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In preparation for the New Year I have a tradition of identifying some important influences that I think I should focus on for the upcoming 12 months, professionally and personally. I admit that sometimes I am dead on and sometimes I experience big surprises.

There’s no question about it. Winter can wreak havoc on spa and massage clients’ skin. It’s not only the lack of humidity in the air outside drawing moisture from skin that causes dryness and flakiness.

Talk about an essential oil for all reasons. It turns out that across the globe, we depend on oil from Eucalyptus trees to treat a wide range of medical conditions, even the common cold, because of its

It’s not only the sights of the holidays that we love, it’s also the scents. And among them, you won’t find any as symbolic and popular than peppermint. Just how peppermint became associated with the holiday

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

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)

I recently volunteered at an association meeting of family physicians.  My state chapter of AMTA was hosting a booth with seated massage and research information on the efficacy of massage.

If your clients love the smell of lemons, they will love Lemongrass Oil. Extracted by steam distillation from the Lemongrass, a tall perennial plant that is native to India and Southeast Asian countries, Lemongrass...

Chamomile is used in teas around the globe, but the herb with its apple scent has many other benefits besides relaxing you. There actually is a range of species of Chamomile; the most popular being German and Roman...

Are your spa and massage practice clients dreaming of a tropical beach but lacking the time and budget to get to one this summer?

They used to say that “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” While preparing a meal for someone continues to be a warm and wonderful way to show you care; there are other ways to convey the message.