Happy Valentines Day to all our spa friends! Enjoy this romantic day with that someone special in your life. Hope to see you soon!

HighFields does perform extractions only if they are needed when doing a facial. Extractions are not always necessary, even though clients may think they are. Extracting when you have rosacea or broken capillaries can further aggravate these types of conditions. In these cases,  HighFields will always warn you that extractions are contra indicated. The same theory also applies if you have extremely dry or dehydrated skin. HighFields is here to educate you about skin care, the necessity of using a cleanser, toner and exfoliant that is suitable for your skin. Our facials are relaxing and use a variety of products that will leave your skin feeling hydrated and rich.

Congratulations to Mark Drake our lucky January winner of a free night in our Honeymoon Suite. We are looking forward to hosting you at the spa!

Thank you for your great testimonial on Trip Advisor – HighFields Spa appreciates it!

Hidden Gem

Stayed December 2011, traveled as a couple

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Oils penetrate best because the body has it’s own oil-producing sebaceous glands. The skin recognizes and responds, making it highly effective at re-balancing the skin and treating dehydration, dryness, lines and even excessive oilness. In the spa we use an award winning L’ottobrattico olive oil from Calabria, Italy and it is available for retail sale at HighFields Country Inn & Spa.

HighFields is excited to introduce Sarafino’s L’Ottobratico Extra Virgin Olive Oil for massages at HighFields. We are also excited to be the first spa in the GTA to introduce Olearia San Giorgio Skin and Body Care products and we are currently putting a protocol together for a Signature Facial.

From now until February 29, 2012 one lucky Facebook Fan will receive a complimentary HighFields facial and two Sarafino products.

Simply visit both our Facebook pages and “like us” already a fan? Then recommend us on Facebook and share with friends for more entries!

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Finally! We had some snow and a glorious weekend at the spa. Check out a few of our winter photos from around the spa. Don’t forget Valentines Day is just around the corner, have you bought your spa gift certificate for that special someone yet?

It’s safe to get a massage, as long as you stick with doctor’s (or midwife’s) orders. Go for it by picking a therapist — but not just any therapist.

Tense? Back hurt? Poor Mommy. A massage may be just what the doctor ordered — as long as you stick with doctor’s (or midwife’s) orders.  It’s safe to get a rubdown, so go for it by picking a massage therapist — but not any massage therapist.  Choose one who’s well versed in the do’s and don’ts of prenatal massage.  Some things to keep in mind at 20 weeks pregnant: After the fourth month of pregnancy, lying flat on your back can cause pressure on important blood vessels, so ask your therapist to use pillows that allow you to face the wall rather than the ceiling. Ask for an unscented lotion or oil (not only might the strong fragrance turn you off, some aromatherapy oils can even stimulate uterine contractions). And make sure to avoid direct pressure on the area between the anklebone and heel; pressure to that area could theoretically promote early labor. (Okay, now go slip into a state of delicious delirium.)

HighFields Therapists are well versed in pregnancy massage and offer you an RMT receipt.

Authored by What to Expect, When Expecting

Exfoliation is the key to vibrant skin. Hungarian estheticians have long known that regular exfoliation to remove the hard keratin layer build up brings luminosity and clarity to the skin. For younger skin, exfoliation unplugs pores and keeps the skin clear and smooth. For mature skin, exfoliation is essential to help minimize fine lines, remove dry flakes and to revive sluggish skin.

All skin types benefit from regular exfoliation to keep skin healthy and functioning optimally and to find the most effective treatments for your skin, we suggest you book a professional facial.

View all the facials we have to offer at HighFields spa.

Laser Skin Resurfacing (Pixel) now available at HighFields one Saturday a month. This procedure treats acne scarring, pigmentation, fine lines and improves skin texture. To book your first appointment, please call us at 1.905 473 6132. Introductory Special is $600. per treatment. The usual cost is $1000. per session. Generally 4 sessions, 4 weeks apart is required.

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Want to look as pretty as possible in 2012? Then vow to follow some (or all!) of these great ideas from Cosmopolitan magazine.

And of course … HighFields Spa is always here to help make you feel beautiful and relaxed!

1. Repeat your greatest hits.

You’ve got 608 pictures of yourself tagged on Facebook. It’s time to do some serious clicking and hunt for the photos in which you look the best. If you love the pics where your hair is tousled, make an effort to rock that look more often.

Related: Beauty Tricks to Look Great in Pictures

2. Clean your cell phone.

Ever notice that the right side of your jaw has a few more bumps than you’d expect? That could be from all the bacteria on your cell phone. If you have an iPhone or a touch screen, it’s best to pick up a cleaning kit from a store like Best Buy. For other phones, you can get away with using a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol on a tissue and gently wiping down your phone.

3. Don’t buy moisturizer without SPF.

Even in the winter. And while we’re on this topic: If you skip the protection because you want to look like you hail from Brazil, you’ll look like you’re 15 years older later. P.S.: Schedule that skin cancer screening, too. (Can you tell Cosmo is all about practicing safe sun?!)

Related: Score A Sexy Glow Without The Sunburn

4. Try a “beauty dare” once a month.

It’s liberating and can help you revive your look, surprise your man, and unleash your inner beauty diva. Once every few weeks, be bold with some red lips or an elaborate hair piece or nail decals or…you get the point.

5. Upgrade your regimen.

Maybe you’ve been using the same moisturizer since you were 17. That’s cute and all, but now that you’re 27, you probably need a new formula.  Not to mention some eye cream. Set aside some time to figure out what you should be doing at your age, and then put your plan into motion.

Related: Make Your Hair Behave In Crappy Weather

6. Pay for your hair sins.

We’d never tell you to part with your beloved hair straightener or stop the highlights, but you gotta pay penance for the damage you do to your tresses. Get regular trims, do weekly deep-conditioning treatments, and give your hair a break from the blow dryer whenever possible.

7. Go green.

Trying to be eco-friendly with every product you use can be overwhelming. So just make it a point to switch one thing in early 2012. Then, whenever it’s time to make a new purchase, browse the eco-friendly beauty loot instead of automatically buying your regular products.

Related: Sexy Ways To Go Green

8. Put a cap on your bad habits.

We all have our vices. But that doesn’t make them okay, especially if you want to look your best. Smoking leads to wrinkles, heavy drinking can dehydrate your skin…don’t make us lecture you.

9. Stop picking

Your cuticles. The mascara off your eyelashes. Your zits. Whatever it is you feel the itch to pick, keep your hands off it!

Related: The Surprising Secret to Perfect Skin

10. Get your beauty sleep.

Like you need to hear this? But still, it’s worth repeating since restless nights can wreak havoc on your health and appearance. Try an eye mask if you have trouble shutting the world out.