Glen Ivy Hot Springs…. the good, the bad the ugly If you live in Southern California you’ve probably heard of Glen Ivy Hot Springs in Corona. A massive, historic spa retreat featuring several massage villas, salon, multiple pools, fitness classes, an underground grotto, natural clay mud baths, restaurant, café, spa shopping and more. As …
Hot Stones in Massage…Outdated and Overrated?
Hot Stones in Massage…Outdated and Overrated? I try to remain on the cutting edge of spa services. While I have my foundational treatments like massages, facials and body wraps; I typically indulge in the latest and greatest spa fad every chance I can. I went to a spa last week, one that is super trendy, …
Myofascial Massage, what is it, and why do I need it?
Myofascial Massage, what is it, and why do I need it? I’ve had my fair share of standard massages and I’ve globetrotted through the maze of Swedish, Thai and Russian offerings to convince myself that I knew a lot about massage. I was wrong, the therapeutic benefits alone are mind boggling and it seems …
Four Hand Massage? Yes, please.
Four Hand Massage? Yes, please. Is too much of a good thing too much? In the case of massage…I’d say, no way! If you love a great massage and feel comfortable with the relaxing feeling of two hands stroking your body than wait until you feel what four hands feel like. This is hard …
The Relaxing Thai Herbal Ball
The Relaxing Thai Herbal Ball My fellow gourmands will know what I’m talking about; picture a bouquet garni, wrapped tightly and securely filled with the essence of all things fragrant and wonderful. Now, picture that but instead of savory herbs were talking full on aromatics…lemon peel, lavender, mint, Thai basil etc. This is a …