Site Credits
Site Design and Creative Direction:
Kevin King of Motherhaus
Photography:
Luciana Pampalone, Luciana Pampalone Studio
Art Direction:
Soli Davis and Susan George
Styling :
Susan George, Susan George Style
Copy:
Soli Davis, solidavis@aol.com
Models:
Lola Jimoh, www.lolajimoh.com
Miranda Reinfield
Alva Chinn
Summer Specials
Did summer sneak up on you? Are you looking in the mirror and wondering why you aren’t looking your radiant best? Do you have a special event that you want to look incredible for?
We’ve devised some quick treatments, that don’t break your pocketbook to give you a glow and leave you feeling brighter, younger and to help minimize those fine lines.
Here are three treatments that will get rid of the signs of stress, winter and the angst of aging. A mini reflexology treatment will help bring the bounce back to your step.
The two most popular ways to exfoliate one’s face are microdermabrasion and glycolic/peels.
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Microdermabrasion Mini Facial
30 minutes
normally $85.00, special price $70.00
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Glycolic Mini Facial (a new addition to our Treatment Menu!)
30 minutes
normally $85.00, special price $70.00
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Anti-Oxidant Exfoliation, Head to Toe
45 minutes
normally $85.00, special price $70.00
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30 minute Reflexology Add- On
normally $70.00, special price $50.00
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Click here to learn about all of our Seasonal Treatments
Exfoliation is one of the key elements in skin care. As we get older our ability to naturally shed dead skin decreases and often we’re left with layers of dead skin that absorb all of our moisturizer and leave us looking and feeling dry, grey and without the natural glow that youth has in abundance!
For men, with some ingrown hair issues or shaving scaring, exfoliation will restore your skin and leave you looking younger and get rid of those razor burn issues, giving you a cleaner and more comfortable shave.
All of Shibumi Spa’s treatments are customized for our client’s individual needs.
Nylon: Face Off
All it took yesterday was 20 minutes outside in the freezing cold to turn my skin into a red, flaky mess.
Since the hand cream sitting on my desk couldn’t relieve the sting, I turned skin pro Soli Davis, of Shibumi Spa, for some epidural TLC.
The downtown spa uses Bionova, which pairs medical research with beauty breakthroughs. The result is a range of face products that go beyond all-natural–they’re made of the exact same cellular makeup as skin itself.
Fast forward two hours later, after sitting under a blue laser lamp with a face covered in a vitamin-rich mask, and my skin was starting to feel normal.
You can try it out for yourself this weekend — Bionova is offering complimentary facials at Barneys this Sunday (660 Madison Ave) for anyone who picks up one of their anti-stress, anti-flake, anti-breakout products. Yes, you’ll probably see me there… xxRebecca
From Nylonmag.com December 12, 2009
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Soli Davis Biography
Soli Davis is the Director of Shibumi Spa at Eastern Athletic’s Tribeca location which is spread over a beautiful expanse of 2,000 square feet. With over thirty years experience in the cosmetics industry Soli has worked as an Aesthetician, Make-up artist and Healer. After years of simultaneously working in these careers Soli channeled her knowledge and abilities to dedicate the past fifteen years to consulting and creating protocols for brands such as Helena Rubinstein Spa, Maximus in Soho, Dr.Brandt, Biotherm, Yves Saint Laurent, Sponge, Shiseido, and Kiehl’s before becoming the director of Shibumi Spa.
Born to a family of healers with a diverse cultural background, Soli’s Japanese, African American and Native American heritage has been a great influence in her work. By incorporating the alternative and ancient modalities learned through her family and 20 years of additional study, Soli has developed the exclusive holistic treatments featured on the Shibumi Spa Menu.
At age fifteen Soli began her career in the industry working as a make-up artist for brands such as Fashion Fair, Estee Lauder, Diane Von Furstenberg, Prescriptives, and Madeline Mono in the late Seventies when cosmetics was really taking off. It was then that she came to work with some of the industry’s Master Make-up Artists such as Reggie Wells, Way Bandy and Arthur Baker who taught her to create her own foundations and base.
Inspired by this creativity and her knowledge of ancient healing treatments of reflexology, Shiatsu and Tibetan Ayurvedic Marma Points, Soli developed a holistic view of beauty. While working for Shiseido at the age of nineteen she began integrating her healing work into facials and creating treatments that approached the skin from the inside out. By increasing circulation, balancing energy and lymphatic drainage Soli created treatments that best facilitated the absorption of product and worked with the body to restore skin to its optimum level.
As Director of Shibumi Spa, Soli has built an amazing team of dedicated and passionate individuals that share her vision. Soli explains, “I strive to create treatments that allow us to collaborate with our clients; listening, educating and empowering them to be the best of themselves. Whether it’s small tips for TMJ, education on product and skin functions, suggesting a class in the gym as a stress reducer, or maybe the silence that they need to get through their day; my team of amazing therapists and myself work from the heart to bring the best of our extensive knowledge and education to help clients be and feel amazing.”
“Shibumi Spa is a vision shared by Eastern Athletic and my incredible staff; they understand the wholeness of people and their search for health and relaxation. My clients come to me for many reasons and I offer a free guest membership for the day with treatments because I want to support their being able to de-stress, whether they’re taking a class, working out or just using the steam room or sauna. To be able to offer the ability for them to take some time just for themselves and restore and rejuvenate; feeling better, looking better, and to enjoy the sanctuary that I and so many others have worked hard to create.”
Uptownlife.net: Textured Beauty
by Diane da Costa
Where can you find a hidden oasis in the hustle and bustle of New York City? Shibumi Spa is an elegant spiritual and tranquil sanctuary tucked away at Eastern Athletics Club in Tribeca. You will leave this Asian inspired Spa with a renewed sense of self– empowered, enlightened and ready to take on the world!
Soli Davis, the Spa Director greets all her clients with a warm embracing smile ready to facilitate, heal and pamper all. She recommended I get the Microdermabrasion Treatment with Reflexology add on service to re-texturize the skin’s surface. The treatment was performed on the most comfortable heated massage /skin care treatment bed which was simply wonderful for my back and really relaxed my state of mind. First she removed all makeup with a cleanser and lavender water which calms the skin and body.
The Microdermabrasion Treatment which uses a rapid vacuum action machine to exfoliate the skin with crystals. Soli explains, ”Your skin was a bit sensitive on your neck, so I wanted to hydrate and brighten that area gently.” The movements in the treatment were reflexology, shiatsu, lymphatic drainage and Tibetan Ayurvedic Marma Points, as well as some traditional European Facial movements. “Generally the movements are used to try to ” re-texturize the skin using the microdermabrasion machine- who’s vacuum action with the crystals help to evenly and rapidly exfoliate the skin. It also increases circulation and cell renewal.” “I also used Bionova’s Exfoliating Cleanser for further brightening from the inside out and their Oil Free Massage Cream, which when combined with steam and massage techniques really help to soften and brighten the skin!”
The Microdermabrasion Treatment is great with facial treatments for special events skin renewal, for removal of hyperpigmentated skin after pregnancy and intense scaring from life long acne. The treatment leaves your skin brighter and more even toned and less blotchy. The number of treatments recommended depends on how much hyperpigmentation or scaring remains on the skin’s surface.
After the Microdermabrasion treatment, Ms. Davis used the Dr. Brandt Vacuum Pore Mask on my face and the Elemis Papaya Mask on my neck and throat with the professional Bionova Products for my in spa treatment . The entire Bionova line of products; the cleanser, activator and massage cream are retailed at Shibumi. For the Healing Reflexology Treatment Soli used a wonderful body butter on my hands and feet from Donah’s Passions.
For more information contact Shibumi Spa, 80 Leonard Street, NYC 212 343 8788
read more at Uptown Life
download pdf: Uptown Life, November 7, 2009 (600kb)
Complimentary Guest Pass
During these challenging and exciting times we live in, nurturing ourselves is something that often gets put on the bottom of our list of priorities. In recognition of this, I want to do my part in helping you to glow from the inside out: I am now at Eastern Athletic Club in Tribeca where, when you book an appointment for a facial or body treatment, you receive a complimentary guest pass to the club for that day. Use the gym, take a class, spoil yourself in the sauna or steam, before or after your treatment.
Love, light and laughter,
-Soli
Elle UK: Summer Beauty: When to spa and when to save…
When summer hits, so does the temptation to embark on a major beauty overhaul. All of that freshly exposed skin needs to be buffed and brightened, toned and tanned. But ticking off all of those boxes at the spa or salon can cost as much as your holiday, so this summer, be choosy about what you splurge on.
“You can get real results from at-home spa treatments,” says Soli Davis, a Manhattan-based beauty therapist and spa consultant. But on the flipside, Davis admits some services are best left in the hands of professionals. Read on below for how to shop the spa menu selectively.
Skin
Warmer weather and brighter skies call for lighter, sheerer make-up, so prioritise skin in the run up to summer. While some at-home kits that contain retinol and glycolic acid can deliver, ‘home microdermabrasion kits are usually a paltry substitute for the real deal’ says Davis.
She recommends you get your complexion clear and glowing with a rejuvenating facial that purifies, brightens and adds radiance to the skin. At the Amanda Lacey Clinic in London, savvy regulars are already booking their annual Pink Treatments, which use fruit enzymes to peel off a layer of dull, wintry skin. (Naturally, it’s their most popular treatment for summer.)
If you can afford it, follow their lead and book a similar treatment with a reputable beauty therapist who can determine your individual needs, perform a service that makes a visible difference, and clearly instruct you on how to maintain that glow.
Tanning
As for fake tans, a professionally applied bronze always looks best, says Davis. But the jury’s still out on whether it’s worth getting an in-salon scrub first. With an amazing range of scrubs available to buy, some beauty aficionados swear there’s no better place to get smooth than in their own bath-tub or shower. ‘A perfectly thorough exfoliation can improve the look—and longevity—of your tan,’ says Davis, so do this bit yourself and you can invest your pennies in a tanning professional instead. We’ve yet to find anything that betters the St Tropez Spray Tan (from £30). The tone and depth are realistic, it rarely streaks and all the therapists are highly trained so should get a good result wherever you go.
Body
Body treatments that improve circulation or lymphatic drainage are also sound pre-holiday investments, as they can temporarily reduce the look of cellulite. A good, 90-minute massage is always worthwhile – provided the therapist has experience and comes recommended (an effective massage has nothing to do with the number of scented candles they’re burning in the room).
Read more at Elle UK
Download pdf: Elle UK, August 2009 (724kb)
Palacinka Beauty: one of our favorites
Soli Davis, one of our favorite NYC based aestheticians, is now at Shibumi Spa, NYC!
Shibumi Spa is located in the the Eastern Athletic Tribeca Club, NYC and the Spa menu has expanded – now including treatments such as a new Bionova Blue Lamp Facial Treatment that will amaze and astound you, and the Anti-Oxidant Head to Toe Exfoliation Treatment, which smells good enough to eat and leaves you baby soft and your skin glowing from head to toe.
Also, when the clients come for a facial treatment, healing session or body treatment they can use the gym, steam room, sauna, and showers at no additional cost. The sound of the waterfall and natural light make you feel as if you were someplace else, like your own little sanctuary in New York. Davis also has two wonderful spa therapists besides her that work from the heart, with amazing hands as well.
Finally one can get a full spa experience and it’s a great place for girlfriends to have an afternoon working out and getting treatments! By appointment only – Tel:(212) 343-8788 or e-mail: solidavis@aol.com
Address: 80 Leonard Street between Church St. and Broadway http://www.shibumispany.com
download pdf: Palacinka Beauty (304kb)
Woman’s Day: How to Score a Healthy Summer Glow
Get radiant skin today with these top-pick self-tanners and bronzers
Looking for a way to get St. Tropez–golden without leaving the comfort of your own home? Today’s advanced self-tanners, bronzers and other skin treatment systems allow you to do just that—plus, you avoid UV rays, which can wreak havoc on your skin. We scoured the market for some of the best DIY glow-getting treatments, and talked to the experts for tips on achieving the healthiest skin possible. For the full scoop on our favorite tips and products, read on.
At-Home Treatment Systems: Avon Anew Clinical Advanced Dermabrasion System
“There are several ways to get the same radiance that a tan offers,” says Soli Davis, a New York City–based aesthetician. “Microdermabrasion and glycolic and chemical peels are all great ways to fight aging and give your skin a healthy and even-toned glow.” Obtain and maintain a natural glow with this at-home microdermabrasion system from Avon. The micro-crystal formula is released from an innovative dial-up tube in four progressively stronger levels for super-fast results. $28 at avon.com
more at Woman’s Day
Download pdf: Woman’s Day, July 14, 2008 (300kb)