August Is Happiness Happens Month
August Is Happiness Happens Month “Happiness is elusive because there isn’t an exact recipe for it, no matter how much we want one and how many scientific studies are done to help us understand happiness,” says Pamela Gail Johnson, founder the Secret Society of Happy People (SOHP). “Happiness is one of those experiences that we […]
Reflexology – the ultimate foot massage
Reflexology – the ultimate foot massage The Mayo Clinic is among the many sources reporting on the benefits of reflexology, which involves the application of pressure to areas on the feet. “Reflexology is generally relaxing and may be an effective way to alleviate stress,” they say. “Reflexologists use foot charts to guide them […]
Oncology Massage
Oncology Massage “Oncology massage is an approach to massage therapy based in both compassion and specialized massage treatments to help people manage their experience with cancer,” Sat-Siri Sumler and Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., said in writing for MD Anderson Cancer Center. A review of the scientific literature indicates oncology massage helps improve quality of life, they […]
The Evolution of Massage Therapy
The Evolution of Massage Therapy As In Style Magazine’s Polly Blitzer noted, “If you really want to melt away tight muscles and tension, why settle for a routine rubdown? Today’s high-end massages feature as many luxe extras as a fancy sportscar—think multiple therapists, pulsating water jets, heated pools and soothing hot stones. And did […]
Wellness at Work
Wellness at Work These days, people are spending more and more time sitting at a desk or inside an office. Implementing a workplace wellness program, can contribute to employees who have a healthier lifestyle and a company with a healthier bottom line. According to the Center for Disease Control, chronic diseases such as […]
Beauty Begins on the Inside
Beauty Begins on the Inside When it comes to skincare, that means paying attention to what you put in your body as well as what you put on it. Using the right moisturizer for your skin type is only part of the equation. For truly healthy, radiant skin, experts recommend a nutrient-rich diet. Try […]
Extra! Extra! Read All About It
Extra! Extra! Read All About It Spa Space has been in the news since it opened in 2001. A lot of the national attention we’ve received is in response to our unique treatments, innovative products, and our appeal to both men & women. People Magazine loved our Lavender Mega-Massage pedicure. Shape Magazine singled […]
Today’s Spas Rub Men the Right Way
Today’s Spas Rub Men the Right Way The proportion of spa-goers who are male has shot up from 31 percent less than 10 years ago to 47 percent, according to the International Spa Association, or ISPA. Male massage in Chicago has also been on the rise, the experts at Spa Space, which consistently ranks among […]
Bridal Beauty Is No Accident
Bridal Beauty Is No Accident Not surprisingly, more pictures are taken of a bride on her wedding day than on any other day in her life. To make sure your big day – and your look – is picture perfect, you’ll want to start a beauty regimen early in your planning process. If […]
Sleep on it!
Sleep on it! Apparently 75% of us have trouble sleeping at least a few nights a week. The experts say that an occasional sleepless night is nothing to worry about. A chronic lack of sleep, however, can cause irritability, weight gain, high blood pressure and a host of other serious health problems. It’s enough […]
Hands Down
Hands Down A study published in the journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons showed that people can most accurately guess your age by looking at your hands. When you stop to think about it, it makes perfect sense. The skin on the back of our hands is extremely delicate and there isn’t […]
What is the Pedicure Rx?
What is the Pedicure Rx? The Pedicure Rx is a 75-minute pedicure treatment performed by a Podologist, designed to address more advanced concerns with the feet and nails. What is a Podologist? A podologist has earned a bachelors of science in Podology (foot care science), a widely known trade in Europe and Canada, with a […]