Walking into Schenden’s Spa on the Lake, clients will find themselves lost in an oasis of relaxation, in a spa on the cutting edge of medical technology that still manages to maintain the feel of a home.
Troy plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Schenden opened Schenden’s Spa on the Lake in Lake Orion five years ago, and operates it in conjunction with his practice in Troy.
In spring 2005, Dr. Schenden will open another spa location in Lake Orion at the Great Lakes Athletic Club on Baldwin Road.
Dr. Schenden has turned Schenden’s Spa in Troy, located at the Columbia Center on Big Beaver, into a full-service, medical spa, incorporating all of the services available at Spa on the Lake. He serves as medical director for both spas, and Oxford resident Leslie Bean is his spa manager.
Individual, specialized services coupled with the best technology helps set this “day spa” apart from those available at the mall.
Clients coming to Schenden’s Spa on the Lake don’t need to worry about feeling rushed. According to Bean, Schenden’s provides old-fashioned service, which can include a cup of tea in front of the fireplace.
Spa on the Lake is housed in an old-fashioned Victorian home at 302 South Broadway, and the staff includes well-trained massage therapists, Endermologie technicians, aestheticians and nail technicians.
All massage therapists have certification from accredited massage schools.
“Our massage therapists are adept at every type of massage we offer—Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, aromatherapy and prenatal. So, no matter if you just want to relax, or if you have a problem with your back, our therapists can accommodate you,” says Bean.
Spa on the Lake was also one of the first in the area to offer hot stone massage. Other massages offered are either an hour-long, and 1-1/2 hours long, for your ultimate relaxation.
They also offer half-hour and 45-minute massages for that “quick fix” when you are short on time.
The best quality oils are used in the aromatherapy treatments, and with aromatherapy massage or body wrap, you are given your own blend of oils to take home with you.
With a doctor’s approval, pregnant women can enjoy being massaged as well. We have a specially designed bolster that enables them to lay on their stomach, with no harm to the baby.
Schenden’s also offers couples’ massage, with couples massaged in the same room, for a shared experience. The Couples’ Celebration Package starts off with Native Grains Body Polishes, Swedish Massages and finishes with lunch for two.
One of the latest technological advances offered by Spa on the Lake is Endermologie, a remarkable cellulite treatment, FDA-approved, for reduction of cellulite.
Therapists are well-trained and certified for this treatment, which yields visible and measurable results.
Endermologie temporarily reduces the appearance of cellulite and revitalizes skin. It also promotes blood flow, and relieves tension and sore muscles.
Treatments last 35 minutes, and are given once or twice a week.
All of the Spa on the Lake’s aestheticians provide paraffin facials, European facials, Microdermabrasion and chemical peels, as well as body waxing, bronzing and makeup.
Schenden’s focuses on assisting the client, maintaining healthy skin while relaxing them at the same time.
Spa on the Lake offers the Eminence Handmade Organic Skin Care line, featuring plant and vegetable-based products including fruit and herbs grown on a farm in Hungary. The line is exclusive to only a few spas in Michigan.
Nail technicians will buff and polish nails to perfection, followed by a paraffin dip with a beautiful nail polish.
Schenden’s pedicures are unique because they are done with the client lying down, and technicians love to relax a client with a pampering European pedicure, or the ultimate hot stone pedicure. Both include a foot massage to rejuvenate tired, stressed feet.
Schenden’s will also host your special event or occasion, such as birthday parties or anniversaries. Reusable gift cards, good at both spa locations, are available.
Spa on the Lake is available to host unique bridal showers. Lunch, catered by Victoria’s Delights may be added to any spa package or treatment.
If you wish to take some of your spa experience home with you, Spa on the Lake’s retail area and offers skin care, cosmetics, aromatherapy, bath salts, lotions and massage oils, all handmade featuring natural products.
Spa on the Lake now offers Angel Candles, which come in a number of relaxing and inviting fragrances.
Schenden’s Spa on the Lake is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Call (248) 693-2999 to schedule an appointment in Lake Orion, or (248) 524-3622 for the Troy spa.
Visit the spa online at www.spaonthelake.com.