It’s a new year, which means it’s time for a new and improved you! While many have resolutions of losing weight or eating healthier, we believe in starting with the basics - make your first step by taking care of your skin. More specifically, your face. Think about it, when was the last time you really took time to give some attention to your face? How often have you made an attempt to purify your skin in order to look naturally healthy? Well, if you haven’t ...

As relaxing as a massage is, it can sometimes be equally uncomfortable due to the concern of what is appropriate or what is expected of you as a client. Almost all of us feel slightly awkward when we first step into the massage room - it’s completely normal, and only the biggest massage connoisseur is lucky enough to escape that feeling. But, fear not - it’s only those first fleeting moments that tense you up before your ...

Anyone who has ever tried a hot stone massage will know that it is one of the most relaxing massages around. Due to the warmth of the stones, most people find it to be extremely comforting and relaxing. However, the benefits of a hot stone massage go significantly beyond just 'relaxation'. Heated smooth, flat stones are placed on key points on the body during this massage, and are sometimes also used to massage certain areas of the body. The hot stones are usually made of basalt, a type of ro...

One of the most common types of pain that most people suffer from is back pain. According to statistics, 60-80% of adults suffer from lower back pain for prolonged periods! An excellent treatment for back pain is massage therapy, which has been known to reduce pain, ease disability, and accelerate recovery from this common ailment. So how does massage help relieve back pain? The kneading, rub...