Tension tokens are valuable for energy boosts in holistic health-themed video games, but in real life, they are troublesome obstacles in quests to rescue the Marshmallow Princess from Fluffnuff Castle. Power up while powering down with today’s Groupon: for $50, you get a 30-minute facial ($55) and a 30-minute relaxation massage ($55) plus access to luxurious spa amenities at sweetgrass spa (a $110 total value) in the Queen Street East district. Buyers of this deal can also get 10% off services during their next visit to sweetgrass spa.

Voted the best city spa in 2010 by Chatelaine, sweetgrass spa seizes luxury services back from the exfoliated fists of men by offering its therapeutic treatments to women only in a comfortable environment. During the 30-minute facial, sweetgrass spa’s friendly aestheticians will remove the clutter clogging clients’ skin vents while moisturizing and revitalizing the skin to leave visitors with a fresh-off-the-lot new face shine. The 30-minute relaxation massage eases pain and pressure through firm yet gentle strokes and gliding motions that improve circulation and relieve built-up tension. Arrive early to enjoy the indulgent spa amenities at sweetgrass, including a whirlpool, a sauna, and a pool with an underwater treadmill, as well as towel service and a guest change room with lockers containing spa attire.

With softly lit and warmly decorated interiors, sweetgrass spa envelopes its clients in a cocoon of Zen and comfort for their metamorphosis from on-edge ogre to stress-free starchild. Take a break from tar shovelling and get waist-high in a pit of tranquility at sweetgrass spa.

This Groupon is not valid for use on Mondays.

Reviews

Chatelaine named sweetgrass spa the Best City Spa in Toronto for 2010, saying:

• Need a quick escape from city life? Look no further than the Sweetgrass Spa, one of Toronto’s best-kept secrets. Its assortment of menu offerings, all provided by senior staffers, makes for a first-rate experience every time. …But, really, it’s the Sweetgrass extras that let you indulge in a luxurious escape without the price tag of a full-on getaway: The decor is warm and inviting, the locker rooms are spacious, and guests can enjoy champagne and cocktails in the lounge or order from the award-winning George Restaurant from the comfort of their cozy robe. Ahh, what hustle and bustle? – Beth Thompson, Chatelaine