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The Spa at Camelback: Hospitality at Its Finest

I arrived at the Spa at Camelback on a sweltering day in mid-July. Did I mention that it’s in Phoenix?

Kid and Teen Spa Treatments Are in Vogue

It’s back to school. A new year. Maybe even a new grade. Unfamiliar faces. Homework. Stress. No worries! Kid and teen spa treatments are here to help.

Makes Scents Pumpkin Spa Line Giveaway!

Makes Scents Natural Spa Line and Val The Spa Gal have teamed up for a scrumptious pumpkin spa line giveaway!

Coffee Spa Treatments & Products = Yes!

Happy New Year, everyone! I decided to try something different this year. Instead of writing my own resolutions, I’ve come up with a few for you.

Holiday Spa Gifts (A Few of My Favorite Things!)

Need a holiday spa gift? Of course you do. Think: mom, sister, cousin, co-worker, friend, or you! Since it’s that time of year.

Sheet Masks

One of the hottest and newest trends in skincare is sheet masks, and I can’t get enough of them. Not to be confused with face masks,

Scenes from the Face Cradle

What do you think about when you’re in the face cradle staring at the floor or your massage therapist’s painted toenails? If you’re like me,

What I Think about during a Massage

I’ve always known that I’m an outlier. Whatever the norm is in any situation, I will be the odd 1 percent. Medical conditions? I don’t have the typical symptoms.

My Ayurvedic Massage Experience

When I had my first Ayurvedic massage, which was at the Chopra Center in California, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I knew that Ayurveda was an Indian tradition that based treatments on your dosha

Self-Care in the Age of COVID

Just because COVID-19 has descended upon us, this is no time to skimp on self-care. In fact, it might be more important than ever. Now that people are more isolated, lonely, and uncertain about the future,