#2: Detoxifying Body Wrap

Pic From the Spa's Online 

Brochure …Not me J

This was not on my original list of 40x40 experiences, but I stumbled upon a body wrap as part of a spa package I recently purchased. Honestly, I was OK with just the massage and facial included and almost simply passed on the body wrap, but then I remembered my commitment to try new things and decided to give it a chance. 

So first I drifted in and out of consciousness as I enjoyed an amazing hot stone massage. Then I was escorted to a separate treatment room where I was told to drop my comfy spa robe, hold my arms out like an airplane and stand with feet shoulder width apart. The therapist left the room so I could get ready and in position, right in front of the door of this itty-bitty room. Um…no. 

My modesty was apparent when she reentered and I was shyly waiting in the corner draped with a towel. Once she closed the door I reluctantly got into position and she smothered my skin in some mystery cream she said would rid me of all the nasty toxins in my body. Then she took what looked like a simple roll of Saran Wrap and transformed me into a stiff, clear-coated mummy.  

She then put her arms around my neck and waist, slid me onto a table, covered me in a sheet (THANK YOU) and proceeded with my facial.  Normally I enjoy the soothing, relaxing feeling of a good facial…but all I could think about was What if there’s a fire? How will I get off this table? How will I put on a robe? Even if I make it to the end of this treatment, how embarrassing will the process of removing this 'wrap' be?

I ultimately survived the treatment with no fire truck interruptions, but bottom line…incredibly awkward and didn’t see anywhere near the permanent inch loss of 14 inches promised in the brochure. I’m sure my skin reaped some moisturizing benefits, but in the future I’ll happily save the Saran Wrap for leftovers.

38 (hopefully more enjoyable) experiences to go!