Social-networking craze Pinterest lets you show and tell your story
by Jean Shea
Just when you thought you finally had Facebook and Twitter under your belt, along comes...read more
The Art of Appreciation
by Angie Dubis May 15, 2012This last week we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Day and Mother's Day. I find it deeply appropriate that these celebrations fall so close to one another. Both these distinctions share the responsibility of...
A small town sense of community is bringing your customers together
by Jean Shea May 10, 2012We may have a global economy, but social media is giving new life to...
Help roll out red carpet for mom this Mother’s Day -- she needs a break
by Jean Shea May 3, 2012Moms are stressed. That should come as no surprise to you; not only because many of you are moms, but you may be hearing about it from your clients. However, if you need conclusive evidence, SpaFinders released a survey this month that confirmed moms need...
Not Your Garden Variety Session
by Kelli Lene April 30, 2012I don’t know about you but this is the time of year that clients start coming in with the following complaints: sunburn, torn up hands, and sore backs. My theory is that at the beginning of spring people are not used to covering their body with sunscreen, forget to wear gloves, and they completely ignore their back in their enthusiasm to complete spring planting or...
Help your client to manage stress
by Jean Shea April 23, 2012Last Monday, April 16, was National Stress Awareness Day. It’s no small coincidence that the day follows tax day, probably one of the most stressful days of the year (although this year we got a two day extension from the usual April 15 filing). As if one day wasn’t enough to make us aware how stressed out we are, the entire month of April is designated as Stress Awareness Month and has been for the past 20 years.
Tired of reading about what’s wrong with our schools these days?
by Jean Shea April 19, 2012Tired of reading about what’s wrong with our schools these days? Well here’s some news that I expect you will find really encouraging; I certainly did. Belfast Area High School in Belfast, Maine, is about to open a Wellness Room. It’s an all-volunteer effort that will serve the entire school community, according to the article that appeared in BDM Maine online. A team of health care practitioners will offer short, free sessions of massage therapy, Reiki, craniosacral therapy, acupuncture and chiropractic care for those who need it.
San Diego Here We Come!
by Angie Dubis April 17, 2012The week of the ONE Concept trifecta of conferences has finally arrived!!! The kickoff event for the interdisciplinary American Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture Conferences happens Thursday, April 19th at the Riverwalk Golf course in San Diego, CA. ONE Concept is hosting this charity golf tournament benefiting the CA chapter of the Make-A-Wish foundation to help make a young man’s wish come true.
Spas are Innovating Treatments with Good Vibrations
by Jean Shea April 9, 2012When it comes to innovation, look to spas to continually seek ways to enhance treatments to provide clients with even more benefits. One trend that I’m most excited about is the use of vibration, sound, music, light and color in treatments. SpaFinder in its Top Ten Global Spa Trends for 2012, points out that spas have long used sound and light typically as ambient accessories.
Spring Cleaning
by Kelli Lene April 3, 2012Spring has sprung and it’s time to shake things up. I always use the seasons as a prompt to freshen my office and menu. For example Green Tea and Lime Leaf have usurped Milk and Honey as the go to experience and exfoliation is the name of the game. Clients are shedding winter wear and showing more skin. Most have been on low fat diets and their skin shows it. So before they get their spray tans, they need this.
