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.
