Wellness Tips, Topics, and Secrets

Ashiatsu Orientsl Bar Therapy

2011-06-08T12:19:00.001-04:00

This massage gives the saying "I feel walked all over" a whole new meaning. During this type of massage the feet apply the deep pressure instead of the hands. It is a 3000 year old Eastern form of body work; Ashi meaning foot and Atsu meaning pressure. In 1999 the therapy was reintroduced and Westernized by Ruthie Hardee, pioneer in the field of massage. Today this technique is now referred to as Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy. Our licensed massage therapist has been specifically trained and certified in this modality.

This massage is performed on a table with parallel bars suspended above from the ceiling. The bars assist the therapist to balance and adjust pressure to maximize the effect. The therapist uses her soft, clean feet to perform the massage. Since the foot is bigger than the typical hand, it covers more surface area, resulting in greater pressure being applied . It helps relieve muscular tension and knots while improving posture and flexibility. Ashiatsu is highly effective for large athletes with thick musculature torsos and people who enjoy deep tissue massage. Although very beneficial, Ashiatsu is not for everyone. Please inform your therapist of any medical or health condition and or consult your physician before receiving a session if you have any preexisting medical concern.

Lauren Sullivan RN, LMT

Mother's Day

2011-05-04T18:14:00.000-04:00

From day one our mother is the most important person in our life. Mother's Day is that day we can recognise and give thanks to all that she has done. After all women are what make the world go round! As women we tend to put our family and loved ones before ourselves. So this year May 8th is the day to put mom's first!! Rain is here to pamper, relax and make her first!
This month we are sugguesting our Mother Nature Facial... rejuvenating, oxygenating with pure relaxation! This is the time of the year that your skin could use a pick me up. By removing all the dead skin cells it helps keep your skin looking young and fresh. Oxygen to the skin allows it to breath resulting in a brighter and more refreshed complextion. Your skin will be clean, hydrated and stimlated by using our organic Ilike products. The facial also includes a light massage of the hands, feet and decoltte. Along with warm booties for your feet and a heated table, she may never want to leave!
Rain is also offering 10% off gift certificates of $100 or more. Our pedicure of the month is a sour cherry yummy and hydrating! Stay tuned for our May 26th event.

The Thai Herbal Experience

2011-04-05T11:56:00.000-04:00

Experience our Thai Herbal Ball Massage. This massage features hot herbal balls, aromatherapy massage, stretches and a stimulating scalp massage. This is a traditional Thai treatment that applies steamed herbal balls directly to the skin. The blended herbs used is the same recipe that the Thai healers used for centuries. The therapist positions the herbals along the specific pathways on the body to allow healing energy to flow freely. The aromatic blend of herbs also have therapeutic healing properties that have invigorating but soothing effect on the body and mind. In general, the various herbs and their benefits are cassummunar ginger, lemongrass and tumeric which have anti inflammatory properties. Lime, tamarind and shikakai have astringent properties to cleanse and heal the skin, Camphor which has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties great for stiff muscles. Curcuma comosa is used for strengthening visceral organs helpful in menstrual and abdominal pain. Patchouli, mango ginger, sweet sage, and orange skin is used for aromatic relaxing and uplifting qualities. Thai stretches are included in this session which keeps ligaments, tendons, and muscles limber. To complete the overall experience we use Swedish massage techniques to improve circulation to release trigger points and adhesion's. This treatment leaves you stress free and feeling great!
After enjoying the massage you get to keep the herbals for home use. Here are some suggestions for home use; you can use them for a detoxifying herbal bath by just placing them in the warm bath water. Or use them to exfoliate, scrubbing with the ball while bathing. They are also great to use as a foot massage after a long day at work or after exercising. They are great as a cold compress for acute muscle soreness and/or swelling, or if you just want to cool down.

Sa-wan, "Thai Herbal Ball Experience Treatment Manual Body and Face":1-5

February Love

2011-02-05T13:27:00.000-05:00

Our February Special is a one hour Swedish couples massage with gourmet chocolates and your choice of either sparkling cider or champagne for only $140.00.

Enjoy a full hour of a luxurious massage with your choice of essential oil aromatherapy. Listen to our soothing music or bring your own easy listening I Pod. Our spa will fill you with a wonderful self healing experience and give you time to reconnect with your loved one. The moment you step through the doors you to feel very relaxed, we have friendly staff who will greet you warmly and introduce you to our surroundings. Relax in our over sized lounge chairs which are great for two people to cuddle with comfortable pillows and blankets. Gazing out our large window overlooking a scenic lake in which you do not have to travel a far distance to experience a mood that is peaceful and serene - you can not go wrong with this gift idea.

If you are alone this Valentine Day, please do not sit home by yourself. Take the time to love and value yourself by getting a spa service. "you must love yourself before you love another. By accepting yourself and fully being what you are, your simple presence can make others happy."- Author Unknown.
It is very important to find time to do nice things for yourself.

Four Common Sense Suggestions for Accomplishing A Great Complextion by Lauren RN.LMT

2010-12-07T12:12:00.000-05:00

1) Very simple,drink plenty of water. Our bodies are composed mostly of water and believe it or not, our skin is the largest organ in the body. The skin needs to be properly hydrated to look good.

2) Avoid using soap on your face because it can be very drying. Personally, I would avoid using any commercial deodorant soaps all together. You do not need the chemical additives. Natural or organic soaps can cleanse, deodorize and smell great. Kiss My Face and Carved Solutions are two examples of body friendly soaps.

3) A five day liquid and blended food cleanse. They are nutritious because it includes a combination of veggies, fruits, almonds, herbs and spice without added salt, sugar or caffeine. I did it and my skin had an extra dewy glow to it. I suggest that if you do a cleanse you get support to make it through the withdrawals and cravings :). If interested in a cleanse call Ruth 203 455-7569

4) Reduce your stress. Stress can make your face dull and gray, never mind make you very ill. It really is easier than you think, just make the time and find ways that make you relax. Here are some suggestions. Exercise. e.g. take a walk outside (w/o your cell phone). Exercise can leave your skin with a pink, healthy glow. It increases circulation which nourishes the skin and removes harmful toxins. Receive a facial from Heidi or Whitney which includes a relaxing massage to the head, face,hands and feet. This can reduce stress while giving your skin the jump start it needs for a great complexion. Of course, I also recommend a full body therapeutic massage as an excellent stress reducer.

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2010-11-10T09:51:00.000-05:00

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Healthy Skin Care Regime

2010-10-26T10:25:00.000-04:00

Healthy Skin Care Regime!

Your skin is the body’s largest organ. We often take for granted that our skin protects us from the enduring elements of our environment. That is why it is so important to protect our skin as it protects us!!
Here are some tips;

3 step daily cleanse - twice a day, a.m. and p.m.

Step 1: Cleansing
Cleansers remove makeup and environmental impurities from the skin
Cleansing milks clean but also hydrate, revitalize and invigorate leaving a radiant, healthy completion.

Exfoliating cleansers soften and remove dead skin cells, which allows the skin to self purify and allows other products absorb. It allows a gentle daily exfoliation.

Step 2: Toning
Toners refresh and balance the skin.

Step 3: Moisturizers
Moisturizers hydrate and soften the skin. Depending on the your skins need they also can balance out your skin to help hydrate or control oil production. It is important to use a moisturizer everyday even for oily skin!

That is the easy skin care regime!!

Depending on what your skin needs you can bump it up...
below are some other things you can add to rejuvenate your skin…..

ADD A SERUM..

Serums give you an extra boost. They infuse your skin with much needed vitamins and minerals. They are highly concentrated so you only need a little. They provide a deeper penetration into the skin. The active ingredients plump and smooth your skin to control skin conditions and provide a youthful healthy look.

Exfoliating and Masking
(2-3x a week)

Exfoliating is the key to vibrant skin!!

For younger skin, exfoliation unplugs pores and keeps skin clear and smooth. For mature skin, exfoliation is essential to help minimize fine lines, remove dry flakes, revive sluggish skin and recover the youthful radiance of the skin.

Masking (1x to 2x a week) will dramatically increase the elasticity and health of your skin.
A treatment mask is used to control dryness, oiliness, acne, rosacea, or other special skin conditions.

It is never too soon to take care of or prevent the fine lines around your eyes. Anyone 25 and over needs an eye cream 2x a day.

And lets not forget your whole body!! It deserves as much attention! Applying a daily moisturizer will keep your skin hydrated, young and silky smooth after every bath or shower!

It is best to consult your Esthetician on what skin care products are best for your skin type.

I hope this helps answer any questions or concerns you may have about your daily skin care regime! Lets be honest we all want to look young as long as we can!!

(Some of the information for this post comes from szep elet)

6 Skills For Customer Service Success

2010-10-18T11:16:00.001-04:00

We know what you are thinking, "Isn't this a blog about wellness and health?" Sure it is and we are busy working on articles for you to devour, use, and share. Until then, we pride ourselves on our customer service and we want to share it with you. Enjoy!

When a customer service representative can be the only personal face for an entire company, it is important to make sure that the person reflects well on the values of the employer. Most large businesses may seem like a nebulous, faceless entity, but one interaction with a customer service person can make or break a client’s relationship with the business entity. This article details six skills that a customer representative should have in order to make a great impression on clients.

Patience. The virtue of patience cannot be stressed enough for a customer service rep. If you think about it, it is usually confused or upset customers that contact customer service to fix their problems. Thus, these employees must have a great deal of patience dealing with frustrated or clueless customers. Losing your patience can mean losing a valued customer.

Restaurants Thrive With Great Customer Service!

Flexibility. A person who specializes in interacting with people outside of a business must be flexible. Clients may call in with a variety of questions or requests, and a rep should be able to go with the flow and handle everything that they possibly can for the client. This also reflects well on the business in that they are shown as efficient and adept.

Control. Like patience, keeping your own emotions in check can help you successfully deal with a disgruntled customer. If a person contacts a customer service representative, yelling and screaming and complaining, a representative may feel like this is a direct attack on himself. However, it is usually just an outpouring of frustration. Yelling back at the unhappy client will get you nowhere.

Persuasion. Even if a person in this position is not directly involved in sales, having the power of persuasion can still come in handy. When a frustrated client contacts a rep, threatening to terminate his business with the company, a rep should be able to persuade the person otherwise.

Problem Solving. Everyone knows how it goes: you call in to a company, and after waiting on hold for hours, you get transferred from person to person as each claims that they can’t help you. For customer service jobs, being able to problem solve on your own can help you keep your clients happy. Try to either directly connect a client to who they need only if you cannot solve the problem yourself.

Communication. This skill is basically the key component of a customer service representative job. Communication involves both listening to the person’s problems as well as effectively advising them about solving the issue. Now, customer servicemen and women should be familiar with a variety of methods of contact, like written letters, emails, phone calls, in-person meetings, and even instant messaging.

Yes, instant messaging, also called live chat, is making its way into customer service as more and more businesses are turning to this beneficial way to help potential clients. For more information on live chat services, check out Ngage Live today.

Joseph Devine

Author: Joseph Devine
Article Source: EzineArticles.com