New Spa Trends 2013

What is  the new Spa Trends? That is one of the major questions asked about the industry year after year. It is important that you learn and even explore these trends. That is only way we know what we like to obtain the ultimate Spa experience. Through our research, here are some new Spa trends that you can expect in the coming year.

Focus on men: In its list of 2013 predictions, industry organization Spafinder predicts that more spas will offer services just for men. We’re way ahead of the curve, knowing that men have specific needs in terms of spas, beauty, and fitness. Our men’s menu is a good example of what we expect to see more of, from facials tailored to the guys in your life to manicures and pedicures that focus on relaxation and nail health. Some services, like our ever popular deep tissue massages, have devotees among both men and women!

Increasing innovation in anti-aging products: We’re just beginning to crest the wave of baby boomers crossing into retirement, and our age conscious population is beginning an anti-aging regimen before they’re out of high school. We predict that 2013 will continue to be the year that sees red hot developments in the anti-aging space. Companies like Hydropeptides are on the cutting edge of the science that keeps us looking young – from antioxidant facials to a whole host of products for daily use. Watch for everything from new developments in peels and dermabrasian resurfacing to treatments that fight aging hands for use during manicures.



Spa treatments that improve health: This goes hand and hand with aging to a certain extent, but on the whole our focus as an culture is more and more on improving our health. A number of spa treatments have dramatic health implications. Massage does more than just de-stress you – just look at the benefits of prenatal massage for mom and baby. Pedicures can play a crucial role in foot health for people that spend a lot of time on their feet – what better way to show your feet that you care than a relaxing pedicure? Deep cleansing facials can prevent skin inflammation and scarring from conditions like acne. Watch for spas and consumers to become more active in wanting to understand the health benefits of the various treatments they get at the spa.



Earthy organics: We expect to see more earth conscious treatments and organic and wellness products in spas. For example,  Re>Fresh pedicure is a waterless pedicure that’s earth friendly and uses steamy towels instead of water to relax your feet. Brands like OPI’s Avoplex line integrates the healing powers of avocado oil into their nail oil products, and Cuccio’s natural bath salts and lotions are just amazing. They carry both these brands in our spas and love them. Watch for some great new products in 2013.

Color: 2012 was the year of nail art, and we think that trend will continue into 2013. We expect the color palette to keep expanding, and more innovation on the 3D nail art front. People will be having fun with color in their manis and pedis. The nail art will move away from crazy bling and into the beautifully detailed and freehand design space that we’ve been seeing for some time. We’ll keep you posted on the biggest trends we’re seeing as the year unfolds!

There you have it. Look for these coming trends in 2013. We would like to thank inspa.com for their useful insights concerning this subject.  If you would like to contact us with any questions or feedback, you can reach us by email.

Thanks for Visiting!

Joseph A. Jones & The WellLife Team

Valentines Day Spa Treatments

Valentines Day is rapidly approaching. So,  maybe you can plan something special for yourself or have a spa treatment done with someone that you love. Spa treatments especially massage is a great way to relax and prepare you for that special day that celebrates love. Here is some Valentines Day treatment ideas that you can use.

SpaFinder.com's picks

Dolce Valentine's Package

Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, California
Looking for a Valentine's Day getaway for you and your honey? Check out this package, offered through Feb. 29. Want to know what you'll get? Sure you do! The package includes an in-room bottle of Domaine St. Michelle Brut Champagne, chocolate covered strawberries for two and breakfast for two in The Grill at Silverado.
The cost? You can book the package for $279 with the following booking code: CLB1.

Balanced Romance Package for Two

Mirbeau Inn & Spa in Skaneateles, New York
Rekindle your romance this February with the Balanced Romance Package for Two. Couples can relax in the spa's steam and sauna facilities, soak in the heated outdoor Aqua Terrace and reconnect during a stress-relieving, side-by-side massage. You can then shower, dress and walk upstairs where a candlelit table will be waiting for you as you choose from an array of possibilities for your three-course dinner while sipping wine and reconnecting with each other.
The cost? The package includes one 50-minute Couples Treatment, one three-course dinner for two and all taxes and gratuities. Contact the spa for pricing.

Lisa's Salon & Day Spa

Lombard, Illinois
Want to save 10 percent on Valentine's Day treatments? Check out Lisa's Salon & Day Spa. Couples can enjoy a custom facial or Swedish massage paired with a spa manicure and pedicure with their choice of Champagne or sparkling juice and a box of fine chocolates.
The cost? A mere $120!

SheKnows' picks

The Just for Us Package

The Ritz-Carlton Spa Dove Mountain in Marana, Arizona
It doesn't get much better than the Ritz, which is why we had to give a shoutout to this romantic Valentine's Day package. The "Just for Us" couples' experience is available throughout the month of February and features a rose petal bath, a 50-minute Ritz-Carlton Together Massage and Champagne and strawberries for both guests.
The cost? You'll get 80 minutes of couple's bliss for $385.

Diamonds are Forever Package

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas (check website for availability)
This all-inclusive, luxurious VIP couples' spa package will leave you totally relaxed and rejuvenated! You and your honey will enjoy two Ultimate Arden Facials, two therapeutic Desert Hot Stone Massages, two Signature Manicures, two Signature Pedicures and a Spa Lunch to enjoy in between your services.
The cost? Diamonds are priceless, but you'll enjoy this luxurious package for $1,688.

Chocolate and Cherry Facial at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead

The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia
We love the sound of chocolate and cherry, and we're really wishing we lived in Atlanta right about now so we could try this special facial, available during the month of February. This delicious treat begins with a cherry wine peel to exfoliate and firm, and then is followed by a chocolate wasabi mask to stimulate circulation and boost collagen.
The cost? Get this delicious 50-minute treat -- and the dewy and toned complexion that follows -- for $155.

These are some great ways that you can enjoy this holiday. A big thanks to spafinder.com for these ideas. You can also use their website to check for local deals in your area.  If you would like to contact us with any questions or feedback, you can reach us by email.

Thanks for Visiting!

Joseph A. Jones & The WellLife Team

How to Choose Spa Treatments

That picture looks real relaxing. We want to have a relaxing and wonderful time at the spa. So your choices in spa treatments is important so you can choose exactly what you want and not have a disappointing visit. How do you choose the spa treatment right for you? You need information on all of the general spa treatments that is available to make an informed decision. So, we found just that.


Spa Facial Treatments
Facials are designed to clean and moisturize your skin. In addition, facials also remove the rough, dead skin that is on the surface of your face. The result is a soft, glowing appearance.
At its simplest, a facial consists of cleansing the skin, a steam bath and a facial massage. The next step up would be to use hypoallergenic moisturizers on your skin.
From here, spa facial treatments can get more interesting. You can choose from paraffin facials, where a paraffin mask is applied to your face to help seal in special treatments such as rejuvenating creams. In addition, the paraffin itself helps to soften your skin. An aromatherapy facial uses special oils to heal the skin, promote skin growth and relax you at the same time. A collagen facial includes applying a masque over freeze dried collagen to protect your face against harmful environmental factors and the aging process.


Spa Skin Treatments
Skin treatments can make your body glow. One type of skin treatment is a body scrub. Body scrubs, using gentle abrasives such as salt, remove the dead surface skin, resulting in a softer body with increased circulation. The salt may include other ingredients such as rosemary, seaweed or lavender.
Another skin treatment option is body wraps. Your body will be slathered with mud, creams or liquids and then you will be wrapped tightly in a blanket for a period of time that averages between 20 and 40 minutes.


Other Spa Beauty Treatments
One of the most popular treatments at spas is a massage. You have several types of massages from which to choose. Swedish massage techniques include massaging muscles against underlying muscles and bones. In addition, the masseuse applies pressure in the direction that your blood flows to your heart. The result is an increased flow of oxygen.

Massage: This can include Swedish Massage and Deep Tissue and everything in between. This is done with an assortment of oils for different effects. In addition aromatherapy is often combined with good spa treatments. Many resorts will have their own "signature" massages.

Hot Stone Therapy: The use of hot stones for massage and acupressure has become a staple on nearly every spa menu throughout the world.

Facials: This can be as uninvasive as through gentle cleansers and massage, or through botox. There are as many variations of facials as there are massage.

Body Wraps: Most Body Wraps include herbal remedies such as with clay, muds or even seaweed and paraffin. The ideas is to cleanse the skin and weight reduction.

Salt Scrubs and Glows: This is a remedy that is used for deep exfoliation of dried or dead skin cells. It is primarily done through brushing of salts on the body [often from the Dead Sea for their super high mineral content], or through certain herbal scrub remedies such as with almonds or walnut paste.

Acupuncture/Acupressure: These remedies have been proven to alleviate all sorts of maladies and disorders, not just of the skin.

Colonics: Though this may not seem the most pleasant and perhaps is not, it is however one of the more effective methods for removing toxins from the human body. Usually performed in a series of 6 or more sessions. High on the list at most Wellness Clinics and Medical Tourism destinations.

Ayurveda: Using a holistic philosophy dating around 5,000 years ago, it uses natural remedies and time-tested practices. Ayurveda has become a recognized treatment option for medical issues, as well as a relaxing spa favorite.

Aromatherapy: The basic term refers to the therapeutic use of essential oils—based on the specific healing property of each oil—in such treatments as massage, diffusions, body wraps and soaks.

Paraffin: Paraffin is a a soft, liquid wax—plain, or juiced-up with essential oils.Because of its heat-conducting and moisture-retaining properties, the ingredient is most commonly used to hydrate, soften and relax dry skin, or prep hands and feet pre-mani or pedicure. The result is soft, moisturized skin devoid of cracks or dry patches.

Reiki: Reiki is a Japanese technique for healing and stress relief based on the movement of energy—and the practice is steadily growing in popularity in US spas.

Shiatsu: It’s on pretty much every massage menu, right there between Hot Stone and Swedish Massage. At its core, the technique emphasizes a combination of diagnosis and therapy. Using just their palms and fingers—in particular the thumb—trained practitioners are able to identify trouble spots on the client, including blocked toxins and muscle distress.

This should help you have a better understanding of treatments so that you are armed with the information to make the best choice for you when you visit the spa. A thank you goes out to wikihow and life123.com for their spa insights. If you would like to contact us with any questions or feedback, you can reach us by email.

Thanks for Visiting!

Joseph A. Jones & The WellLife Team

Spa Gifts For Christmas

 

 

 

 

Christmas season is here. A time of gift giving and finding great deals. When shopping for that friend , relative or special person, you want to have choices. So, it would be a good idea to have a number of resources to choose from when making that important decision on what to buy. We did just that for you. Here are our findings.

 

 

 



Gift Baskets
Here is the website that has a great variety and pricing to choose from. Gift Baskets


Spa Gifts For Her
This website has numerous spa inspired gifts for women  For Her



Spa Gifts For Him
Great website for that special guy in your life  For Him



Spa Gifts For Baby & Kids
The site has adorable gifts for the little ones. Baby & Kids


Spa Jewelry
Add some bling to your spa shopping  Spa Jewelry



Well, these resources are great to use for every spa gift that you can imagine.If you would like to contact us with any questions or feedback, you can reach us by email.

Thanks for Visiting!

Joseph A. Jones & The WellLife Team

How To Find Holiday Spa Gifts

It is coming very close to the holiday season. With that said, there is going to be lots of shopping lists to complete. More people every year are either buying on line or purchasing gift cards or even gift certificates. The Spa industry is no different. We thought that we would introduce you to some real useful web sites and gift packages that you can give or even be given  to you.



Gift Cards and Spa Specials
Here is an excellent website that offers E gift cards and special discounts  for the spa industry
Spa Finder Coupons and Gift Cards


Spa Getaway Specials

This website lists a  local and national Spa finder service that you can use to set up a Spa getaway.
Spa Locator's Service


Home Spa Site
This is a great resource to use for those who like their spa at home.
Home Spa Resources


Spa Supplies
If you wanted to use at home what they use in the spa, This site is for you.
Spa Products

These websites are ideal for you to use which will make your spa shopping a breeze not a chore.  If you would like to contact us with any questions or feedback, you can reach us by email.

Thanks for Visiting!

Joseph A. Jones & The WellLife Team

Top 10 Fall Inspired Treatments

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This year is moving quite rapidly. We are now midway through October. Each season we like to use  spa treatments that match the time of year. This year is no different so we decided to share with you some real specialized fall treatments that will get you into the mood for fall.


Wine & Clove Pedicure Package - Spa at Rancho Bernardo Inn
The Spa at Rancho Bernardo Inn celebrates fall and winter with new "Made Fresh Daily" body treatments, a collaboration of beauty and culinary art. The Wine and Clove Pedicure, available through November, is a pedicure utilizing red wine, cloves, Dead Sea salt, and bentonite clay. Guests will also enjoy a leg massage and exfoliating scrub using Dead Sea salts and bentonite clay. Before the pedicure, guests receive a wine flight paired with an amuse bouche prepared by the Inn culinary team. 50 minutes, $100.00. (pictured)
 
Winter Radiance - Rock Spa at Hard Rock Hotel
Special for the holidays, Rock Spa's Winter Radiance treatment includes a 50-minute pomegranate body exfoliation followed by a pomegranate hydrating cream application and a 50-minute drenched facial. The Winter Radiance Treatment is available from November 1 - January 5. 2 hours, $215.00.



Holiday Journeys - Blue Marble Spa at Hyatt Mission Bay
San Diego's first true eco-friendly spa, Blue Marble introduces a menu of Holiday Spa Journeys intended to help the body transition from summer to winter by protecting, revitalizing and invigorating the skin and the soul as well as the earth. Winter Remedy ($345) features a Sweet Milk and Lavender Facial, Detoxifying Seaweed Wrap and an Organic Foot Treatment. And, Mistletoe ($250) features a romantic Couples 60-minute Aromatherapy Massage for two. Holiday Journeys are available December 1 - December 31.



Pumpkin Peel - Adriana Skin Care
This resurfacing treatment uses a natural exfoliating agent made of pumpkin enzymes. This treatment cleans your skin of buildup that causes pore congestion and dismay, leaving skin smooth, polished, and fresh. As a cleaning and massage of the skin, a soothing layer of the pumpkin peel material is applied and left to rest on the skin for at least 15 minutes. 60 minutes, $90.00.



Celebrate the Seasons - Aviara Four Seasons Resort
Celebrate the year's end with this signature treatment that incorporates all of the four seasons. Refresh with a winter cooling scrub, followed by a warming, spring floral body wrap, a light summer medley of massage techniques, including Lomi Lomi, Thai, reflexology and aromatherapy, and finish with a relaxing autumn herbal scalp treatment. 80 minutes, $240.00. fourseasons.com/aviara



Triple Tea Cranberry Facial - Spa Urban Retreat
This aromatic, anti-oxidant facial treatment uses products infused with tea and cranberry extracts to counter the skin damaging effects of free-radicals created by stress and sun exposure. A finishing cranberry mask leaves skin moisturized and radiant. 60 minutes, $85. spaurbanretreat.com



Treat Your Feet & Pumpkin Peel - Beyond Tranquility Spa
This treatment uses reflexology, a touch technique on specific reflex points of the feet, encouraging the release of toxins and promoting optimum health. In addition to reflexology, this treatment includes an exfoliating foot peel and a neck/shoulder massage with aromatherapy. Full treatment is $80.00, but the winter special H2T (Head2Toe) Foot Treatment and Pumpkin Peel is 30 minutes for $50. beyondtranquilityspa.com



Vanilla Cream Java Wrap - Paradise Point Resort and Spa
An aromatic coffee scrub exfoliates and prepares the skin, followed by warm infused whipping cream that is poured over the body to provide ultimate hydration. A foot and scalp massage follow as your body is wrapped in the steamed coffee and milk. A final rinse under a Vichy shower seals in moisture and leaves the skin silky and dewy fresh. 50 minutes, contact for pricing.



Pumpkin Facial - Alegra Skin Care
This autumn-inspired facial starts off with a pumpkin cleanser, followed by a pumpkin mask and ultrasonic exfoliation. A pumpkin toner is used to finish the skin, along with rejuvenating serums for a young, refreshed look. $85 special lasts through November.



Hot Sea Stone Massage - Spa Velia
This relaxing, winter treatment places hot sea stones along with oil on key points of the body, providing deep penetration and intensive warmth. Combined with traditional massage, the direct heat relaxes muscles better than a massage alone, melting away any stresses. 80 minutes, $170.


Now those spa treatments really get you into the feeling for the fall season again. If you would like to contact us with any questions or feedback, you can reach us by email.

Thanks for Visiting!

Joseph A. Jones & The WellLife Team

Fall Spa Trends

We are now entering the fall season. With this season, it is always a good idea to try something new. So our researchers found emerging spa trends for the fall from spaweek.com. Here are their findings.

1) Shirodhara
We know what you’re thinking: Shiro-whata? Don’t try this at dinner, but drizzling warm sesame oil onto one’s forehead is extremely therapeutic. Shirodhara, which dates back to India circa 5000 years ago, is now being incorporated into more and more spa menus, and seen as an add-on to Western treatments like body wraps and Swedish Massages.
It’s the good kind of oil spill:
The ritual’s steady spilling brings physical and emotional balance while giving hair an extreme conditioning. Shirodhara is known to calm nerves, release stored emotions, purify the mind, and fight fatigue, anxiety, insomnia and headaches.

2)Bamboo Massage
De-knot your body by getting rolled out like a sugar cookie with a Bamboo rolling pin-esque Massage. The massage therapist will knead, glide and roll a Bamboo reed along shoulders, back and legs to pamper and penetrate tense muscles.
The benefits of Bamboo-ing:
Bamboo Massage promotes blood circulation, improves sensory nerve perception, and does lymphatic drainage. Bamboo also symbolizes longevity, luck and strength, making it a somewhat spiritual spa experience.

3)Cupping and Gua Sha

 Did you ever wish you could literally suck or scrape the pain and soreness right out of your body? With the ancient Chinese healing therapies of cupping and Gua Sha, you can!

How it works:
Cupping uses suction on the skin’s surface to “suck” stagnant blood from deep beneath the surface, and Gua Sha “scrapes” the skin to mobilize blood flow in a similar fashion. Both alternative therapies provide extreme pain and tension relief, especially on the back. These therapies are becoming more and more mainstream, despite the temporary bruising it causes, as new consumers experience their drastic benefits.

4)  Acupressure
No pressure to get pricked here. Acupressure employs the concept of acupuncture, (the granddaddy of healing) only rather than needles, it uses physical pressure of hands, elbows and other devices. Practitioners target specific points along the body’s energy pathways, or “meridians,” to encourage healing and balance in the individual.

What it’s good for:

Relief from allergies, chronic arthritis pain and migraines; pain-sufferers can reap the benefits of this ancient Chinese medicine without fear of being poked.

 

5) Bottoms Up at The Spa

It’s always happy hour at the spa, but more and more spas are incorporating alcohol into their treatment offerings.On the cocktail menu:
Champagne and wine-infused treatments can smooth skin tissue, stimulate blood flow and are a powerful ingredient in anti-aging. Beer yeast is rich in elements that increase skin elasticity and improve acne by suppressing sebum. Even Scotch Whiskey is showing up on the spa scene; it’s full of sugars, minerals and vitamin B6, giving it excellent hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties.

6) Shellac Attack
There’s been a lot of hype around UV Manicures, especially the popular Shellac Manicure since it first launched last Spring – the hard lustrous finish! The zero dry-time! The 14-day no chipping/smudging/denting promise! And did you see the Shellac flash mob? A cross between gels and a regular manicure, products like Shellac and Axxium are certainly no fad, as the color selection gets larger and trendier each season.

Why Shellac?
Spa-goers love Shellac Manicures because they get a long lasting, no-mess result, and spas love them just as much because it brings in new clients and revenue, without increasing the service time. Shellac Manicures are a win-win!

7)Men's Treatments
Did you know men make up for 31% of active spa-goers? And did you know the most common spa packages offered are for men, with 45% of U.S. spas offering such a package? By incorporating no-frills, guy-friendly scents like sandalwood, mustard seed, eucalyptus and thyme, spas are able to successfully market to men.
What services are considered guy-friendly?
Hot Shaves, Gentlemen’s Facials, Golf Ball Massages and more have enticed male consumers to experiment and experience the health benefits of the spa just as frequently as their female counterparts (who, oftentimes, are the ones who got them hooked!).

8) Mobile Spas (not to be confused with Spa Week’s Mobile App)
With more and more mobile food establishments rolling around the country serving gourmet dishes and desserts, spas aren’t far behind. One of the emerging trends is getting your massage, facial, or other spa service street-side, in a spa on wheels.

Why go mobile?
Mobile spas are in high demand as they conveniently bring the day spa experience right to your home, office or venue. With gas prices at an all-time high, the mobile spa experience saves time and money, and is now a popular and sought-after addition to wellness and bridal parties and even corporate events.

9) Deep Sea Spa-ing
The word “spa” is derived from water, so it is a wonder that water-based spa treatments are so often overlooked. The Jacuzzi is perhaps the most well-known version of “hydro-therapy,” but more and more aquatic treatments like Hammam Rituals, Vichy Showers and Watsu are a booming trend, especially in hotel spas.
How to H2O:
Each of these water treatments utilized hydro-thermal therapy to relax tight and sore muscles and promote smooth and cleansed skin all while stimulating blood circulation to promote healing. Hammam Rituals combine heat, aromatherapy, steam, bubbles, water and mud to cleanse the skin and detoxify the body. A Vichy Shower is a unique aquatic therapy that invigorates your body while laying flat under powerful water jets, inspired by treatments used in the French city, Vichy. Watsu, short for water Shiatsu, is a massage performed in a warm, shallow pool. As the water gently cradles the guest so the massage therapist can work the full 360 degrees of your body.

10) Spas With A Consciense

“Green” spas and treatments are thriving right now in the industry; spa owners are making critical revisions by incorporating renewable energy, holistic and eco-friendly services and indigenous ingredients into their businesses, and it’s paying off in the long run.
But how?
More and more consumers are considering a spa’s environmental philosophy, along with price and location in their decision to visit a new spa. Spas are practicing conservation by purchasing organic linens, biodegradable aesthetic gauze and eco-friendly cleaning supplies to keep each guest sanitary and safe during their appointment. How’s that for a feel-good spa day?

As you can see, these are new and emerging spa trends worth examining. If you would like to contact us with any questions or feedback, you can reach us by email.

Thanks for Visiting!

Joseph A. Jones & The WellLife Team