How nurturing touch benefits infant health

How nurturing touch benefits infant health

At any age, who could resist a cuddle? But at the intensive care nurseries at Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, Calif., personal touch provided by volunteers is providing comfort to newborn babies in their earliest critical stage of life.

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Flourish in 2017

Flourish in 2017

In preparation for the New Year I have a tradition of identifying some important influences that I think I should focus on for the upcoming 12 months, professionally and personally. I admit that sometimes I am dead on and sometimes I experience big surprises.

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Want to look and feel better? Start with a good night’s sleep.

Want to look and feel better? Start with a good night’s sleep.

Getting enough beauty sleep? Sleep is so important for your beauty routine that WebMD compares  it to the fountain of youth. That’s because when you sleep, your body repairs itself and recovers...

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Avoid social media marketing sins in your spa and massage practice marketing

Avoid social media marketing sins in your spa and massage practice marketing

Engaging with clients and prospects on social media channels has the potential to build strong relationships leading to continued and new business for your spa or massage practice. You can “keep the conversation” going...

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The top wellness trends for 2017 from Well+Good

The top wellness trends for 2017 from Well+Good

No doubt clients have come to expect more than just great professional skincare and massage therapy services from your spa or massage practice.  Many of them have come to rely on your advice for self-care...

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Help spa and massage clients keep skin moisture in during winter’s harsh weather

There’s no question about it. Winter can wreak havoc on spa and massage clients’ skin. It’s not only the lack of humidity in the air outside drawing moisture from skin that causes dryness and flakiness.

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Furbaby Massage

Furbaby Massage

Do you ever indulge in the occasional animal massage video?  You know, those unbelievable cute videos of cats massaging cats or even cats massaging dogs?  I recently found myself down that YouTube rabbit hole...

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Don’t Let Stress Get the Best of Your Skin

Ironically the holiday season, which is one of the most joyful times of the year, can also be one of the most stressful. Whether from the pressure of getting together with family you haven’t seen in a long time,

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Online shopping is soaring. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for your spa or massage practice.

Online shopping is soaring. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for your spa or massage practice.

We love to shop online, especially from our mobile devices. This year’s Cyber Monday set a new online record at $3.45 billion, 12.1% more than last year’s online holiday shopping day, reports USA Today.

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Research shows potential of massage therapy to treat anxiety symptoms

Research shows potential of massage therapy to treat anxiety symptoms

New research indicates that Swedish massage therapy (SMT) might be useful in treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), which is excessive, exaggerated anxiety and worry about everyday life events

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Make the most of attending tradeshows for your spa or massage practice

Make the most of attending tradeshows for your spa or massage practice

You may already be thinking about the industry tradeshows you want to attend next year. Attending tradeshows is a great way to keep up with industry trends and learn about new products for your spa or

 

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Why exercise is important for glowing, healthier, younger looking skin regime

Why exercise is important for glowing, healthier, younger looking skin regime

You’ve probably heard a lot about the benefits of exercise for controlling weight, preventing certain diseases and health conditions, such as stroke, diabetes and arthritis, and even for improving your mood.

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