“I’ve heard of sound healing, but what is it exactly?” Sound healing is a way of bringing one’s energetic vibration into harmony so that the body can float into its natural healing state – that’s why you’ll often hear it called a sound healing bath! Our bodies’ physical make up is mostly water, we are pure energetic beings. The water in our bodies respond to the tides around us; whether those are high tides of stress or low tides of rest and self care. How are you treating yourself during times of turbulence? The energy pools in our bodies, chakras, can be spinning vortexes of radiant light when they are.
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Mar
2014
Are the extremes of cold weather and dry indoor heat leaving your skin dry, cracked and itchy? Not only can this condition be downright annoying, it can actually cause you to scratch until you have broken skin down to the dermis, where bacteria and infection can enter, making you susceptible to sickness and disease. With the way cold and flu has been spreading like wildflower, we should all be taking personal responsibility for our health and wellness in ways that will help diminish illness of ourselves and loved ones. One very effective way to do this is to take great care of our integumentary system. An area on the body that one commonly experiences.
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Nov
2013
There is an art to steaming the skin and a way to perform it appropriately, properly and effectively. Not all skin types benefit from steam and it can even actually do more harm than good if you don’t understand the integumentary system. The best approach for you, the client, is to relax and unwind during a professional facial and allow your licensed aesthetician (me) do the brain and intuitive work, for you. ;) Now, you’re probably wondering how facial steaming can be considered an art form. Let me explain. I take stress VERY seriously. I truly understand it is at the root of most disease and health concerns. This includes skin ailments, disorders and imbalances. After I have taken.
13
Sep
2013
Melt your tired, sore muscles away with this exotic full body massage. Sustainable smooth bamboo are heated and used to warm away stress and tension (faster than traditional forms of massage). Skin is made supple and soft with the use of naturally antibacterial bamboo, jojoba, coconut and aloe. This technique stimulates blood and lymph, bringing oxygen to tight, restricted areas, decreasing pain and increasing a sense of well-being.
08
Aug
2013
You may remember back when I posted a blog titled All About Manuka Honey which shared a very interesting and informative video about the amazing healing properties of Active Manuka Honey. If you have not yet watched it, I highly recommend taking a few minutes to educate yourself on this miraculous gift from our fuzzy little six legged friends – the honeybee – and the lovely Manuka Bush more commonly known as tea tree. An exciting article recently published in February 2013 states “Manuka honey is highly effective in the treatment of chronic wound infections, according to new UTS research into how honey affects the growth of bacteria.” Show the.
01
Aug
2013
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Join the beautiful Torus Tuesday and I at this awesome 3rd Annual Urban Island Event happening this Friday Aug 2nd! Relaxing Chair massage, Henna tattoo, Gorgeous Unique Hand Mades, Pig Roast, Live Music, and tons of FUN!
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Jul
2013
Clean oxygen is vital for skin health. Since we are faced daily with environmental pollutants, such as smog, it is important that we do all that we can to increase oxygen levels thus improving skin health by delaying or reversing onset premature aging, that which can make the skin susceptible to disease, thinning and tearing, eczema, and infection – all very uncomfortable skin ailments no one likes to or wants to deal with. One way to increase oxygen levels in the skin is through the use of powerful natural ingredients such as chlorophyll – also known as “liquid sunshine”. “Liquid chlorophyll increases red blood cells and the quality of red.
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Jul
2013
The Benefits Of Massage What exactly are the benefits of receiving massage or bodywork treatments? Useful for all of the conditions listed below and more, massage can: •Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion. •Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays. •Ease medication dependence. •Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system. •Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles. •Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts. •Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin. •Increase joint flexibility. •Lessen depression and anxiety. •Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks. •Pump oxygen and nutrients.
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May
2013
Melanoma is one of the most common cancers in young adults (ages 25 to 29). Did you know: One reason women began wearing gloves in the 1920’s era during warm seasons – and still do today in some parts of the world – was to protect their hands from “liver spots” caused by the sun’s UV rays? Yep! Protect yourself from sun overexposure and avoid melanoma – the most serious type of skin cancer. To add, a good massage therapist will take note of a mole on a client’s body and may bring it to their attention if they feel it is necessary, by following the A,B,C,D guidelines. Asymmetry, Border,.
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Apr
2013
Do not underestimate the power of plant extractions/essential oils! Two African students have invented a soap using all natural, local herbs such as lemon grass, African marigold and shea tree, which repel mosquitos that carry the deadly disease malaria. This is a huge deal since every 30 seconds a child dies from malaria, making mosquitoes the most dangerous animal in the world. Take a quick minute to watch this video and learn about FASAOP! I’m really excited about this =)) Much love, Shannon LMT, Licensed Aesthetician
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