban cool vibe of the space, the flower bowl placed underneath the |