Articles by Kate Phillips

More and more spa menus are sporting services to accommodate golfers, and these treatments are not just par for the course – they can help prevent injuries, improve your game, or simply soothe the aches and pains that can be caused on the green.

During times of grief, transition, or other life-changing events, can one find help at a spa? SpaFinder President Susie Ellis touched on this topic last year, and the response is yes.

One of the most well-known zip codes in the country just got a little more accessible. Select spas in Beverly Hills are letting spa lovers indulge in a bit of luxury – for less! Dash to these fabulous Wellness Week™ partners offering a wealth of treatments at affordable prices.

I listened in on a lecture this week hosted by Tribeca Beauty Spa, along with holistic nutritional counselor Rebecca Sadek, and the insightful presentation was an impressive reminder of the amazing events (many of them free!) are taking place as we celebrate this national week of wellness.

Before we know it, it’s going to be swimsuit season. And, unless you’re one of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit models, the thought can be apt to cue one huge anxiety attack. Spa brand ESPA insists there’s no need to panic. Here’s an at-home detox regimen.

Vegetarian, vegan, Atkins, the raw food movement…right when we’re learning about one diet, it seems another takes center stage. From the brown rice of macrobiotic to the high protein-regimen of Atkins, here’s a quick breakdown of the different types of eating plans out there. Which one works for you?

When it comes to dining, it’s hard not to opt for dessert first. Now spas are making it even more tempting, with delicacy-inspired treatments listed on their menus for Wellness Week™. Whether it’s the Chocolate Truffle Body Wrap at Channing’s Day Spa in Chicago or the Blueberry Slimming Wrap at Om Spa Chiropractic & Wellness […]

Spring fever really means spa fever, right? It does this season, and we at SpaFinder absolutely love the hundreds of Wellness Week™ spas and wellness studios offering $50 prices or 50% discounts – and you will too! Get ready to take a hiatus from your busy schedules and off you go to one of these […]

Feeling a bit bummed from the up-and-down weather we’ve been dealing with? It may not feel like spring just yet, but you can jumpstart the season. No, we don’t mean by spring cleaning (unless you want to, of course), but by reserving an appointment at one of the fantastic getaway spas participating in SpaFinder Wellness […]

X marks the spot in midtown Manhattan for Pilates enthusiasts who want to stretch their workout routine. IM=X, short for integrated movement xercize, maintains the classic Pilates principles of muscle toning and lengthening while going mano a mano with strength and cardio training for a more athletically oriented workout. Get prepared to practice Pilates moves […]

Being on the go doesn’t mean you have to send your workout routine packing. Whether away on business or pleasure, travel can come with all sorts of temptations, and while it’s important to indulge a bit (especially when on vacation!), it’s also healthy to maintain your exercise regimen. With some planning ahead and these quick […]

As you sleep, your skin renews itself and reverses the damage culminated throughout the waking hours. Therefore nighttime is the best time to slow down the signs of aging.

Photo courtesy of 21 Drops Overwhelmed, exhausted, or just plain ’ole stressed out? Here are 6 scents that will have you feeling like your relaxed self in no time – and help you get a better sleep as well. We love these therapeutic-grade essential oils, part of the contemporary 21 Drops custom-blend collection created by […]

Lack of sleep can be one serious cause for stress. Sleep is so important to the healthy development of our emotional and physical wellbeing, and it is our body’s time to replenish itself, so we can awaken fresh, calm, and reenergized to start the day. If you’re in need of a good night’s rest, then […]

Simply put, Live Aqua Cancun is a sensual journey for the senses. The resort is an alluring amalgam of sorts – a sophisticated allure infuses with an inviting Mayan-inspired charm, an open, modern design offsets Zen-like details that ensure pure relaxation. All-inclusiveness evokes unlimited, complete indulgence at this 371-room resort, set within Cancun’s hotel zone, […]

Our favorite celebs are getting glam for this weekend’s Oscars, and we can too! Check out these DIY countdown and beauty tips to achieve red-carpet glamour any time of the year.

Can you keep a secret? We never could either, which might just be a good thing, because this is a secret worth revealing! Skincare guru Dr. Howard Murad’s book The Water Secret: The Cellular Breakthrough to Look and Feel 10 Years Younger (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.) divulges the principles to leading a healthy, sustainable […]

When it comes to style and beauty, French women are known for having a certain je ne sais quoi (hello, haute couture, graceful aging, and that always effortless chic appearance).  The land that gave us Coco Chanel, Audrey Tautou, and Clemence Poesy, is also the birthplace of thalassotherapy. This tradition extols the healing and anti-aging […]

Drinking eight glasses of H2O a day will have you on the fast track to wellness and glowing skin. But if you know you can’t necessarily commit, retreat to a spa instead. Many are awash in hydrotherapy (the centuries-old use of water for purposes ranging from relaxation to illness treatment) offerings that will leave you […]

Aging skin doesn’t just account for expression lines, crow’s feet, or deep-set wrinkles – dull, dry skin can also make us appear older than we’d like. The reason?