At Aesthetic Day Spa on Albion Road, just south of Leitrim, Valentine gift certificates are very popular, "as are couples' side-by-side sauna/massage/ pedicures," says owner and experienced aesthetician Dina Fazio.

The spa is on Albion Road just south of Leitrim. "The spa is located in a small strip mall, and driving by, it's easy to miss," says regular client Diana Lariviere, a government trainer, speaker and writer. "But then you open the door to this luxury spa. The first thing you see inside is a lovely fireplace. There is a tea and cappuccino bar. It's very welcoming."

The intimacy of Aesthetica Spa offers couples of all genres the privacy of a romantic get-away without ever having to pack or travel. The couples' experience begins with a hot, healthy and private sauna-for-two, usually followed by the choice of a relaxing hot-stone or therapeutic massage.

Another popular choice for both men and women is facials, selected according to skin type. "Some couples opt for a facial for one and a massage for the other - whatever suits best!"

Couples then enjoy refreshments, while sharing in the intimacy of a side-by-side pedicure - all of this in specially designed pedicure chairs with individually controlled electronic back massagers to complete the experience. Couples are invited to bring their preferred CDs so that everything is according to their taste.

When Diana needs to relax, she heads to Aesthetica Day Spa for "just about everything."

She believes that Aesthetica Spa is, "by far, the best little spa house in town - not to mention, the best kept secret!"

For more information, please view www.aestheticaspa.ca or call 613-822-6755.