Pratima Ayurvedic Skin Care Spa
New York, NY 10012
Phone: (201) 977-1463
- Cross Street:
- Between Prince Street and Spring Street
- Directions:
- N, R, W at Prince St
- Specialties:
- Facials
- Best of Citysearch:
- Facials 2008
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 10am-7pm
Message from Pratima Ayurvedic Skin Care Spa
Organic Facials, Ayurvedic Lifestyle, Anti-aging & Detoxification
- Abhyanga Massage
- Ayurvedic Lifestyle Anti-aging
- Natural Treatment Solutions
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Editorial Review for Pratima Ayurvedic Skin Care Spa – by Sandra Ramani
The Scene
Founded in the late-1970s by Dr. Pratima Raichur, a bio-chemist who literally wrote the book on Ayurvedic skin care, this spa treats skin from the inside out, recognizing that thoughts, habits, meals and stress levels are all important. The quiet space includes a couple of treatment rooms, small waiting area and Raichur's office for one-on-one consultations. First-timers should arrive a bit early to fill out a questionnaire and have their dosha determined.
The Services
Raichur and crew have seen clients through every skin issue from excema to ulcers by using internal and external herbs, spices and oils. Which is to say that the facials, massages and body, scalp and foot treatments aren't just relaxing, they also yield results. The rice/milk/saffron scrubs, Abhyanga massage and neem/essential oil face rubs are particularly sublime. Appointments with the friendly, calming Raichur can be hard to come by, but are well worth the wait.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasTry the all-natural house line, Bindi (available here and at top spas worldwide), and a variety of imported, skin-enhancing herbs.
User Reviews for Pratima Ayurvedic Skin Care Spa
07/02/2008 Posted by anonymouse251
I went for a facial for the first time, and it was amazing. I saw Jamila and she was incredibly thorough. I had some pretty consistent breakouts that lasted through a facial a few months earlier, and she literally extracted every single pore on my face. Afterwards, all the congestion was gone and my skin was clearer than it had been in months. Unlike most spas, she did not push any products or additional treatments on me at all--I ended up asking about the mask and moisturizer afterwards. And, I had booked a deep detox facial but she said afterwards that my skin really didn't need such a harsh treatment so she changed my booking to the ayurvedic facial (which was cheaper). It was such a pleasant surprise especially since I would definitely have not known the difference. I will definitely be back.
Pros: quality of facial, quality of products, great atmosphere
Cons: nothing
05/09/2008 Posted by TamTam32
One of the very best facials ever, simplicity and technique, essential oily and delicious. If your looking for a thoroughly purifying holistic facial I recommend Pratima HIGHLY!!! Beautiful spa. Sandalwood clay masques,detoxing at its finest. My facialis was very skillful and relaxing. I will get back to you with her name because I am definetly going back and requesting her. Its so hard to find a super facial lately, but I have found It!! sending mucho buisness its way!!!!!! GO NOW!! :) :) !!!!
Pros: super affordable BEAUTIFUL talented estheticians
Cons: NONE
