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		<title>Medical Spa &#8211; For the Whole Body</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:59:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tina Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s medical spa combines the luxurious treatments of a day parlor with the clinical expertise of a cosmetic surgeon. This combination of services results in a center where the entire body can be treated with a dazzling array of choices. The components of body, mind and spirit are interrelated-so a medical spa is a natural [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today&#8217;s medical spa combines the luxurious treatments of a day parlor with the clinical expertise of a cosmetic surgeon. This combination of services results in a center where the entire body can be treated with a dazzling array of choices. The components of body, mind and spirit are interrelated-so a medical spa is a natural way to address each piece of the whole in one place.</p>
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<p>Massage: A variety of massage techniques can meet different needs and preferences. Sports massage, hot stone treatments, Swedish technique, or one for general wellbeing can each ease tense muscles; deepen the relaxation response and amp up the body&#8217;s natural immune systems.</p>
<p>Pedicures and foot treatments: Care of the feet, including massage, hot towel wraps and pedicures can be the foundation for beauty and health.</p>
<p>Facials and permanent makeup: Facials can provide deep cleansing as well as rejuvenation for the face. Trained aestheticians are often available to apply permanent lip color or eyeliner so that a woman may look beautiful from the first moment that she wakes up in the morning.</p>
<p>Skin care treatments: Pulsed light therapy, dermabrasion and microdermabrasion are all options that can resurface skin in order to allow for a fresh new look. Botox is also available to smooth out wrinkles. Laser treatments and chemical peels are also available to eliminate facial flaws and provide a more youthful appearance.</p>
<p>Body contouring: There are arrays of cosmetic surgical procedures available to transform one&#8217;s body. Liposuction can get rid of stubborn lipid deposits. Abdominoplasty can provide the flattened abs that sit-ups just haven&#8217;t achieved. Breast lifts and augmentation can provide women with perkiness and lost fullness.</p>
<p>Facial plastic surgery: Problem facial flaws can be addressed with the services of a reputable plastic surgeon. For example, rhinoplasty can bring the nose into harmony with the other facial features; face lifts can tighten up the jowls and cheeks; and eyelid surgery can get rid of that tired look plus alleviate vision loss due to sagging skin in the region.</p>
<p>If one is looking for a way to rejuvenate their body with one or a combination of techniques, a medical spa is a great place to do it. Many choose to treat themselves to some of the luxurious pampering procedures in order to ready themselves for a cosmetic surgical procedure. Nothing bumps up the healing response to surgery like the nurturing self care and deep relaxation methods offered at a spa.</p>
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		<title>Regular Massage and Its Importance</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 04:57:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Massage Therapy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The importance of regular massage helps in blocking nociception, gives a much needed start to your parasympathetic nervous system, helps in prevention against scar tissue or fibrosis which plays a dormant role in improving your sleep. It goes without saying, if you make this habit in early part of your age, you can be least [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The importance of regular massage helps in blocking nociception, gives a much needed start to your parasympathetic nervous system, helps in prevention against scar tissue or fibrosis which plays a dormant role in improving your sleep. It goes without saying, if you make this habit in early part of your age, you can be least assured your old age is going to be a joy ride. For instance, you will not suffer from low blood pressure and your heart rate will just be normal.</p>
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<p>The Remedial Massage is being done by people who have the requisite skills to perform the massage on your body. This method of the massage is generally resorted to for treating bruising, strains, broken bones, sprains, or any such injury where the skin remains intact. Patients with long-standing back and compound injuries, who haven&#8217;t found a successful treatment on previous occasions, can find the Remedial Massage beneficial.</p>
<p>Another noteworthy aspect lies in the fact that many women and sportsman frequently attend this type of massage. They just want to make sure that the small but not-so-visible injuries in their body are cured automatically. That too before the injury takes a toll on them which can be witnessed in the form of the woman debilitating and the sportsman under-performing.</p>
<p>Though this is mostly preferred by people belonging to the sports arena, this is equally successfully being used in non-sports arena as well. For example, on occasions such as traffic accidents or mere falling down from the stairs, it has been found to be very effective.</p>
<p>The Deep tissue massage on the other hand allows you to get rid of your scar tissue, damaged cells, helps in the removal of blockages and adhesion&#8217;s which is mostly left after injury. It not only plays a significant role in removing them but also encourages total healing and expedites the healing process. </p>
<p>It&#8217;s interesting to know that the technique put to use by both form of massage are very well designed and came into force after great amount of scientific research. The so called technique believes in giving a boost to the flow of blood and lymph in various parts of the body especially the area which has the injury.</p>
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		<title>The Benefits of a Medical Spa</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 04:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Medical Spa]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Medical spas are able to treat certain conditions such as, discoloration of the skin, hair removal, Botox, chemical peels and microdermabrasion. A medical spa can offer certain treatments that a regular spa cannot and has quite a different atmosphere. While a spa is known for its relaxing and calming feel, a medical spa looks more [...]]]></description>
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<p>Medical spas are able to treat certain conditions such as, discoloration of the skin, hair removal, Botox, chemical peels and microdermabrasion. A medical spa can offer certain treatments that a regular spa cannot and has quite a different atmosphere. While a spa is known for its relaxing and calming feel, a medical spa looks more like a clinic and hospital.</p>
<p>Many clients like to have an actual doctor at the medical spa conducting consultations and actually performing the treatments, so it is important for clients to know whom they will be working with. A client usually always wants to know the qualifications that the person who is working on them has, so they are assured they are getting the best treatment.</p>
<p>If you work at a medical spa as a doctor or esthetician, then it is up to you to consult with your client to determine what treatment she needs. As a professional, you must be qualified to discuss the treatment offered and the results the client will face, both positive and negative. It is always best to determine what the client wants from the treatment, and then find out what treatment will be the best for their skin type. It is also good to know if they prefer a doctor to do their treatment or an esthetician.</p>
<p>Medical spas are ideal for any client that cannot receive the proper treatment at a regular spa. If you currently work in a spa and have clients that need a different treatment that you do not offer, it is your obligation to recommend them to a proper medical spa where they can get the proper attention.</p>
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		<title>Massage Can Be Helpful and Safe During Pregnancy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 04:53:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pregnancy can be an exciting time with many questions as to what is okay and not for the woman and fetus regarding massage. Many differences of opinion and misinformation makes knowing what is okay difficult. Massage is safe during pregnancy as long as the massage therapist has received special training. The changes a women&#8217;s body [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pregnancy can be an exciting time with many questions as to what is okay and not for the woman and fetus regarding massage. Many differences of opinion and misinformation makes knowing what is okay difficult. Massage is safe during pregnancy as long as the massage therapist has received special training. The changes a women&#8217;s body goes through during pregnancy are mind boggling. Understanding these changes and positioning the pregnant client correctly during a massage can make all the difference in safety. The positioning for massage varies with what trimester the women is in.</p>
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<p>Beginning week 14 laying face down (prone) is not recommended, even with specialized equipment such as &#8220;cut-out&#8221; tables or cushions. It is believed that strain to the sacrouterine ligament is likely when lying second and third trimester women prone on the table. This ligament holds the uterus to the spine. The uterus is housing the developing fetus and keeping it safe. It is best not to take any chances with disrupting the uterus and the ligaments that hold it in place.</p>
<p>A second trimester woman can lie on her back for part of the massage with a pillow under her right hip. This elevation of one hip is used until 22 weeks to shift the weight of the uterus and baby off the inferior vena cava. Blood flow to the baby may be reduced if the woman were to lie flat during these weeks.</p>
<p>After 22 weeks a massage should be given only sidelying or semi-reclining. The sidelying position is the best position for massaging a pregnant woman&#8217;s back and pelvis. With the client positioned securely on her side, the massage therapist may then safely apply the deep pressure that may be necessary for relieving strain and tension in the posterior muscles of the back with little fear of increasing intrauterine pressure. The sidelying position is very comfortable with pillows supporting the top leg and arm to align the spine and prevent lumbar strain.</p>
<p>The semi-reclining position will be a modified seated position with a stack of pillows behind the pregnant client to maintain a 45 degree angle from her hip to her head. A pillow or bolster under her knees will keep a bend in her knees and take strain off the low back. With this support, uterine weight will not compress the vena cava as it would in the supine position.</p>
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		<title>The Importance of Massage Therapy in Stress Management</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 04:51:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just thinking about our modern lives, it is easy to see how many people can easily break down due to stress. There just seems to be too many things we need to keep track of and worry about such as our personal problems, expenses and our profession. All of these things can lead to so [...]]]></description>
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<p>Just thinking about our modern lives, it is easy to see how many people can easily break down due to stress. There just seems to be too many things we need to keep track of and worry about such as our personal problems, expenses and our profession. All of these things can lead to so much stress that when left unchecked, can have a damaging effect on our mood and relationship with others. </p>
<p>Massage therapy isn&#8217;t really anything new. It&#8217;s been around since ancient times and even in the present, it is still valued as a great means of relaxation. It involves manipulating the tendons, joints and muscles of our body in order to achieve a therapeutic effect thereby inducing an overall well-being. It&#8217;s not unusual for massage therapists to not only use their hands, but there forearms and even their elbows as well.</p>
<p>Massage therapy is typically done with the individual lying down on a table specifically designed for therapeutic massage although there is an alternative to this in the form of a massage chair which is considered &#8220;portable&#8221; making it ideal for use in less private places such as corporate offices.</p>
<p>By availing of it on a regular basis, therapeutic massage can induce a long term effect of positive well-being although its effects are very much evident even after undergoing just a single session. These effects include body pain relief, stress reduction and lower blood pressure. With massage therapy, you can certainly sleep a lot better and therefore manage your own stress levels better.</p>
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		<title>6 Brochure Marketing Ideas For Your Destination Spa</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tina Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brochures are cost-effective communication tools that you can use to promote your destination spa. It is important to create printed materials that can help you disseminate information about the services that you offer Coupon Ticket: Brochures can be used as coupon tickets that enable clients to have discounts and rebates. They can utilize beauty salon [...]]]></description>
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<p>Brochures are cost-effective communication tools that you can use to promote your destination spa. It is important to create printed materials that can help you disseminate information about the services that you offer</p>
<p>Coupon Ticket: Brochures can be used as coupon tickets that enable clients to have discounts and rebates. They can utilize beauty salon and spa services, body treatments, massage, and nutrition counseling at discounted prices.</p>
<p>Free Meal Slip: At their first visit, clients can make use of destination spa brochures to have free foods and drinks. Customers can use the back side of the prints as free meal slips.</p>
<p>Menu Print: Brochures can serve as menu prints for a specific restaurant inside the spa resort. Clients can choose from a variety of meals offered on the prints. You can include the names of specific menu items, prices, and calorie count on the menu prints.</p>
<p>Seminar Schedules: You can offer your spa&#8217;s inclusive programs using the brochures. Provide information about the fitness sessions, educational classes, cooking lessons, and seminars that you offer at your resort.</p>
<p>Brochure Map: You can use the back of your prints to provide a map for your resort&#8217;s location. Use the brochures to point out the specific location of all your rooms and entertainment facilities inside your destination spa.</p>
<p>Directory: Use the brochures to provide a directory or list of spa resorts in your locale. You can also provide your contact information to reach out to clients.</p>
<p>Printing brochures will help you produce cost-effective tools for your business. These are some brochure marketing ideas that you can use to attract more guests at your destination spa.</p>
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		<title>Massage Orlando Team</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:45:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tina Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A-Team Massage Orlando delivers massage and spa services straight to you &#8211; whether you are at home, work, hotel or vacation home. A-Team Massage Orlando promises you’ll be thrilled with the services, or your next massage is free. The metro Orlando massage team are experts at providing luxurious pampering in your home or hotel. A-Team [...]]]></description>
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<p>A-Team Massage Orlando delivers <a href="http://a-teammassage.com/massage-orlando/"><strong>massage and spa services</strong></a> straight to you &#8211; whether you are at home, work, hotel or vacation home. A-Team Massage Orlando promises you’ll be thrilled with the services, or your next massage is free.</p>
<p>The metro <a href="http://a-teammassage.com/massage-orlando/"><strong>Orlando massage</strong></a> team are experts at providing luxurious pampering in your home or hotel. A-Team Massage Orlando carefully screens the <a href="http://a-teammassage.com/massage-orlando/"><strong>massage therapists</strong></a> for customer service, professionalism and massage skills. This ensures A-Team Massage Orlando matches the clients with the right therapist for the needs.</p>
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		<title>Health Spas in South Africa – What Makes Them Unique?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 06:47:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Greens</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spas in South Africa can be simple, uncomplicated and traditional as well as both sophisticated and chic. There is a little bit of everything for everyone. Spas are either set in safari or remote country settings or in classy city or beach hotels. However, it is not only the diverse settings which capture the attention [...]]]></description>
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<p>Spas in South Africa can be simple, uncomplicated and traditional as well as both sophisticated and chic. There is a little bit of everything for everyone. Spas are either set in safari or remote country settings or in classy city or beach hotels. However, it is not only the diverse settings which capture the attention of travelers worldwide, but the fusion of customs and traditions into the <a href="http://www.popularspa.com/"><strong>spa techniques</strong></a> and treatments. A number of South African spas utilize traditional oils and plant extracts in their treatment products and a great emphasis is placed on age old remedies and secrets.</p>
<p>A truly unique and not to be missed experience can also be found within the beautiful wine lands of South Africa. It is here where you can experience Vinotherapy, an innovative treatment originating in France that utilizes grapes and wine to assist in preventing or assisting in the effects of anti-ageing. The antioxidants as well as other properties of the grape are highly beneficial for the skin and for this reason the ingredients has been utilized in massages, full-body exfoliations and hydrotherapy treatments. With South Africa, boasting some of the best wines in the world, a day of wine tasting and Vinotherapy may just be the treat you have been waiting for.</p>
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		<title>Easy Spa Cleaning</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The dirty little secret of owning a hot tub? You have to keep it clean. Fortunately, technical advances have considerably shortened the time it takes to maintain today&#8217;s hot tubs, while innovative products like ozonators and simulated wood cabinetry make cleaning your hot tub quick and simple. It is critical for your health and for [...]]]></description>
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<p>The dirty little secret of owning a hot tub? You have to keep it clean. Fortunately, technical advances have considerably shortened the time it takes to maintain today&#8217;s hot tubs, while innovative products like ozonators and simulated wood cabinetry make cleaning your hot tub quick and simple.</p>
<p>It is critical for your health and for your <a HREF="http://www.popularspa.com/">spa enjoyment </a>to keep the hot tub water fresh and sanitized. Therefore, before buying a spa, consider the maintenance options. The most common method to disinfect the water is through daily testing and the addition of chemicals. Installing an ozonator, however, is becoming more popular. Either way, a regular spa maintenance regimen will provide you with the peace of mind to really relax and enjoy the time in your tub.</p>
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