Cranial-Sacral Therapy is doctor recommended for specific symptoms including fibromyalgia, neck and back pain, congestion, migraines, mental stress, TMJ syndrome and even traumatic brain syndrome Cranial-Sacral therapists often work more directly with emotional and psychological aspects of the patient. After-therapy, patients often experience a deep sense of relaxation and may even feel light-headed. This is closely associated with increases in endorphins.

A typical Cranial-Sacral therapy session lasts one hour and begins with the patient lying face up, fully-clothed. The therapist then places his/her hands lightly on the patient’s body, “tuning in” by “listening with their hands.”  By tuning in, the therapist is able to feel for the crainiosacral system. The therapist gently works with the spine and skull, easing the restrictions of nerve passages, and restoring misaligned bones back to their proper position. The movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spinal cord is said to be optimized, allowing for freer motion.    

Depending upon the restrictions of the individual patient upon entering the spa for therapy, it may take as little as one visit for the therapy to take effect. Five grams of pressure is all it takes to realign cranial and spinal plates during this procedure.     

In 1975, osteopathic physician John E. Upledger began working with neurophysiologist Ernest W. Retzlaff to further study a theory proposed in the late 1800s by William Sutherland. Both doctors observed and interpreted the concept of cranial bone movement and rhythm, publishing their results and creating a therapy known today as Cranial-Sacral Therapy.    

Spa Lux has been featured in Travel+Leisure Magazine and was listed as one of the top day spas in the nation according to DAYSPA Magazine, the top source for the day spa industry. With 4,000 square feet and a strikingly beautiful facility, Spa Lux can only be compared to spas found in the top resorts around the world. Now that Spa Lux offers Cranial-Sacral Therapy, a procedure typically found only in the confines of medical facilities, this spa is sure to draw clients in as Oklahoma’s true luxury spa.

SpaTimeNow.com is the vision and passion of spa professionals. SpaTimeNow.com is an online, E-commerce based business. The premise of the site is to bring more spa goers into the spas. As quoted from Winnie, the Founder of SpaTimeNow.com,

“I have been involved in the spa business, to some extent, for over 20 years. In the past 2 years, I have watched spas struggle, as well as their employees, financially. Also spa goers are trying to save money and some have had to give up their spa time because of the economy”. Hence, SpaTimeNow.com which offers luxury spa treatments at a discount.”

“Our website is designed to help consumers search and book luxury spa deals. Our website is a simple, online resource that will increase each spas revenue and customer base. Each spa will be able to sell more spa times and give more customers the opportunity to schedule a spa treatment while attracting new customers to each spa. Additionally, SpaTimeNow.com will have a mobile app for smart phones allowing users more flexibility to receive notifications and book appointments.”

One of SpaTimeNow.com’s current spa director had this to say, “SpaTimeNow.com will give me a viable tool to market my off peak treatment times. It will allow me to market the Spa and capture additional revenues in an area that was continuously a challenge. The ease of logging on and posting treatments and/or removing them is almost too easy. The additional exposure in a new market at virtually no cost is an additional bonus.”

For more information about SpaTimeNow.com’s luxury discount spa treatments, visit the website.

SpaTimeNow.com is the vision and passion of Spa professionals. Founded in 2010, SpaTimeNow.com offers the best in spa treatments through easy and convenient booking methods. SpaTimeNow.com allows spa goers more ways to stay connected to their favorite luxury spa and appointment times through the web and email.

Each Heavenly Spa by Westin features signature treatments and experiences aimed at mind-body wellness and revitalization, including unique programs that reflect local culture and customs.

Currently available at 20 Westin Hotels & Resorts worldwide, the spa will expand to more than 28 additional properties by 2011, and is built upon two of the Westin brand’s core philosophies: preserving wellness on the road and helping guests feel better when they leave than when they arrived. The expansion of the Heavenly Spa by Westin brand is part of the brand’s aggressive global growth strategy. Westin’s hotel openings this year span China, Greece, Japan, India, Mexico, the United States, and Canada including The Westin Nanjing in Shanghai, China and The Westin Santa Fe in Mexico City, Mexico.

“The successful growth of our Heavenly Spa by Westin brand underscores the strong appeal of our distinctive wellness positioning,”

said Nancy London, Vice President and Global Brand Leader for Westin Hotels.

“We will continue to aggressively expand our spa portfolio to nearly 50 Heavenly Spa by Westin properties by 2011 in key destinations around the world including Mexico, India and China.”

“Heaven” Makes its way to Thailand and Savannah

The Heavenly Spa by Westin at the Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket opened its doors August 11, 2010. Six spa treatment rooms and two spa suites are spacious and thoughtfully named after the seven pillars of well-being: beauty, life balance, harmony, aqua, vitality, nature and nutrition. Designed with the very latest in wellness and relaxation therapies and equipment, treatment rooms include Thai style massage beds, Ayurveda wellness rooms, Vichy showers, and custom made treatment beds, incorporating elements of sight and fragrance into the face cradle allowing guests to slip into deeper relaxation. Local products and methods are incorporated into spa treatments like the “Luk Pra Kob,” a steamed Thai herbal ball with bergamot, pandan, tamarind leaf, camphor and turmeric used to relieve muscle tension and stress, as well as virgin coconut oil known for its nourishing properties for the hair and scalp.

Visitors to the new Heavenly Spa by Westin at the The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa are welcomed by the beauty of historic Savannah combined with the Westin brand’s modern classic design. Guests can relax over a suspended dish of orchids in one of 20 treatment rooms named after Savannah’s historic “squares.” Each treatment room features images of these “squares,” or urban parks, as captured by local photographer Ricky Willis. The room styles reflect the range of treatment options, including a brand new deluxe couples’ suite complete with a tub for two and a pair of heated massage tables; numerous “wet rooms” featuring Vichy showers and Scotch Sprays; and “traditional” treatment rooms, which are personalized to reflect the needs of each guest. Westin hotel’s commitment to renewable resources is evident in the choice of bamboo flooring and treatments that use natural ingredients.

Westin Heavenly Spa Signature Treatments

Signature menu items include Rollerssage, a unique massage service in which pure, perfectly round crystals are heated and rolled over the body for a deeply penetrating massage that’s utterly calming and completely absorbing; Celestial Body treatments to detoxify, hydrate and heal; and Heavenly Glow facial treatments to purify and enhance beauty. Beyond providing a respite for physical rest, relaxation and recovery, the spa aspires to uplift guests and encourage them to focus on the betterment of self, elevation of spirit, enhancement of mood, improvement of outlook and total body wellness.

A gentle chime signifies the beginning of the treatment, when guests enter a peaceful and calming zone. Therapists begin treatments with a signature serenity welcome, a ritual that combines aromatic oils with massage of the face, neck, ears and scalp.

Heavenly Spa by Westin Bath Line

Created in partnership with Bliss Spa, the new Heavenly Spa by Westin Bath Line is used during signature Heavenly Spa by Westin treatments. Specially designed to soothe the senses with a calming blend of botanicals and natural ingredients, the collection is available in White Tea Aloe, Green Tea Grapefruit, and Chamomile Lavender. Each product in the line, including a Heavenly soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and body oil, is made of natural ingredients such as wheat proteins and mineral peptides; true essential oils; and vitamins A, C, and E. The White Tea Aloe amenities were inspired by the brand’s signature White Tea fragrance debuted in Westin guestrooms earlier this year and are also available in the Heavenly Spa by Westin locker room. The Heavenly Spa by Westin bath products are available for sale in the spa or online

Continuing its unprecedented industry-leading resort management and reservation expansion, Jet Luxury Resorts has added the award-winning new luxury hotel, Terranea Resort, to its established roster of 4 and 5 star destinations. This marks the seventh such acquisition for the premiere International Resort Management Company this year alone, coming on the heels of the Trump SoHo NY, the Trump Waikiki and the Vdara Hotel and Spa Las Vegas. The move sets a new milestone for what most consider to be the class leader in the industry. Since January, Jet Luxury Resorts has entered 7 new markets worldwide.

Terranea Resort was recently named one of the hottest hotels in the world by Conde Nast Travelermagazine. In addition to inclusion in the magazine’s prestigious annual “Hot List,” the Resort’s elaborate spa, The Spa at Terranea, was also honored, being named to the Spa Hot List. Terranea was one of only 26 hotels honored in the United States, and one of only 11 spas so named.

Located on the Rancho Palos Verdes bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, the Terranea Resort boasts a 582-room property including a 360-room hotel with 32 suites and 20 bungalows. Also available are 50 oceanfront casitas and 32 ocean view villas tailored specifically to individuals looking for a more residential setting.

Resort amenities include The Links at Terranea, a 9-hole par 3 golf course, and three unique swimming pools, one with a children’s play area and a 140-foot waterslide. Three ocean view restaurants offer a variety of food and beverage experiences including Catalina Kitchen for casual, all-day dining, Mar’sel, the freestanding signature restaurant, and Nelson’s, a cliff-side restaurant and bar with spectacular vantage points for whale watching. Designed to reveal the Resort’s dramatic outdoor vistas, Terranea’s conference and meeting facilities include 135,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. Other amenities include a children’s center with interactive programs and several miles of scenic bluff-top trails that connect miles of off-property coastal trails. A secluded beach cove also adds to the unique experiences at Terranea Resort.

The Spa at Terranea is a unique 50,000 square-foot facility that includes 25 luxury treatment rooms, 3 suites, separate indoor/outdoor lounge retreats for men and women, lush garden areas with cozy fire pits, an oceanfront lap pool, a 5,000 square-foot Fitness and Wellness Center and a full-service salon and Spa Café.

Jet Luxury Resorts, the premiere Resort Management Company, has fast become the leading provider to condo-hotel, fractional and estate owners on both a national and international platform through its successful generation of lucrative, high-end rental revenue as well as by its professional resort management. Richard Brosal, President of Jet Luxury Resorts, says of this newest acquisition,

“We are honored and delighted to be partnering with this prestigious property as we can now service our domestic and international clientele in the Los Angeles market. The Terranea Resort is a great fit for our Jet Luxury Resorts portfolio in that it provides large, luxurious, oceanfront suites which our guests have come to appreciate and expect.”

A top choice among Tampa wedding reception sites, the Tampa Marriott is accustomed to working with busy couples and understands the need for relaxing escapes that offer the opportunity for quality time to reconnect with each other.

Honeymoon Escape for Two in Tampa, Florida

This special escape package allows couples to create their own special time, while being spoiled with amenities for a relaxing retreat. In addition to deluxe accommodations and a free upgrade to a room with a balcony, guests will receive a bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival, a choice of breakfast for two with room service or in the hotel restaurant, complimentary valet parking and late check-out at 2 p.m. Breakfast is served through room service from 6 to 11:30 a.m. and at Cafe Waterside from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. Rates for this romantic package start at just $224* and are valid through Sept. 30, 2010. Please use promotional code HON when making reservations.

Spa Escape for Two in Tampa, Florida

Whether enjoying the excitement of Tampa or seeking a retreat from a hectic lifestyle, couples can relax and renew with a choice of luxury spa treatments with this unique offer that includes deluxe accommodations with one king or two double beds, daily room service breakfast for two, complimentary valet parking and a late check-out of 2 p.m. Guests may choose from the Deluxe Spa Package with choice of a 25-minute massage, express facial or pedicure or the Luxury Spa Package with choice of a 50-minute massage, deep-cleaning custom facial or manicure and pedicure… so many choices and so much relaxation! Rates for this package start at just $345* and are valid through Sept. 30, 2010. Please use promotional code SPA when making reservations. Guests must call 1-813-204-6300 to make spa appointments directly after reserving a room. Spa Waterside is located on-site and is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Hotel accommodations for both packages may be booked online by using the package promotional code or by calling 1-800-228-9290 for reservation or information.

*Rates are per room per night based on availability at the time of reservation and are valid for Thursday-Sunday stays through 9/30/10. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms and may not be combined with any other discounts or promotions. Please visit hotel website for complete terms and conditions.

ABC Day Spa is located at the premier CentraState Wellness Center in Freehold.  This is the 3rd New Jersey spa operated by Valentina and will offer her renowned spa services at affordable prices in a professional spa environment.  

On September 2nd from 6-10pm, Valentina is holding a ‘soft opening’ of the new spa.  Area residents are invited to attend the event that is entirely open to the public.  Refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, spa tours and meet and greets with Valentina will be taking place during the event.  Platinum spa membership, regularly priced at $99.00 for the year will be specially priced for the event at just $59.00 for the year.

The Platinum spa membership offers discounts throughout the year on all spa services as well as premium retail offers.   Additionally, any gift certificate purchased in the amount of $500 or more that evening will be complimented with another gift certificate of the same value given to the purchaser absolutely free.

ABC Day Spa offers all of the luxury consumers expect from a spa at prices that allow them the opportunity to regularly enjoy the spa.  With reasonably priced spa services and spa membership discounts, ABC Day Spa in NJ makes it possible to enjoy the spa again.

According to Valentina, ABC Day Spa offers luxury for less.  “Spa is luxurious, but most of all it is beneficial for the mind and body,” says Valentina.  “No one ever said luxury had to be expensive, it just has to be luxurious.  At ABC Day Spa, we are providing luxurious spa services at prices that allow people to enjoy them.”

The official grand opening of ABC Day Spa is September 7th, however consumers can pre book their appointments online in preparation of the grand opening date.

With new offers that allow guests to be greeted with Champagne and chocolates, to luxuriate in personalized spa programs, or to shop like a V.I.P. on Rodeo Drive, turning dreams into a montage of memorable moments is easier than ever. The selection of experiences is perfect for squeezing one more weekend getaway into summer or for celebrating a special occasion.

The Art of Romance

Nothing refreshes romance like time together in a beautiful setting. Montage Beverly Hills offers a two-night stay that begins with handmade chocolates and Champagne to welcome guests’ arrival. The offer also includes a romantic, one-hour couple’s massage at Spa Montage, along with a daily continental breakfast for two. Prices begin at $650 per night.

Spa Escape

Many spa fans dream of a getaway that requires little more than a spa robe and the luxury of time for multiple spa treatments. The one-night Spa Escape package includes two 60-minute spa treatments at the 20,000-square-foot Spa Montage, Los Angeles Magazine’s 2009 pick as “Best New Spa,” and continental breakfast for two, served in the comfort of your own room or in any of the hotel restaurants. Prices begin at $775 per night.

Sea & City

Like many siblings, the sister properties Montage Beverly Hills and Montage Laguna Beach share a family history, but are known for distinct personalities. Now guests needn’t choose between the urban sophistication of Beverly Hills or the seaside serenity of Laguna Beach. At both locations, guests will receive a two-night stay, two 60-minute spa treatments, a special welcome amenity and daily breakfast. Prices begin at $695 per night, and may be spread across non-consecutive visits.

Montage Shopping Spree

From the front door of Montage Beverly Hills, a world-class array of distinctive boutiques and specialty stores is mere steps away. To help guests navigate the many fabulous shopping options, Montage Beverly Hills has enlisted the help of experts. Guests who choose the two-night Shopping Spree experience are equipped with a map of Rodeo Drive shops and assistants who will offer private shopping assistance and arrange to package and ship guests’ purchases. Guests also receive a daily breakfast and special offers and gifts from stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue. Prices begin at $495 per night.

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Middle Eastern details create an environment designed to be both sensuous and serene, from Assyrian-shaped ceilings tiled in Capiz shells to woven-mesh chandeliers of nickel and crystal. Spa-goers step through a portal of Maccassar ebony into an entry fashioned after a Moroccan courtyard with a fountain carved from Calacatta gold marble.

Under the domed ceilings of the men’s and women’s hammams, surrounded by mosaic-tiled walls, a dedicated Hammam Attaché leads spa-goers through time-honored rituals from Turkey, Morocco, Persia and India. The Turkish Hammam treatment, for instance, features an oil-based castile soap applied with a traditional handmade Kessa mitt while the spa-goer lies on a heated belly stone of Calacatta marble. The Moroccan Hammam treatment incorporates authentic Moroccan black soap crafted from olive oil and crushed olives in a full-body exfoliation, followed by a detoxifying warm Ghassoul clay application. A balancing Ayurvedic massage, Shirodhara treatment, henna and threading is also be available.

Every moment of the SoHo spa experience caters to the individual guest’s desires, expressed through his or her individually selected Trump Personal Intention: Calm, Balance, Purify, Heal or Revitalize. For each intention, there is a corresponding Trump Signature Gemstone Spa Treatment featuring precious gemstone-infused oils – sapphires to calm and heal, diamonds for balance, emeralds to purify, and rubies to revitalize. Spa-goers also benefit from the highly personalized services of a Trump Spa Attaché who guide them through each step of the experience, from assisting with the selection of a robe, slippers and locker, to preparing infused elixirs and customizing iPod music selections.

An exclusive arrangement with Kate Somerville brings the skin care products and treatments of this leading esthetician – a favorite of Hollywood celebrities – to The Spa at Trump. These include the Ultimate Kate – a super-hydrating oxygen treatment that uses skin-plumping dermal boosters followed by Somerville’s innovative Dermalucent light therapy to protect the skin from free radical damage. Also featured will be the premier skin and body care brands Shiffa, Tara, Gehwol and Alessandro. Rounding out the spa treatment menu is a full array of classic massages; sauna and steam rituals; facials, including two exclusively for men; hair, hand and foot therapies; and salon services.

The Spa at Trump includes nine private treatment rooms and wet rooms, separate hammams for men and women, and indoor and outdoor relaxation areas.

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The pedicure begins with a soothing coconut soak, followed by a gentle exfoliant to the legs and feet composed of a blend of mineral salts and sweet cherry almond oil. A mask infused with vitamin E and sweet cherry almond oil leaves the skin refined, conditioned, and with a lustrous glow. The experience culminates with a relaxing massage to ease tired summer legs and feet. All pedicures include nail and cuticle care, with polishes from Sparitual.

The manicure starts with a soothing coconut soak softens the hands and is followed by a gentle exfoliation of mineral salts and sweet cherry almond oil.Warm towels remove the salts, leaving a summer glow. This experience ends with a relaxing hand massage. All manicures include nail and cuticle care. Polishes are from Sparitual.

The cost for the 90-minute Cherry Blossom pedicure and manicure package is $100.

In addition to manicures and pedicures, Ska:ná - which means “peace” in the Oneida language – offers balancing and body treatments, balancing waters, facials and massages. This unique spa combines modern treatments with the centuries-old healing and wellness principles of the Oneida Indians.

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“In the summer months, Santa Fe is the ideal Southwestern destination for its moderate temperatures and beautiful scenery,” says Alfred Matter, Managing Director at the Eldorado Hotel. “The Eldorado Hotel is ideally situated just off of Santa Fe’s historic Plaza and serves as the city’s premier four-diamond hotel with deluxe accommodations, on-site fine dining and year-round activities. Plus, with our summer savings, we are offering the most budget-friendly way to enjoy one of America’s most historic and enchanting destinations.”

With the Santa Fe Summer Savings package, travelers are immediately greeted with free parking and complimentary southwest welcome amenity upon arrival, before exploring the elegant Santa Fe hotel accommodations that await. Most rooms at the Eldorado Hotel have views of the charming, historic downtown area set against the beautiful backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Featuring luxury rooms adorned in New Mexico’s famous Pueblo Revival style and wood-burning kiva fireplaces, accommodations at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa invite guests on a true getaway in the charming Southwest.

As the premier Santa Fe luxury hotel, Eldorado offers something for every traveler who wants to experience the culture and atmosphere of the American southwest. Guests can relax in luxury accommodations and enjoy one of the most timeless cities in the country. Travelers also enjoy the hotel’s central location as they stroll along the Santa Fe Plaza, tee off at a nearby deluxe golf course or relax in the historic Plaza’s only full-service spa, Nidah Spa.

The Santa Fe Summer Savings online package is available for stay dates July 28 through Sept. 6, 2010. The deal must be booked online using promotional code PROSS. Guests can visit the website to learn more about the package or book their stay.