Mar 26th, 2008

San Diego, CA
She was there from the time you took your first halting steps across the living room carpet to when you nervously walked down the aisle at your wedding, and for every other significant moment in between. What better way to give Mom some serious payback this Mother's Day than with time together and a special Mother/Daughter or Mother/Son treatment package at Spa Velia?

Recently awarded DAYSPA magazine's prestigious Diamond Day Spa Award, Spa Velia, nestled between the Little Italy and Columbia districts of downtown San Diego, takes pride in the fine art of pampering and in creating memorable experiences for guests. This Mother's Day, the Spa is offering packages for Mom and Daughter/Son to share - appropriately named "Gratitude" and "Time Together". The packages are also perfect for new moms with their hubbies - who needs nurturing and time together more than new parents?! (Spa Velia is located at: 401 West A Street, Suite 180 in San Diego, 619-235-0000).

"In creating these packages, we felt the most thoughtful thing we could offer to Moms was to go back to basics and to keep it all about quality time with their children," says Spa Velia co-owner Dana Stallings. "And what better place to spend that quality time than in the serene, no-distraction refuge of a spa? This is a place where the two of you can simply be still - to connect closely and not have interruptions while a caring staff nurtures Mom just like she nurtured you." Stallings adds that new moms, often overwhelmed and exhausted by the responsibilities of a new baby, are in special need of gratitude, nurturing, and one on one time with their partners. "These packages will be a perfect gift for the new mama on Mother's Day."

The "Gratitude" package consists of a 25-minute Geranium Thermal Wrap, a 25-minute Velia Aromatherapy Massage, and a 25-minute Petite Velia Facial (price per person = $190). The "Time Together" package features a 50-minute Velia Aromatherapy Massage, side by side in the Spa's Couples/Together Suite, followed by a 50-minute Purifying Facial (price for two = $465). Both packages include a special gift bag for Mom with fine chocolate, the inspirational book, "SHE," a spa product, tea, and other surprises. Mother's Day packages can be booked at Spa Velia throughout the month of May.

On Mother's Day, a classical guitarist will play in the Spa lobby throughout the day, and all guests will be treated to sweets from Extraordinary Desserts and plenty of complimentary champagne.

To book appointments or to purchase a Gift Certificate, call Spa Velia at (619) 235-0000, or visit www.spavelia.com.

Spa Velia is nestled between the Columbia/Little Italy Districts of downtown San Diego, directly across from the W Hotel. The Spa is owned by a team of three entrepreneurs, two women and one man, who shared a vision to create an intimate, old world luxury spa, unlike any other spa destination available in America's Finest City. Recently awarded DAYSPA magazine's prestigious Diamond Day Spa Award, and voted San Diego's Best Day Spa 2007 by San Diego CitySearch voters, Spa Velia's business continues to grow, as city dwellers, business types and downtown hotel guests alike discover this unique, old world escape from the stress of daily life. Spa Velia is located at 401 West A Street, Suite 180 in San Diego. Visit www.spavelia.com or call (619) 235-0000 for more information.

To interview a spokesperson from Spa Velia, or to sample a Mother's Day package treatment, contact Marti Amado, MEDIA ARTS, (760) 877-0619.