Long before the word ‘cellulite’ became a common term in the health, fitness, and beauty industries, women have struggled with the age-old curse of unsightly orange-peel dimples and hard to lose inches, particularly around cellulite’s most prone areas (between the lower trunk and mid to upper thighs). Read More

The origins of Kneippism and hydrotherapy are deeply rooted in the philosophies of natural healing and, in particular, naturopathy. Naturopathy is a time-honored health philosophy that advocates total balance and harmony in life through treatments and an adoptive lifestyle. Read More

Saunas and steam baths are hyperthermic procedures earning a special place in balneology. They are meant for the healthy, rather than the sick, their purpose being prevention of disease and physical strengthening. Read More

Dry brushing has become an ongoing consumer trend lately! But what exactly is it? Dry brushing is a popular spa technique that assists to minimize the appearance of saddle bag skin, also known as cellulite, by sloughing those dry, flaky upper skin cells for visibly smoother, more radiant skin. Read More

The décolletage is the area of the neck, shoulders, chest, and cleavage. It is quite possibly the most provocative feature of a woman, yet it is one of the most overlooked areas when it comes to preventative and restorative skin care. That has not always been the case. In European society as early as the 11th century, an exposed chest and neck was a common fashion statement and not at all controversial. In the 16th century, a beautifully-conditioned décolletage was a symbol of status, wealth, and beauty. And from 1795 to 1820, many women wore dresses that exposed the bosom and shoulders as a sign of beauty. That said, women throughout the ages have paid a great deal of attention to their décolletage until now. Read More

When clients are browsing through the spa menu, dreaming of how they would like to relax and turn back the hands of time, rarely do they look at body treatments and its benefits. Body treatments not only renew the skin, but also create a relaxation like no other. Clients often spend the majority of their time and money on their face, neck, and décolleté. While keeping faces free of wrinkles and halting the hands of time, attention to the body is a must. The skin is our largest organ and giving it the attention it deserves radiates health and youth. Body treatments have a wide range of options. There are many types of body treatments all over the world and each are unique all their own. Read More

The history of electrotherapeutics has presented a long legacy of scientists, researchers, and physicians determined to illustrate the connection between healing, rejuvenation, and electrical current. Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome utilized electric eels in therapy for headaches and neuralgia, which was indeed primitive but reputedly effective as it was applied throughout various practicums throughout history. Read More

It is amazing to me how much the skin care profession has changed in just 25 years. Gone are the days of the traditional basic facial treatment. They have replaced with acids, enzymes, peptides, currents, lights and frequencies. It is mind blowing! Just as equally mind blowing can be trying to decide just what to do with it all and which to choose to incorporate into your skin care practice. Every practice is different and every aesthetician is different. It really comes down to modalities best suited for each individual situation; however, I have chosen three that are tried and true, easy to incorporate, affordable, and proven to deliver amazing results. There certainly are many others that I love, but galvanic current, light-emitting diode (LED) and pressure point massage are at the absolute top of my list… let me tell you why! Read More

We are living in an era in which most of our clients enter through our doors with a plethora of concerns regarding their skin, especially photo damage, wrinkles and fine lines. Sometimes clients’ conditions are perplexing to even the most experienced skin care professional. How do we approach our clients and their concerns? What methods are we going to use in order to perform a complete assessment? How will we carefully plan a program of management to gain a realistic result? No two are exactly alike; neither are their expectations. We must be able to align reality with the condition of their skin and we must understand how any treatment is going to affect it. Obviously, the age of the client can make a difference. So will their history and lifestyle. Read More

Water therapy refers to the internal and external use of water to treat various types of illnesses and injuries. External healing with water is used to help people who suffer from physical limitations. In addition to being relaxing and enjoyable, water helps to support the weight of the body, which allows individuals with limited range of motion to bend, stretch, reach and move in ways that they may not be able to on land. Exercising in water allows individuals to reap the benefits of rehabilitation exercises while protecting their fragile joints from further injury or damage. In fact, water exercises provide a high level of resistance, or hydrostatic pressure that provides a high intensity which is an effective exercise that is gentle on the body. Read More