In honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, The Spa at Willow Bend will donate 5% of their proceeds to Against The Grain Productions from visits to the SPA on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Against The Grain produces films, media, programs and events that promote awareness and unity of Asian American culture, artistry and identity.
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Fact: We live in an extremely stressful world.
Fact: Our bodies, on both physical and mental levels, pay the price.
As humans, we are hard-wired to cope with stress. It’s when stress kicks into overload that we face
problems, sometimes large problems. Stress can disrupt almost all of your bodies processes, putting
you at at increased risk of such heath problems as heart disease, sleep problems, digestive problems, depression, obesity, memory impairment and the worsening of skin conditions.
Here at the Spa, we offer a variety of services that are conducive to reducing stress in a calm, peaceful
and quiet environment. From the relaxing sound of waterfalls to soothing music, our team is dedicated
to your well being.
The Touch Research Institute research suggests that massage therapy creates a reduction in stress
levels. It is documented that following a massage, we feel less pain, are less depressed, anxiety levels
decrease, we are less fatigued and have less difficulty falling asleep.
While the benefits of a restful night’s sleep have been readily available, recently the media has turned
its eyes on promoting the benefits with regard to our general happiness, productivity at work, the way
we interact with others and our general outlook on life.
Several treatments at the Spa are classified as preventative care. Look at your insurance to see what is
covered. Your well being is not a luxury, its a necessity.
I recently took my own advice regarding wellness and booked a massage with Cathy Callahan. You
can’t help but relax when you step into not only the Spa, but her room. The ambiance was great,
soft light by way of candles, the sound of water, soothing music and a hint of eucalyptus in the air.
Divine. She started the massage by placing moisture therapy under my back, which helped start the
relaxation process. I was toast at that point. For 60 minutes Callahan used reflexology, myofascial and
trigger point/ deep tissue massage.
Within the first several minutes, I was thinking “liquid silver.” Her movements were so fluid, her hands
never left my body, even as she replenished the lotion she was using. She did much needed reflexology
on my feet, hands, neck and shoulders. I sit at a computer a good part of every day with my body leaning
forward. The chest muscles, left unattended, have a tendency to get shorter and shorter. Thank you
Cathy for that, I didn’t know. She worked on stretching those muscles and suggested using
backward motion when doing shoulder rolls.
By the time she had me flip onto my stomach, all was well with the world. The face cradle smelled of
eucalyptus, which took me further into paradise. The thing about deep tissue massage is that
sometimes the therapist uses their own weight with their elbows to really get deep. I personally am
not fond of that because it hurts. And its hard to relax when you are feeling pain. Cathy used pressure
points along my spine to get the same effect. Just an easy up and down movement that while firm,
caused no discomfort at all.
She used the moisture therapy under me for both my back and again when I turned on my stomach,
which was a great touch. The deep tissue method is used to release toxins, hence the need for hydration.
Water flushes those toxins out of your system. Something else she shared with me, massage increases
the blood flow by three times of what is usually is.
This isn’t a luxury, removing the stress and eliminating toxins is conducive to your health and allows
you to function better, no matter what hat you happen to be wearing.
Once again, I will touch on the importance of health and well being. The mental aspect as well as the
physical. Stress plays an important part in your own overall health and in today’s market, stress levels
are through the roof. You can see and hear the results on the local and national news, Internet
and radio. Staggering. What you won’t hear as much about, are the physical aspects.
75- 90% of visits to family physicians are for stress related problems and the World Health Organization
has identified job related stress as a worldwide epidemic. The National Safety Council estimates that
1 Million American employees are absent from work every day because of stress related problems.
65% of North Americans take prescription medications daily, 43% take mood altering prescriptions
regularly and alcohol use is pretty much off the charts.
There is a reason that preventative medicine is covered by so many insurance carriers….it saves them
time and money.
While the art of massage is often associated with relaxation and a part of spa treatments, historically
massage has been known as a therapeutic treatment. It relaxes the muscles and other connective
tissues, eases aches and pains, and helps restore balance to the body on physical and mental
levels. Massage is a main source of natural healing. It nurtures on a physical, emotional and spiritual
levels. When you seek balance on these levels, you increase your levels of health, vitality and harmony.
To be continued….
May 13th is MOTHER’S DAY, that one special day set aside to honor your mom. The spa has put
together three special packages to help celebrate your mom. Give her a well needed and
well deserved “SPACATION.”
Mother’s Day Escape spa package includes :
Massage with Rejuvenating Body Scrub & Pedicure with Warm Paraffin Treatment
$149
Mother’s Day Delight spa package includes :
Facial, Pedicure & Manicure with Warm Paraffin Treatment
$199
Mother’s Day Dream spa package includes :
Facial, Massage with Rejuvenating Body Scrub, Manicure & Pedicure with Warm Paraffin Treatment
$249
What a great way to say thank you for all of the things your mom has done. To find out more
about each treatment visit www.skinwb.com or call 972-312-8189
Just in Time for Summer, Two New Eyelash Treatments Are Available at the Spa at Willow Bend.
How many eyelash curlers are in your possession at this time? How many of those are clean, fresh
and ready to use? And…when is the last time you used one?
Eyelash curlers are passe’- outdated. Women are becoming familiar with the Eyelash Perm as a matter
of looks, convenience and time. When lashes are straight and downward slanted it makes the eyes look
tired and somewhat droopy. The lashes, upon being curled, bring the eyes upward while appearing
fuller and longer. Its a great look! The 50 minute application is a safe and effective way to keep your
lashes curled and beautiful ALL the time. The results last between 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the natural growth cycle of the individual.
Eyelash Extensions can add dramatic volume and length to thin, short eyelashes. The extensions are
adhered to individual lashes to create a slightly curled look that is full, while looking natural. This
treatment is being used by women who are tired of using mascara and lash curlers. The treatment for
new applications can last from 1.5 to 3 hours, with results that last between 1 and 2 months. Regular
touch-ups help maintain the look.
Spa Week was a busy, busy week. We saw many people who decided to take some time just for
themselves. A little “me time” goes a long way with regard to your health and general outlook on life.
As spring brings us a time of renewal, the Spa at Willow Bend is dedicated to bringing in new techniques
and services to renew one’s physical and emotional self.
We are introducing two new facial treatments, The Chinese Herbal Acne Treatment and the Chinese
Facial Lift.
Traditional Chinese Medicine says that acne occurs when there is an accumulation of heat and slow
moving blood cells. This facial is a 2 1/2 hour treatment that starts with a thorough cleansing with deep
penetrating herbs. The second step is a stimulating ultrasound treatment followed by an application of
antibacterial herbs. You can see positive results with as little as two treatments.
The Chinese Facial Lift is another 2 1/2 hour treatment ( Think total relaxation) This facial starts with the cleansing and exfoliation of the skin. This preps the skin for the next stage, which is 40 minutes of
acupressure on your face, head and neck areas. A lifting cream is then applied to the face by way of an
ultrasound machine. The facial ends with an herbal mask that has been specifically customized to the
individuals needs and skin type. This facial treatment is used to promote facial muscle tone. (Again,
think total relaxation)
Spring is about renewal and this is the perfect time to rejuvenate yourself or a loved one.
972.312.8189
From Madonna, Molly Sims, John Galliano and Eva Longoria to Fergie, Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke,
and Kate Perry, to the Spa at Willow Bend, Intraceuticals is the new buzzword for healthy,
hydrated skin. From Hollywood to Europe and across the world, this skin care system is finding itself
in the treatment rooms of the best professional estheticians.
The 02 Intraceutical Treatment is an oxygen facial that uses hyperbaric technology to saturate the skin
with oxygen and infuse a rejuvenating hyaluronic serum. The results of this technology are instant-
reducing the appearance of fine lines, improving skin tone and instantly firming and lifting the skin.
It can also be used to brighten and even out uneven skin tones.
The Intraceutical line features four treatment types; Rejuvenate, Opulence, Atoxelene and Clarity.
Between these four product lines, a multitude of skin issues are addressed using oxygen, the source
of life.
Check out www.intraceuticals.com- see who is using this product and what they say!
Watching American Idol tonight, I kept a close eye on the complexions of those performing. The leading
make-up artist for the show uses Intraceuticals back stage. As the camera zoomed in for close-ups,
it was pretty easy to spot. The skin takes on a luminous look with a somewhat shiny finish. Since this
system is used by some high profile stars, I find myself looking at those on television, movies, video
and stage to see who has the “glow.”