Complexions Valentine’s Day Spa Treatment Packages Featured On Capital News 9
“Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re looking for a special gift for that special someone, Complexions Spa in Albany is offering some great deals. Here to tell us more is Complexions Spa owner Denise Dubois…”
Complexions Spa Awarded ‘Salon of Distinction’ Honors by Salon Today
“…Salons of the Year judging took place in three phases. First, SALON TODAY editors and designers reviewed each of the entries, including essays and photography. Next, a panel of editors and art directors evaluated each entry in further detail, selecting a group of finalists. Finally, the panel of expert judges scrutinized essays and evaluated seven to 10 images from the finalists, scoring them in five different décor categories. Judges’ scores were combined and used to determine the grand-prize winner, the runners up, and the Salons of Distinction. On May 19, Complexions became the first salon in Albany, NY to win this amazing honor…”
Denise Dubois: Dedicated to Wellness – SkinInc.com
“…Having also noticed a growing movement of combining medical services with esthetic offerings, she developed pre- and post-operative skin care treatments, as well as the What’s Right for You program. “It’s a fun, educational program that focuses on how your skin works,” Dubois says. “We introduce clients to all the different modalities available—skin care, laser, chemical peels, microdermabrasion and dermal fillers. When they understand how the skin functions and how the procedures work, they can make a more educated choice about what’s right for them…”
Complexions Spa First in Country to Receive Gold LEED Certification
ALBANY, N.Y. – Complexions Spa & Salon is the first spa in the United States to earn Gold certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED rating system for new construction. A year ago this month, Complexions Spa opened its new eco-friendly facility at 221 Wolf Road in Albany. The state-of-the-art green spa allows people to escape from every day life and retreat in an environment that promotes the natural connections between personal wellbeing and environmental responsibility.”
A Photo Ready Finish At Complexions Spa
It can still be difficult to lure men to the spa, but more and more male athletes are making the services part of their routines. Take the retired Hall-of-Famer and ESPY-winning jockey Jose Santos, who recently stopped by Complexions Spa for Beauty and Wellness in Albany, New York. It was the middle of the thoroughbred horse racing season at the nearby Saratoga Race Course, and Santos – the 11th all-time winning jockey – brought along fellow jockey Filiberto Leon for a steam shower, hot shave, massage, haircut and men’s manicure.
Complexions Spa in Albany is Country’s First LEED Gold Day Spa
…The 8500-square-foot facility is located at 221 Wolf Road and incorporates a variety of green design features, including low-VOC paints and wallpaper, cork flooring, and energy efficient appliances. Complexions also purchases wind power from the Adirondacks; owner Denise Dubois notes that the project earned the bulk of its LEED points under the Energy and Atmosphere credit category. According to Ms. Dubois, the new facility’s monthly electricity costs are running around $.26 per square foot, a 34 percent improvement over the costs at its former location…
NY Complexions Spa Takes LEED Gold
…There’s a new, state-of-the-art green spa that just opened its doors in Albany, New York. Complexions Spa & Salon, owned by Denise Dubois, received LEED Gold certification in May 2009, and the owner shared her excitement on her blog, A Green Spa. Denise tells an interesting story. Rather than pay someone else (i.e., the consultants) to obtain certification, as a small business owner, she recruited her family to help pick the right strategies and to document the points. And despite the daunting amount of paperwork required, she was able to get it done, making it an enormously rewarding experience. …
Complexions Named to Energy Star’s 2008 Small Business of the Year List – energystar.gov
…Complexions Spa was founded in 1987 with a focus on professional skin care and make-up, with one employee working in 1,200 square feet. Steady growth has led to 38 employees and an expansion in the number and type of services offered. The emphasis moved from “pampering” to looking closely at the wellness aspects of treatments…
Look For LEEDers
…At New York’s first and only LEED Gold certified spa, guests can choose from a wide and varied menu of treatments that includes everything from Ayurveda and Chinese herbs to body bronzing and high-tech facials. The super energy-efficient spa also stocks its retail counter with eco-friendly and organic skincare lines, including Ytsara, YonKa, and Kneipp…
