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The Beauty of the Dream

Collaboration, Être Magazine Press
June 2012 Press 

Dean of the Village, Physotech Spa Concept can boast having been part of the emergence of the community in the Village over the last 30 years. Since 1984, Pierre Lacroix and Réal Veilleux have observed the evolution of a neighborhood that, much like a community, blossomed, gained more freedom and flourished. Press

Lifestyles may have been changing, but so were their services. Nevertheless, the Village, according to them, continued to gain respect: “It’s important that today’s youth who enjoy a favorable environment for homosexuals understand that many people have paved the way for them. That road was built right here in the Village.”  Press

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A breakthrough technology arrives in Montreal 

Yellow Pages, May 2015 Press
By: David Kynan  

Réal Veilleux and Pierre Lacroix were long-time friends who’d met in school. In 1983, Réal took a sabbatical from his management position to visit the US, and happened to make a discovery that would set both men on a new path. Down south, clinics and salons were offering EMS, electro-muscle stimulation, then a revolutionary breakthrough technology for improving muscle tone without hours and hours at the gym. Back in Montreal, Réal and Pierre, who had studied aesthetic care and massage therapy, began wondering if Montreal might be the perfect place to offer such a technology.

In September of 1983, they founded Physotech, the very first place in the city to offer electrostimulation. When things took off, they began adding other services to their line-up and it wasn’t long before they were Montreal’s only full-service salon catering mainly to men.

Now located on Amherst Street in Montreal’s Village, Physotech is somewhat of a neighbourhood landmark and most people in the area know it by name. “We wanted to create an environment for men who want to look good where they would feel comfortable,” says Réal. “Physotech is a centre for health, wellness and esthetics that’s been catering mainly to men for a few decades now.”

Thirty minutes of electrostimulation is the equivalent of two hours of intensive traditional training.” – Réal Veilleux, co-owner

Specialists in electrostimulation for men

Electrostimulation is still one of Physotech’s most popular services, used to help trim and tone muscles without grueling gym workouts. Electrostimulation is also a method of choice for those who can’t work out due to an injury. In a 30-minute session, this high-tech yet gentle machine reproduces the signal sent from the brain to the muscles in the form of a light electrical current, leading the muscle to contract. “Thirty minutes of electrostimulation is the equivalent of two hours of intensive traditional training,” says Réal.

XBody, the new wave of Fitness

Physotech now also offers XBody training. The perfect combination of EMS and workout in only 20 minutes. “This is the new wave of Fitness,” says Réal.

Indeed, a variety of buff men seem to go in and out leaving onlookers surprised it’s not a full-on gym. The majority of the clientele here are men, as are nearly all of the staff. “There are plenty of salons for women and men don’t tend to feel comfortable there,” explains Réal. “We wanted to create a place where men who want to look good would feel right at home.”

A full-service urban salon and spa for men

Clients come to Physotech daily for a range of services. “We offer everything a man needs to keep looking and feeling his best, all in one place,” says Réal. This full-service urban salon is a destination of choice for electrostimulation of course. But also for a haircut and style, facial, massage therapy, or even for a tan. Get some colour on one of Physotech’s tanning beds.

Physotech attracts many for laser hair removal, since the salon is equipped with LightSheer™ diode laser; one of the world’s most advanced technologies for the permanent removal of unwanted hair.

To help you keep look your best, the shelves at Physotech feature designer products for men from brands such as American Crew, YonKa for Men and Babor Men. The staff will be glad to provide tips and insights to help you find the right product for you.

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