Westport’s Derma Clinic to Close Dec. 7

Westport’s Derma Clinic European Day Spa, a mainstay in Westport’s Playhouse Square shopping center for 29 years, announced today it will close on Dec. 7.

Patricia O’Regan Brown, founder and president, said in a statement it was with great regret that she was facing the reality that she must close the clinic. She cited the downturn in the economy and her current fragile health.

“When Derma Clinic opened its doors 29 years ago, it was the first and only Day Spa in Westport,” she said.

“It was an exciting time and our business grew along with the town ands its residents. We began by offering basic facials, massages and spa packages, and, over the years, expanded our services to meet the needs of our clientele.

“Derma Clinic was a little bit of heaven for the corporate world, celebrities, soccer moms, brides to be, and even macho men.”

Brown hosted many fundraising events for local nonprofits at Derma Clinic, including the Westport Police Department’s Bulletproof Vest Fund, the Women’s Crisis Center and the “Celebration in the Square” gala to benefit Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Camps.

In making her announcement, Brown added, “We so appreciate everyone’s patronage and support, and want to see as many of our clients as possible before we must close our doors.

“Please stop by to enjoy one more facial or massage with our wonderful staff members, use your gift certificate, or simply to give us the opportunity of thanking you in person.”

Derma Clinic said its gift certificates will be honored through Dec. 7.

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Spa Vure Has closed all  Locations in Rhode Island.  If you purchased a Spa Gift Certificate from Spa Vure, Contact the Owner Vure Kpea at 401-739-8021 ext 106 or Jennifer Clark at Extention 118.  This is the information posted on their website.  However when Spavelous contacted them, we were told to contact 401-739-7681 ext 106 or 103.  

To see the State of Rhode Island Gift Certificate regulations overview.  

During this holiday seasson. giving a spa gift certificate is a terrific gift.  However, You should ONLY purchase a Spa Gift Certificate that can be used at any spa and salon that accepts VISA.  

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• Spa Gift Cards may be personalized with recipients name and a special message.
• Send a free e-card to your spa gift card recipient.
• You may check your balance on line or using a toll free number.
• Spavelous Spa Gift Cards give your gift recipient the choice of where and how they spend it.
• You never have to worry about a spa closing or changing ownership because Spavelous Spa Gift Cards may be redeemed at any day spa, resort spa, destination spa or salon that accepts Visa® cards. 

 

Rhode Island:
(401) 274-4400
150 S. Main St., Providence, RI 02903
http://www.riag.state.ri.us
Rhode Island Expiration – It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation of any kind to charge additional monthly or annual service or maintenance fees on gift certificates or to limit the time for the redemption of a gift certificate or to place an expiration date upon the gift certificates. General Laws of Rhode Island 6-13-12
No gift certificate or any agreement with respect to such gift certificate may contain language suggesting that an expiration date may apply to the gift certificate. General Laws of Rhode Island 6-13-12
Redemption – A gift certificate issued by a business association that remains unredeemed for more than three (3) years after issuance is presumed abandoned. General Laws of Rhode Island 33-21.1-14(a).
In the case of a gift certificate, the amount presumed abandoned is the face amount of the certificate itself. General Laws of Rhode Island 33-21.1-14(b)
Gift Cards – Gift cards are covered under the definition of “gift certificate”. General Laws of Rhode Island 6-13-12

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Dear Fixer:

My mom bought multiple gift certificates from Maurice Alan Salon and Day Spa, which she gave as gifts to my sisters and me and other relatives. At Christmas alone she spent at least $500.

My sister recently tried to set up an appointment. She couldn’t get through by telephone - the message said the mailbox was full - so she drove over there, and it was completely empty. I know of at least five gift certificates that my mom bought that were never used.

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Unfortunately, Once again I have to write about a spa that has closed or in this case was sold and a client is stuck with no way to redeem their spa gift certificate!

A spa gift card or spa gift certificate is a wonderful gift.  However, please purchase a gift card that can be used in multiple locations in your area.  This is why Spavelous created the Spavelous Spa Gift Card.  It is a spa gift card that is good at any spa that accepts VISA.  If the spa you wanted to use the spa gift card at closes, no problem…just go to another spa or salon that accepts VISA.  It is that easy. 

Here is the story from Tampa Florida.

 

Action: Spa’s sale leaves gift certificate holder in limbo

Terms of spa’s sale determine who is liable for gift certificate

Q: I hope you can help me.

Last Christmas, my husband bought me a $200 gift certificate to A Bella Spa in Homosassa. It was purchased Dec. 11.

The same day, the spa was sold. My husband was never informed.

I phoned in January to make an appointment but only got an answering machine. I phoned every week until April, when I drove by. A sign stated it was closed for renovations.

On April 22, my husband went down and spoke to “Betty.” She told him there were new owners but they would accept the gift certificate. She said I should call to make arrangements.

I phoned that afternoon and was told the spa couldn’t offer all the services on the gift certificate, but they were hiring new people and would be able to soon.

I phoned again in July and this time I was told the new owners would not accept the gift certificate and there were signs all over stating this. How could I know that when I still hadn’t been able to make an appointment?

On July 27, I called and spoke to the new owner and the manager to no avail.

Visiting a spa is a special treat for me. I only get to do it once a year. At this point, I just want my money back.

Nina Castilli Hyer

A: Oasis Bella Hotel general manager Mit Shah said the spa closed Aug. 26, the day before we spoke. Despite having sent him your entire file, he asked repeatedly what you wanted.

The hotel and gym portions of the business are still operating and Shah said he’d credit you a membership for the equivalent of your gift certificate or hotel accommodations. But nothing more.

Contact him at the hotel if you’re interested.

When a business is sold, the new owner is only obligated to honor gift certificates if it has purchased the company’s assets and liabilities. A gift certificate is considered a liability.

So, if the new owners didn’t purchase A Bella’s liabilities, you may have a case against its original owners, according to Sandi Copes at the Florida Attorney General’s office.

To make a determination, you’d need to learn the terms of the sale.

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Why Give a Spavelous Spa Gift Cards?

• Spavelous Spa Gift Cards may be redeemed at any day spa, resort spa, destination spa or salon that accepts Visa® cards.
• With Spavelous Spa Gift Cards there are no limitations on what spa services, spa products or spa packages that you may redeem it for.   You may use them on discounted spa services and spa packages.
• Gift Cards may be personalized with recipients name and a special message.
• Send a free e-card to your spa gift card recipient.
• You may check your balance on line or using a toll free number.
• Spavelous Spa Gift Cards give your gift recipient the choice of where and how they spend it.
• You never have to worry about a spa closing or changing ownership because Spavelous Spa Gift Cards may be redeemed at any day spa, resort spa, destination spa or salon that accepts Visa® debit cards. 

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