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Running or managing a spa or massage practice certainly isn’t always smooth sailing. Sometimes when problems or challenges arise, you can rely on tried and true solutions to get you through the difficulty. But we live in a rapidly changing...

Most of you probably know about this worthwhile challenge taken on by some of our male clients. It is designed to raise awareness and money for cancer research and prevention.  People commit to donating the money that they would typically...

Wisdom may come with age but unfortunately there are other aspects of getting older that may not be so desirable. Your skin is one area that can give away your age.  Among the telltale signs of skin aging, your skin won’t be as taut and as smooth...

Massage therapy continues to find its way into new areas to treat both physical and mental health conditions.   In this post, we look at some of the new areas of massage therapy treatment and research studies reported round the Web.

Do you want your team to make more of an effort? Try saying “thanks.” A survey conducted by the John Templeton Foundation found that 81 percent of Americans would work harder if their boss said thank you. You may think that a fair paycheck is your...

Mention rosemary and most people will invariably tell you about a favorite dish that calls for the herb. Rosemary is certainly one of the most aromatic of the herbs and has a lemon-pine flavor that goes well with garlic and olive oil. That makes it a...

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...