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Krista Kiley, Aveda's director of spa education, shares tips about the effects aromatherapy can have on your client's body and mind, and easy ways to improve her—and your—wellbeing. Multi-functional Though aromatherapy is gaining in popularity, it's been in practice since ancient Egyptian times
Tips You may have heard that omega-3 fatty acids, typically found in fish like salmon and tuna, can help protect people against heart disease—but did you know that they can help improve skin as well? According to nutrition expert Dr. Joseph Mercola, a lack of essential omega-3s can lead to dry skin
Dr. Amy's Biz Bits Make it a point to get involved in your community. Every city has a community and niche that you fit into—you just have to find it, mold it and make it yours without being afraid to take risks. Some of your actions will be highly rewarded, while others may have little
Trends The emerging field of sleep medicine has found that sleep has a profound effect on appearance, weight and well-being, and that many people in the country are sleep deprived. With wellness being one of the biggest trends in the spa right now, more businesses are including healthy sleep
Technique Right now, your spa is buzzing with pre-holiday business, and you're pleased that clients are coming to you for all of their wellness needs. But what about you? It's time to take care of the caretaker with this simple service that skin care therapists can perform on themselves for a quick
When Spa Finder released its report on spa trends to look out for in 2007, one trend topping the list was sleep. With sleep having an impact on everything from appearance to weight to wellbeing, it seems like a natural fit with the spa - and spas everywhere are stepping up with ultra-relaxing
The Green Spa - Part 1 The Green Spa - Part 2 The Green Spa - Part 3 Green Awakening Because not every spa has a cadre of MBA students on the case, Canavino recommends starting modestly. She suggests creating a list that includes ideas from the staff to keep them invested in the effort, then
Glow Skin Spa in New York City has combined indulgence with healing in these new spa packages that revive and refresh skin, as designed by acupuncturist Jordanna Dworkin. Get the best of both worlds with these treatments: Acupuncture Earth Healing Ritual Begin with an Asian volcanic clay body mask
Untitled Document Achieving Balance Tracing back to ancient India, the charkas are believed to be seven major centers of the body where vital energy flows and intersects. When all seven are clear and balanced, a person is at their optimal wellbeing emotionally, and some believe, physically as well.
The Green Spa - Part 1 The Green Spa - Part 2 The Green Spa - Part 3 It's already becoming cliche to quote Kermit the Frog, with businesses and families alike discovering that, despite their best intentions, "it's not easy being green." Today's ambitious pursuit of spending each day sustaining,
Specialty teas are one of the most popular drinks offered in spas and it's growing in popularity outside the spa industry, too, as more customers look for a healthy drink alternative. One estimate has the market for specialty tea reaching $10 billion in sales by 2010. Sipping Beauty is one of the
q. How did you get your start in make-up artistry? a. I had been working in insurance for a long time, and then realized I really didn’t like that industry. I started out taking some courses in image consulting. I liked the make-up end of it and went to school for that, received my esthetics
The Green Spa - Part 1 The Green Spa - Part 2 The Green Spa - Part 3 Client Reception Then, too, you can always pass along the cost to clients. Will clients pay more for organic products and services that use only natural ingredients? Since itâ's spa clients weâ're talking about, Collins predicts
As if you didn’t already have enough reasons to start adding eco-friendly practices to your spa, a new global survey conducted by Tandberg found that consumers and employees both highly value buying from and working for companies that go green. More than half of the global consumers interviewed
Get the latest in the evolution of spa at Aveda’s second Spa Summit, taking place March 30th and 31st in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Themed Science and Soul, the summit will foster technical and scientific skill alongside Ayurvedic practices of wellbeing. The event will showcase global masters,
Use these three simple methods to relax, calm and center yourself in between appointments. Deep Breathing Deep breathing is a simple, but very effective, method of relaxation. And it’s quick! You can easily practice this in between sessions. Just take a minute to yourself in a quiet part of
Bath time is for big kids now! Add to your retail dollars with new products designed for relaxing soaks in the tub. First, say aloha to Ola Hawaii’s relaxing Bath Soaks. Each soak uses natural island ingredients including healing herbs, fruit, flowers, cane sugar, clay and deep-sea salts. The
