Janell Loving
Life moves quickly, and most days it
feels as though a moment to slow down, decompress and move inward
would be exactly what I need to recharge for the next thing on my 'to
do list'.
Many spa treatments are designed to
support rebalancing and deep inward focus for body mind and spirit.
The key to rebalancing and deep focus is finding what works best for
You.
Herbal Wraps are incredible for
enabling deep internal focus and rebalancing the body. They are warm,
soothing, intense treatments that use essential oils and herbs
aromatically while creating a cocooning atmosphere. I love them. They
are by far my favorite spa treatment to provide the extra assistance
my body needs to transition, relax and simply rebalance. I owe this
love to one of my favorite spa owners. She described the process
beautifully, “herbal wraps are a natural way to create a
metamorphosis for the body to reposition and unveil new layers from
any recent journey.” The idea that we can shed the old, and
engage new energy was intoxicating to my senses, and as a result one
of my most treasured spa rituals was created. With this in mind, I
have put together a few suggestions to assist you with the discovery
of your most treasured spa ritual.
Ask questions about the treatment
before you book. Spas have highly trained professional staff members
who will assist you in finding the perfect treatment to meet your
needs. It is helpful if you can give the staff member an idea of the
type of experience you are seeking – smoother skin, looser
muscles, overall relaxation, quiet time where you are the focus or a
combination of any of these things. The spa's staff are the best
resource for guidance in creating your perfect spa experience. They
will also be able to give you advice on how to prepare prior to the
treatment to get the most value from the service you have selected.
If the staff members can't describe the
treatment process or the ingredients used in the treatment, my advice
is to move on to something else. Each spa has developed a signature
menu designed to benefit their guests. If they can't explain the
process, ingredients or benefits then chances are your experience
will not be what you are hoping for. Each professional in the spa
works together to create the very best experience for the guest
possible. Take advantage of the team knowledge, as you develop your
spa routines and find the treatment that you can't live without. When
I am researching a new spa, I ask what herbal blends they use, why
they have selected that particular blend of herbs and what essential
oils are used. Over the years I have developed a preference for spas
that create custom wrap blends that follow the body's needs for each
season or specific climate variances.
Speak up during the treatment. Your
therapist is there for you. If the treatment is uncomfortable, you
aren't going to get the benefits provided by the treatment. Many
people make the mistake of not talking to their therapist about
pressure, temperature, light, sound volume, or things that directly
affect the treatment. Your therapist is trained to adjust the
treatment to create the best possible outcome for you.
Know your overall health condition. As
with anything, it is important to know & understand the effect
the treatment might have with any existing health conditions or
concerns you have. If you are unsure, talk to your therapist prior to
beginning the treatment. They are knowledgable about the effects that
the specific spa treatments will have with regard to health
conditions.
The thing about spa experiences, as
with so many things in life, they are unique and individual. I hope
as Spring begins to unfurl, you will find time to explore the spa
treatment that resonates with you.
