Now You Are In The Know (Past Issues)
(prev) Spa Newsletter (next)
December 28, 2007
|
Your Spa Your Life What's in store for 2008?
Soon we will be in 2008. What trends can you expect to see in the many spas this year? Well, the results are in and spa consumers like you will be shaping the trends of 2008 with your spending power. You may already have a favorite local spa that you love and trust. Are you looking to try something new this year? Or, you may be planning a trip and want to locate a spa where you are going? What should you expect to know about the spa before you go to insure that you have a wonderful time? This issue of Spavelous “Now You Are in the Know” magazine will take a look at what is new, what has been introduced and will be expanding and what you should know before you go to a spa. But first, January is soon approaching; there are New Year’s resolutions to make and the promise of a better year awaits each and every one of us. What lies in the year ahead? While no one has a crystal ball, and life is not written in stone, for we each can and do change our future with each choice we make, it is fun to see what has been written and passed down over the ages based on the I Ching and Numerology.
|
December 21, 2007
|
Spa Experiences That Change Your Life
Everyone who works in the spa industry has a story about how a spa treatment changed a guest’s life; those who are successful in the spa industry have a heartfelt story. Success here is defined by how well you love (what you do, who you are and how much you give), how much you share that love and how you positively become a catalyst for positive loving change in others. Often, we do not know the full extent of how we have been a catalyst, and then out of nowhere you receive a letter. An amazing testimony to the way a spa experience has changed and transformed their life. It is not just a testimony to you, but a testimony to God and to the whole concept of synchrodestiny. SynchroDestiny as defined by Deepak Chopra is coincidence but it contains a purpose. It contains a meaning. It has a direction. It has intention. And where do those qualities come from? They come from you. Pure luck in discovering something you were not looking for has magic attached. An unseen hand has guided you to that one spot, that one place in time. I'm not talking about spectacular discoveries here, just places or things that make you happy or give you joy. Who doesn’t need more happiness and more joy in their life?
|
December 14, 2007
|
Spavelous Spa Gift Guide
Remember when all you wanted was your two front teeth? I recall when I was in first grade I lost my two front teeth. That Christmas the song “All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth” definitely resonated with being high on my Christmas wish list. My two little perfect, white baby teeth were gone and the wait for my permanent teeth was on. It seemed as though it took well over a year for them to come in. It was soon after Christmas that I finally received my wish, my teeth came in. Unfortunately, they took so long to come in that my back teeth had shifted and my front teeth came in crooked. As I look back on it, I realize now that the book All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten” by Robert Fulghum was accurate. I learned that sometimes when you want something you will get it, but it may not be what you want. All I asked for was two front teeth and I got two front teeth. I suppose I also learned a second lesson back then, when you want something be specific. I should have said all I want for Christmas is two perfectly straight white front teeth. Of course, that is when my parents taught me my third life lesson that you should always be happy and grateful for all you have for at any moment you can lose those things you are dissatisfied with and then you will realize just how important they were even if they were not perfect. Would you rather have imperfect teeth or no teeth? Yes, those crooked teeth were looking pretty good.
|
December 7, 2007
|
Spice Up Your Holiday Spa Services
The weather outside is getting colder, but you can feel warm and wonderful spending the day in a warm spa drinking hot apple cider, Chi-Tea, or hot chocolate with cinnamon as you escape to the spice island of Bali right in your own home town. Smell the scent of the island spices of cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg as they fill the air. The spices stimulates the thermostat on your body, you feel like you are basking in the warm sun and you drift away to improved health and incredible skin. Or, you may find that these spices will bring back your own warm hearted holiday memories. Whichever it may be, you are sure to enjoy learning about and experiencing these spa treatments from this Spavelous special edition on spa treatments that will spice up your holidays. Holidays are filled with scents, foods, traditions and memories of holidays past. When I think of the holidays, childhood memories of going to my Polish grandparent’s home are as vivid as if it were yesterday. At their home, there always was the scent of food in the air. The smell of chestnuts roasting in the fireplace, apple pie, gingerbread and pumpkin pie baking in the oven, the simmering scent of hot apple cider and warm wassail along with the delicate scent of the turkey with all the trimmings embraced you as you came through the door. The warmth from the essences of cinnamon, apples, nutmeg, ginger and cloves, told you that you were in a wonderful warm place that was filled with love.
|
November 30, 2007
|
Is Hot Stone Massage Right For You?
Over ten years ago, I decided to change my life, leave the comfort of my job and the high paying salary, to move into the spa industry. I knew that I had been successful in the restaurant industry, because I had started at the bottom and worked my way up. Therefore, I was determined to learn the spa industry the same way. I began working as a receptionist for a new spa that had just opened, while I went back to school to get my license as a massage therapist and my degree as a Holistic Practitioner. My first massage class and the first massage I learned was the Hot Stone Massage. The instructor indicated that this was the Cadillac of massages. I was honored and afraid to be in a class of expert massage therapists all from the The Spa at Camelback Inn, Scottsdale, Arizona. The instructor, Jean Marie Weidmann, began the class by randomly giving us a box of stones; I fell in love with that set of stones and purchased them. To this day I still use them along with new stones that I have personally harvested and integrated into the set.
|
November 23, 2007
|
Spa Secrets For Great Eye Lashes II
Nothing defines our eyes better then fluffy, full butterfly lashes, unfortunately, not everyone is born with them. Today, it is easy to have fabulous lashes that are easy to care for. From reusable false eyelashes to semi permanent eyelash extensions, to the latest eyelash transplants, there is a solution for you. However, before you consider these alternatives, we will provide you with everything you need to make an informed decision. After my own personal eyelash extension fiasco that I shared with you last week, I want you to know what I learned so you will always have positive lash experiences. I researched the lashes, and was the first Spa Director to successful implement eyelash extensions in a resort spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.
|
November 16, 2007
|
Spa Secrets For Great Eye Lashes
It is said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. The eyes show your thoughts, feelings emotions and with iridology, perhaps your overall body’s health. Your eyes can be said to be smiling eyes, sad eyes, tired eyes, happy eyes, and bedroom eyes. The eyes are where flirtations are made and attractions begin. The eyes are considered among the most beautiful features we have and in many cases they are the first thing that attracts us to another person. From a purely functional physical viewpoint, eyelashes help to keep dirt and sweat out of your eyes. Eyelashes serve not only to protect your eyes, but they also frame them and enhancing their beauty. If you wear mascara, then that beauty is increased by multiple times. There are many ways for you to enhance your eyelashes that will catch the attention of any onlooker. Modern woman have learn that the flutter of a flirtatious eyelash, can captivate movie audiences and melt men’s hearts. So what is a woman with less than fabulous lashes to do? After all, not all eyelashes are created equal.
|
November 9, 2007
|
Finding The Right Spa
Whether you are choosing a spa for a one-time visit or a regular service, it is important to put some thought into it. You want to make sure that you are visiting a spa run on professional ethics with a qualified staff. A spa should also be clean, properly sanitized, comfortable, pleasant, and nice to be in. By thinking out your needs and doing research ahead of time, you can make choosing a spa a lot easier for yourself. Start by thinking about what you want. Spas offer a wide range of services including massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, body treatments, haircuts, and other cosmetic treatments. If you need a one-time treatment, you probably know exactly what you want. If you are choosing a spa for a more long term relationship, you may want to consider all of the spa-type services that you like, so that you can do all of your business in one place. While thinking about your needs as you are choosing a spa, you will probably fall into one of two categories. Either you will be choosing a local spa or an away spa. Local spas are spas that you will develop a long term relationship with. These spas you can visit prior to booking services and you may receive referrals from family and friends. Away spas are spas that are not in your local area, they are not convenient to visit on a regular basis and you are dependent upon other resources to provide you with insight about the spa.
|
November 2, 2007
|
Sugar Lips
We all have heard a version of the old adage a second on your lips will put a pound on your hips. Recent articles on aging have developed a new adage; eating foods that are sugar laced creates wrinkles on your face. As a child, coming from a family of five, we never had a great deal of sugar or sweets in the house, and when we did, it was very quick to eaten. As I became established in my own household, I discovered that I did have a sweet tooth. My lifestyle was one of meals followed with dessert. Breakfast followed with éclairs and whip cream or yodels, Lunch followed with chocolate pudding and whip cream or Oreo cookies. Dinner followed with more chocolate cake and ice cream. In hind sight, I can see that I was addicted to sugar. However, at the time I never thought that I had a problem with sugar nor did I know the consequences of consuming so much sugar. It wasn’t until I was over forty, and started attending college to get my degree as a Holistic Practitioner, that I discovered the negative impact of sugar on my face and body. I was in a nutrition class where the instructor was looking at each person’s face, skin and body type and analyzing what food challenges we had based on his observations. When he came to me, I was prepared to hear that I looked the epitome of health. Unfortunately, I was mistaken and very surprised at what he had to say. As he looked at my face, he noticed the hyper pigmentation throughout my skin and the deep liver lines between my brows. My body frame is small and I have a pretty good metabolism, but I tended to have a little puffy stomach. It was clear to him from these signs that I was probably allergic to sugar, and unless I made adjustments to my diet, I would probably become a type 2 diabetic and develop problems with my adrenals, liver, thyroid and heart. He asked me if I woke up between 1 and 3 at night. Once again, I was amazed at how he could know that. Since that time, I have learned the language of the body when it comes to your life and your health.
|
October 26, 2007
|
The Skinny On Weight Loss
Even though summer is over and many of us feel safe and comfortable having our bodies hidden in our bulky fall and winter sweaters, the holiday “seasonal seven” pounds will soon be here. Holidays are a time to get together with friends, family, and a time when most will indulge in pumpkin pie, gravy, stuffing, cakes, candies, beverages and other holiday favorites. In reality, though, studies show that most people will gain far less. The only problem is that the holidays probably account for much of a person’s annual weight gain over the course of a lifetime, and holiday weight gain is the hardest to reverse. According to most studies on the subject, the average person gains one to two pounds from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day and only 10 percent of people gained more than five pounds. Those who were the most active had the least gain, and those who were already overweight gained the most. Having worked for Nutri/System for five years, I found that many women would start a weight loss program in September. For them it was easier, because the children were back in school, therefore there were less snacks in the house, less eating out, less day time movies and shopping. In addition, it certainly was easier to find the time to focus on doing things for themselves. Believe it or not, most people will begin their lifestyle changes now, so they can be healthier and ahead of the holiday game. Besides, we all have some relatives and friends that we only see once a year, and when we see them we all want to be told how great we look. Right? Excess weight, of course, is not just a holiday phenomenon. Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight and nearly one-third of U.S. adults are obese, according to the National Institutes of Health.
|
October 19, 2007
|
Best of The Best Spavelous Spa Rose Awards
The Spavelous ROSE (Role models of Operational Service Excellence) Spa Awards are designed to recognize and reward excellence, innovation and professionalism by businesses and individuals within the spa industry. Receiving an award is the ultimate accolade for many spas and the ROSE award is one that can be proudly displayed to reflect the highest standards of work achieved. Spavelous ROSE Award winners will be featured in a special edition of Spavelous’ Weekly E-zine Newsletter “Now You Are in The Know” Winning and even gaining a position of finalist will earn you the respect of your peers and clients, so read on and become part of a spa awards program that is truly a showcase of excellence within the spa industry. Everyone can and should nominate a Spa, Spa Owner, Spa Director, or Spa Employee for an award. So often, we are thankful for the wonderful service or environment we enjoy when we are at the spa, but how often do we take the time to thank them for the services they provide. The Spavelous ROSE Awards provide you with the opportunity to truly show your appreciation.
|
October 12, 2007
|
Spas...Sleepless In The USA
About 70 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder, according to NIH’s (National Institute of Health) National Center on Sleep Disorders Research. In addition, nearly 70% of American women reports sleep problems at least some nights, according to a poll commissioned by the National Sleep Foundation. With all of these restless sleepers, do spas hold the sleep solution?
|
October 05, 2007
|
Spas The New Men's Club
For some reason, many men feel uncomfortable about the idea of going to spas. This is interesting because historically spas have always been much more for men than women. From Roman baths, through Turkish Hammams to Victorian barbershops, we have always been more likely to find spa-style health treatments and pampering for warrior men rather than women. Even as recently as the 50s and 60s, the man of the house took himself off for a hot steamy shave and moisturizing facial at the barbers, went on to his club for a massage, and then out into the city. Yet, in the not too distant past, spas were perceived as a place for woman to be pampered. Perhaps that concept started when Elizabeth Arden opening the first day spa/salon in the USA in 1910. It's surprising then that until recently, few men seem to see a spa as an extension of "the club", a place where they can retreat, bathe and be treated in the custom they deserve. Fortunately, today that has all changed. Men have taken back their spas with a vengeance. The Men Only spas have become the new men’s club. A place where men are men, a place where men can watch sports, play pool, sweat out toxins, have their over worked muscles rubbed down, and their faces groomed with straight edge razors, while waxing, body treatments, and modern day microderm facials remove the signs of aging. |
| |
|
(prev) Spa Newsletter (next)
|
|
