Eviama Life Spa Opens New Green Loft in Midtown Village Philadelphia with Party on Friday May 3

PHILADELPHIA - April 18, 2013 - PRLog -- Eviama Life Spa & Boutique is now open and accepting appointments at 109 S. 13th Street, Philadelphia, in the heart of Midtown Village.  The public is invited to experience the region’s first green designed and operated spa that has been named “Best of” by Philadelphia Magazine, Philadelphia Style Magazine, Lucky Magazine and Citysearch.  On Friday, May 3, 2013, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Eviama will host a grand opening celebration featuring complimentary mini-spa services (first come, first served), light refreshments, door prizes, guided tours, intimate music, boutique discounts and $20 off any service booked during the event.  The event is presented with support from Midtown Village Merchant’s Association, Grid Magazine, Sustainable Business Network, Green Philly Blog, Dr.Hauschka and Aversa PR & Events LLC.  RSVP is requested by calling (215) 545-3344.

Eviama’s new home, leased from Goldman Properties, was created with eco-friendly construction materials, uses 100% sustainable energy, and features abundant natural light.  High ceilings, oversized windows, ample skylights, exposed brick, bamboo floors and reclaimed lumber provide the perfect backdrop for Owner Penny Ordway and her staff to soothe, heal and beautify the mind and body.  Design elements blend the feel of a modern loft with an Asian influenced sanctuary.

Inside this 2,000 square-foot urban oasis, clients are transformed through award-winning massage, organic facials, skincare treatments, body wraps, waxing, energy work, Reiki guided meditation, vibrational therapies, spiritual healing, meditation classes and more. Ordway and her team specialize in 17 varieties of massage that range from classic treatments to Eastern traditions, including Prenatal, Houdini JINI, Hot Stone Surrender, Aromotherapy Effleurage, Four Hand Massage, Lymph Drainage, Thai Yoga Mantra, Ashiatsu,  Zen Shiatsu, Rain Drop Therapy and Foot Reflexology.  Eviama also boasts 12 types of organic facials using Dr. Haushka’s exclusive line of skincare products.  

“Our goal is to offer balm and beauty for the mind and spirit,” said Ordway.  “To accomplish this, we use superior organic or biodynamic products and creative methods, serving you in a space designed with environmental integrity.”

The vast array of client services, many of which are only offered in Philadelphia by Eviama, take place in one of six treatment cabins that differ in décor and amenities. Each cabin features artwork and other decorative elements that will change seasonally. Cabin highlights are below:

*    Artemisia Cabin takes in natural light which plays on walls painted a beautifully soothing tone of buttery cream. Services special to this cabin include couples massage, mother-daughter facials, Dr.Hauschka Classic Treatment facials, spiritual healing and Maya abdominal massage.
*    Helichrysum Cabin boasts exposed brick, more buttery tones, a large skylight and fine art.  Here you can find yourself enveloped in an herbal infused wrap to cleanse away what no longer serves you, metabolically and energetically.
*    Mahonia Cabin is especially designed for waxing services. This cabin features another skylight that conveys the indirect light from our wall of windows facing Chestnut Street.
*    Oak Cabin will please those who like less light while being grounded by the dark earthy red granite counter found there. In this treatment room 'tweens and teens may enjoy a Little Face Facial (with a parent present), or any of the transformative body wraps, facial or massage sessions.
*    Rose Cabin showcases natural light that streams indirectly from the atrium windows through the skylight overhead. The Ashiatsu Bars allow certified therapists to balance gracefully as they use their feet to work out deeply held tension.
*    Sweetgrass Cabin features exposed brick walls and light from high windows in the building's lightwell. Unique timbers rescued from a church conversion in Manayunk grace the space while supporting another pair of Ashiatsu Bars.
The new space also boasts an expanded boutique, new sauna, ornate building features, striking new meditation library and unique green elements, as highlighted below:

*    One-of-a-kind parquet floors and framed architectural ornaments in building lobby
*    Five foot Quan Yin carved from a tree base and root adjacent to outdoor rock garden
*    Warm hallway featuring majestic timber gates designed to slow and shape flow of energy in spa
*    Boutique featuring fair trade, women made, artisan-owner made and eco-friendly gifts and fashions
*    Unique shopping including biodynamic makeup from Dr.Hauschka, women’s fashions, handbags, jewelry, children’s clothing, toys, home décor, wall hangings, artful greeting cards and statues
*    Reception area with client seating and sunny green views through oversized windows
*    Water lily shower featuring Italian porcelain rendered to mimic fine wood grain, with chlorine filtered rain head and chlorine filtered hand held spray
*    New petite far-infrared sauna that produces radiant energy without harmful ultraviolet rays
*   Meditation library features striking city views from wall to wall, floor to ceiling windows, plus exposed brick, plush window seating and a resource section
*   Earth-friendly, non-toxic paint and adhesives
*  Décor using renewable, salvaged, recycled and sustainable materials
*  Lighting is natural or mainly low-voltage throughout the space
*  EnergyStar rated appliances

Future enhancements to the new space will include the installation of a custom-designed greenscaping that is being funded by a sustainable business grant from The Merchant’s Fund. The grant also will provide resources for a new table and equipment, as well as a rebranding campaign.

Eviama is owned and operated by Penny Ordway, a pioneer in Philadelphia’s eco and sustainability movements.  Eviama’s whole picture approach results in intuitive services that meet clients’ physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Outside of client treatments, Eviama also hosts weekly and monthly classes, spa parties, semi private yoga classes and community gatherings. Gift certificates are available for any service and make great gifts for any occasion.  Eviama is open seven days a week, with day and evening appointments convenient for everyone.  Services can be booked online at www.eviama.com or by calling (215) 545-3344. Please join Eviama on Facebook (Eviama Life Spa) and Twitter (@eviamalifespa).