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With its fleshy and thorny leaves, many believe the Aloe Vera is a cactus.  But Aloe Vera is actually a member of the Lily family. Like other succulents, its stays moist by closing its pores to prevent moisture loss. Slice open the lower part of the...

I am Massage Therapy because I am a massage therapist.  Each of us makes up what massage therapy is.  This is vital to remember when trying to figure out what the “Brand of Massage Therapy” looks like...

Even if you don’t live in the far north, winter anywhere can wreak havoc on your skin. The worst winter weather offender is lack of humidity in the air outside. Dry air draws moisture from skin causing dryness and flakiness. Cranking up the central...

You Can Negotiate Anything is the title of a self-help book written by Herb Cohen that was published in 1982 and was on the New York Times Best Seller list for nearly a year.  As a practicing negotiator with three decades of negotiation to his...

There’s a lot more to lemongrass oil than its delightful lemony scent.  Distilled from the lemongrass, a plant that is a distant cousin of the lemon and grows in tropical climates, lemongrass oil is a source of many essential vitamins such as...

Some people start taking care of their skin only when something goes wrong, or after they see the first signs of aging. Others, however, begin that process early on, so when their skin begins to age, they don’t even need to fight back....

We’re big believers in retinol. I might even say it’s the magical ingredient which can make your skin young and bright again, that you’ve been looking for so long....

It doesn’t matter what kind of climate you live in, whether it’s generally warm or cold or offers four distinct seasons, the environment has an impact on your skin. And there’s no question that the number one culprit of skin aging is the sun...

Love almonds? Many people do and they should since almonds are one of the superfoods that are rich in nutrients. Almonds help regulate cholesterol and are a rich source of calcium, magnesium, vitamins E, D and B and, dietary fibers...

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...