Spa Week: pampering paradise — in an organic way

In the Pacific Northwest pampering and "going green" aren't mutually exclusive. This year, Spa Week (April 14-20) gives those who normally won't splurge on spa services a chance to try out a variety of treatments, many of which are organic, for just $50 each.

Treatments at 15 Puget Sound-area spas range from a man's Brazilian wax (seriously) to eyelash extensions to a papaya nectar pedicure.Book your appointments now, because the services sell out quickly.

Advanced Skin and Body Solutions, 1808 Richards Road S.E., Suite 113, Bellevue, 425-643-5772; www.eastsidebodyandskin.com.

Spa Week services: Set of partial eyelash extensions, Sudatonic infrared slimming/toning wrap or a microdermabrasion with photo-rejuvenation.

All Star Lake Spa, 9 Lake Bellevue Drive, Suite 112, Bellevue, 425-462-2960; www.allstarlakespa.com.

Spa Week services: Scented foot soak, paraffin dip for feet and hands, followed by a 30-minute body massage, luscious lower legs and foot treatment or aromatic oil scalp massage and signature facial.

Beehive Salon, 2101 N. 55th St., Suite 120, Seattle, 206-547-1510; www.beehivesalon.com.

Spa Week services: Pure Man facial (men need good skin, too), Brazilian bikini wax or "back facial."

Body Evolution, 15600 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue, 425-957-7280; www.body-evo.com.

Spa Week services: Computerized muscle stimulation with an antioxidant foot infusion or detoxifying foot infusion, infrared sauna session and chi vitalizer or alpha thermogenic health pod treatment.

Calidora Skin Clinic, 17887 Redmond Way, Suite 120, Redmond, 425-882-1800; www.calidora.com.

Spa Week services: Ultra Peel I to resurface skin, the Illuminator, which addresses pigment and cell turnover and makes you glow, or laser hair removal for underarms, upper lip or between the brows.

Cassie's Place Skincare, Ballard Health Center, 1138 N.W. Market St., Seattle, 206-355-1443; www.cassiesskincare.com.

Spa Week services: Ultimate Bliss facial with lymphobiology eye treatment, Mini-Green peel-plus for regenerating glowing skin or full lymphobiology treatment of the face with hand, foot, shoulder and neck massage.

Derby Salon, 6315 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle, 206-526-1470; www.derbysalon.com.

Spa Week services: papaya nectar pedicure, Our Better facial, aroma lomi massage or hot stone upper-body massage.

Herban Therapies Spa, 11000 N.E. 10th, Suite C, Bellevue, 425-283-5871; www.herbantherapies.com.

Spa Week services: Lavender paraffin body envelopment, aromatherapy massage or Nature's Best all-natural facial.

London House Salon & Spa, 13028 First Ave. S., Burien, 206-244-3006; www.londonhousesalon.com.

Spa Week services: Aromatic lavender body and scalp massage, calming botanical facial with tropical paraffin hand treatment or Mojito manicure and whirlpool jet pedicure.

Oasis Spa and Salon, 18600 Woodinville-Snohomish Rd., Suite 230, Woodinville, 425-486-9200; www.oasisspaandsalon.com.

Spa Week services: Tropical Paradise pedicure, Oasis Island wrap or Island Bliss massage.

Oriental Retreat & Spa, 8433 122nd Ave. N.E., Kirkland, 425-822-6888; www.bestorientalspa.com.

Spa Week services: Chinese healing massage with paraffin hand treatment and herbal foot soak, stress-reducing Chinese foot reflexology package, calming herbal facial with paraffin hand treatment and herbal foot soak or relaxation massage package.

Seattle Art of Wellness, 1120 E. Terrace St., Suite 101, Seattle, 206-324-3552; www.seattleartofwellness.com.

Spa Week services: 60-minute organic facial, 60-minute hot stone back and neck treatment or 60-minute Hungarian spice "back facial."

Soul Ease Holistic Yoga Spa, 114 Central Way, Kirkland, 425-828-9770; www.soulease.net.

Spa Week services: Detox foot spa, which assists in weight loss, relaxation, pain relief, stress reduction and increased energy; Austrian Moor organic body wrap for nourishing and replenishing the skin; or infrared sauna.

Spaahh at Hotel 1000, 1000 First Ave., Seattle, 206-357-9490; www.hotel1000Seattle.com/spa.html.

Spa Week services: Distinctive Relax facial, Detox Enrapture, which is a slimming treatment using oils of black pepper and clary sage or Sunrise, a tanning process that begins with a full body exfoliation.

Wax On Spa, 93 Wall St., Seattle, 206-267-2929 or 521 15th Ave. E., Seattle, 206-726-8655; www.waxon.com.

Spa Week services: Women's brow and extended bikini wax or men's Brazilian wax.

Heather Larson is a freelance writer living in Tacoma: writemix@harbornet.com