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		<title>Destination Spa</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 12:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A destination spa has the purpose of offering visitors with opportunities to strengthen their wellness and nicely becoming and learn to generate higher way of life selections. Offering professional, trained therapists is typically a ought to, as administering fitness programs, healthy food, education and leading good quality massage spa services and treatments can only be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A destination spa has the purpose of offering visitors with opportunities to strengthen their wellness and nicely becoming and learn to generate higher way of life selections. Offering professional, trained therapists is typically a ought to, as administering fitness programs, healthy food, education and leading good quality massage spa services and treatments can only be adequately accomplished by qualified and passionate employees. As with all industries, it is possible to uncover continually individuals who stand out from the crowd, excelling in their excellence and offering the exceptional customer encounter to every single single individual who stays with them.<br />
Leading Destination Spas in Asia Leading Destination Spas in Asia<br />
The 2006 Spa Asia Crystal Awards discovered they couldn&#8217;t establish a single winner for the category of Quite finest Destination Spa. Instead, they announced a tie between two exceptional selections that give world class service, accommodation, size and standards and had a winning number of public votes too. The two winners had been the Spa Village Pangkor Laut Resort in Malaysia Together with the Dheva Spa At Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi in Chiangmai, Thailand.</p>
<p>The Spa Village at Pangkor Laut Resort supplies the exceptional, indulging getaway that makes you feel like it can be the only location inside the world. Their aim could be to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. They combine Chinese, Thai, Malay and Indian healing modalities to guarantee you get probably the most beneficial of all traditions. It got the name &#8220;Spa Village&#8221; on account of the truth it might be a collection of exclusive, individual &#8220;villages&#8221; with indoor and outdoor areas, covering far far more than four acres. Guests are surrounded by lotus ponds, herb gardens, courtyards, a reflexology path and low, romantic style buildings. Combined with the wondrous ocean view and sea breezes, it genuinely desires to be seen to be believed!</p>
<p>The Spa Village has eight treatment pavilions, healing huts, a deluxe Belian treatment pavilion, two bath houses, three Thai pavilions, three Nap gazebos, a fifty meter lap pool, fresh seafood restaurant, the Jamu bar, library, Spa boutique and over twenty new Massage spa villas that access wellness spa Village directly! Their healing huts give regular Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine and Malay healing to just name some of their specialties.</p>
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		<title>Spa Resorts Which You Must Visit In Europe</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 08:40:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. Wellness Residenz Schalber &#8211; Located in the little town of Serfaus in Tyrol, Austria, this spa resort provides its patrons with five star comforts with an international standard of spa services and therapies. The Wellness Residenz Schalber feature several types of treatments and resources designed to help you relax your muscles, unwind and enjoy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1. Wellness Residenz Schalber &#8211; Located in the little town of Serfaus in Tyrol, Austria, this spa resort provides its patrons with five star comforts with an international standard of spa services and therapies. The Wellness Residenz Schalber feature several types of treatments and resources designed to help you relax your muscles, unwind and enjoy yourself while helping you look and feel your best.</p>
<p>2. Les Fermes De Marie, Megeve &#8211; This spa is located right in the middle of the French Alps, and provides so much more than the typical spa hotel. Patrons have the chance to ski during the day or go for long walks and can then return to be pampered with wonderful massages and rejuvenating body wraps. Les Fermes De Marie uses a number of beauty products made from mountain plants.</p>
<p>3. Elysium Beach Resort and Spa, Cyprus &#8211; The Elysium Beach Resort and Spa is one of the best spa resorts in Cyprus that helps guests de-stress and relax. Guest will be able to relax on the beach, and then return to enjoy one of the many spa treatments on offer. The spa is located near the famous Tombs of the Kings, which makes it very easy to find.</p>
<p>4. Terme Di Saturnia, Tuscany &#8211; This spa hotel is located in the heart of Tuscany and provides its guests with a large number of spa treatments, massages and therapies. Patrons of this spa will be able to enjoy the wonderful weather and scenic beauty of the area while relaxing with the help of various kinds of massages, wraps and other beauty treatments.</p>
<p>5. Turnberry Resort, Scotland &#8211; At this spa resort, guests will be able to enjoy traditional Scottish hospitality combined with the expert care of the resort&#8217;s massage therapists and beauty consultants. Guests will also be able to visit the various golf courses and scotch houses in the area while staying at the Turnberry Resort.</p>
<p>If you are heading to Germany on holiday then you might also want to consider a venue such as Baden Baden. This spa town has been famous for many years although it came more to prominence during the Germany football World Cup, with the England team based in the town. Baden Baden is home to several spas and in a location which in effect is largely dependent in its income from wellness tourism.</p>
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		<title>A Ways to Save for You</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:03:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are interested in checking out a medical spa near you, but do not have tons of extra money, know that there are a few ways to make your visit affordable. You do not have to break your budget while trying to relax and improve your look. Consider a few of the best ways [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are interested in checking out a medical spa near you, but do not have tons of extra money, know that there are a few ways to make your visit affordable. You do not have to break your budget while trying to relax and improve your look. Consider a few of the best ways to save money while improving your appearance.</p>
<p>One of the most common gifts is a certificate to a nearby medical spa, as this can allow people to get treatment that they normally could not afford. If you have a birthday coming up, consider hinting that you would like this as a present. Even if no one can afford to get you a gift certificate that is large enough for the procedure you want, any little bit can help. In addition, if several people are getting you presents, you may end up with a few certificates in small amounts, which can add up to a good amount of money to spend at your local spa.</p>
<p>Many spas feature coupons on their website, allowing you to print them out to get money off certain procedures. Some sites also simply advertise deals without requiring you to print any coupons, as they are available to everyone. If you are trying to save cash when going to a medical spa, therefore, you should check out their website to see if they have any deals going on. You may be able to get anywhere from a few bucks off a service to an entire procedure for free when you pay for a different one.</p>
<p>Some spas also allow you to finance the procedures that you want. Of course, whether you can successfully do so should depend on your credit, so consider your score before you apply. You may be able to get a certain period of time free of interest, or at least a rate that is lower than usual. The website should offer this information, but you can typically call the medical spa if you are still unsure about it.</p>
<p>Before you decide that you just cannot afford to have a relaxing day while getting procedures done, you should consider these tips to try to save some funds. If none of these steps help you keep your visit within your budget, you may decide to start saving up for a day or entire weekend of relaxation. You will likely be particularly thankful for the worry-free time to yourself after working hard to be able to afford it.</p>
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		<title>Directory Spa for March 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:02:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Directory Spa for April 2012 talks about Spa Directory. Directory Spa guides to spa related web links such as connoisseur spas, cruise spa, equipment &#038; supplies, day spa, massage, medical spa, spa business, stress management, spa products, vegetarian, weight loss spa.]]></description>
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Directory Spa for April 2012 talks about <a href="http://www.directoryspa.com/">Spa Directory</a>. Directory Spa guides to spa related web links such as connoisseur spas, cruise spa, equipment &#038; supplies, day spa, massage, medical spa, spa business, stress management, spa products, vegetarian, weight loss spa.</p>
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		<title>Luxury Spa Resorts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:39:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can enjoy body massages, aroma therapy and even music therapy at one of these luxury spa resorts. These resorts can be found all over the world. You can stay close to home or travel to another country to relax and unwind. You will relax no matter what your stresses may be. Just think about [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You can enjoy body massages, aroma therapy and even music therapy at one of these luxury spa resorts.  These resorts can be found all over the world.  You can stay close to home or travel to another country to relax and unwind.  You will relax no matter what your stresses may be.  Just think about that.  There is something you can do to help yourself and have a memorable vacation.  Just let yourself relax for a week or more at a luxury spa resort.</p>
<p>Many times you can find one of these resorts that will include everything so you don&#8217;t have to worry about where the money comes from for food and drink.  All of that will be included along with all of the spa treatments that you want.  Just think no more worries.  You don&#8217;t have to think about anything but yourself for a little while.</p>
<p>You can find luxury spa resorts listed on the internet.  You will be able to learn all about what they offer and what is offered in the surrounding area in case you want to see the sights.  After being a tourist you can come back and let yourself unwind from the day.  Don&#8217;t worry about anything while vacationing at a luxury spa resort.  When you go home from a vacation like this people will notice the new you.  You will be relaxed and a new person.  Enjoy yourself at luxury spa resorts wherever you wish to vacation.</p>
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		<title>Site of the Month for August 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 03:28:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Site of the Month for August 2011 is about Spa and Massage Business. Popular Spa offer spa website links to browse for connoisseur spas, day spas, destination spas, massage, wedding and honeymoon spas and spa business resources.]]></description>
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Site of the Month for August 2011 is about <a href="http://www.popularspa.com/">Spa and Massage Business</a>. Popular Spa offer spa website links to browse for connoisseur spas, day spas, destination spas, massage, wedding and honeymoon spas and spa business resources.</p>
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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>
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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>
<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>
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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>
<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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		<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>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<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>
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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>
<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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