Groveland Twp.-Sunshine is hard to come by during a Michigan winter, but a bright spot can be found at Tranquility Spa. Newly relocated to 250 N. Ortonville Road a grand reopening has been set for Jan. 28-30.
The spa has three tanning beds, in rooms named Blue Lagoon, Sunset Beach and Turtle Island. Spa manager and nail technician Chrissy Gulledge said tanning at the spa helps with arthritis and the skin condition psoriasis and gives a boost of vitamin D, the lack of which she said is a cause of seasonal affective disorder.
‘Tired of the winter blues?? asked Gulledge. ‘Come in now to get a little sun.?
Gulledge and her mother, spa owner Beth Vercammen, assure that their tanning beds are safe with proper exposure times.
For those not interested in tanning, Tranquility Spa offers a range of other services, including massages, manicures, pedicures, cosmetic applications, facials, ear piercing, ear candling, stone therapy, and waxing and tinting. Products used or sold include Burt’s Bees, Australian Gold, Swedish Beauty, Body Drench, OPI and Arbonne.
‘Our spa offers just what the name is? tranquility,? Gulledge said. ‘You come in here to destress, get away. It’s a little piece of paradise and a not-so-expensive vacation.?
Gulledge said the spa is unique in that they are a family-oriented business. As she speaks, she holds her 7-month-old daughter Ariana and her 3-year-old daughter Samantha, emerges from a play room. Vercammen’s dachshund runs about at her feet.
‘We invite kids to come with parents as long as they’re well-behaved,? Gulledge said.
Debbie Riddle of Brandon Township often frequents the spa, and has brought her kids in the past. Today she is alone.
‘The beds are wonderful here. I’ve been spoiled,? said Riddle. ‘It’s very nice and convenient and I can have Mommy-time.?
Tranquility Spa was formerly located on South Street in downtown Ortonville, but on Jan. 3 opened at the new location in Oak Square Plaza. Raffles and specials are promised for the grand reopening, including free make-up application to all who ask for it; lotion specials; and tanning specials? two months of tanning for $70 (a $25 savings) or first tan free with purchase of a tanning package for new members only.