Please be advised – Sessions at The Palms Wellness Studio are not covered by extended health care benefits. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Please e-mail us at thepalmsvan@gmail.com. Requests to reschedule or cancellations must be received at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment.
We accept credit cards, cash, and tap debit cards. Please be advised that tap debit cards have a $100 limit for each transaction, due to security reasons. If your session is over $100, your payment will be separated into two transactions.
e-Gift Cards are available for purchased at our studio or online by visiting this link.
*All e-Gift Cards are delivered via email and contain easy-to-follow instructions on how to redeem them.
Metered street parking is available for only $1 per hour along 6th and 7th Avenue (3-hour limit). There is also free parking on 6th avenue, west of Burrard.
Currently, we are only able to provide individual sessions.
The Palms Wellness Studio follows COVID-19 guidelines established by the BC Provincial Health Department and WorkSafe BC. Even before these regulations came into effect, we have always utilized regular hand washing, sanitizing and disinfecting throughout the day, and during and after treatments.
The Palms Wellness Studio offers two styles of massage: Swedish and Deep Tissue.
Swedish massage is one of the most common (and popular) massage techniques. It aims to promote relaxation by releasing muscle tension. It also helps stimulate nerves and increase blood flow.
Deep Tissue massage uses similar techniques as Swedish massage, but there is more pressure applied. This type of massage facilitates healing by releasing contracted areas of muscle and tissue. It helps increase blood flow and may help reduce inflammation.
When booking your appointment, please tell your practitioner which style you would prefer. During the massage, if something hurts or feels uncomfortable, tell your practitioner right away so they can find the right pressure for you.
Overall, Swedish massage is gentler than Deep Tissue massage and better suited for people interested in relaxation and tension relief. It can be useful for those who sit or remain in the same position for extended periods of time.
Deep Tissue massage is best suited for athletes, runners and people with injuries. It can also work for people with chronic conditions, such as lower back pain.
Please tell your practitioner which style you would prefer before your massage begins. During the massage, if something hurts or feels uncomfortable, tell your practitioner right away so they can find the right pressure for you.
It is important to drink lots of water after a Deep Tissue massage to help flush lactic acid out of your tissues. Feeling sore the next day is a sign that your body lacks hydration. However, it is possible that you may feel some soreness the next day even if you do drink water. This means your muscles are still flushing out excess water. Keep drinking water and take a warm bath. The soreness should pass within a few days or so.
Our practitioner will remove your makeup prior to the facial. We recommend you avoid wearing heavy makeup on the day of your appointment, as it may be difficult to remove.
We suggest booking your facial two weeks before the big event. This is in case your skin does not react well to the ingredients used during the treatment.
We only use natural skincare products formulated for sensitive skin. Brands include Sulwhasoo Eminence and Yonka.
The skin is a living organism, just like any other organ in the body. It takes about 30 days for cells to move up from dermis to the surface, or epidermis, where they flatten out and die. Giving your skin a boost every 30 days is what your skin needs to look its best!
Right after a facial, your pores are more open than normal and therefore more susceptible to bacteria. If possible, try not to wear makeup right after your facial.
Please avoid waxing just prior to a facial as it heightens skin sensitivity before and after a facial spa treatment.
You should avoid hitting the gym after your facial for about 24 hours, as you might overstimulate the skin due to sweating and increased circulation.
Please wear sunscreen to protect your skin after a facial! If you spend time in the sun without good protection, you can get sun damage, which can negate the positive effects of a facial treatment.
Please notify us at least 24 hours in advance to cancel or reschedule. Cancellations with less than 24-hour notice are subject to a cancellation fee.
If you are running late, please e-mail us at thepalmsvan@gmail.com as soon as possible. If you will be more than 15 minutes late, your session may need to be rescheduled, depending on the length of the scheduled treatment. A cancellation fee may apply.