Juicing recipes for glowing skin
You may have heard people on TV or friends talking about “juicing.” People can be REALLY into it for all sorts of reasons. You’ll find the Glow team talking about juicing for two key reasons: the healthy skin benefits and the added cleansing effect after a massage. Like a monthly facial visit to Glow Med […]
Are dark under eye circles driving you crazy?
Tired of dealing with dark circles under your eyes? They effect men and women alike and thankfully Glow Med Spa has done some eye cream product “homework” – so you can focus on the solution. Below is a little summary to help. Enjoy! Your eye area is like a transparent screen that shows off what […]
What is a Hot Stone Massage?
Hot stone massage is a specialty massage that uses smooth, heated stones. They are often basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well, but they can be other types. The heat is both deeply relaxing and helps tight muscles release. What Can I Expect During my Hot Stone Massage? At Glow Med […]
Why do people get hot stone massages?
Many people find the warmth of the hot stones to be comforting and relaxing during their massage treatment. Hot stone massage is suited to people who tend to feel chilly or who have cold feet. It’s also suited for people who have muscle tension but prefer a lighter massage. Your Massage Therapist can adapt the […]
The Lunchtime Peel…
We all remember the scene on Sex and the City where Samantha walks into her doctors office for a “lunchtime peel” and later walks out with red, bloody skin that causes small children to cry and adults to shy away from her on the street in horror! Ahhh Hollywood! How extreme you can be! So, […]
What is a Swedish massage?
Swedish massage is the most commonly offered and best-known type of massage. If you have never had a massage before, a Swedish massage at Glow Med Spa is the perfect place for you to start. During Swedish massage, you therapist will use massage oil or cream to facilitate smooth, gliding strokes with a light to […]
Eyelashes to die for
About two to three times a day people ask me “Are your lashes real?” And it usually takes me about two to three times of repetitively saying “yes, they are mine..no seriously, completely mine…no extensions” for people to believe me! But I would be lying to say I didn’t have a little help. No Maybelline, […]
7 Massage Tips
A few tips and recommendations to get the most from your massage: Be on time. If you arrive in a frenzied, rushed state, it may take longer to relax Try not to eat just before a massage session. Let your body digest your meal first Be as receptive and open to the massage process as […]
How often should I get a massage?
It is our belief, at Glow Med Spa, that massage should be part of your regular self care. Once the beneficial effects of massage on health and well-being are understood and experienced, the body develops a natural desire to experience these healing benefits more often. Here are a few massage timing recommendations: Once a month: […]
How can massage help me?
Imagine a long day of standing on cement floors, lifting heavy boxes or sitting at a desk. Your back is killing you, there is a sharp pain in your neck and shoulders and your temples are throbbing. Fatigue, repetitive motion, muscle strain or staying in one position for an extended amount of time could cause […]