Therapies in Devon
We provide an excellent range of holistic and beauty therapies at Downe.
Our focus is the client’s well-being and care. To that end we have selected a group of therapists who are excellent technical therapists with excellent people skills and then we have chosen a cosmetic product range that is of the highest quality. The cosmetic products used are based on seaweed harvested off the coast of Brittany, France. Seaweed is rich in vitamins and minerals and has a hydrating and nourishing effect.
In every case the client has the undivided attention of the therapist for the duration of his or her therapy.
Holistic Therapies
We provide an excellent range of holistic therapies to relax and enhance feelings of well-being.
Aromatherapy Massage
A range of therapeutic massages are available which vary by the body areas treated.
Aromatherapy Face & Head Massage - £35
Aromatherapy Back & Shoulder Massage - £35
Aromatherapy Body Massage - £55
Aromatherapy Body, Face & Head Massage - £75
Aromatherapy Massage utilises therapeutic essential oils obtained from plants, flowers and aromatic shrubs which are applied with a calming and relaxing massage. The aromatherapy oils are mixed by qualified aromatherapists following a private consultation.
Reflexology - £50
Reflexology stimulates the ‘reflexes’ on the feet and hands that correspond to every organ and part of the body, energising nerve paths and restoring circulation. Reflexology is a balancing treatment that encourages the body’s own healing potential and relaxes you, reducing stress and encouraging good health.
Indian Head Massage - £35
A traditional Indian therapy applied to the shoulders, arms, neck, head and face to help stimulate circulation and blood supply, relieve muscle tension and improve concentration, as well as helping to improve the condition of the hair.
Holistic Relaxation Therapy at Downe - £75
Created at Downe by our own therapists, this is a truly holistic experience including steam inhalations, hot steam towels, Thai stretching and relaxing massage for the back, feet, neck, scalp and face incorporating the use of essential oils and Repachage facial products selected and blended to suit individual requirements.
Ear Candling at Downe - £55
Ear Candling (or Thermal Auricular Therapy to give its formal name) is calming and relaxing and helps to create a balanced feeling and achieve clearer thinking, alertness and concentration. At Downe the ear candling is followed by a head and shoulder massage and the whole therapy creates a feeling of relaxation.
Stone at Downe - £90
Stone at Downe is our own therapists interpretation of the traditional stone therapy and provides the ultimate in relaxation. A massage using warm basalt stones smoothed over the ages by the pure clear waters of a Peruvian river. A soothing yet deep and profoundly effective treatment. A full body massage with essential oils to cocoon you in warmth and melt away stress and tension. This is the signature therapy of Downe.
Beauty Therapies
At Downe the Beauty Therapies include a range of facials, body treatments, a superb top of the line body and face stone therapy, manicures and pedicures.
Beauty Facials
Our therapists are delighted to assist you to ensure that you select a suitable treatment for your facial skin type and to advise you on home care.
The Seaweed ‘Facial on the Go’ - £52
Exposure to the sun, pollution and daily grime leaves the skin sensitive and dehydrated. This is a rejuvenating and nourishing facial suitable for all skin types. Gentle cleansing with a milk and honey mask is followed by a soothing massage with a seaweed serum rich in vitamin C, minerals and proteins. The facial ends with a cooling and soothing fresh seaweed mask. Skin is clean, refreshed, healthy and vibrant.
The Hydra Dew Facial at Downe - £52
The Hydra Dew Express Lift Moisture Facial will provide immediate, 100 per cent, in-depth moisturisation and superior anti-oxidant protection. Boosts moisture content while combating hyper-pigmentations and wrinkles.
The Hydra Sensitive Skin Facial at Downe - £52
The Hydra 4 facial treatment was specifically designed to calm, soothe and protect ‘traumatised’ skin while helping to decrease skin sensitivity. Olive oil and olive leaf extracts provide superior anti-oxidant protection while nourishing seaweed retrains the skin to be less sensitive and builds resistance to external factors.
This is recommended for reactive, sensitive skins and is designed to soothe, calm and detoxify.
The Hydra Refine Pore Perfecting Facial at Downe - £52
The Hydra Refine Pore Perfecting Facial controls oil, rids skin of impurities and helps to eliminate future breakouts. Seaweed, lemongrass and cucumber leave the skin feeling refreshed, renewed and ultra clean.
The Four Layer Facial at Downe - £59
The Four Layer Facial is the premier anti-ageing treatment. It is a truly luxurious treatment and is suitable for dry/combination skins.
Experience layer upon layer of pure, fresh European seaweed to rejuvenate, tone and help firm the skin. Two massages will soothe, then enjoy a cool pure energy seaweed mask, followed by a mineral-rich thermal mask that allows for total penetration of the layers. Immediate results and long-term benefits: younger looking skin with visibly renewed moisture and an afterglow that lasts. Skin is cleaner, healthier, and radiant.
The Four Layer Facial may be used monthly together with a weekly Seaweed on the Go Facial as an excellent facial beauty regime and on-going anti-age beauty treatment.
The Atlantic Facial For The Back - £50
This treatment is a Facial for the Back. Skin is cleansed to remove excess oil and debris, then exfoliated to polish dull skin, then massaged with selected essential oils to condition the skin and relieve aches and pains. A customised “back mask” is then applied followed by a moisturiser to complete the therapy.
The Sea Escape Stone Facial & Body Therapy at Downe - £90
During this top of the range facial, various sized stones are placed on key pressure points on your body to relieve tension. The sea stones are used in conjunction with reflexology and lymphatic drainage for complete face and body relief, while a Four Layer Facial rejuvenates, tones and firms the face for dramatic and long-term results. A relaxing foot and hand massage complete this treatment. A wonderful facial within a delightful spa experience.
Beauty Body Therapies
The European Seaweed Body Treatment at Downe - £55
The Thalassotherapy Seaweed Body Treatment is based on European Thalassotherapy. Fresh seaweed is warmed to body temperature and then smoothed over the body. Then a warm thermal blanket is wrapped around to help relieve stress and invigorate sore, stiff muscles. A shower completes the experience, leaving you feeling newly recharged and balanced.
The Peppermint Sea Twist Body Wrap at Downe - £50
The Peppermint Sea Twist combines peppermint oil with freshly harvested seaweed to stimulate, rejuvenate and purify the skin. This refreshing body treatment helps contour and firm the body making it great for cellulite.
The Honey Body Polish at Downe - £53
The Honey Body Polish indulges the body with pure honey, almonds and fresh buttermilk. This natural cleanser and exfoliator is massaged on the skin, helping to purify and slough off dead skin cells. After a warm shower, a luxurious seaweed cream is massaged into the body leaving the skin touchable and silky smooth.
The Sea Spa Glow Body Exfoliator at Downe - £53
The Sea Spa Glow Body Exfoliator creates an essential deep pore cleansing from head to toe. Removes rough dry skin and leaves skin smooth and refreshed.
The Sea Spa Manicure At Downe - £36
The Sea Spa Manicure at Downe is no less than a facial for the hands and offers hands a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. This therapeutic treatment includes an invigorating hand massage featuring a seaweed-based hand cream and a paraffin wax. Leaves hands soft, well-groomed and polished.
This therapeutic treatment includes a cleanse to remove surface debris. Hands are rinsed in water infused with lemon, lime and essential oils. Nails are shaped and buffed and cuticles are tidied. An exfoliant based on marine salts with moisture binding seaweed and olive oil helps to rid the skin of dry dead cells. An relaxing hand and am massage featuring a seaweed- based hand cream is applied to revitalise the hands and a warm paraffin leg wax treatment is given. The paraffin wax treatement nourishes and conditions the nails and skin. The Sea Spa Hand Cream and nourishing oil is then applied. The Therapy leaves hands soft and well-groomed and polished.
As an alternative to the paraffin wax you may prefer to have your nails polished as in a traditional manicure.
The Sea Spa Pedicure At Downe - £36
Similarly the Repachage Sea Spa Pedicure at Downe is no less than a facial for the feet and offers feet a relaxing and rejuvenating experience.
This therapeutic treatment begins with a soak in a seaweed bath to improve circulation, revitalise and purify. It includes a cleanse to remove surface debris. Feet are rinsed in water infused with lemon, lime and essential oils. Nails are shaped and buffed and cuticles are tidied. An exfoliant based on marine salts with moisture binding seaweed and olive oil helps to rid the skin of dry dead cells. An invigorating foot and leg massage featuring a seaweed- based foot cream is applied to revitalise tired feet and a warm paraffin leg wax treatment is given. The paraffin wax treatement nourishes and conditions the nails and skin. The Sea Spa Foot Cream and nourishing oil is then applied. The Therapy leaves feet soft and well-groomed and polished.
As an alternative to the paraffin wax you may prefer to have your nails polished as in a traditional pedicure.
