Chamomile with its apple scent helps soothe and relax

Chamomile with its apple scent helps soothe and relax

When you are looking for something natural to help you relax, look no further than Chamomile. The herb, which means “ground apple” in Greece because of its apple scent, has been used throughout the ages to help calm the nerves and as an aid for...

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Speaking up with confidence so others listen

Speaking up with confidence so others listen

You probably know someone who can win over others with their words. What they have to say may not even be the most insightful or knowledgeable, but it’s how they project their ideas with a confident tone that sets them apart. Being able to speak...

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Getting Down to Essentials: Cedarwood Oil

Getting Down to Essentials: Cedarwood Oil

The use of Cedarwood goes back thousands of years. The ancient Greeks and Egyptians were considered the first to identify the value of Cedarwood oil. The Aromatherapy Bible says that the ancient Egyptians used Cedarwood for making perfumes and...

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How to reduce no shows at your spa or massage practice

How to reduce no shows at your spa or massage practice

Are you struggling with too many no shows? Clients that fail to show up can cost you hundreds and even thousands of dollars over the course of a year. And if lost revenue wasn’t troubling enough, no shows also cost you time you could have spent...

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Massage Therapy News and Research

Massage Therapy News and Research

The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is advancing the use of massage therapy as a realistic approach to many forms of pain. The AMTA makes this announcement having compiled significant consumer and clinical research on the use of...

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Common client challenges to handle head on

Common client challenges to handle head on

No two clients are ever the same. Still among clients there are a number of challenges that occur frequently enough that you want to be aware of them, if you aren’t already, and have a strategy for handling them.  Among the common challenges are...

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It’s Summertime and the Living is Easy

It’s Summertime and the Living is Easy

August is summer’s last hurrah! Our clients have enjoyed a more relaxed schedule and are facing getting back in their school year routine. Why not celebrate all that makes summer great and help soften the transition. It just so happens that this month...

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Getting the marketing message “right” across online and offline channels

Getting the marketing message “right” across online and offline channels

Today thanks to social networks and mobile computing, you have more channels to reach clients and prospect than ever before. However, the availability of more ways to communicate to targets makes marketing more challenging since consistency of...

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Why you should “do as the Romans do” for clients

When the ancient Romans needed to relax, they added lavender to their bath water.

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Give Dad's the Royal Treatment they Deserve

Are you planning to roll out the red carpet for dads this coming Father’s Day at your spa or massage practice?

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Essential oils of Tangerine

Getting Down to Essentials: Tangerine Oil

One of the zestier of the essential oils, tangerine oil has been popular for centuries. With its warm and citrusy scent, the oil has both a calming and invigorating effect.  Tangerines originally hailed from China, where they were one of the varietals of the...

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Develop These 5 Morning Habits for Better Skin

Develop These 5 Morning Habits for Better Skin

Most people don’t take skincare seriously and only regret that when the damage is irreversible. But nurturing our skin and overall health is a way to appreciate our bodies and make sure we look our best, to feel fresh and young, and to preserve what nature has given us for as long as we can.
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