treatments

The Boston Marathon is just around the corner and in addition to the intensive training that runners are doing to prepare for the 115th annual race, our spa partner Mandarin Oriental Boston is encouraging participants to indulge in restorative massage treatments before and after

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.

Question:

I’ve been a spa fan for years. One thing I haven’t seen addressed on any site is how many spa treatments one should have per day when going on a spa vacation. Is there such a thing as too many where there might be ill-effects?”

That happy feeling you get at the beach and the way your nose clears up after a swim in the ocean is not just from physically  being at the shore. It’s most-likely the result of negative ions at work, which is exactly what salt therapy takes advantage of. Also called halotherapy (“halo” means salt in […]

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.

Question:

What do you suggest I do when I have had a bad spa treatment at a spa?

Answer:
All spas should continually strive to improve, so speaking up is important. Here are my suggestions:

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 […]

Many of the questions I receive from readers have something to do with finding a good deal at a spa in their area or in their travels, so I thought I would address all of those questions with this answer: MAKE A SPA APPOINTMENT DURING WELLNESS WEEK™ – MARCH 21-27!

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 […]

Question: I have a clinic in the UK, and we are considering introducing a fantastic new product called “fish peeling.”  It entails bathing your feet with live fish (Garra rufa) and then letting the fish do all the work.  Feels relaxing, increases circulation, there is a micro massage, releases stress and unclogs pores.  I was […]

For those of you rookies who didn’t realize it was Super Bowl weekend, this post is for you. Get psyched for the big game (it’s the Steelers versus the Packers in case you want to impress those sports-addicted friends with your football smarts) by taking a move out of SpaFinder’s playbook: Visit one of these […]

Savvy spas are rethinking everything to address the needs of the growing “over-65” cohort. From facilities to equipment to programming, not to mention just plain old pain relief, spa menus are changing to meet the needs of clientele with back, neck, knee and mobility issues.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air, and, apparently, in the spa. Getaway spas nationwide will offer couple’s overnight escapes or spa treatments for two that are seriously romantic (if Romeo and Juliet had known about these, maybe things might’ve worked out differently for them!)   Check out these spas that are setting […]

We love Rancho La Puerta’s spa cuisine, so when we saw their face mask recipes for every skin type, we had to share! The masks, created by the spa’s skin care guru, Jan Greaves, are made with food ingredients you most-likely have stocked in your kitchen already. To achieve maximum benefits, an initial gentle steaming […]

Get the skinny on whether slimming wraps really do the trick. This popular treatment, a favorite of Hollywood A-listers, is available at several spas, including Grail Springs Health Spa & Wellness Center in Bancroft, Ontario.

Unless you’ve got great superwoman genes or are 11 years old, we’ve all detected, or will detect, glimpses of cellulite somewhere on our bodies at some point in our lives. In fact, cellulite affects up to 90 percent of women, and it doesn’t matter whether you’re a size 0 or size 12. Contrary to assumptions […]

Trim the tree, spin the dreidel, hit the spa…whatever your seasonal plans pertain, be sure that taking time for yourself is at the top of your holiday wish list. Following the lead of all those stores that have had their Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa decorations up since the beginning of October, SpaFinder is finding one amazing reason to rush the holiday season: holiday-inspired spa treatments!

Rereading our Diversity Trend from last year’s trend report it strikes me that the statement, “Spa-going has become so mainstream that the face of the spa-goer will now continue to reflect the wider global population” pretty much sums it up.  And I think we gave a fair amount of good examples that were on the radar.  […]

The Lodge at Woodloch shared with us their at-home spa recipe incorporating delightful rosemary.

Pumpkin pie, orange, sweet potato, spices…sounds like a grocery list to prepare for your upcoming Thanksgiving dinner, but instead, these delectable items are being served on spa menus from coast to coast. Autumn is the season of bounty, and it’s never been more evident than in the spa world – savor quiet moments while indulging in yummy treatments -a pumpkin pie pedicure or yam facial, need we say more? – that are sure to feel as good as they sound! Get a taste of these Flavors of Fall spa treatments.