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January 25, 2023

Aromatherapy in History and Culture
The word ‘aromatherapy’ first appears in René-Maurice Gattefossé’s book Aromatherapy: Essential Oils, Plant Hormones, in 1937. The therapy began seeing wider recognition in the 1960s and 70s, hand in hand with the exploration of New Age concepts and Eastern spirituality.
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January 16, 2023

Keeping Clients Cozy - Therapy in the Winter
Spa robes are designed to comfortably cover the whole body, and they are manufactured with coziness in mind. They may be made from soft, absorbent terry cloth, microfiber, or waffled cotton. In each case, they provide warmth and coverage for clients before, during, or after treatments.
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January 9, 2023

New Spa Supplies
Most of our valued customers are Registered Massage Therapists and physiotherapists, but we also proudly serve salons and spas. These venues extend beyond the therapeutic into the realm of luxury body treatments. A visit to the spa might well involve a massage, but the client may also be treated to skin treatments, depilation, baths, and other spa supplies.
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December 28, 2022

Oils vs. Lotions for Dry Winter Skin
The question of whether to apply massage oil or massage lotion during treatment, is largely up to personal preference, both for the therapist and client. Massage oils may work a bit better after the client has washed, and the skin is still damp. It would help to seal in that moisture and produce glowing skin. But in terms of therapeutic treatment, lotions may have a more immediate effect treating skin that is already dry or inflamed.
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December 20, 2022

Essential Oil Holiday Recipe Blends
Christmas is a tradition steeped in memories. Going back to childhood, we associate the holiday with the sweet scent of oranges and candied fruit. Cinnamon and spiced tea, the piney aroma of the tree itself, and of course feasts.
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December 19, 2022

Old Fashioned Gingerbread House Recipe and Instructions
Now that holiday time is upon us, and family and friends are gathering, there's time to spend on fun group projects. Building a traditional gingerbread house is a great way to involve the whole team. The end result is a tasty and decadent mixture of cookies, icing, and all the sweets to be imagined.
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December 9, 2022

Petrissage - The Kneading Touch in Massage Therapy
Six essential motions combine to define petrissage. Wringing, kneading, knuckling, scissoring, skin rolling, and pick-up-and-squeeze are the key movements. All of these techniques are therapeutic — performed with varying degrees of intensity and vigour, according to the patient’s comfort.
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November 27, 2022

Choosing Pillows, Headrests, and Face Cradles for the Massage Table
Percale is a very popular fabric for pillowcases due to its high thread count. It is smooth against the skin, and washes very well. Percale pillowcases are available in varying thread counts and sizes,
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November 2, 2022

Selecting: Bolsters and Wedges for your Massage Table
The term “bolster” goes back to Old English, meaning “to stuff something until it swells up.” It was also used to describe any kind of long pillow — used, presumably, for the same purpose that an RMT might use one today.
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