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Mixing it up in the treatment room

My last blog I talked about spring cleaning your practice.  Just to prove I practice what I preach I’m sharing a few of the ways I’ve been rotating the tool box this month.

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Wellness Treatments are the new Spa

I just got back from a trip (don’t be jealous). Just like you, anytime I travel, I love to indulge my curiosity - local attractions, cuisine and of course featured wellness treatments.
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Give spa and massage clients a special treat on Valentine’s Day with Shea Butter

Give spa and massage clients a special treat on Valentine’s Day with Shea Butter

It’s really not because we share the same name that I’m a huge fan of Shea Butter. It’s because this multi-purpose cream has proven to be effective in nourishing the skin and helping to protect its natural oils in order to treat a number of skin conditions...
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Massage and facials go hand in hand to boost your spa and massage practice revenue

Massage and facials go hand in hand to boost your spa and massage practice revenue

They go “hand in hand.” That’s the word about massages and facials, according to SpaFinder Wellness 365. Among beauty and spa trends to expect in 2016, SpaFinder forecasts that techniques usually...

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Why chamomile may be just the ‘right medicine’ to soothe the skin of spa and massage practice clients

Having trouble sleeping? A nice hot cup of chamomile tea might be just what the doctor ordered. Chamomile, which means ‘ground apple’ in Greek, has been used for centuries as a cure for insomnia...
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10 Wellness Trends for 2016 and Why You Should Care

10 Wellness Trends for 2016 and Why You Should Care

Keeping up with the Jones has been replaced with keeping up with everyone. Social media has changed how all of us plan and work based on trending.
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Wake up spa and massage practice clients dry, dull winter skin with wraps and scrubs

Winter weather can be particularly hard on clients’ skin, increasing irritation and dryness. Many clients will complain that moisturizing does not seem to resolve the problem.
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Temperature dropping? Let a massage with cocoa butter lift client spirits

Temperature dropping? Let a massage with cocoa butter lift client spirits

The weather outside may be frightful, but inside your spa or massage practice it can be so delightful, especially with the comforting aroma of cocoa in the air.
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Sunflower Oil

Here comes the Sunflower Oil -- just in time for holiday treatments at your spa and massage practice.

Sunflowers might not seem fitting for this time of year, but the fact is the oil of this beautiful flower – native to North America but whose commercialization actually started in Russia – helps to keep skin younger...
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Why you want avocado oil on your spa and massage practice menu

Why you want avocado oil on your spa and massage practice menu

Want to help your spa and massage practice clients beat back Father Time? Introduce them the skin enhancing benefits of avocado oil. With its chemical properties and water-retaining qualities, avocado oil also acts
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Introduce spa and massage practice clients to the benefits of figwort

Introduce spa and massage practice clients to the benefits of figwort

While figwort may not be the most pleasant sounding of names, don’t let that put you off from using this healing herb in spa and massage client treatments. In the middle ages, figwort was considered a very powerful medicinal plant.
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Which massage lubricant is just the right touch for your spa or massage practice?

Which massage lubricant is just the right touch for your spa or massage practice?

There’s no lack of choice when it comes to massage lubricants for your spa or massage practice. You can choose between a range of massage oils, lotions, cremes and body butters and gels. Personal preference is one of the criteria...
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