Spa Blog

Want to know which face mask is best? Which gadget will help with headaches? Which spas offer Ayurvedic treatments? This is your expert
spa and wellness guide with honest reviews, fun tips, and wellness wisdom.

Welcome to the Spa Blog!

I am a full-time wellness writer and editor, and several years ago, when I first moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, I took a part-time job at one of the most renowned spas in the US – Ten Thousand Waves.

Spa Pet Peeves and Grievances

Today’s post focuses on spa and massage clients who have had less-than-great experiences. My goal is to help both the therapist

Blissful Sugar Cube Scrubs

I have found heaven. And its name is Bonblissity. Husband-and-wife team, Elissa and Jay Choi, make deliciously scented hand and body scrubs under the Bonblissity brand.

Spa Travel on a Budget

Spa lovers who want to nab those massages, facials, scrubs, and jetted tubs without having to auction off your firstborn must read this.

Homemade Body Scrubs and Facials…There’s No Place Like Home

Welcome back! I’ve been thinking about you all week, and am going to help you save some dimes today.

The Price of Needing a Kneading

So, guess what? I just got back from a quick jaunt at La Costa Resort and Spa, while attending a meditation retreat in San Diego.

The Nose Knows: Are Aromatherapy Massages Worth the Cost?

Last week, I touted the deliciousness of all things crème brulee.Today we’ll discuss the aromatherapy massage.

I Got (Hot) Stoned

I got up off the table after my 90-minute hot stone massage, and I was so woozy it’s a miracle I was able to stand up.

Take Care of Your Hair!

I have had long hair my entire life. At its longest, it was about two inches above my waist.

What Is Spa Week?

April 15 to April 21 is Spa Week, which means that spas all across North America are offering luxurious full-service spa treatments for only $50.

Got Headache? This gadget might help ~ The WunderClip

WunderClip’s website says this about its product: “All natural pain relief literally at your fingers.

What Massage Therapists Want You to Know!

In my ongoing effort to open the lines of communication between clients and massage therapists and other body workers.