BOULDER - Jewl Patteway is in process of purchasing Sensorielle, a Boulder-based Natural Wellness Center and Spa, from Waleska Lopez.

The acquisition is expected to close Feb. 1, at which time Sensorielle will begin using a "pay-what-you-can" system.

Terms of deal were not disclosed.

A suggestive price list will be offered to customers. People will have the opportunity to decide if they can pay more or less of the given price.

Patteway, currently manager of Sensorielle, was inspired by "pay-what-you-can" from a few restaurants and a yoga studio that successfully have used this method in California.  Another factor is the current economic stress.

"Our integrity and quality will remain the same, but we are confident that in these times, people need stress relief, and they are afraid to spend money," said Patteway via e-mail.

Located on 1801 13 St. Sensorielle will keep its current name and will stay green and organic. The only other planned change is the introduction of acupuncture.

On March 12 the spa will host and open house celebrating its official reopening.