Walk in Beauty with Gratitude

Walk in Beauty with Gratitude

In many Native American Traditions to “Walk in Beauty” is to walk in balance and gratitude.  Many cultures all over the world share this belief.  People everywhere are rediscovering the simple fact that gratitude is a key to a successful life. We even...

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Want to add some spice to your massage treatments? Try cinnamon essential oil.

Among the spices in a spice drawer or cabinet, cinnamon is a standout. Its intense spicy aroma can warm and uplift the spirits any time of the year, although it’s a perennial favorite around the holidays. But immersing yourself in the scent of cinnamon is...

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Make retail shopping at your spa or massage practice a personal experience

Make retail shopping at your spa or massage practice a personal experience

While brick-and-mortar retail establishments have not gone the way of the dinosaur, you can’t ignore the power and popularity of online shopping. Aided by mobile devices, we now can purchase items anytime/anywhere from a cornucopia of goods available...

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Massage Therapy News and Research

Massage Therapy News and Research

The Aloe Foundation in Austin has embraced a holistic approach to treat individuals suffering from illness and trauma, writes Massage Magazine.  In creating individualized, client-centered treatment plans, the Foundation aims to reduce the stress...

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If a crisis should hit, be prepared with a communications strategy

If a crisis should hit, be prepared with a communications strategy

What do you do when a crisis hits your spa or massage practice? It’s a question hopefully you will never have to deal with firsthand, but it is something you need to be prepared for.  An extremely unhappy client may post a number of scathing reviews...

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How to instill initiative in your spa or massage practice team

How to instill initiative in your spa or massage practice team

Do you wish that your team would take more initiative? Even if your spa or massage practice employees are handling their responsibilities with the utmost professionalism, you may be finding that they still come to you for direction about fulfilling projects...
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Bring on the sun year round with sunflower oil

Summer may be moving on, but you can help clients keep a “sunny disposition” by offering them the benefits of Sunflower Oil. The oil of the universally loved Sunflower helps to keep skin younger looking and toned all year round.

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Honoring Indigenous Healing Traditions

Honoring Indigenous Healing Traditions

November is Native American Heritage Month. “It is a great time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions and histories, and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people,” according to the NCAI. I recently participated in the World...

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Let’s Talk About CBD Oil

Many of your clients may be asking you about CBD oil and for good reason.  It’s enjoying a great deal of popularity because it has the unique characteristic of being both a natural and yet state-of-the-art ingredient for managing pain. CBD or Cannabidiol...

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White Camphor Essential Oil

Getting Down to Essentials: White Camphor Essential Oil

Among the essential oils whose scent packs a powerful punch, camphor oil ranks high on the list. Clean, bright and intense, the aroma of camphor oil is considered both refreshing and stimulating. And its effect is no less powerful, inducing both cooling...

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Turning around spa sales requires some new thinking

Turning around spa sales requires some new thinking

Not everyone is a born sales person. But that doesn’t mean that everyone can’t learn how to sell even those who may cringe at the thought.

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Massage Therapy News and Research

Massage Therapy News and Research

Massage Magazine writes about the value of massage therapy in helping clients overcome grief.  Research reported in Science Daily, finds that receiving massage therapy eight weeks after a loved one passes on helped those suffering the loss cope.

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