Couples Massage for Valentine’s Day could mean more future bookings! Couples massage is a great way to introduce a partner who has never gotten a massage before in a way that makes them feel more comfortable the first time. Some men are apprehensive about getting a massage and sometimes it makes it more comfortable to [...]
Could reflexology be the answer to your skincare woes? With its much-acknowledged body benefits, reflexology is often hailed as a holistic wonder. But could the alternative medicine heal your skincare woes as well as healing your body? Skin is, after all, the largest organ in the human body and acts as a protection from the [...]
Offered by the Okura Spa in the heart of Bangkok’s downtown, the “Hot Bamboo” massage may be new to Bangkok but is in fact an ancient treatment common to both Chinese and Japanese traditional medicine. In Japan, it’s called “Take” massage and it remains popular with both men and women. The sticks themselves are about [...]
With the changing of the seasons…dry hands, brittle nails, and hang-nails can be a real problem for your clients. If you’re looking for a way to lend a helping hand to your spa profits, try adding these top manicure services to your lineup! 1) Massage by the Minute: Offer a relaxing massage for the [...]
Craniosacral therapy (also called CST, also spelled Cranial Sacral bodywork or therapy) is an alternative medicine therapy used by many massage therapists, naturopaths, and chiropractors. A craniosacral therapy session involves the therapist placing their hands on the patient, which allows them to “tune into the craniosacral rhythm”. Craniosacral therapists claim that this treatment modality has the ability [...]
Coccydynia is pain of the coccyx or tailbone – the lowest bone in the spine. While it can be damaged in an accident, the pain can also be caused by childbirth. Symptoms can include an ache when sitting down and rising from a seat. Talk about a pain in the rear!;) The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, [...]
Pain in the sacroiliac joint – where the pelvis meets the spine – is common, especially in mothers who carry a child on one hip. The muscles go into spasm to try to stabilise the area. The resulting inflammation may cause months of hip pain. In order to alleviate the pain, some massage therapists use [...]
If you’re a fan of Thai massage, you might want to give Naga a whirl!;) Based on the healing principles of Thai massage the treatment incorporates colored silk ribbons that are suspended from above and used as an extension of the therapist’s body. The ribbons also help take clients into deeper stretches to release any remaining [...]
A hand and arm massage is a add on service that can be offered with all types of services including facials, manicure services, reflexology services etc . It is a great value added service or a special added touch that can generate additional profits for your spa, salon, or clinic. Scandle Hand Massage [...]
Chances are, if you are like me, you’ve been waiting for that first sign of open-toe shoe day since October. The temperatures this winter have been mild and it feels like summer is right around the corner. But, again if you are like me, your toes could use some serious TLC. You can hit your [...]
