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Creating an
Urban Oasis from Stress in Lagos,
Nigeria For many foreign
businesses, entering the West African market
equates to uncertainty. Plagued with corruption,
weak political institutions, economic instability,
and a whole host of other concerns that are singled
out in the media, West Africa has it share of
problems. Nonetheless, with problems, comes
opportunities to expand the economic market, and
the California-based Bluefield Associates Inc (the
proud manufacturer of Clear Essence Skin Care), is
using this opportunity to provide much needed
holistic, wellness, and relaxation services to the
residents of Nigeria. According to Ms.
Maisha Scott, the Vice President for Africa for
Bluefield Associates, Inc- one of the partnering
companies behind the spa project - Nigeria has the
largest population of any African country and its
growing; as soon as you walk the streets of Lagos,
its capital, you feel the affects of this trend. In
addition to the residents, Nigeria serves as the
temporary home for many diplomats, expatriates, and
oil company employees, all living harmoniously in a
stressful, yet welcoming, environment. Maisha notes, "one
can not avoid stress in Nigeria." It is a part of
the lifestyle there. The only thing you can do is
learn to manage the stress, and that is what our
destination spa will assist with." Our goal is to
help our clients unwind, relax, and wash the stress
away, while educating them on healthy eating
techniques, breathing exercises, and overall
holistic health. The 10,000 square
foot stand-alone spa complex offers a variety of
lifestyle programs for spa guests, including
anti-aging, wellness programs, and stress
management treatments. In addition to various
wellness programs, The Clear Essence California
Wellness Center and Spa also offers a Women's
retreat and Corporate Health programs. We have
supportive, knowledgeable specialists, and with a
3:1 staff-to-guest ratio, service reigns
priority. The first floor of
the spa complex is a calming Vitality Floor where
guests may immerse themselves in a choice of
hydrotherapies--including a vitality pool with
counter current circuit, Jacuzzi, and aromatherapy
sensory showers&emdash;before or after treatments.
Guests can indulge in the Manicure and Pedicure
room where specialist provide revitalizing services
using warm, softening wax and essential oils to
sooth the hands and feet. To add to the wellness
and spa experience, guest can enjoy fresh fruit
smoothies, juice, or mineral water from the Clear
Essence Juice Bar while relaxing around the
vitality pool. Also housed on the
first floor is the Clear Essence state-of-the-art
fitness studio with various exercise equipment.
Next door to the fitness studio is a Yoga and
Meditation room, for body toning and resistance
training sessions. Completing the first level is
the Clear Essence Spa boutique, where prior to
departing, guests can pick up the Exclusive
products used in their treatments for at home
maintenance. The second level of
the spa complex is designed for functionality and
to stimulate all five senses. The separate
Gentlemen and Women's Retreat lounges offer a
zen-like atmosphere with waterfall-walls and subtle
lightening produce a minimalist environment that
encourages guests to relax before and after
treatments. Housed on this level are 10 treatment
rooms, separated for men and women, to indulge in
the various treatments offered. At the end of the
day, guests retire to a beautifully designed suite
or garden villa. The property boasts 20 guest
rooms, including suites and villas. Each room has
an intimate seating area, and an oversized soaking
tub or multi-jet therapeutic shower. The en-suite
Garden villas situated around the compound are
uniquely furnished and decorated with sensuous
fabrics. Some offer personal butler
service. Its superb
restaurant specializes in gourmet-quality, healthy
California flare, offers creative and beautifully
presented wellness meals. The restaurant has a
vibrant and relaxed atmosphere that typifies
California lifestyle. The Management and
Staff at the Clear Essence California Wellness
Center and Spa want every guest to depart feeling
revitalized, relaxed, and satisfied. Maisha notes
that "we look forward to bringing smiles to our
Client's faces, relaxation to the mind, and
wellness to the overall body. Please check our
website for updates." For More
information about the project please
contact: Maisha
Scott VP, International
Development for Africa Bluefield
Associates, Inc 909 476
6027 FROM NIGERIA
PUNCH Spa Lovers in Lagos
are in for a swell time as Bluefield Associates
Inc, has concluded plans to come to town with what
they call a world-class Clear Essence California
Wellness Centre and Destination Spa. Maisha
Scott Maisha Scott, the
company's VP, International Sales and Development
for Africa says, "What we are doing is creating a
wellness centre and a destination spa where you can
come in for a comprehensive wellness and spa
package." On the difference between her company's
spa and those already in existence, she says the
centre is not a day spa, and will, therefore, not
compete with the existing spa but fill up a missing
link for relaxation which is what a destination spa
is all about. "You will come in here as a patron
for a period, with the aim of receiving wellness
and spa treating and you will leave all the stress
of life behind," she said.
This
fall, The Clear Essence California Wellness Center
and Spa - a member of the International Spa
Association (iSpa) and the first true destination
spa in West Africa, will open its doors to a
country where stress runs ramped and overall
wellness sometimes falls by the wayside.
The
Clear Essence California Wellness Center and Spa-
one of several spas Bluefield Associates would like
to establish throughout the African Continent- will
be located in the prestigious Ikoyi Island of
Lagos, Nigeria. It has a three-part focus meant to
address the body, mind, and soul, and to ensure
continuing good health of all three. As guests
enter through the sculpted gates, across the
palm-fringed entrance, and around the tranquil
waterfalls in the picturesque courtyard &endash;all
while listening to the soothing sounds of garden
music, visitors fall deeply into a relaxed and
serene mood.
Published: Saturday, 11 Nov 2006
