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AS A WORLD-CLASS FACILITY WITH TOP-NOTCH TREATMENTS, TEN SPA CONTINUES TO RISE ABOVE THE REST AS IT CELEBRATES ITS 10TH BIRTHDAY THIS YEAR. Spa director Elena Zinchenko anticipates many exciting anniversary events to celebrate the company's ongoing success. "We want to thank the people of Winnipeg for the support for all those years," she says. "We built the spa for Winnipeg, and 95 per cent of our business is local people. That's what makes us very successful." For the past decade, Ten Spa has aimed to upgrade and improve its services to maintain its role as a respected leader in the spa industry. With an average of 3,000 appointments per month, the highly trained and talented team strives to exceed expectations. "The need for spas in our society is growing. Sometimes it becomes the only way for people who are living in this super fast-paced environment to unplug and get back to reality," Zinchenko says. "Spas are becoming a really important part of people's lives because of the fact that they can feel detached." To offer ultimate relaxation, Ten Spa has joined forces with the Fort Garry Hotel and Yoga Public to create the Unplug package. For $189 per person, clients can enjoy a night's stay at the hotel, a healthy dinner, a yoga class at Yoga Public with optional transportation, as well as the therapist-guided Hamam Ultimate Pass at Ten Spa. "When you come here, you don't have to worry about a thing," says Zinchenko, a Cidesco certified esthetician. "We'll take care of everything. You can literally unplug." As a member of the Leading Spas of Canada Association, Ten Spa has received the seal of approval through its quality assurance program. "Ten Spa is one of the leaders of the industry that's setting the trends and standards," says Zinchenko, vice-president of the association. "The protocols and procedures at the spa are the highest level they can possibly be." In addition to offering a full menu of massage therapy options, Ten Spa also focuses on top-end skincare treatments specifically designed for people living in Winnipeg. "We understand the skin types and problems that people might be experiencing because of our climate," Zinchenko explains. "Because of our location in the middle of the country, far away from any of the oceans, our air is different. All of those things affect our thyroid and affect our skin, so we developed our protocols based on all the different conditions that people experience here in Winnipeg. We have the expertise and the knowledge, and it's very, very effective." Along with conventional facial treatments, Ten Spa launched a new concept last May called Ten Skin Rx. "It's a laser concept treatment where we can actually go deeper and treat the skin from the outside in. It gives us that next level of care that targets specific conditions very effectively. This has been our most successful addition that we've done over the year. We're very proud of it and we've seen amazing results. It's definitely changing the whole skincare aspect of everything we do at Ten Spa, bringing it to the next level." The spa also draws droves of clients for its traditional Turkish hamam treatment, Zinchenko says. "It's one of a kind. There's nothing like it," she says. "It's an experience of a getaway without going anywhere." Building on the success of the past decade, Ten Spa is poised for a bright future as it continues to provide a Perfect 10 experience for its satisfied clients. "We really appreciate the kind of trust that we gain from people in Winnipeg. We're experts and we know what we're doing. It's not just a one-time treatment. It's actually result-oriented as well as relaxing," Zinchenko says. "Ten's 10th doesn't mean we're done. We're just starting. We're working on a lot of interesting concepts, and we will continue to grow and develop and give the best quality in everything we do." give the gift of music this season 1845 Pembina Hwy. (204) 284-8992 winnipeg@long-mcquade.com 661 Wall St. (204) 783-6045 winnipegnorth@long-mcquade.com Shop online gift cards lessons musical instruments Best selection. Best Price. Best selection. Best Price. Holiday shopping made easy. Holiday shopping made easy. BEST BOOKS OF 2017 Hear directly from Indigo's expert book sellers from across the country about this year's picks: 1. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas "The Hate U Give is incredible. One of the best books I've ever read. Powerful, searing, important and timely. This book should be required reading for Every. Single. Person." — Ameema Saeed, customer service soordinator, Online 2. The Sun & Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur "Rupi Kaur's beautiful writing opened a door into the world of modern poetry for me. I've found inspiration, comfort, and so much of myself in her words." — Cass Doudoumis, customer experience representative 3. Beartown by Fredrik Backman – a Heather's Pick "Once Beartown has you in its grip, it won't let go. This story of a small town hockey team that is rocked by scandal is equal parts Friday Night Lights and The Best Kind of People." — Krishna Nikhil, executive vice-president, Print 4. The Lonely Hearts Hotel by Heather O'Neill "One of the most beautiful and tragic love stories I've ever read. Heather O'Neill's words are like the lyrics to a favourite childhood song that you haven't heard in decades but make you feel nostalgic and a bit melancholic when you hear them again as an adult." — Kristi Reilly, category manager, Print 5. Ranger Games: A Story of Soldiers, Family and an Inexplicable Crime by Ben Blum "An incredibly engaging true story, with more twists and turns than a gripping fiction thriller. Once you start, you won't want to put it down — and once you finish it, you'll want to talk about it with everyone you know." — Brandon Forsyth, category manager, Print 6. Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant "Unflinchingly personal, Option B is genuinely moving and above all else, inspiring. Sheryl Sandberg shares the skills we need to grieve our plan A and invest in our ability to create a true option B." — Amanda Gauthier, category manager, Print 7. The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of The Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel - a Heather's Pick "Why live alone? Why choose 27 harsh tent winters off the grid, hiding? It's rare to imagine such extreme behaviour without a Unabomber beard — as something not to fear, and more as nuanced triumph of human ingenuity. I loved it." — Sebastian Hanna, category director, Print 8. Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body by Roxane Gay "I haven't felt this much about a book in a long time and I don't know if I've ever read anything as honest and raw and moving as this memoir. I have no words for the feelings Hunger stirred in me." — Chelsey Catterall, associate category manager, Print 9. The Child Finder: A Novel by Rene Denfeld "The vivid descriptions give the reader a feeling of being in the story and the characters will break your heart and give you hope over and over again. I can't stop thinking about this book!" — Jules Cowan- Dewar, director, Marketing 10. Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman "In this elegant retelling of epic myths, Gaiman's storytelling skills bring old Norse tales to life for a modern audience, enthralling readers with the passion, cleverness, and violence inherent in the legends." — Anthony Nijssen, inventory analyst, Print 4 A S U P P L E M E N T T O T H E W I N N I P E G F R E E P R E S S - W E D N E S D A Y, D E C E M B E R 6 , 2 0 1 7 B E T W E E N T H E C O V E R S B E S T B O O K S T O P U T U N D E R T H E T R E E I ndigo, the world's first cultural department store for book lovers, has announced its list of the Best Books of 2017. Each year, Indigo's expert booksellers read thousands of books and deliberate for hours to decide which books they think are the year's best, providing Canadians with a curated list of relevant and trusted recommendations. From a burningly honest memoir about food, weight and self- image, to a beautiful yet tragic love story set in Montreal, this list has something for every reader. "At Indigo we often say that stories connect us and this year's selection of best books prove just that. We saw powerful, emotive works from emerging voices such as Angie Thomas and Rupi Kaur, as well as works from more storied authors," says Krishna Nikhil, executive vice-president of Print at Indigo. "Many of the books on this year's list tackle difficult subjects — subjects that are deeply personal yet also relatable and relevant. Not all of these books are easy reads, but they are important titles that should be on every Canadian's reading list." For the full list, visit: www.indigo.ca/books/best-of-2017 TEN SPA CELEBRATES 10 SUCCESSFUL YEARS By Jennifer McFee

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