A couple weeks ago, within a matter of hours, two very dear friends told me that they were each going through something awful in their personal lives. The type of awful experiences you only want to go through once, twice tops. I’ve been through my own something awful and I know this: there is no right thing to say, there is no right thing to do. You give them the space they need and send them warm, healing, loving thoughts and resist the urge to say that you know how they feel – at least that’s all I wanted during [...]
Massage therapy goes much deeper than soothing music and a good ol’ back rub. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), studies show massage can provide stimulation that blocks pain signals sent to the brain and helps release mood-boosting chemicals like serotonin and endorphins. Massage can potentially reduce stress-related symptoms like anxiety and depression and helps ease neck, lower back and even treatment-induced pain and fatigue experienced by chronically ill patients.
But if you still haven’t discovered the benefits yourself, Massage Envy has a way for you to get a massage at an affordable price while supporting a worthy cause. [...]
Can happiness be bottled? According to a local fragrance blender, absolutely!
by Lisa Kasanicky
Nothing against Brittany Spears – I’m sure she’s a perfectly nice young lady – but I don’t want to smell like her. And I don’t think I could pull off smelling like Paris Hilton, Queen Latifah or any of the other myriad celebrities who have created their own fragrance lines. Although the thought of a custom scent that says “me” – moody notes laced with a side of hypersensitivity and undertones of a coupon-cutting addiction – is intriguing but I don’t think it would be a big [...]
If you been on the hunt for a daily moisturizer that delivers on its promises, we don’t have to tell you that the road is paved with bumps, potholes and a few outright disasters. The beauty aisles are crammed with so many potions and lotions, it can make you dizzy. We know. And even when you do finally discover that miracle cream that jibes with your skin type (Eureka!), your fickle skin can decide for whatever reason to change direction (Sigh.). So we thought we’d share a little bit about our skin and dish on the daily moisturizers that we’re [...]
Summer might be winding down but the season’s searing temperatures seem far from cooling off. Fortunately, Revive Spa at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort is offering sweet relief through September with their Buy One Get One Half Off Summer Spa deal.
From now through Sept. 30, book any one of the spa’s 50 or 80-minute treatments and get a second treatment for 50% off. You can split the deal between you and a friend or use the 50 percent off on a different day.
Indulge in any number of soothing services like the spa’s hydrating Turquoise Facial – a 50-minute skincare [...]
Scottsdale is a hub for some pretty amazing diversions … spas, restaurants, resorts and of course, shopping. We recently popped into Barneys New York at Scottsdale Fashion Square (who can resist!), a boutique department store that has been on our beauty radar since opening in the Valley less than a year ago. As always, the oohs and aaahs were flying high as we perused the beauty counters for the latest in anti-aging products. Sorry wrinkles and lackluster skin, you are no match for products like these! Here’s just a sampling of the cult beauty faves we found.
Malin+Goetz Detox Face Mask, [...]
Slip away for summer relief with these exclusive massage deals for greater Phoenix and Scottsdale.
For a recent poll we ran on our Arizona Spa Girls Facebook page, we asked our fans to tell us their favorite spa treatment. The winning answers were split straight down the middle between “Massage” and “Anything, just get me to the spa!” Not surprising. Massage is by far the most requested service at spas — and for good reason. There’s nothing like a good massage to relieve stress, unkink those knots and set you back on your feet again.
It’s been one heck of a long, [...]
I’m always searching for some magical way to make my eyelashes appear longer and fuller, without spending a fortune. Recently, I resorted to wearing false lashes (self-applied) and needless to say, the results were not pretty.
So I tried a new product, Maximum Lash, from the International Cosmetic Associates. It’s pretty cool; it goes on like liquid eye liner across the base of the top lash line, but acts as an eyelash enhancing serum that strengthens lashes naturally. I used it at night before bed every day for one month. It took a few weeks (they say it may take 4-6 [...]
If you’ve vowed to make massage a regular habit, here’s a chance to make it happen for a great cause. Through August 31st, all 26 Massage Envy around the Valley have partnered with Phoenix Children’s Hospital to raise funds for this visionary medical center. A portion of the proceeds for every six or 12-month membership will be donated to the Cardiology Department at Phoenix Children’s Hospital to help provide hope, healing and the best health medical care for children in Arizona and beyond.
Since July 2009, Massage Envy has donated more than $10,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital in conjunction with KMLE [...]
Summer’s not done with us yet! If you’re looking for a getaway with a side of spa, the Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale is offering spa time-outs that mesh relaxation with value.
The Spa at Four Seasons is an intimate retreat that echoes the contemporary southwestern vibe of the resort’s adobe architecture. The spa houses 14 treatment rooms including two spacious spa suites, a full-service salon, fitness center and movement studio, boutique and private men’s and women’s lounges (each with lockers, steam rooms, saunas and relaxation areas).
Slip away to this luxury resort spa with these summer-only offers.
Girls’ Day [...]
