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Fit for A Spa Week: Pilates, Yoga, Mediation + More

March 30, 2012 | By Michelle Joni

While massages, facials and manicures are indulgent spa treats to have you looking and feeling your best, the spa provides total wellness from mind to perfectly polished toes. The spa lifestyle can help you get you fit and centered by offering classes in fitness, relaxation and emotional management that will help you on your journey to overall health. Before you relax with a luxurious spa treatment, why not also get some fine-tuning to keep your body running smoothly?

During Spa Week, be sure to take advantage of any fitness opportunities, indicated in the Spa Week directory under each listing. For example, LifeSpa’s 72 locations will not only watch your kids for free while you get pampered, they’re located in LifeTime Fitness gyms, and Spa Week clients are invited to use all the facilities.

In addition, here are some of the $50 offerings that are specifically made to deepen your mind/body connection.

Pilates

Allure Pilates Spa City in Beverly Hills, CA is working out a 60 Min Private Reformer Pilates Session for just $50. Pilates is a good fitness choice if you are looking to get lean without bulking up (if you’re worried about that). Pilates can help to increase muscular endurance, core strength and flexibility, while also improving posture and breathing. And don’t forget about reducing body fat! Pilates does rhyme with hotties, after all.

The Sporting Club at the Bellevue in Philadelphia, PA is also offering a Pilates session during Spa Week, and the other day we sent one of our Philly bloggers What The Frock to check it out. It was her first ever Pilates experience and she loved it, and Instagrammed the photo above.

Mind-Body Classes

Exhale Spa is offering a 5-pack of Mind-Body Classes to transform your body with your choice of Exhale’s Award Winning Core Fusion, Yoga Classes and Core Cycling for only $50. Core Fusion fundamentals are a blend of Pilates and the Lotte Berk method that includes strengthening and stretching to develop a deeply toned body (think Heidi Klum meets Cameron Diaz). Whether you chose the original, yoga or cycling you will leave sweating, strengthened, and stretched. This 5-pack could get you on your way to a 6-pack.

Exhale Locations: Atlanta Back Bay Battery Wharf Chicago Dallas Gramercy Harbor Point Meatpacking Miami Midtown Santa Monica Upper East Side

Yoga & Meditation

Bronxville Wellness Sanctuary in Bronxville, NY is calming you with a 45 Min Private Kripalu Yoga & Meditation Session. Kripalu Yoga emphasizes on individual growth and is designed to adapt to all body types, ages, fitness levels, and interests. It stretches and tones muscles, releases chronic tension, supports mental clarity and encourages self-acceptance. Afterward, a mediation session will help you cultivate good health and a positive sense of well being, and challenge you to find self awareness. This treatment will work both body and mind, with an enhanced sense of spirit on the side.

Lifestyle & Nutrition Consultation

Pranaa Ayurveda in Plano, TX is offering a Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Nutrition Consultation for $50. Ayurveda strives to restore the balance in your daily life, which in effect, triggers the body’s natural healing process and metabolism and helps you bounce back to a state of vibrant health and radiance. You will learn how to follow the Ayurevedic diet that not only provides lasting energy throughout the day, but it keeps the body toned and radiant. An Ayurvedic Consultation will help you to understand yourself and your body from the perspective of Ayurveda – the science of life. Don’t forget to take notes.

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Sweet News: Chocolate May Help You Lose Weight

March 29, 2012 | By Kerri Johnson

“What you see before you, my friend, is the result of a lifetime of chocolate.”– Katharine Hepburn

With that tiny waist, who was she kidding? But a new study suggests that Ms. Hepburn may have been on to something because eating chocolate can actually help you stay thin. Researchers at the University of California-San Diego found that people who frequently eat chocolate have lower body-mass indexes than people who don’t. Say what? We’ll repeat that, chocolate can help you lose weight. People in the study, whose ages ranged from 20 to 85, reported eating chocolate an average of twice a week and exercising an average of 3.6 times a week.

But hang on there chocolate monster, before you inhale that giant bunny patiently waiting for Easter, everything in moderation. While chocolate is derived from cocoa beans, that doesn’t make that candy bar a vegetable. Chocolate in its purest form, either dark chocolate or cocoa powder, is going to pack the most super powers of the cocoa bean, not its processed counterpart. Chocolate is still high in sugar and calories, so it is suggested to have a small amount regularly in addition to working out. But this is great news to relieve unnecessary guilt from chocoholics when they break down and have “just one piece,” and it’s reason for some of us to go ahead and pick up a chocolate habit.

Chocolate is also one of our favorite Sweet 16 Ingredients that will have you looking and feeling delicious. Check out all our Spa Week spas offering chocolate dipped $50 spa treatments below. Oh chocolate, how sweet it is to (love) and be loved by you.

50 Min Swedish Massage with Cacao Absolute Aromatherapy/50 Min Chocolate Facial with Cacao Absolute Aromatherapy /60 Min Haircut with Chocolate Infused Coconut Hairtini Treatment at Zoe Salon & Spa in McLean & Fairfax, VA
85 Min Chocolate Body Treatment with Swedish Massage at Diva Spa & Salon in Jersey City, NJ
60 Min Cocoa Lotion Swedish Massage at Canary Orchid Retreat in Falls Church, VA
50 Min Red Wine and Chocolate Facial and Glass of Wine at Spa Mystyk in Chicago, IL
50 Min Chocolate Cake Ultimate Pedicure at Bellagio Salon and Day Spa in San Diego, CA
50 Min Chocolate Scented Massage at The Chocolate Day Spa in Costa Mesa, CA,
50 Min Package: Includes Chocolate Body Scrub and Massage at Magnolia European Organic Spa in New York City, NY
75 Min Chocolate and Champagne Pedicure with Exfoliating Hand Treatment and Polish Change at Serenity in the City Salon & Spa in Medford, MA
60 Min Anti-Aging Chocolate Bliss Facial including Brow Wax and Hand, Arm and Shoulder Massage at Pamper Me Skin Care in Wakefield, MA
60 Min Anti-Aging Chocolate and Berry Facial at CosMedica in Wakefield, MA
Chocolate-Rose Pedicure at Spa Butterfly in New York, NY
50 Min Package: Includes Chocolate Body Scrub and Massage at Magnolia European Organic Spa in New York, NY

Filed Under: Food + Drink, Health & Wellness, Spa Cuisine Tagged With: $50 spa treatments, Bellagio Salon and Day Spa, Benefits of Chocolate, Canary Orchid Retreat, chocolate, chocolate spa treatments, CosMedica, Diva Spa & Salon, health, Magnolia European Organic Spa, Pamper Me Skin Care, Serenity in the City Salon & Spa, Spa Butterfly, Spa Mystyk, Sweet Sixteen, The Chocolate Day Spa, Zoe Salon & Spa

Where Do The Celebrities Spa?

March 27, 2012 | By Kerri Johnson

While magazines show us how celebrities are “just like us” by revealing that they do, in fact, go to Starbucks, walk their dogs and pay parking meters, what we’re really interested in is how we can ~~live~~ spa just like a celeb. Celebrities indulge in the finest luxuries to get red carpet-ready, and they also have their regular spa routines that involve frequent massages, waxes and facials. While they may want us to believe they are naturally fresh faced and glowing, we know it’s just because they’ve been getting the works at the spa. Now, YOU can spa like an A-lister on a regular-person budget.

We’re revealing our Spa Week spas’ celebrity clientele, and we even got the scoop on some of the spa treatments they get. Go take advantage of the celeb worthy $50 spa treatments you can spoil yourself with, listed below. Spa Weekers: They’re just like stars!

Mireille’s Studio in Chicago, IL

What’s one of Oprah‘s favorite things? Regular eyebrow waxing at Mireille’s Studio. The billionaire keeps her brows media mogul-ready with routine waxing. Don’t miss your chance to get the Oprah treatment, too.

Microdermabrasion Treatment for Face and Neck
Full Face Wax
Eyelash and Eyebrow Tint Package

The Face Place in Schaumburg, IL

Real men get facials. While Chuck Norris may solve problems with a swift roundhouse kick to the face, he saves his face with facials at The Face Place. Chuck Norris gets facials to keep cucumbers cool.

Magic Microderm Treatment Smooths and Refines, Great for Fine Lines
Glycolic Medical Peel Fabulous Exfoliation Get Rid of That Dull Tired Look
Beautiful Eyelash Extension Enhancement Be Hollywood Glamorous

Treats for the Face in Sherman Oaks, CA

Teenage stars, former teenage stars and stars who play teenagers all go to Treats For The Face to keep as smooth as a baby. Miley Cyrus, Drew Barrymore, Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens, and Zac Efron all have visited the spa for a variety of waxing services and to shop at the boutique.

Eyelash Perm including Lash Tinting
Bikini Wax, including Playboy, Brazilian, or Completely Bare
55 Min A-List Facial with Radiant Fruit Peel Mask

ELLE Spa in Miami Beach, FL

Jaime King, Joy Bryant, and Gillian Jacobs have all gotten their vixen paws groomed at ELLE Spa. Now you can channel your inner bombshell and get the spa’s essential manicure and pedicure.

50 Min ELLE SPA Essential Manicure and Pedicure
Shampoo, Cut and Blowdry

Joanna Vargas in New York, NY

Working with mummies and all that dust will leave your skin feeling dead. Rachel Weisz unwraps fresh skin at Joanna Vargas with The Power Peel Facial .

60 Min Tone Up, Lymphatic Drainage, Muscle Toning and Skin Tightening
50 Min The Power Peel, an Organic Resurfacing Treatment

Skin by Mamie in New York, NY

99 problems but their skin ain’t one. Superstars like Jay-Z, Usher and Eva Mendez flock to Skin by Mamie to stay looking fresh.

60 Min Springtime Fare –Aging Dry Skin Facial
60 Min Spring Break Facial with Extractions
60 Min April Madness Hydrating Facial

Verabella Skin Therapy in Beverly Hills, CA

There’s no forgetting Kristen Bell with her radiant skin, thanks to one Beverly Hills hot spot. Verabella Skin is dishing up three skin repair treatments to get you ready for your close up.

50 Min The Instant Lift: A Non-Surgical Face Lift
50 Min Crystal-Free Micro-DIAMOND-Brasion
50 Min Organic Skin-a-Peel from our Peel Bar Menu

Lea Advanced Skincare in Beverly Hills, CA

Eva Longoria and Jessica Simpson both get the Oxygen Spray and Infusion treatments at Lea Advanced Skincare on the regular. You’ll feel like the paparazzi is following you too after you get VIP skin.

50 Min Ultra Sonic Cleansing Facial with LED Panel Lights
50 Min Oxygen Spray and Infusion Treatment
50 Min Oxygen Spray with LED Panel Lights

Hiatus Spa + Retreat in Dallas, TX

Whether playing a part or playing LeAnn Rimes husband, Eddie Cibrian stays refreshed with Hiatus Spa & Retreat. You can rejuvenate with their treatments too, dimples not included.

60 Min Organic Aveda Stress Fix Massage
50 Min Signature Hiatus Facial with Foot Soak plus Customized Aromatherapy
50 Min Hiatus Body Glow and Energizing Scalp Treatment Package

La Belle Day Spa in San Francisco & Pal Alto, CA

What do Michelle Pfeiffer, Paris Hilton, and Maria Shriver have in common? Money, complicated love lives, and they all frequent La Belle Day Spa in Pal Alto. We wonder if Carly Fiorina and Condoleezza Rice talk politics at the San Francisco location.

45 Min La Belle Signature Massage
45 Min Sea Essence Facial
60 Min Chocolate Mousse Pedicure

NeoSole Nail Lounge in Flossmoor, IL

They may act tough but they’re hands are soft. Both Kanye West and R.Kelly have received manicures at NeoSole Nail Lounge.

50 Min OPI Gel Manicure with Brown Sugar Scrub and Paraffin
60 Min Appletini Spa Pedicure with Relaxing Foot Massage
75 Min Nails and Massage Package, including 60 Min Manicure and Pedicure with 15 Min Chair Massage

nuBest in Long Island, NY

How do boy band stars stay looking like boys? Lance Bass, Kevin Jonas, and Aaron Carter visit nuBest to stay young.

45 Min Full-Body Swedish Massage
45 Min Customized European Facial

Pure Daily Bliss Day Spa in Norco, CA

Win or lose he still spas! Toby Gerhart from the Minnesota Vikings enjoys a deep tissue or Sports Massage at Pure Daily Bliss Day Spa whenever he is in his home town.

50 Min Signature Facial with Body Wrap Treatment
50 Min Signature Facial with Microdermabrasion Treatment
60 Min Blissful Package to include Body Massage and Signature Facial

Naturally Bare by Deidre in West Hollywood, CA

Scott Barnes (Celebrity Make-Up Artist), Mekia Cox (Undercover), and Jim Pickens (Grey’s Anatomy) lavish in frequent facials at Naturally Bare by Deidre. You can pick from a variety of sweet facials for a sweet price.

50 Min Hydra Facial to Exfoliate and Hydrate
50 Min Coffee Facial, includes Milk Cleanser, Coffee Exfoliation, Lactic Serum and Warm Coconut Mask
50 Min Green Tea Purifying Back Facial

Vida Emanuel European Day Spa in Beverly Hills, CA

The business savvy Adrienne Maloof relaxes at Vida Emanuel European Day Spa when she’s not writing checks and cashing in. We bet she’d advise you invest in their treatments.

50 Min Cellulite and Body Slimming Treatment
50 Min Vida Emanuel Signature Caviar Facial with choice of Organic Diamond Peel or Microdermabrasion
IPL Treatment, choice of Photo Rejuvenation, Skin Tightening or Hair Removal of the Underarms, Lip, Chin, Sides, Upper Back, Shoulder or Lower Back

U Boutique & Med Spa in Plano, TX

The TV show “What Would You Do?” has its awkward and tense moments. Host John Quinones relaxes with the 50 Min Unique Massage form U Boutique and why wouldn’t you too?

50 Min Unique Massage
50 Min SkinCeuticals Micropeel Facial
Room to Groom Brazilian or Bikini and Brow Wax Combo

David & Mary Salon Spa in Carmel, IN

We’d like to witness the salon gossip between President George Bush, Kendra Wilkinson and Joan Rivers (our guess is Kendra is the one with the strategy to solve the housing crisis). The unlikely trio all visit David & Mary Salon to get their hair styled.

60 Min Hot Stone Massage with Essential Oil
60 Min Energy Lift Facial with LED light therapy
Cat Eye Express Eyelash Application

Filed Under: Media POP, Spas Tagged With: $50 spa treatments, Advanced Skincare, celebrities, celebrity skincare secrets, David & Mary Salon, Elle Spa, Hiatus Spa + Retreat, La Belle Day Spa, Mireille's Studio, Naturally Bare by Deidre, neosole nail lounge, nuBest, oprah, Pure Daily Bliss Day Spa, Skin by Mamie, The Face Place, Treats For The Face, UBoutique, Verabella Skin, Vida Emanuel European Day Spa

How To (Safely) Be a Pregnant Hot Spa Mom

March 26, 2012 | By Michelle Joni

Jessica Simpson just revealed her naked body on the cover of Elle in all her pregnant-ness. We bet the majority of non-celeb pregnant women are probably choosing to not even look at themselves in a full length mirror. (Unless, mirror’s came equipped with airbrushing.) Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, but still, the changes to your body may have you feeling less than beautiful.

Our hot mom Charlene of Charlene Chronicles is representing for all the pregnant ladies. After her delightful video submission to join the squad, we knew we had one hot mama on her hands. Now, she has her hands extremely full as a mother of one and expecting! We’re super excited for the mommy of two-to-be and Spa Week sponsored her #PinkorBlue Gender Reveal Twitter Party last night and are extremely excited to announce… IT’S A GIRL! (She’ll be a future spa-goer with mom.)

Being pregnant won’t stop Charlene from living up to her hot mom status. Charlene shares some spa tips for how to stay hot when you’re expecting.

By Charlene Chronicles

Seriously?

For many, the post’s title may seem like an oxymoron because what woman feels hot and sexy when they are pregnant?

But it is possible.

{No, really.}

The key is taking time for yourself – even if you are six months pregnant and chase after a toddler. (Who needs the gym?) So the best thing a preggo mama can do is pamper herself. Take a nap, go on a shopping trip (alone) and, of course, hit the spa.

Ahhh, the spa. You remember it don’t you? The calming music, the fluffy robe, the cucumber water, the kid free zone, the glorious treatments. Yes, it still exists, and even though you may look like you swallowed a basketball, it is closer than you think. Here are five fantastic pregnancy pampering services to consider when you are pregnant:

1. Pedicure. Despite the fact you cannot see your feet, they are still there. So next time you head to the ob-Gyn’s office, your tootsie-toes can sport a springy-hue. And let’s face it, the foot rub is glorious.

2. Waxing. Not as serene as a pedicure, but a little trimming can make you feel less…err, out of control, shall we say. Even if you can’t see this nether region, I hate to break the news to you, but a lot of people do when you are pregnant. So a little ship-shape can make you feel a bit more {cough} presentable.

3. Facial. Pregnancy can bring a lot of stress, worry and sleepless nights. (Hate to break it to you but those sleepless nights happen before the baby arrives too.) So hand over those baggy eyes and pregnancy complexion issues to the pros.

4. Body Scrub. Pregnancy can do a number on your skin. Dry, flaky, itchy. (Sounds pleasant doesn’t it.) But a body scrub can breath new life into your skin with a moisturing treatment. See, you can have that pregnancy glow after all.

5. Massage. As our bellies get bigger, it can mean swollen legs and aching backs. A massage is a must. Not only does it feel fabulous, but it can take care of any pregnancy pain as we gain those pounds.

Yet, there are a handful of Spa Week-approved things to consider:

When you get a mani/pedi, make sure the space is well-ventilated. Also, try to find phthalate-free polish if you can. Essie, L’Oreal and Revlon nail polishes are phthalate-free.
For massages, spas will not perform a prenatal massage on pregnant women who are less than 14 weeks, as this can increase the risk of miscarriage. Spa Glossary: Pregnancy Massage
Waxing can be more painful than pre-pregnancy due to the increased blood flow in the body, so consider it before plunging in.
A similar issue exists for body scrubs and facials: go easy. A pregnant women’s skin is sensitive so make sure to communicate (and expect) a less vigorous treatment.
A pregnant woman’s skin is not the only thing that is sensitive; so are our noses. If it is an issue, request a fragrance-free lotion for massages and other services.
Try to avoid any products that are too smelly. Phthalates are chemicals that are often found in fragranced beauty and it’s best to stay away from anything too fragrant when pregnant.
Lastly, stay away from any service that will elevate your body temperature. So no body wraps or Vichy showers, for example.

When calling the spa to book an appointment, make sure to tell them you are pregnant and how far along you are. Find out what products they use, ask questions and make sure to communicate any discomfort or concerns. Most spas clearly state if a service is contraindicated for pregnant women so check their websites or brochures. Yet, always talk to your doctor before booking or going for any treatment.

Despite the fact that pregnancy means a baby-registry a mile long (and a credit card bill that awaits), it is possible to hit the spa and still have money left over for the new stroller. Take advantage of the twice-a-year beauty bonanza for $50 spa treatments. Booking has already started for Spring Spa Week 2012 (April 16-22) so check to see what spas in your area are participating, and what services you can snatch for a steal.

While pregnancy can be stressful, on our bodies and on our emotions, heading to one (or several) spa treatments during spa week, or during the course of your pregnancy, is a great way to connect, revive and recharge.

You can be a rockin’ hot pregnant spa mama. {Seriously.}

Charlene is a wife, a Mom to a 2-year old and a couple of dogs, and is expecting baby number 2 in June. She is part of the Hot Spa Mom Squad and she is a blogger at CharleneChronicles.com where she writes about style, health, mom technology and parenting. Despite her hectic schedule, she always marks her calendar for every Spa Week. (For real.)

Filed Under: Hot Mom Spa Squad, Moms and Family, Spa Treatments Tagged With: #pinkorblue, $50 spa treatments, Charlene Chronicles, Gender Reveal Twitter Party, Hot Mom Monday, hot mom spa squad, jessica simpson, Pregnancy spa treatments, Pregnant Facials, Pregnant Massage, prenatal massage, spa when pregnant

Spa Games

March 22, 2012 | By Kerri Johnson

Sixty seconds. That’s how long they have to stand and wait before the gong sounds and the games begin. Now, the clock ticks as we ourselves near The Games. We’ve been voraciously awaiting the nationwide opening of the movie tomorrow (or tonight if you’re lucky) ever since the first Liz Banks/Jennifer Lawrence photos leaked and Michelle blogged her unconditional love for The Capitol’s absurd beauty rituals. Now, it’s finally time to watch it all unfold on the silver screen.

To celebrate the release of the much anticipated Hunger Games movie, we think that after fighting for her life, a girl could use a little downtime. We’re going to show Katniss some spa love. She endured everything from the reaping to reward and now Katniss needs to go from survival drab to winner circle fab. Here are the treatments worthy of a survivor. Let the spa games begin!

(We’ve also included some pre-apocalyptic spas where you can get the Katniss treatment because you’re hungry for spa too!)

Nail It

The first problem area we want to target? Katniss’s dire need for a mani/pedi. A bow and arrow aren’t conducive to pushed back cuticles and polished nails. A day of hard work will make your nails dirty and chipped, but countless days in the wilderness will make your mangy paws look like a construction workers.

50 Min Manicure and Pedicure with Foot Reflexology at Bunya Citi Spa in New York, NY
75 Min Essential Spa Manicure and Pedicure at Dream Spa & Salon in Westport, CT
105 Min Manicure and Pedicure Package: Includes Customized Aromatherapy Spa Pedicure with Paraffin or Mask and Signature Manicure with Warm Spa Mittens at Beau Visage Skin Care & Spa in Greenwood Village, CO

Hair Repair

Heat damages your hair. Giant fire balls being launched at you destroys your hair. While surviving the great balls of fire attack, Katniss’s hair was not as lucky. A good cut, style and DEEP conditioning will get her singed hair camera ready.

Studio DNA Haircut and Conditioning Treatment, Including Hot Towel Treatment at Studio DNA in Santa Monica & Los Angeles, CA
Ultimate Hair Package including Wash, Cut, Moroccan Oil Treatment and Style at Venelle Salon & Spa in Brooklyn, NY
Repairing Keratin Blow-Out for Overworked Hair at The Blue Sapphire Spa in Port Jefferson, NY

Skin S.O.S.

Roughing it in the wild will leave you feeling dirty. Especially, after canoodling with this mud face. Katniss’s dirt-filled pores could use a serious facial. After all, she has to get ready for her close-up as the new cover girl of Panem.

60 Min Showcase Facial at Advanced Esthetics in Ann Arbor , MI
60 Min 24ct Gold Facial at Ai Spa in Calabasas, CA
60 Min Natural Glow Customized Facial including Nourishing Mask at Anjella Paulette Day Spa in Norfolk, VA

Send a Massage

We’ve never had to habitually run for our lives, but we would bet you would end up pulling some muscles. Also, you’d probably sleep funny every night that you were strapped to a tree branch. Katniss needs some serious body work and relaxing to maybe pretend like that all didn’t just happen.

60 Min Knead to Relax Massage at Anjella Paulette Day Spa in Norfolk, VA
50 Min Spa Week Stress Melter Body Treatment at Red Door Spa at all 29 locations
90 Min Reflexology Massage at Avalon Massage & Bodyworks in Houston, TX

Detox

Hunting and gathering will dish up some odd meals. After a diet of mystery roots and groosling, a colonic may be a good way to cleanse out her confused system. (Although, she was previously eating squirrel.)

Colon Cleansing Hydrotherapy at Cleansing Concepts in Westbury, NY
60 Min Colon Hydrotherapy at Herbal Infusion in Fort Washington, MD
Colon Hydrotherapy at Provence Wellness Center in New York, NY

Now that she’s looking like a winner and not a post-apocalyptic nightmare, she only has one problem left…

Gale or Peeta? Oh, it’s hard being a teenage heroine.

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