Posts Tagged ‘Book Appointment’
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
Toxins are all around us. We naturally get toxins from the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the state of stress we are in. Unfortunately, a buildup of toxins in the body can become harmful and even increase the chances of becoming ill.
Did you know that our bodies are made up of many electrically charged cells? Sometimes these cells can become off balance due to the buildup of toxins. When those cells are out of balance they aren’t able to function correctly to keep a person healthy. Foot detox baths use the thousands of sweat glands in our feet to help take out some of those unhealthy toxins. A foot detox bath also puts safe positive and negative ions back into the body through those same glands! These ions then gradually help to bring the body back into balance. (more…)
Tags: Book Appointment, Energy, Healing Power, Ion Cleanse Detox Foot Bath, Lymph Node, Men's Spa Treatments, Negative Ions, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client, Pain Reduction, Positive Ions, Toxins
Posted in Body Care, Detox, Hand & Foot Spa, Men's Services, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
Sunday, September 4th, 2011
I have a friend that said I looked really happy in this photo. I was, and I am every time I get to spend time with my horse! I think that everyone needs to get themselves outside and into nature as often as they can. However you choose to spend your outdoor time, taking care of your skin can be simple as long as you remember to ‘Prepare, Prevent & Preserve’ the health of your skin! When you dress to go outside you think about the weather, the temperature etc…right? Do the same for your skin…to help prepare for the day. If your skin is oily or acne prone make sure to wash your face as soon as you’re done sweating to help prevent those annoying breakouts. I have an easy, inexpensive way for you to be more proactive…Wet some Viva paper towels with distilled water, add 1 very small drop of your Visual Changes Skin Clearing Cleanser to each towel and place in a zippy bag. Voila! You’re ready for even the most rugged outdoor activities! Sunscreen, of course, is a must have item for your outdoor lifestyle that will help prepare, prevent and preserve your skin. Prevent new sun damage while preserving the moisture you already have. We carry Cotz SPF Sunscreen’s with SPF’s from 58-60. You can even get them with a hint of tint added to help hide any dark spots that you may already have…cool huh?! Head outside and have some fun!
Tags: Aging, Anti-Aging, Book Appointment, Cotz, Dry, Dry Skin, New Client, Outdoor, Prepare, Preserve, Prevent, Skin Care, Sun Damage, Sunscreen, Visual Changes, Wrinkles
Posted in Body Care, Events, Men's Services, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
What can I say about Brazilian waxes? They can be intimidating. But I do my best to make you feel comfortable…I’m a talker! I start by cleansing the area…of course! We use hard wax here at Kimberly Spa, which is very beneficial for sensitive skin areas, NO strips involved…yikes! I start at the top outside edges of the area and work my way in and down. I have ways of helping to alleviate the discomfort… such as holding the skin tight, using pressure after every pull and maybe a cool towel if needed. For your backside, I have you lay down on your stomach (not on all fours like some places…eeek!).
The first time is always the most nerve-wracking. But don’t worry…by the second visit it’s a piece of cake! The more frequently you wax, the roots of the hair begin to diminish… making it easier for the hair to be waxed the next time. Your skin becomes smoother and less irritated. Your hair won’t grow back for 3-8 weeks, and over time, waxing actually inhibits hair growth making it less and less!!
All in all, Brazilian waxes are totally worth it! Here at Kimberly Spa, Brazilians are NOTHING like the horror stories that you’ve heard about. They are only horror stories because they didn’t to Kimberly Spa to have it done!
Tags: Book Appointment, Brazilian Wax, Discomfort, Hard Wax, Inhibits Hair Growth, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client, Pain, Roots, Sensitive, Smooth, Waxing
Posted in Body Care, Skin Care, Uncategorized, Waxing |
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!!
Tags: Aromatherapy, Aromatherapy Massage, Book Appointment, Clearing, Energizing, Enlightening, Gift Certificates, Massage, New Client, Reflexology, Sports Massage, Stress Relief
Posted in Body Care, Massage, Men's Services, Spa Packages, Uncategorized |
Monday, August 8th, 2011
Have you ever wondered if that thick, white, pasty lotion you use during the summer is actually doing what it says on the container? Well if you’re most people, it may not be. Protecting your skin is a tricky business and a confusing one at that, so I’ve tried to simplifiy the sunscreen/sunblock, SPF, and UVA/UVB conundrum so you can be confidant in your sunscreen.
In order to choose a correct sunscreen, you need to understand the differences between UVA and UVB rays. UVA (ultraviolet-A) are long-wave solar rays that are less likely to cause sunburn; however, they penetrate the skin more deeply and contribute the most to photo-aging. Recent studies also show that UVA increase UVB’s cancer-causing effects. UVB (ultraviolet-B) are short-wave solar rays that are more likely to sunburn; however, these rays are considered the main cause of basal and squamous cell carcinomas as well as significant cause of melanoma.
Now that you’re armed with UV information, let’s talk about the why some sun protection is called sunscreen or sunblock. (more…)
Tags: Aging, Anti-Aging, Book Appointment, Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen, Moisture, New Client, Skin Care, SPF, Sun Damage, Sunblock, Sunscreen, UV Rays, UVA/UVB
Posted in Body Care, Men's Services, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
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…)
Tags: Aches, Book Appointment, Massage, Muscle Pain, New Client, Pain
Posted in Massage, Spa Packages |
Saturday, July 23rd, 2011
Discolored, streaky, and uneven… the best way to describe the results of a “spray tan”. These people are easy to pick out of a crowd. You know… the ones that are un-naturally tan with a hint of orange tint to their skin.
I remember back in high school, it was the week of prom and all of the girls just had to be as dark as they could get. I can still distinctly remember the ones who went into a spray tanning booth. The real give away was when they would wave at you… the palms of their hands were so discolored and streaky that you would question if they were dirty or not.
Ever since then I haven’t been too fond of spray tans… then I found out there was an alternative, St. Tropez Airbrush Tanning.
With St. Tropez, you get a more natural looking tan with even results. This “airbrush tan” is applied in precise amounts and it’s customizable, you can decide if you only want certain areas to be tan. Whereas with a “spray tan,” a booth will spray your whole body making your already tan areas darker and it will miss small areas here and there. (more…)
Tags: Aging, airbrush tan, Anti-Aging, Book Appointment, Skin Care, St. Tropez Tan, Sun Damage
Posted in Airbrush Tanning, Body Care, Skin Care |
Friday, July 15th, 2011
Kids can be so mean! Growing up I was teased constantly about 2 things. One, being tall enough to reach the treetops, nothing I can do about that (thanks dad). And second…my eyebrows. Or maybe I should say my ‘uni-brow’. That’s right, my least favorite nickname growing up was…….Bertie. As in ‘Bert and Ernie’ of Sesame Street fame. When I was younger it bothered me but, like my height, I didn’t think that there was anything that I could do about it. Boy was I wrong! Thankfully, a dear friend showed me how to go about saying bye-bye to Bertie!
I tried tweezing (since that is what she recommended) but I could never get the right shape, and it took so darn long! With all of the fuzz that grew across my brow it was like pulling weeds along the highway…never ending! There just had to be a better way to keep Bertie at bay. (more…)
Tags: Book Appointment, eyebrow, New Client, New Spa Client, Waxing
Posted in Body Care, Waxing |
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
I used to think I was alone in the world with the dreaded mustache! Thank goodness I eventually found out I was not alone. You see, growing up as a tomboy I never indulged in
pampering and everything that went along with it, until I graduated high school. Then it was about looking good and feeling good about myself. One day looking in the mirror, I realized that maybe the years of being a tomboy, well, gave me some unwanted features. There was, what seemed to be, a Tom Selleck going on above my
lip and that had me quite concerned.
I went to a dear friend for advice and she told me it was completely normal and suggested waxing. I was nervous, knowing how sensitive the lip area is, and didn’t want the pain, redness, or bumps that are sometimes associated with it.
After thinking about it, I realized the old saying “beauty is pain” and went for it. I made my friend come with me and got the job done. I have to say it wasn’t bad at all and made me more confident. The area was cleaned before waxing to help prevent bumps and the redness didn’t last as long as I had originally thought it would. It was taken care of with the hel
p of Kalo lotion and the bumps (if I even had any) were gone with a little exfoliation.
Years later, I am still waxing that lip so I don’t have to have the worry of Tom Selleck on my mind.
Tags: Book Appointment, Exfoliation, Sensitive, Waxing
Posted in Body Care, Waxing |
Thursday, February 17th, 2011
Women love to shop and some guys do, too. I used to spend many precious hours of my time shopping for just the right shoes, just the right jeans, just the right spa service… for just the right price. I used to be able to rely on the friendly sales person or service provider for any extra information I needed… and maybe they had a little experience with what I was looking for too. But lately I’ve found that kind of “service” to be non-existent.
I may be over 40…okay…50, but I’m still in the loop and I’ve discovered GOOGLE! You can find almost any type of information you need on what I call “the best invention since false eyelashes”. But getting through all the wordiness (is that even a word?) typically associated with whatever it is you are trying to find “the best of” … brings me to my knees! I am finding that I spend almost just as much time searcing the web as I used to spend trekking around in my Sketcher Shape-ups… spending my hard earned dollars on gas driving from store to store!
So what’s my point? While spending thousands of hours working in the skincare/customer service industry, I’ve quizzed my clients on exactly what it is they are looking for… what results are they expecting… and giving them opinions based on those many years of experience. And boy have I had experiences!
Ok, so here it is! The looking is over! You’ve found it… I’ve created it! The perfect facial, the perfect waxing, and the perfectly relaxing professional experience… With the results you’ve only HEARD about. Wow, does it feel good knowing that every time you come to Kimberly Spa for a service, you’ll walk out completely satisfied! Now if only shopping for nude colored, platform heels was this easy!
Tags: Book Appointment, Facials, Skin Care
Posted in Skin Care |
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