Lisa Giudici, wellness treatment specialist, has joined the team and offers several new technologies. The new hydro massage table is designed to give clients an experience tailored to their own preferences, perfect for those uncomfortable with traditional massage therapy. Because clients don’t have to remove their clothing, and treatments start at 10 or 15 minutes, it has become a popular treatment to take in over the lunch hour.

Also newly offered is light therapy, which uses infrared light to boost collagen in the skin, and improve acne, cellulite and circulation problems, according to Giudici. Add an oxygen treatment to nearly anything offered in the spa, and choose from several aromas designed to relax you while treating migraines, altitude sickness, and even hangovers. The spa also offers a quality stand-up tanning booth.

Giudici is thrilled with her new venture in the spa industry. It’s a big change from her former employment in realty, but the atmosphere, staff and clientele have won her over for good.

Book an appointment online at Indigo Spa’s new website, call 250-423-5007 or drop by 472 2nd Avenue in Fernie.

901 Fernie is a $30-million restoration of a 1908 schoolhouse, located in Fernie's historic downtown. Parastone transformed the iconic building into condominium residences and vacation rentals complete with a spa and wellness centre inside.

The spa space for Spa 901 was designed by spa consultant, Karen Vonkeman and 901 Fernie architects, the LeBlond Partnership, who collaborated on the Solace Spa at the Fairmont Banff Springs. The spa and wellness center is owned and operated by Shelly MacGregor, president of Apex Massage Therapy, who operate two wellness facilities and SpaGoes, a mobile spa in Calgary.

With $2 million in restorations and construction, highlights of Spa 901 include: Fernie's only infrared saunas, five treatment rooms, a couples fireplace treatment room, co-ed and women-only fireplace relaxation lounges, outdoor hot pool, and men's and women's change rooms. Spa 901 will combine unique and traditional therapies and treatments including therapeutic massage in a variety of styles, esthetician services and bath soak treatments.

“The restoration of this incredible landmark building is amazing and so well planned,” says Shelly MacGregor, president, Apex Massage Therapy. “We were excited at the opportunity to create a truly unique spa and wellness centre in this iconic building and beautiful space.”

With richly appointed reception and dressing areas and beautifully outfitted treatment rooms, every detail of the 6,600-square-foot spa says luxury and tradition. The same commitment to quality and design that went into restoration of the 901 Fernie has gone into creating Spa 901.

“Apex Massage Therapy's track record and professional approach made them a great choice for 901 Spa,” says Simon Howse, general manager for Parastone, “A spa and wellness facility like this in a mountain resort town like Fernie benefits the local community and helps attract tourists. Spa 901 is the only true destination spa in the Kootenays.”

Spa 901 will be open to the public in February and access is through the main schoolhouse doors on 2nd Avenue, in Fernie, B.C. Fernie Central Reservations is now taking bookings for Fernie 901's vacation rentals and spa treatments.

901 Fernie is a $30 million transformation of a 1908 school and grounds. It is a collection of 44, one-, two- and three- bedroom suites and penthouses with beautiful surrounding mountain scenery. Many original features have been carefully restored to their former glory by a leading Canadian architectural practice and the apartments and spa have kept many of their unique qualities.