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Feb. 6, 2017
Serial entrepreneur and spa visionary LeBrina Jackson
Intrigued by the legacy of Vichy's wellness traditions, serial entrepreneur and spa visionary LeBrina Jackson founded and aptly named her very first spa Pure Vichy, knowing she wanted to incorporate the healing powers of water into her offerings. Drawing inspiration from a visit to France and her passion for water-based wellness, LeBrina aimed to bring the essence of Vichy's healing waters to Texas, creating a sanctuary where clients could experience the revitalizing benefits of hydrotherapy that she had fallen in love with.
Today, LeBrina's dedication to Vichy's legacy lives on at her Escape Spa in Cypress, just outside of Houston. Offering a range of Hydrotherapy services, LeBrina’s treatments seamlessly integrate Vichy practices with contemporary spa techniques to stimulate circulation, aid in relaxation, and promote healing and wellness. Water therapy has proven beneficial for a variety of health conditions including arthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, cardiovascular diseases, and sports injuries, making the spa’s treatments perfect for anyone seeking an overall boost in their health and wellbeing.
“I read years ago that in Latin SPA stands for ‘solus per aqua’ or ‘health by water.’ Water has always held almost sacred space when it comes to healing,” explains LeBrina. “Then after experiencing the healing power of natural geothermal hot springs around the world as well as visiting Vichy, France, I realized I always felt like I pushed a hard reset button on my personal renewal. It became clear that if I wanted to offer authentic wellness therapies in any spa I would create, it was essential to incorporate water-based treatments into the service menu."
Among the spa’s signature treatments is the Nourishing Glow Wrap, a standout service that combines exfoliation with a luxurious volcanic clay mask. As warm water cascades over the body, detoxification and relaxation intertwine, leaving your skin feeling soft, hydrated, and radiant. Similarly, the Vichy Recovery Massage melts away stress under eight shower heads, followed by a full body massage and a body scrub — a synergistic blend that relieves tension. Additional signature treatments include the Sleek and Slim and Illuminating Vichy Body Peel, also designed to harness the power of water to boost relaxation and rehabilitation.
These offerings not only pay homage to the rich heritage of Vichy's spa culture, but also reflect Escape Spa's commitment to modernizing traditional wellness rituals.
Book a service at Escape Spa to experience the magic of Vichy hydrotherapy and expand your self-care regime.
LeBrina Jackson
A detail of one of Conley's new metal sculptures
Since then, Conley hasn’t stopped working. Far from it. This past summer, she had a gallery show at Rockport Center for the Arts, public art displayed at 800 and 820 Gessner buildings in Memorial City, and was part of a group exhibit at Lee College. On Friday, Sept. 20, Houstonians who have been missing Conley should head over to ELLIO Fine Art for Lost and Found, a solo exhibit of Conley’s small and large free-standing bronze, stainless steel, and cast iron sculptures, wall installations and text pieces.
Conley says this new collection ”explores connection, movement, and the passage of time.” In keeping with these themes, some sculptures are mounted on the walls, others hang from nails, and one is suspended (securely) from the gallery’s ceiling. Included in Lost and Found are half-formed sentences and fragments of language, ranging from hoary aphorisms to head-scratching verses (“I Can’t Hear You With Your Pants On”) that Conley has written in wax and then cast in bronze.
While the exhibit’s title may also refer to the dues an artist pays to realize their potential, the installation of so much work within a relatively small space is a pleasure to navigate and feels as free as Conley’s imagination. Remember that blow torch? Well, Lost and Found will have you admiring how Conley can turn such unforgiving alloys into complex shapes and patterns filled with alchemical energy that seem to dance before your eyes.
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