Ummelina International Spa

wow – Ummelina has provided me with the most relaxing and therapuetic treatments I have ever had. The staff and owner are fabulous! For a real spa experience you should definately try Ummelina. Natrual products, educated staff you can't go wrong!

relaxed and happy – My treatment started with a soothing soak and a yummy foot massage.

From there my therapist George showed me to the Monsoon shower and a hydrotherapy tub,the bubbles and the chakra lights blissed me out and invigorated me leaving me feeling tingley and relaxed at the same time. And then came the massage,it was excellent! George gave me one of the best deep tissue massage's I have ever had.

It was slow and smooth working out all my knotted muscles I ended up back in the sanctuary where George brought me warm neck snugglie and a big glass of lemon water..... I didnt want to go home

Depends on the therapist... – Ummelina had some really great therapists once upon a time, but due to poor management and low morale most of them have left. I was a patron of this spa long before they opened onto 4th ave. downtown, and I remember the great staff. However, its hard to say now because the employee turnover is so high- so your therapist may be very new at her profession or a disgruntled employee. The prices are too high to pay someone who doesn't know what they are doing- if you only knew the quality that used to be there. At times, the tension is so thick you can feel it in the air. The owner of this place has a grand vision, but she treats her employees like dirt and it is sometimes reflected in the service. I recommend asking for someone who's been there for a long time!

True In-City Oasis – I love Ummelina! I have been coming here for massage and relaxation for years. Just the thought of the foot bath with hot tea in a comfy chair and dim lighting gets me ready for the next visit! Ummelina has been an underrated gem in Seattle!

Find tropical ambience, dry desert heat and luxuries of the Far East without leaving Seattle. – The Scene
Nina Ummel has gone to great lengths (and distances) to bring her clients a unique spa experience: hand-carved teak doors from Java; 27 exquisite teas from around the world; and the solarium, a quiet place reminiscent of a luxurious Eastern destination. Wicker chairs, flowing silk drapes and natural light diffused by bamboo blinds provide an exotic beginning to your "journey."

The Services
The Equator is a two-hour indulgence: spend 20 minutes relaxing in a waterfall shower before moving into a steam room infused with the scent of essential oils, followed by a salt rub and water massage. Finally, enter a dry sauna where warm oils and muds are rubbed into your skin. The signature Revive facial employs an enzyme peel instead of traditional extractions for a gentler approach to deep pore cleansing.

The Details
Whirlpool, soaking tub, steam room, dry sauna, waterfall shower. Massage, body treatments, wet treatments, acupuncture, facials, hair removal, sunless tanning, manicure/pedicure, full-service salon.

An enjoyable time – I absolutely enjoyed the Half-Day Excursion when I was in Seattle last month for vacation. The staff was very attentive and the ambience was very relaxing. Amy is an excellent esthetician and provided very good tips for skin care. Kwame was warm and inviting and my feet definitely benefitted from his skilled care during the foot bath. I left feeling so refreshed and healthier if you will. The toxins couldn't escape my body soon enough! I definitely recommend Ummelina's to anyone in the Seattle area.

Average – Downtown Seattle is a great place for a spa, but I wouldn't fully recommend Ummelina (unless you find city car and people noises just a floor above 4th Avenue relaxing.) The staff is young, hip, and tries hard to please. But their level of experience and professionalism is lacking. You will probably feel very pampered, but the actual massage techniques are more light and fluffy than effective and purposeful. Maybe it's just me, but my tight muscles were still feeling tight.

Unforgetable experience!! – I visited Ummelina for the first time recently and had the most amzing experience. I arrivived from a hectic day at work and was immediately put at ease by the front desk staff. I didn't want to get out of my shower after the footbath. Meghann, my therapist, gave me an incredible massage and even showed me some stretches to do while I work to alleviate me tensions. I was suprised to feel "out of the city" even though I was in the heart of downtown. Thanks! I can't wait to come back.

Best Spa in Seattle – I've been a dedicated Ummelina customer for years and think Ummelina is the best spa in Seattle. In fact, it's always a sure conversation topic at parties - how fabulous the Ummelina experience is. My friends and family are all regular clients too. I just had an 'emergency' facial to help allieviate an unwelcome zit and felt inspired to post a review of the great experience. I was frankly shocked at the negative reviews -- I can't stress enough I've always had a great experience and their signature Revive Facial is THE BEST! The whole experience makes you feel healthy and fantastic!

Great Treatments! – This spa is very busy on weekends, and appointments for groups should be planned far in advance. Very skilled massage, skin, and nail care therapists.

Sara Rose!!! – I go for Sara Rose and don't let the little, inevitable bothers such as occassional lateness or staff turnover interfere with my personal experience. Rose has a beautiful, relaxing touch and a breadth of knowledge that she willingly shares but does not force upon you if you just feel like being quiet. Sara Rose and a few of the other aestheticians have been at Umelina's for several years and have come to embody the Umelina spirit and message - natural ingredients and down to earth approach.

I'm becoming a regular! – It is obvious that a lot of thought has gone into making Ummelina a very unique place. I have been in spas all over the world and this one is truly "world class". No other spa in the city can match it's unusual treatments and attention to detail. I'll be back........

Happy Customer – The reviews were wrong! I had an excellent, soothing, relaxing, peaceful experience at Ummelina Day Spa. What a treat! Oceana is absolutely heaven - I will soak in it every time I visit the spa. My massage was deep/intense and relaxing all in one. The facial was the perfect ending - I could have floated home on a cloud! Go to Ummelina's - Give yourself the treat!

Positive Growth – I am a longtime client of Ummelina and certainly have experienced the odd appointment mix-up and abrupt treatment from the front desk. However, I consistently receive wonderful services that beat every other spa in town. I have also noticed that there has been a remarkeable change in turnover so the same friendly guides are there to greet me again and again. It has been a joy to experience the growth and change of this one of a kind spa.

Zenny Bennies – The receptionists were fairly abrupt and whoever helped me pick out my treatment over the phone was very unhelpful. Hello? I'm saying 'help me spend my money at your spa' and you have nothing to suggest? I chose the "Sun Worshiper" which includes a hot salt shower which was my favorite part: you go into a hot steamy dark shower room with candles and are given a bowl of amazing oil salts to exfoliate with - very relaxing (but I could probably do this at home). The hydrobath lasted too long and the young woman who did the tan was nice but way too chatty and my tan came out was streaky! When you pay for it you shouldn't have streaks. I wanted more relaxed pampering. I liked the lounge chairs and the tea but in general the place felt a little too hustle and bustle to me.

Paradise! – I love this place! They have a wonderful, peaceful atmosphere. I have been twice and both times I received a massage. It was wondeful. It starts off with a relaxing foot bath with a glass of tea or water. My mom thought massages were frivolous until I surprised her with a massage from here. Well worth it!

Intoxicating – Beautiful place with knowledgeable staff. Great facials and messages! Their products are nice as well.

My favorite spa in Seattle – The atmostphere, the friendly staff, the pleasant environment, the peacefulness...The experience @ Ummelina's is one that I treasure. I would go every week if I could afford it.

If you want to get centered...go here.

Heaven on Earth! – Ummelina is soooooooo beautiful! I could live there! The atmosphere is so tranquil and lovely. The tech's are all pros and the products are lovely. I will definately be back for more services. They should win best day spa experience in Seattle!