by Brett Blumenthal
The other day, a friend of mine told me about a recent visit to an acupuncturist.  He felt that the experience was completely life changing: the excruciating back pain he had been experiencing, somehow vanished for a full three days.  He became a true believer and was in the midst of seriously considering [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
Never will I forget the day when I was getting my weekly ’mani and pedi’ in a Manhattan nail salon, when two big, burly, tough-looking construction workers entered the salon to do the very same thing.  Without a thought, they headed straight for the two open pedicure stations next to me, ripped off their stinky construction boots, [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
Although I know many people who have been to a spa, I also know many who have never been as well.  Some people find them intimidating, others may find them to be expensive and others aren’t sure what they are really for.  There are many reasons to visit a spa, and if you haven’t already done [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
The past couple of times I’ve spoken at Spa Industry conferences, I’ve heard industry experts describe the consumers’ perception of a spa as “a place to get fluffed and buffed,” implying that spas are purely meant for superficial grooming benefits.  Sure, there are definite beautification benefits, but the reality is that there are a lot [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
The water circuit, a type of hydrotherapy,  originated in Ancient Rome where citizens would partake in bathing rituals that were considered medically beneficial.  Individuals would circulate between baths of warm water, hot water and cold water, in order to ward off disease and ailments.  With some creativity, you can enjoy

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by Brett Blumenthal
Going to a spa can be a wonderful experience.  It is also a great way to bring balance into your life.  Massages on a regular basis help to eleviate stress and tension, while facials provide a great foundation to maintain and promote beautiful, youthful skin.  That said, throughout my work in the industry, [...]

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