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Spa for Men!

by Lauren on May 10, 2012

Facials and manicures aren’t just for women anymore.  More and more men are frequenting spas on a regular basis to keep up on their grooming and relaxation needs.  With health and fitness magazines, commercials and radio ads all encouraging men to upgrade their level of personal care and well being, many spas have added treatments [...]

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We were at the Eat, Drink and Be Pretty Event!

by Lauren on April 26, 2012

The Scottsdale Culinary Festival is one of the country’s longest running food festivals, 2012 marking its 34th year!  In 1978 it was started by a non profit organization to help raise funding for local art programs.  Today, it is 6 fun filled days of food tastings, chic parties, dinners…and a 2 day picnic.  Over 40,000 people [...]

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Food for your face!

by Lauren on April 6, 2012

  Having a healthy, youthful complexion isn’t just about using the best cleansers, serums and creams on the market…consuming the right food can have a major impact on your skin.  If you are a constant fast food eater and wondering why your skin maybe lacks luster or looks tired, you may need to take a [...]

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Massage Therapy named one of the best jobs of 2012!

by Lauren on March 14, 2012

   Massage Therapy named one of 2012’s best jobs by U.S. News and World Report.  That’s great news for our therapists and our industry!  The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects massage therapists’ employment growth of 20.1% between 2010 and 2020. Anyone that has had a massage knows the many benefits the treatment can bring….stress reduction, [...]

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Origins of the soaking tub revealed!

by Lauren on February 28, 2012

Soaking in hot water isn’t a new concept.  Archaeologists discovered evidence that Egyptians enjoyed a relaxing soak thousands of years ago!  Roman bath ruins can still be seen throughout Europe, from Italy to Great Britain.  In Japanese culture, a soak in a tub of hot water has been a tradition for centuries. In a “sento” [...]

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What exactly is a Vichy Shower?

by Lauren on February 16, 2012

Many spa patrons have heard the term “Vichy shower” but they may not know exactly what it is.  Well if you are one of those people…read on! “A Vichy shower includes five to seven shower heads that are placed in a row over a cushioned table. During the treatment, a client lies on a cushioned [...]

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