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Could spas become the new venue for company retreats for team building? While 20 years ago, men only made up 10 percent of the US spa market, the times are changing.

This past week has been devastating for many of our fellow American’s who are dealing with the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Harvey.  Their stories have touched the Nation’s heart with deep sadness at the tremendous loss so many are...

In a previous blog post, I wrote about the value of coconut oil for your skin, which accounts for its inclusion in many of today’s skin creams, soaps and lotion and hair care products. Coconut Oil includes seven medium-chain fatty acids, which...

It’s still hot in many parts of the country, but fall will be here before we know it. The first official day of fall is September 22. Now is the time to start thinking about helping repair client skin after the harsh effects of the hot summer sun and prepare it to...

When it comes to marketing your spa or massage practice, one size does not fit all when trying to appeal to different generations. While marketing campaigns can include globally appealing messages, you need to understand the different...

When it comes to relieving spa and massage practice client pain, you want to use something that has a long track record of success. Arnica is one of those ingredients. It is produced from...

In my last blog I promised you some creative ideas to add to your torso treatments.  Many of my favorites are nature inspired or a modern interpretation of an indigenous tradition. All in all it’s a great way to introduce clients to some modalities.

When it comes to vitamins and your skin, you definitely want to be up to date on you’re A, B, Cs and more. While eating the right foods is good for overall health including the skin, Prevention magazine points out that...

BIOTONE has long been a contributor to research to advance the application of massage therapy to treat physical and emotional conditions. Over the years, BIOTONE has funded research to determine the role of massage therapy...

Are you thinking that it’s time to expand your spa or massage practice? Maybe you want to add another location or you would like to offer more skin care services and that involves buying new equipment...

Mother Nature has been particularly kind to the cuddly Australian Koala.  The Koala, not actually a bear as most think but actually a tree-dwelling marsupial closely related to the kangaroo, makes a steady diet of the leaves of the Eucalyptus Tree.

Even the most flawless skin requires some skin care. But with so many different products on the market and so many brands for each, the choice of what you apply to your skin every day can be overwhelming.  That’s why you want to get down to basics.