I would encourage anyone
who wants to escape from reality for awhile to visit Dutch Hollow
Medical Spa in Godfrey, IL. I have been a client at Dutch Hollow since
they opened several years ago. My repeat business says something about
the quality of services and people who work there.
My favorite treatment is
the Stone Massage. If you are feeling stressed or are suffering from
muscle soreness, I would recommend this treatment. Stones are placed
strategically on pressure points of the body and then warm stones are
used to massage your muscles. A full body massage is part of this
treatment. I can actually leave from this treatment feeling like a new
person. I am no longer stressed or sufffering from aches and pains after
this treatment. On one visit, I had a terrible headache when I arrived
but within minutes it was gone due to this technique of massage therapy.
My next favorite service is the vichy shower with a salt rub. I am sure
no matter what treatment you select you will enjoy it. Dutch Hollow has
only trained, experienced people servicing you. ENJOY!!!
I feel my skin disease is
a result of past sun exposure while taking certain medications that
restricted sun exposure. I realize now how important it is to protect my
skin.
After dealing with this
condition for the last five years, not even two skin specialists and
lots of expensive creams could correct my skin problems. I finally found
someone and something that has helped. My skin was very thick and grey
looking which led people to think I was ill. I began using Obagi skin
care products and receiving Microdermabrasion treatments. Mirka has been
the first person who has been able to make a difference.
I would like to thank
Mirka and Dr. Figueroa for the excellent treatment that I recently
received. I came in for Botox injections on the area between my brows. I
had deep furrows from sun damage and squinting. I was very nervous about
the procedure. Everyone at Dutch Hollow was very courteous and patient
with me. The actual procedure only took about five minutes. I felt no
pain at all. The Botox gradually takes effect over a period of three to
ten days so you don't have any radical changes all at once. I don't feel
any different, but when I look in the mirror and squint, I don't have
any wrinkles. As a result of not moving these muscles the existing lines
are starting to fade. I am very pleased with my results and feel that I
look younger. I would definitely recommend Botox injections to anyone
that has considered getting a face lift or just wanted to improve their
appearance.
Permanent make-up is the
best thing I have ever done for myself. I'm saving money on cosmetics
and I am spending alot less time in front of the mirror.
I would highly recommend
massage therapy. Not only is it good for the muscle relief, but it is
also good for getting rid of all the toxins and junk that stress and
tension bring. Whether you are receiving a focused massage (face,
hands/feet, back) or the full body massage, Scott puts you at ease. His
gentle voice is soothing as he works out the knots and kinks. He listens
to you, always making sure you are comfortable. He is very professional
and is excellent at what he has been trained to do. In fact, from my
experience, this can be said for all of the staff at Dutch Hollow Spa.
Last year, at 45, I
decided to train for a marathon. The massage services offered at Dutch
Hollow Day Spa allowed me to get through the training program and work
around the minor aches and pains. I have always been a big believer in
massage therapy, both as an aid to working out and as a great stress
reliever. Although I haven't tried it, I understand that they also have
water jet massage that is really unbelievable. I have also been a sun
abuser most of my life. Dutch Hollow has a variety of skin products and
services that have worked well for me to reverse some of the damage. I
have finally accepted that I need to use sun block on the golf course
and at the pool. I have always been a big fan of the great spas at
hotels I have stayed in while on vacation. The problem is that vacations
come much too infrequently. I also believe that it is time that men get
in on some of the action that the woman have known about for years. I
believe that the Alton/Godfrey area could use more services and
amenities of this type.
Just like every other
woman in their late 40's, I began to notice more wrinkles, whiteheads,
blackheads and those funny little bumps appearing sporadically on my
forehead, cheek and chin area. I went to every cosmetic counter at the
mall, stores who specialized in skin care and read every article I could
find for the miracle product. I would purchase anything that the sales
representatives or magazine articles said would give me
"younger" looking skin. I began to apply concealer on my face
and put on my foundation with a heavy hand. By mid-morning I would look
in the mirror and I would see a face that was very oily and most of my
make-up had began to sink in the large pores on my face.
I read an article in the
Telegraph on a new face product called Obagi. The article was written in
a way that I knew all the cosmetics I could purchase would not repair
the problems I was experiencing. I called Dutch Hollow and was told of a
class that would be held the next week and I told them I would attend. I
talked to my husband and asked him to attend with me, because I felt
that this was an important change for me and I wanted his support and
advice. We attended the seminar and I volunteered to be the person they
would demonstrate the products on. As the products were being explained
and were being put on my skin, the representative pointed out the
problems I was having and what the products would do for me. After
watching the video and understanding the use of the products and what
results could be expected, I knew this was the answer that I had been in
search for many years. My husband and I discussed the products at the
end of the class and he felt that this was something that I would
benefit from and offered me his support. Then and there I made the
commitment to change my life with Obagi.
After the first three
weeks the results were unbelievable. I did everything Mirka instructed
me to do and made my scheduled appointments faithfully for follow up
care. After six weeks, I asked Mirka if I could attend her next class to
show the other people just what Obagi had done for me. I was so excited,
because for the first time in my life, I began to wear very little
make-up and had very smooth skin. The pores on my face were disappearing
and the acne scars on my chin were fading. With the help of Mirka we
were able to work on the bumps and creases and by three months I was on
my way to the perfect skin that I had been working on for the past 10
years.
I am now 10 months into
the program and I can honestly say that I will never stop using Obagi.
