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ON K9H 1W7, Canada
Our mission is to be Perceptional which means provide a personal and exceptional experience to our guests and this means accepting the types of payments they want to use.
Apple Pay recently came to Canada and now most credit cards offer Apple Pay support and The Urban Spa also accepts and supports this form of payments.
If you want help on setting up your Apple Pay, click here.
In an ever more connected age, it’s no surprise that businesses and services that make the extra effort to use technology to connect with their customers often end up being much more successful than those that don’t. Leading Ontario health and beauty center The Urban Spa have taken this truth to heart, recently celebrating the extra value their cutting edge approach to technology has delivered to clients.
Urban Spa in Peterborough, Ontario has a well earned reputation for providing premium quality health and beauty services, with enthusiasm to their very happy clients from all across Ontario. A great part of their ongoing success, in the opinion of many people, has been their very progressive approach and attitude towards technology as a way to connect with both new and old clients alike. The Urban Spa recently celebrated the benefit of their efforts in this area, thanking the people responsible for them and recommitted to staying very open to employing the latest tech as early as possible in the future.
“The Urban Spa believes in being Perceptional,” commented a spokesperson from
Urban Spa. “We’ve defined that as offering a PERSONAL and EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE. We don’t just offer services, we provide an experience and that starts before you even walk in the door, it starts with technology.”
According to Urban Spa, a new iOS app and Android app have just been released, which allows customers to stay better connected
with the spa and book reservations with a click. Urban Spa has also recently became the only Peterborough spa to accept payment through Apple Pay. Of course, the spa’s website allows 24/7 bookings without worry of schedule issues.
Customers continue to praise the spa across the board.
Michelle S., from Ontario, recently said in a five star review, “I recently moved back to Ontario and was worried their wouldn’t be a cool spa to connect with. I was wrong. Urban Spa is awesome, the quality is every bit as good as where I was going in New York City. Fully recommended.”
Earlier this spring, The Urban Spa decided to commit itself to supporting the cure for kids cancer. The Great Cycle Challenge has been a huge hit and now The Urban Speedsters (that’s the name of our team) is in 7th place in our category and 29th place for money raised (so far we’ve raised over $2,109.95!). If The Urban Spa community wants to get involved, they can donate or join our team, we welcome either! Click here to visit The Urban Speedsters Great Cycle Challenge page.
We are very proud of everyone who has participated, thank you!
Kerri Holley & JG Francoeur
Proud Co-Owners of The Urban Spa
While at your favorite Peterborough Spa, you may have noticed Jojoba oil. It is a versatile healing oil and is used in spas in Peterborough and throughout the U.S.
First question – how do you pronounce this word?
Here are seven reasons to use Jojoba oil:
1. Moisturizes skin: When skin is washed, the protective layer of sebum is removed with the dirt. Using Jojoba oil during your next massage therapy in Peterborough will prevent skin from over drying and leave it soft and supple.
2. Controls oily skin: Although it seems counterintuitive to use oil on already-oily skin, rubbing Jojoba oil on skin can surprisingly help reduce oiliness by controlling sebum production.
3. Protects chapped lips: Jojoba oil forms a barrier to effectively lock in moisture. Dabbing a drop of the oil on lips will protect from the excessive cold and wind.
4. Heals dry hands and cracked feet: Hands and feet do not have the sebaceous glands to keep them soft. Applying Jojoba oil to hands and feet daily will help lock in moisture and keep them softer longer. Ask your Peterborough Spa to apply the oil during a manicure or pedicure.
5. Provides relief from skin conditions: Jojoba oil has not only been shown to relieve the dryness and itchiness associated with skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, but it also has been proven to provide a protective layer to the skin, reducing the risk of secondary infections. Your massage therapist in Peterborough can discuss the benefits of using Jojoba oil for these conditions.
6. Controls hair loss: Jojoba oil helps control hair loss by allowing follicles to grow new hair. It dissolves sebum buildup and clears of blockage that can cause a slow down of new hair growth.
7. Wards off dandruff: Jojoba oil is naturally rich in zinc and selenium, items commonly used to treat 
dandruff. A few drops of the oil on hair while showering eliminates dandruff and leaves hair healthy and clean.
The Urban Spa in Peterborough understands the importance of using Jojoba oil for soft skin which is why we’ve created a VERY LIMITED seasonal Jojoba Prickly Pear Manicure and Pedicure combination.
And we’re not the only ones to talk about the benefits of Jojoba oil. To see what Beardoholic has to say about it, click here!
Top 10 Gifts for Father’s Day
Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad. Father’s Day presents an opportunity for you to express your love and appreciation for your Dad. If you are looking for some awesome gifts for your Dad, here are some Father’s day gift ideas for the best guy in the world. Get him something that he’ll really love!
1. Spa Pampering
Of course this is self-serving of us but The Urban Spa offers an extensive Men’s Menu (aka: Manu) and any father would be thrilled to be pampered at The Urban Spa. If you don’t know what to get for Father’s Day get him a gift card and he can choose his own pampering.
2. MVMT watches
For the Dapper Dad
Born from a love of the timepiece and the need to eliminate markups by popular brands, meet MVMT — the watch company single handedly revolutionizing the art of the wristwatch. These leather-clad watches offer a minimal design made from high-quality materials that exude fine detailing and premium quality.
3. Philips Norelco Vacuum Beard Trimmer
For the Classic Dad
It doesn’t hurt to have a little extra when executing facial trims. A staggering 20 length settings optimized for precision makes this Philips beard trimmer simple and enjoyable to use. A rechargeable battery provides up to one hour of cordless use on a full charge — more than enough time to get even the thickest beard under control.
4. Yves Saint Laurent Sport
For the Sophisticated Dad
No Drakkar Noir for the old man—get him the good stuff from Yves Saint Laurent. With hints of cardamom and bergamot, Sport is a light yet long-lasting fragrance that’s summer-appropriate. Perfect for the athletic dad who wants to retain a little style at all times.
5. Virtual Reality Headset
For the Techie Dad.
A totally immersive digital experience from the comfort of his favorite chair. Because getting up is the last thing Dad wants to do.
6. Classic Shades
For a Classic Dad
This is the style that started it all. The original Ray-Ban metal aviator in size 58mm gold with brown gradient and polarized lenses that keep undesirable light from reaching your eyes. Ray-Ban polarized lenses boast a perfectly layered construction of glass and polarized film. The result is a high-performance lens that truly protects your eyes.
7. Stylish Loafers
Every father should have a serious pair of weekend shoes, and the Gilman camp mocs from Rancourt & Co. are pretty much the definition of #weekendvibes. Made by hand from unlined Horween Chromexcel and finished with antique brass eyelets and leather laces, they’re comfy enough for all-day wear both around the house and in town.
8. A Sleek belt
Whether your father is the type to wear a suit Monday through Friday or only at weddings and funerals, the handsome dress belt from Portland’s Tanner Goods is hard to argue against. Made in Oregon from Meridian English bridle leather, the double-sided, 1.25″-wide belt is hand sewn and polished off (ahem) with solid brass hardware.
9. Craft Beer Briefcase
Life of the Party Daddy
It’s stylish, functional and oddly reminiscent of the sleek briefcases you’d find Bond transporting on a top-secret mission. But once your dad opens up this gift set from Give Them Beer, he won’t find blocks of cash (as cool as that may be!), but rather a collection of high-end bottled beers from popular breweries across the United States. The set also comes with a stainless steel bottle opener. So go ahead, spoil the old man.
The Urban Spa is supporting the Dragon Boat race in Peterborough. We have 3 team members participating. Madisen Reid, Ashley Moore and Julie Bertrand are all paddling their hearts out for Breast Cancer.
The Urban Spa has decided to support in 2 ways.
1. If you book any of the following services between June 2nd to June 10th, we will donate $5 of each of these services booked.
- Full Up Do
- Full Highlights
- Full Lash Application
- Urban Spa Pedicure
- Signature Urban Facial
- Advanced Facials
- Full Body Poppy Seed Scrub
- Any 90 Minute Body Treatment
- Any 90 Minute RMT Massage Treatment
2. At the end, we will add up the total donations from the services and The Urban Spa will MATCH dollar for dollar the donations.
You can book your services online or call us 705-741-1212
The Urban Spa recently sponsored The Little Mermaid performed by the drama students Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School. The show was directed and produced by Sarah Tye who did a marvellous job. The show was incredibly well choreographed and the performances delivered an inspiring experience. The set design and costume design were also very on point which brought the whole experience together.
The Urban Spa was proud to be the “Triton” sponsor and we look forward to helping out more and more community initiatives. Bravo to Sarah Tye, all of the performers, the production and the technical teams.
It’s that time of the year again where we need to acknowledge our beautiful moms that not only put us on this beautiful planet but also cooked, cleaned, bathed, nurtured and fed us for so many years! Trying to squeeze in all the celebration just that day is difficult and often stressful. It’s a much better idea to grab a gift card and celebrate anytime it’s right for you. Don’t get pulled into those over priced brunches but come, relax and enjoy our spa.
For this week only May 2-9, when you buy a gift card, you will get 20% BONUS, absolutely FREE!
What you do with that bonus is totally up to you. Let me give you an example. Let’s say you buy $300 gift card for you and mom (or wife) to enjoy the spa, you will get a BONUS $60 for FREE that you can enjoy as a little perk any time you want. The bonus gift cards can be redeemed for any hair, esthetics or body treatments (non RMT). As always, you can’t combine this promo with another promo, that’s just fair. The minimum card you can purchase is $50 and the maximum is $1000
Here’s what you need to do next:
- Call us 705-741-1212 and tell us how much you would like. We’ll arrange the gift card and have it gift wrapped for you so it’s ready to be gifted.
or - Email us booknow@urbanspapeterborough.com and tell us how much you would like. We’ll arrange the gift card and have it gift wrapped for you so it’s ready to be gifted.
You can then swing by the spa and you’re all set for Mother’s Day 🙂
P.S. Your bonus gift card will come separately so you can do as you choose with it — you can gift that too or keep that for yourself 😉
Massage Therapy Peterborough
Everyone loves to go for a Massage Therapy in Peterborough, even you no doubt. If you’re lucky and have Massage Therapy coverage provided by your benefits plan, we do offer direct billing (just an FYI because some people don’t know, it’s a new thing for us).
Wether you have Massage Therapy coverage through your benefits plan or not, you could take advantage of our membership plans which can extend your coverage by up to 30%. If you want details on how exactly this can happen, come for a visit and we’ll show you. You can book online 24/7, email us or call us 705-741-1212
Why Massage Therapy?
At The Urban Spa in Peterborough we have four great RMTs and this year we received first place for Best Registered Massage Therapist in Peterborough (Way to go Cole Leptick!). One great thing about The Urban Spa is that we have four very different therapists that love every type of treatment from Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Relaxation Massage or our signature experiences like Boreal, Bamboo or Hot Stone Massage.
Why The Urban Spa in Peterborough?
We are Peterborough’s fastest growing spa and we just celebrated our 3rd birthday (yay for us!). We’ve served over 7546 guests and we have been recommended over 602 times. We’ve won countless awards by people of Peterborough and numerous news and industry agencies. Our #1 Core Value is being Perceptional! If you don’t know what that means, read this article as we explain our #1 core value.