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The Magic "C"cret Of Anti-Aging!

Friday, April 27th, 2012

Hello Kimberly Spa go-ers! If you have been feeling like most Omahan’s this spring, you definitely need a boost of Vitamin C to help your immune system fight off the nasty cold and allergy bugs going around! Your body is not the only part that needs vitamin-c…Your skin does too! Kimberly Spa’s Magic C Facial is a great preventative and healing service. It gives you a huge Vitamin-C boost and it is also extremely relaxing because of the fabulous Esthetician’s that give you the extra love that other Spa’s do not!

You don’t know what Vitamin-c does for your skin? Well, here’s the scoop:

It’s not a huge secret that Vitamin C is good for the body but some people don’t know that it is also a very effective antioxidant that helps boost your skin’s defense against free-radicals. Free-radicals are unstable molecules that age the skin. The effect of too much sun, alcohol consumption, high altitudes are all major causes of free-radicals. Vitamin C strengthens the structural support and resiliency of your skin by increasing the production of collagen.

The Magic C Facial begins with your Esthetician cleansing and examining your skin. They will then put the appropriate enzyme mask on your skin under steam for about 10 minutes. Once the enzyme mask is removed with warm water, the magic begins! Your Esthetician will begin the first step to your vitamin c boost (more…)

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Water Before AND After A Massage?

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

Water truly is a tool for the body.  It helps with hydration, organ health, headaches, hunger, and weight loss to mention just a few of its benefits.  A properly hydrated body from water intake will help the kidneys function along with other organs that process the different substances that move throughout the body.

Massage Therapists recommend drinking water before a massage because it will hydrate the muscles which makes them easier to manipulate.  A good example would be to think of your muscles as a sponge.   A dry sponge is not all that easy to move however once it is moistened with water you are able to squish it and squeeze it as much as you like.  When you drink water before a massage in a sense does the same to your muscles as it does to the sponge… making it easier for your therapist to be able to work your body.  Your connective tissue/fascia is more elastic when hydrated and allows you full benefit of receiving massage.

Once your massage is over you’ll need to drink water again to rehydrate your muscles.  While you receive massage, through the manipulation of the muscles (more…)

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Ingrown Hairs

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

Ingrown Hairs…We all get them! But, we can also all prevent them!

An ingrown hair is when a hair grows sideways or curls back into the skin.  If the pore the hair grows in is clogged or blocked the hair is forced to grow irregularly.  They are most common in areas we shave or wax, and in people with curly hair.    Some symptoms of an ingrown hair are itching skin, red bumps, small pus filled papules, and sometimes even a rash.  Ingrown hairs can sometimes cause discomfort and can even lead to infections or scaring.  If you see an ingrown hair, you can use a warm wash cloth on the area and tweeze it out. This may cause a slight discomfort, but you want the ingrown hair out so it won’t lead to infections.

None of us want any of these symptoms, so you may ask…How do we prevent these awful ingrown hairs? (more…)

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Parafango A Go-Go

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

Ever feel like you are using a BOTTLE of moisturizer a day to help your dry skin?  Do you hate unsightly cellulite?  Then our Parafango Full Body Wrap is a great way to help tighten, tone and moisturize your skin! (It’s also a great excuse to relax!) 

Parafango is a mixture of ‘Fango Mud’ and Paraffin.  Fango Mud is from the sea and contains dehydrated ‘mud’.  This mud contains healing ingredients, such as minerals & converted plant parts.  Some of the benefits of the Parafango Mud alone are: (more…)

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Happy Feet!

Monday, September 26th, 2011

Don’t you just love the way your feet feel after a Kimberly Spa Pedicure?  Ever wonder how you can keep them feeling great in between your pedicures?  With just a couple quick and easy steps you can have soft heels that will last through the colder months to come. 

Your first defense against those scratchy, cracked heels is a great foot file such as the Super Pro 3-in-1 Nickel File that you can find right here at Kimberly Spa.  It has three different grades to work in all the problem areas and it’s even ergonomical!  Take a minute at the very end of your shower or bath each time, when your feet have had time to soften, to scrub just a few times across the bottom of your foot in the problem areas such as the heels, ball of the foot and any callused areas.  It only takes a minute or two each time and your feet will thank you.

The second line of defense is the Cucumber Heel Therapy from Creative Nail Design (also available at Kimberly Spa).  I like to keep this product next to the bed and smooth a tiny bit on to the heels right before bedtime.  This ensures the cream stays on your foot and not on the floor.  Do this a couple times a week and you will have happy, soft feet between your pedicures!

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Massages: How Long Is Long Enough?

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Sometimes just looking at a spa menu can cause stress and since that defeats the purpose of ‘treating’ yourself, I would like to help make your massage decision stress free!  

So…How long of a massage should you get?  As a massage fanatic myself, I can honestly say that a half hour has never been long enough.  However, a half hour massage, if you are in a serious time crunch, have a specific issue, or scheduled at the end of a long day…may be just right for you.  The one hour massage is about right for relieving the “everyday” stresses.  In that time frame, your therapist should be able to get your whole body relaxed.  A ninety minute treatment is great for relieving those everyday stresses plus allowing a little more time for work on one or more specific areas.  Clients that have increased or intensified work out schedules are great candidates for the ninety minute Therapeutic Sports Massage.   Your therapist can also adjust the intensity of your massage based on your bodies response to the treatment, so make sure to let them know.

Want to add a little ‘boost’ to your massage? Make it an Aromatherapy Massage and choose from the Aroma ‘Mood’ that suits you best…Stress Relief (for relaxation and balance), Enlightening (for meditation and clarity), Energizing (for cleansing and uplifting) or Clearing (for respiratory and muscle relief).

Once you have committed to spending the time with us, help us to help you receive your best massage ever!!

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It’s Your Massage…Have It Your Way!

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

    Okay, so we all know Burger King’s slogan “Have it your way”.  I’ve adopted that slogan, and I would love for my clients to do so as well.  You would not believe some of the things that clients have said other Massage Therapists have told them.  One of the worst was when I was meeting with one of my elderly clients for the first time, and I noticed how nervous and agitated she was.  Before I could ask what I could do to help her calm down she said to me in a very shaky voice, “I do not really want to take all of my clothes off, but the other lady I saw told me I had to take everything off…even my underclothes.”  That really floored me!  Under no circumstances should anyone tell you that you have to take off any clothes.  When massaging it is easier to really work the muscles with as few layers between my hands and the actual muscles as possible, but no professional Massage Therapist should/will ever tell you that you HAVE to remove your clothes.  Heck, wear all of your clothes and throw a parka on top if you want to!  However you are going to be the most comfortable and the most relaxed, your way is the best way!

Communication is not only important to you, the client, but is also the only way that we as Massage Therapists are going to know if the treatments are working for you or not.  For some, it is difficult to be able to say “Hey, you are hurting me”, or “That may be a little more than I can handle”.  Remember, pain is not good, even if you have been told so or if you feel that to really get better you should feel some pain.  That just isn’t true.  Be mindful of the difference between ‘good pain’ and ‘bad pain’! (more…)

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For the Bride to Be

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

 Congratulations! 

You’ve entered into the most important decision in your life. And through all of the endless preparations and hectic days that lie ahead, don’t forget the most important person in all of this…. YOU! It’s important that you look good so you feel good. After all, the Wedding Day is ALL ABOUT YOU!

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Spa Etiquette for a Blissful Spa Experience

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Here are some great tips to ensure your Kimberly Spa experience is exactly what it should be… The very best! Facial Spa Treatments

~Your spa time is for YOU!  Please make arrangements for your children, as the spa can be dangerous for curious kids under 12, and we would like a relaxing experience for you.

~Please take advantage of our Ladies Lounge before or after appointments to freshen up.

~When entering the spa, and throughout, please be mindful of our serene environment by speaking softly.

~Please be on time for your spa appointment as our service providers have very busy schedules and want to make sure you are given the time you need.

~If any personal information has changed for you, please inform your provider so that we (more…)

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