Pure Bliss Day Spa

I’ve had a facial and a peel at Pure Bliss and I tremendously enjoyed both of them. It was my first facial and I did not know what to expect. Johanne is very knowledgeable and explains how your skin works and what to do or avoid. She’s very gentle and did a fantastic job. My skin looks significantly better after just two treatments. It’s a little more on the expensive side if you don’t have a Groupon, but I think it’s well worth the price. I’ll definitely be going back for my next facial or peel.

I recently had a healing therapeutic massage with Johanne. It was wonderful! She really has a gift for massage as well as intuitive healing. I tell all my friends they should go to her. She is extremely professional and the spa is cute and cozy.

Sometime in November I bought a groupon for a chemical peel at Pure Bliss and finally made an appointment and went in today.
Although it’s too early to tell the type of results I will get from the peel itself, I have to say that the experience at the spa was fabulous!
Johanne was very warm and friendly and knowledgeable! She recommended a Hyper-​pigmentation Peel to treat some spots, help reduce my pores, and increase the elasticity. I could feel some stinging, but nothing intolerable, she used different strengths in different parts off my face. As another reviewer mentioned, she ends the treatment with an amazing massage, my shoulders and arms felt so good afterwards!
I will update this review in a couple of days, with any results from the peel.

I’ve struggled with adult acne for the past 4 years and it’s been the most frustrating battle of procedures, topical treatments, diet changes and even antibiotics. After I saw Johanne the FIRST time, she significantly reduced my acne and helped me feel more strong and confident overall. The spa is incredibly relaxing, clean and very comfortable. She spent so much time asking me in depth questions about my sleeping habits, lifestyle and even a little bit about the way I feel towards myself. After an amazing facial, which included the most therapeutic massage (she stretched me!) and a chemical peel she gave me a hand written list of recommendations to follow in terms of diet, psychology and lifestyle. Because I’m a side sleeper, she said to wash/​change my pillow case every two days without a dryer sheet. Ever since I had the first session at Pure Bliss my skin and self confidence have really improved. I feel that Johanne is incredibly caring, generous, and extremely knowledgable professional. I highly recommend her and her Nerium product line. Yeay! I’m so happy I found this place!

This review is regarding a chemical peel with Johanne…
I called the salon on Friday afternoon and they were able to get me in on Sat (score)! I went in for a chemical peel and was excited but a bit nervous. Johanne was amazing from the start! She made me feel at ease, is so knowledgeable and has a kindness about her that radiates! She examined my skin for a bit then told me what was wrong with my health and why my skin was reacting the way it was (I have major acne at the moment). I did not even divulge my health history before she diagnosed me but she was SPOT ON!!! I was so impressed… we then went over a nutritional plan to help heal my internal health problems so that it shows externally (a clear beautiful face). Did I mention this all took place Before I even laid down on her table to get the best treatment I have ever experienced from a clinician. To say I recommend her would be putting it lightly I IMPLORE you to treat yourself to the most wonderful experience and allow yourself to have beautiful skin. It has been a day and I already notice my skin changing for the better, I cant wait to go back.
Did I mention she ends the session with the most relaxing shoulder massager.

As a trained massage therapist myself, I am very particular about where I go for massage and facials. Johanne is the absolutely best! Not only does she excel in her craft, her positive energy is inspiring and healing.

I came to Pure Bliss 3 months ago with adult acne that caused a lot of distress and dermatologist visits which resulted in recommendations of Accutane and antibiotics, which I did not want to take.
After 3 months my skin is totally clear of acne and has a nice, healthy glow.
Johanne was great and the place is convenient and very relaxing. The bed, music is all extremely relaxing. She performed chemical peels and extractions with wonderful arm, upper body and scalp massage.
Overall I highly recommend Johanne and Pure Bliss!

Bought my girlfriend a gift certificate here and she would not honor it. I tried calling over and over and no one ever picked up the phone. Horrible service, I do not recommend this place to anyone

I went today for the first time and I wish I would have went sooner!!! The owner is fantastic and such a doll and makes you feel very comfortable! Deff. Suggest this place to anyone and everyone!

Stay away from this place. Management is delusional and needs customer service skills.

I have been getting facials from Johanne for a few years now. She uses great products and definitely knows her stuff. She can make recommendations based on your skin type and includes mini massages while your product works its magic. I consistently get compliments on my skin and the chemical peels keep the wrinkles at bay :) Johanne also has a great «bedside» manner and can gauge whether you are in a chatty mood or feeling stressed and just need to relax. I very much appreciate that in an esthetician. If you are looking for someone who is experienced and knowledgable but also friendly and compassionate Johanne is your lady!

This is the place to go for incredible massages. Johenne, the owner is amazing. She is knowledgeable, caring, and her massages are so healing and therapeutic. I also got my first brazilian wax with her and she made me feel so comfortable as it is a very intimate process! I highly recommend this salon.

I came here a few days ago for two services: a massage and a facial, both of which I had never received in my life. I’m basically ruined now… its like having a regular phone, insistent that you don’t need a smart phone, until you finally take the plunge and realize there is no way you will EVER go without again :). The ambiance is clean and welcoming; it relaxes you from the get go.
My massage therapist was amazing. She pinpointed all of the tension I carry in my upper back and worked out quite a few knots. I had had an especially arduous few workouts at the gym in the days leading up to my appointment, so it was absolutely glorious to be pampered by such strong and compassionate hands. She also started my facial, slathering my face in a tingly mask called the PCA Pumpkin Mask. Bonus points for happening to nail my obsession with pumpkin!
Johanne, the owner of the spa, did a PCA Sensi Peel on me, along with extractions, an unbelievable facial massage, and a cooling moisture mask (not sure of the name). She completely tailored her treatment to my skin type and also took a holistic approach, addressing my problem areas with not only curing product, but healing insight into how the state of my emotions can contribute to flaws and how I may be able to combat this. It has been a few days and the peeling is well underway but extremely mild, which is perfect for what I wanted. I cannot wait to see the end result in a few days. As a bonus, they sent me home with a little tester of some potent zit-​zapping liquid… perfect as I occasionally get one or two, and windex doesn’t work ;)
Ladies of Pure Bliss Day Spa, thank you so much!

Johanne is very knowledgable and experienced. If you’re looking for somewhere cheap this is probably not the place for you, but if you don’t mind paying a bit more to have your skin treatments performed by a skilled expert, then you’ll be happy with the service here.

I first went to Pure Bliss Day Spa three years ago when my daughter needed her eyebrows shaped and tweezed for the first time. It was close to home and therefore very convenient. She immediately made us feel welcomed and at ease — like we had known each other all our lives. Since then, I’ve had my own eyebrows done through electrolysis and I love the permanent results! No more plucking and tweezing for me! :) The owner Johanne is a delight! She’s friendly, positive and a true professional. I just brought my now 16-​year-​old daughter back for a more mature eyebrow shape and she is thrilled with what Johanne’s steady hand created! Thanks for making us more beautiful Johanne!

So I had my lips tatooed. I love them! Wish I had done it earlier — a lot earlier.
Love Melodie!!! She’s as sweet & helpful as it gets.
Now I’m thinking of what else I can do.

Johanne is a fantastic massage therapist. When receiving my massage I could feel the passion and positive vibes being expressed through her healing hands. I prefer firm pressure and for such a petite woman, I was impressed with her strength. I recommend Johanne for a deep tissue massage, or any in that matter!
Johanne also introduced me to a new skin care tool called the MTS roller, which i absolutely love! This roller is swept across your face, creating paths directly to the dermis. There are NO negative side effects. This allows products to penetrate up to 3,000x more than just applying topically. It also promotes collagen and elastin growth in the skin. If you want the most out of your products, try this service.

Pretty great. Very attentive, awesome massage, very clean and calm ambiance.

I have been going to Johanne for over a year, and I love her! I get comments on my skin all the time. No one believes me when I tell them my age, which is approaching the mid-​century mark.
I have had other facials, but no one has been as good. She examines your skin, and makes the recommendations based on what you need this time. There is never a hard sell of products.
I wholeheartedly recommend Pure Bliss!

I came to Pure Bliss for a Bachelorette Party /​Girl’s pampered day out with my Bestfriend and her sister (the Bride-​to-​be!). We all decided to try different things — Bestfriend got the Foot Soak, Bride-​to-​be got the Hot Stone Massage, and I went with the Deep Tissue Massage. And let me tell you: Worth. Every. Penny!!!
Johanne Desjardins (the NEW owner since 2007) is absolutely AMAZING! (That first review from Claudia B. from 2006 isn’t representative of Johanne’s management and work. I definitely did not feel pressured to pay for any additional services or products offered.)
Johanne is:
–Very attentive (While I was sitting in the waiting area before my massage, she offered me some water and tea. During my massage, she noticed that my hands and feet were cold so she placed a hot stone on both of my feet *at no extra charge* and massaged my hands to warm them up and increase blood circulation.)
–Very funny and friendly (My best friend accidentally wore skinny jeans to the spa and couldn’t roll them up enough for her foot soak, so Johanne offered her a funny leopard-​print microfleece skirt and asked me, «Do you have a camera? Because you’re going to want to get a picture of how silly she looks.» Then, at the very beginning of my massage, she asked «Are you ready for your torture??» Most of the massage was quiet while she worked on me and my crazy knots, but she made a few more funny jokes here and there and that helped me feel very relaxed and even more at ease. She told me she felt I held a lot of tension at the top of my head and said, «You think too hard!»)
–Very informed on skincare (She noticed that I had a lot of scars and darker skin pigmentation from my allergic reaction to some very nasty mosquito bites I had gotten a week ago and [after I adamantly assured her the scars were NOT from an abusive boyfriend] she gave me a little Jan Marini Bioglycolic Lightening Gel sample *at no extra charge* and suggested that I use it over the scars each night to even out my skin tone. I hope it works because these crazy mosquito bite scars need to GO!)
–Very strong and skilled (My deep tissue massage was AMAZING! I let her know that I have a lot of tension in my upper back and shoulders from working in front of a computer all day, so she really concentrated on those areas for me. Although she is a petite lady, Johanne is extremely strong [Don’t mess with Johanne! She joked that she would need to have some «words» with my non-​existent abusive boyfriend.] She did an excellent job using her fingers, knuckles, and elbows to work out my knots. It was slightly painful, but it was a good kind of hurt and I felt GREAT afterwards. I asked the Bride-​to-​be how her hot stone massage went and she agreed, Johanne is the BEST)
Pure Bliss is a small spa, but that’s what makes it so sweet. Not only is Johanne very skilled at what she does, she also has an amazing and warm personality with a great sense of humor to go with it. Another plus: They accept cash, credit, debit, and checks!
On an unrelated note, for anyone who wants to learn French, Johanne is French Canadian and she offers French tutoring lessons for $ 15/​hr.