Going into a massage, most expect the whole shebang — a full-body knead sprinkled with aromatherapy and topped off with a soothing scalp rub. That’s why Reflexology, a massage therapy modality focused on feet and hands to relieve stress and chronic pain, isn’t always top pick on the spa menu. According to the Reflexology Association […]
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Summer Resort Spa Specials
Three digit-temps and endless sweltering days can only mean one thing: The resort spa summer specials are back! Here’s what we dug up to keep you cool this summer. Tropical Spa Getaways You don’t have to go far to get a taste of a tropical vacay. A few ideas to curb you beach-side wanderlust: Hawaiian […]
Mother's Day Spa Style
From years of spending hours scouring the mall, boutiques and online to find my “I have everything I need” mom a gift she can’t live without, I’ve learned to keep it simple. Most moms, aunts, wives and friends always need a little spa in their lives. Send your favorite gal off for a private spa […]
In the Name of Love
He comes but once a year. Cupid rides into town on his rose-laced chariot, spilling with sugary sweet heart-shaped candies and romantic intentions. But left in his trail are wilted flowers and binger’s remorse. Change all that with an irresistibly sweet spa treatment. Grab your sweetheart, your best gal pals, or ditch everyone for a […]
Beauty Splurges Versus Steals
Heading into a new year means breaking from routine and incorporating new products into your beauty regimen. But when do you make that decision to splurge on a pricey item versus saving a buck on a less expensive alternative? For most of us, the decision comes down to a matter of personal taste. If for […]
Why Go to the Spa?
Our skin is the largest organ of our body, but the last place nutrients will reach. Environmental factors such as stress, pollution, sun exposure, and poor diet and hydration levels can trigger inflammation in our systems and show up as acne, pre-mature aging, discoloration, and loss of tone or sagging in the skin. These conditions […]
Spa Tour California
Today marks the first heat advisory of the season. It’s gonna be a long, hot summer folks. And like most Valley dwellers, I’m already planning a summer jaunt westward. From the balmy beaches to the grape-covered hills of wine country, California hides a bevy of acclaimed resort spa destinations, each with distinctive styles and offerings […]
Dapper Dude
He’s dashing, sensitive and a gift to all humankind, but you and I know that the guy who puts a twinkle in our toes still has a thing or two to learn about the art of good grooming. Show him that, contrary to what he might think, plucking ear hairs does not constitute a personal […]
