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Some people, places and things are memorable but the fact is you don’t really know how to pronounce their name. That would be the case of Ylang Ylang essential oil. With a sweet, flowery pungent smell similar to Jasmine, the oil is a favorite for use in...

Do you feel that you don’t have enough time in the day to get to all the things you set out to do? You’re definitely not alone. In spite of all the technology available at our fingertips to streamline our lives and make us more efficient, it seems that there are...

Massage Magazine reports that a new research study found that aromatherapy massage had a positive effect on the sleep quality of hospital patients who had recently undergone surgery. Post-surgical insomnia is a problem patients recovering from...

June is all about the men in our lives and keeping them on the top of their game.  Not only does it contain Father’s Day, there is also Men’s Health Week.  For those of us who already have male clientele this month offers a great way to emphasize how...

Spring is here and not a minute too soon. Winter weather has been rough in many parts of the country. With the arrival of spring, we can rejoice in the beautiful flowers that are starting to emerge. Always a welcome sight are the Sunflowers, who...

Location, location, location is the mantra of realtors. You’ve no doubt heard that if you’ve purchased a home. And when it comes to the address of your spa or massage practice, the location can be even more important. Your address is part of your...

Now that the weather is turning warmer, you probably are starting to market new skin care treatments help clients restore their skin from the harsh effects of winter weather. Or clients may be starting to spend more time participating in outdoor activities...

While lemons may inspire thoughts of summer and sipping cooling lemonade while lounging by the pool; lemons any time of year lift the spirit. They have a delightful aroma, a pleasing taste and are packed with Vitamin C. It’s no wonder therefor that lemon...

Are you at one of those times in running a spa or massage practice when you feel stuck? Even if things are going well, you know that for continued success you need to change your course of action. However, you may not know what to do. Maybe you need...

Retail sales aren’t what they used to. Armed with information online and the ability to make a purchase with a simple click, consumers now are demanding more from the in-store experience than ever before. Considering the potential of retail sales to...

May is undoubtedly when we celebrate motherhood. There are however three other seasons in a woman’s life and why shouldn’t we celebrate all of them? This includes Maiden, Mother, Maga (female version of magnus /wise man), and Maven (elder/crone).

Massage Magazine reports that therapy helped decrease pain, nausea, stress and anxiety, along with increasing white blood cells and neutrophils, in children with cancer. This conclusion is based on a review of seven published studies on massage...