Mud Baths: Nine Things to Know & Five Places to Go
by Lisa Truesdale Just as they were in the days of Cleopatra, therapeutic Mud Baths are still heralded today for their ability to detoxify and...
Are Facials Worth It?
Are facials worth it? New York Times has dermatologists and estheticians throwing verbal punches.
Several years ago, the New York Times ran an article titled An Expression of Doubt About...
Thalassotherapy
Thalassotherapy, by definition, is the therapeutic use of seawater, marine algae and marine mud in various body treatments. It incorporates the use of warm seawater...
Dr. Kneipp Hot and Cold Water Spa Therapies
Hot and cold water therapies. Some people may think it's a new wellness trend but actually the holistic treatment has been around since the...
Dry Body Brushing – A Scandinavian Ritual
Dry bushing of the skin has been a Scandinavian ritual for thousands of years. It is recognized not only for its tremendous exfoliating effects...
Cryotherapy and the Cold Sauna: Is Cryotherapy Good?
by Anne Dimon This is me (years ago) about to enter North America's first cold sauna. I'm here on a press trip for the official Opening Weekend...
Champissage: Indian Head Massage
What is Indian Head Massage?
Indian Head Massage, also known as Champissage, has been practiced in India for over 1,000 years. It is a form of...
Ashiatsu
Ashiatsu, an adaptation of an ancient Asian massage, utilizes deep compression and acupressure to relieve the discomfort and strain of tight muscles. The word...
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils, extracted from plants, trees and herbs, for therapeutic purposes. Application during treatments such as massage, facials, body...
Pressotherapy
As a seasoned spa goer there are not many treatments that I've not sampled - until recently, pressotherapy was one of those I hadn't...
