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Mention rosemary and most people will invariably tell you about a favorite dish that calls for the herb. Rosemary is certainly one of the most aromatic of the herbs and has a lemon-pine flavor that goes well with garlic and olive oil. That makes it a...

Could spas become the new venue for company retreats for team building? While 20 years ago, men only made up 10 percent of the US spa market, the times are changing.

It’s still hot in many parts of the country, but fall will be here before we know it. The first official day of fall is September 22. Now is the time to start thinking about helping repair client skin after the harsh effects of the hot summer sun and prepare it to...

When it comes to relieving spa and massage practice client pain, you want to use something that has a long track record of success. Arnica is one of those ingredients. It is produced from...

In my last blog I promised you some creative ideas to add to your torso treatments.  Many of my favorites are nature inspired or a modern interpretation of an indigenous tradition. All in all it’s a great way to introduce clients to some modalities.

Are you thinking that it’s time to expand your spa or massage practice? Maybe you want to add another location or you would like to offer more skin care services and that involves buying new equipment...

Mother Nature has been particularly kind to the cuddly Australian Koala.  The Koala, not actually a bear as most think but actually a tree-dwelling marsupial closely related to the kangaroo, makes a steady diet of the leaves of the Eucalyptus Tree.

Cybercrime may not be your number one concern but as the owner of a spa or massage practice, your business may be a prime target.  Since 2011, cyberattacks focused on small...

Unless you are sole practitioner, you depend on a team of capable people to run your business and serve clients.  Yet recruiting top talent is a problem for employers. Fortune writes that...

Consumers are spending over four hours a day on mobile devices. The fact that one sixth of the day is spent interacting with mobile devices just shows how much consumers have come to...

Everyone needs someone who has their back. For my clients I am that person.  For that reason, in addition to my massage techniques, I have always incorporated torso treatments in my protocols.

What’s behind our love affair with the avocado? Not only do Americans love this unique fruit– that’s right fruit not vegetable – the rest of the world has gotten in on the trend.