Cosmetic Acupuncture & The Acupuncture Facial
What is Cosmetic Acupuncture?
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat many conditions. It is performed by manipulating acupuncture points that lie...
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...
Ste. Anne’s Spa’s New Canna-Massage
by Lynn Burshtein For a while now, but particularly since the use of cannabis was made legal in Canada in 2018, a number of health...
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...
Reiki, An Alternative & Holistic Practice
Reiki, a form of 'energy medicine' is a practice that comes from ancient traditions of natural and holistic healing and spirituality. Like many other...
What is Contrast Bathing and Why is it So Popular?
By Dr. Marcus Coplin What is Contrast Bathing? This is a question that we often hear. Yes, the concept...
History & Benefits of Hot Mineral Springs
Contributed by Healing Waters Spa and Salon, Springs Resort, Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Ancient native tribes in North America worshiped the healing powers of hot springs...
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...
Garra Rufa Fish Pedicure Treatment
by Anne Dimon We finally had the opportunity to try this fishy foot treatment. At the large and beautiful Spa de Autor at the luxury...
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...