Six ways to foster a healthy workplace environment at your spa or massage practice

Six ways to foster a healthy workplace environment at your spa or massage practice

Our industry is all about health and wellness so the last thing you would ever want to do is foster a workplace environment that is anything but positive. Not only do employees suffer when there’s tension...

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Help ease spa and massage client stress with the soothing scent of lavender

Help ease spa and massage client stress with the soothing scent of lavender

With the holidays coming up, clients may start to feel feel particularly overwhelmed and stressed. Try incorporating lavender into your treatments to help.  When the ancient Romans needed to relax (It’s not

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Is the color of your spa or massage practice brand sending the right message?

Is the color of your spa or massage practice brand sending the right message?

The color of your spa or massage practice says a lot about your brand. Over the years, there have been many theories and observations about the impact of color on marketing. In his article “The Psychology of Color in Marketing and Branding,”

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Dare to be an original in your spa or massage practice

Dare to be an original in your spa or massage practice

I did it my way” is certainly a familiar lyric from Ol’ Blue Eyes. But how many people can actually attest to the fact that they did or plan to do it their way. When it comes to being an original whether in your

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Government medical researchers confirm massage and other CAM therapies provide pain relief

Government medical researchers confirm massage and other CAM therapies provide pain relief

Complementary and alternative health care treatments are finally getting recognition for pain relief among U.S. government medical researchers. An announcement from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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Inspiration Abound!

Inspiration Abound!

I have been blessed to be able to teach bodywork to students from all over the world.  This profession offers me the opportunity to meet amazing people who inspire and challenge me to be the best educator...

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Plan your spa or massage practice retail strategy now for a successful holiday season

Plan your spa or massage practice retail strategy now for a successful holiday season

We’re about to enter the holiday time of year and no doubt some people already are thinking about gift giving. Now’s a good time to plan your year-end spa or massage practice retail sales strategy and make

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Apricot Essential Oil

Treat your spa and massage practice clients to the skin hydrating benefits of apricot oil

It’s no wonder that apricot oil has been used for thousands of year. Not only does the apricot have healing and medicinal properties, its oil, which is cold pressed from the kernel of the fruit, is rich in oleic
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Don’t just take a seat……get a lift

Don’t just take a seat……get a lift

Last month I talked about how to differentiate you from the pack, specifically with seated massage.  Whether you are using it as your main business model or only participating in events

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Offer the benefits of prenatal massage to boost your spa or massage practice client roster

Offer the benefits of prenatal massage to boost your spa or massage practice client roster

Are you currently working with pregnant women as part of your spa and massage practice clientele?  The American Pregnancy Association writes on its site that “Modern investigation and research has shown...

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Looking for the perfect partner for your spa or massage practice? Consider chiropractors

Looking for the perfect partner for your spa or massage practice? Consider chiropractors

If you are looking for another avenue to boost your massage therapy clients, think about reaching out to chiropractors for partnership. There is a real synergy between the massage and chiropractic care.

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