Hot Bamboo + Seashells + Champagne = Your Holiday Cure

December 22, 2011 | By

The doctor is in! Pulled your back lifting the Christmas tree? Sprained your wrist wrapping all those gifts? Or just simply exhausted after 2011? CURE SPA, Malibu’s premier seaside Medical Spa has the… well, cure.

Dr. Lisa Benya is on call and there to discuss with you the best methods for your condition. At the top of her list: hot bamboo, seashells, bubbly, quartz and hot stones. How will these help you this holiday season and beyond? Let’s take a look. CURE accepts Spa & Wellness Gift Cards by Spa Week.

CURE OPTION ONE: Hot Bamboo

This full body Hot Bamboo Massage, brand new at CURE, is a tranquil fusion of hands on massage and heated bamboo application. The bamboo is rolled and massaged in areas of tension to release stress from the body. Warm oil is used to nourish parched winter skin and the pressure is tailored to fit your preference. Hot bamboo massage is an ancient Chinese technique that promotes circulation, sensory nerve perception, and lymphatic drainage, providing a deep sense of relaxation and well-being.

CURE OPTION TWO: Seashells

Bring the beach to you – spa style. Reverse the effects of time with CURE’s revolutionary Babor© treatment, the SeaCreation, available as a facial or a body treatment. It’s derived from the depths of the sea using algae and other ingredients to energize and repair the skin. This truly unique experience uses tigress seashells.

CURE OPTION THREE: Champagne

Pop the bubbly! In CURE’s Champagne Facial, a yeast extract of French champagne nourishes and stimulates the skin. The extract helps guard against free radical damage from environmental toxins, while leaving your skin with an effervescent glow. The treatment also includes a hand and foot massage. Cheers to that!

CURE OPTION FOUR: Rose Quartz

CURE’s Rose Quartz Facial is a gentle facial includes a luxurious massage with rose quartz on the skin to regenerate and promote cell growth. This beautiful stone of the rain forest is known for its healing properties and high mineral content. This treatment includes a warm hand paraffin dip.

CURE OPTION FIVE: Hot Stones

Dying for a long, delicious, post-holiday massage to really WOW you? Based on a holistic approach, this 80 minute treatment uses shiatsu techniques and hot stone massage to balance and stimulate Qi (the flow of energy) and to relax mind and body.

And the options don’t stop there! Check out CURE to cure all your woes, any time of year, with all sorts of normal and strange objects alike. And perhaps to also take a long dip in this very lovely, romantic bath…

CURE SPA
23708 Malibu Road
Malibu, CA 90265
310.456.1458

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Happy Spa-nukkah! Light The Aromatherapy Menorah

December 20, 2011 | By

Happy first night of Hanukkah, my fellow latke-loving, dreidel-spinning, gelt-indulging friends! When the sun dips down this evening, we’ll kick off those eight infamously crazy nights; the beautiful, celebratory Festival of Lights.

Uh oh, what’s that you say? No lights for your festival? Did you forget your MENORAH!? If you’re anything like me: a nice Jewish girl who just happens to not have a menorah around her apartment, yet is drowning in scented candles, let’s join hands and do this together:

The Aromatherapy Menorah.

I hope my rabbi isn’t reading this right now. But with no disrespect to the Jewish traditions I loved growing up with, I have decided that this year I will put my large collection of sweet, musky, cinnamon, lavender, and other such delicious-smelling candles to good use, bend the rules of Hanukkah, and make my own little Festival of Lights.

I’ll designate one large candle as the Shamas to be lit every night, and night by night, I’ll say my Baruch-ata-adonai and add a small candle to the aromatherapy mix. My apartment is soon to smell like an unidentifiable jumble of Hanukkah goodness. A miracle indeed. Malin+Goetz, Diptyque, Bond St… welcome to The Tribe.
Join me on Polyvore to see all the featured candle brands, and where you can get this beautiful menorah!

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Spas Helping Kids Unwrap Gifts This Holiday Season

December 16, 2011 | By

The holidays are a time for giving. While you’re buying everyone on your list a Spa & Wellness Gift Card (wink, wink) let us not forget those who are less fortunate. We talked about how spas are giving back all year round, but the holidays are a special time to reach out to the local community. We love hearing stories about spas giving free massages to deserving unemployed people. It warms our hearts to see spas (that already bring us joy with their amazing spa treatments!) reach out and give all that they can during the holiday season. Not every child is going to be able to unwrap a toy this Christmas. Here are some spas that want to change that:

Last night, American Laser got in the holiday spirit by co-hosting the GIVE 2 GET Beauty event with Pretty City. Guests who donated a toy received a gift card for one free treatment of choice. Now that’s a reason to give!

The Langham Huntington in Pasadena, Los Angeles is having their annual Teddy Bear Tea event where kids enjoy a puppet show, storytelling by one of Santa’s helpers, and pictures with Santa. Guests are asked to bring one unwrapped, packaged gift for donation to Hillsides charity. Teddy Bear Tea will be held December 17-23 from 10 am to noon.  For reservations call 626.585.6218.

Alantra Spa in North Reading, Massachusetts is offering 10% off any service for every un-opened new toy you bring to the spa from now until December 30th. The toys will be donated to the Toys for Tots Foundation.

Bring in an unused toy to your local Massage Envy for their ‘12 Days of Christmas‘ event until December 19th. The toys will be donated to Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation. Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation is the nation’s largest gift basket distributor to children with cancer serving 220 children’s hospitals and pediatric oncology treatment centers nationwide. For the nearest location call 866.553.3689.

RELATED: Be sure to check out how these 8 bloggers are making a difference this holiday!

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WIN: An iPad 2, Manolos or a Rioja Wine Party for 20!

December 6, 2011 | By

The perfect evening: Curled up on the couch next to a warm fire, just after 20 of your closest friends left a fabulous wine tasting party, hosted by you. You’re sipping a leftover glass of red; expensive party-hosting heels on the floor beside you, while strumming your fingers on your beautiful iPad 2. Well, if any part of this sounds appealing, read on. Rioja has a giveaway to get that fire started. Three lucky Spa Week winners will be able to select the prize of their choice!

If you’re not familiar with the wine company offering such an insanely awesome giveaway, here’s the scoop: Rioja harvests thousands of wines in Spain, aged at the winery so you don’t have to wait to enjoy them. Whether you’re an amateur or wine connoisseur, Rioja is one of the most respected and well known brands in the industry with an extensive selection, offering the perfect wine for every style and budget.

So, all you have to do is join the Rioja community and you’ll be entered to win. The only problem is… how will you EVER decide!?

CHOICE #1: an iPad 2

The hottest item on everyone’s holiday list and Rioja is giving you a chance to win one for free. Delicious.

CHOICE #2: Manolo Blahniks

A $750 gift certificate to Neiman Marcus will let you live out your Carrie Bradshaw dreams and get your hands on a coveted pair of Manolo Blahniks!

CHOICE #3: Wine Tasting Party for 20!

Ever want to invite 20 of your closest friends over for a fancy wine party? Choose this option and let Rioja host a party for you. A Rioja team member will come to your home and bring wine and appetizers for your guests to enjoy. They’ll help turn you into wine connoisseur, educating you about delicious Riojas.

Sign up to win here.

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De-Stress For the Holidays With December Spa Deals

December 2, 2011 | By

Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone but some of us still haven’t even begun our holiday shopping yet. We totally get it. But while you are busy getting (or thinking about getting) gifts for every one else on your list, what about you?  We have a little gift of our own to pass along: December spa deals! These massages, facials and scrubs should help you unwind after a long day of  shopping… or shopping procrastination.

And if you never quite make it to the stores, that’s okay too – Spa & Wellness Gift Cards make the perfect gift for anyone, are on sale through December 31st, and you don’t even have to get off your couch. :)

Body by Melisa in Oakland, California has a 2 Hour Exhausted Shoppers Package: includes Skin Bella Facial Treatment and your choice of Dermasonic Cellulite Treatment, Organic Harvest Sugar Scrub or Healing Massage with Aromatherapy. May be shared with a friend. Special: $140; Originally: $275.

CloudMover Day Spa in Huntington Beach, California has your choice of a Cinnamon Sugar Back Polish and Swedish Massage, HB Facial with Diamond Peel, or Pro-Brazilian Wax. Special: $50 Each.

The New Well Weight Loss & Wellness Center in San Diego, California has a Serenity Facial. Special: $45; Originally: $95.

U-topia Spa in Naples, Florida has your choice of a 60 Minute Bliss Massage or Glisten Body Polish. Special: $70 Each.

Magdalen’s Pure Skincare in Rockville, Maryland has your choice of 60 Minute  Signature Facial for $60, normally $120, 60 Minute Slimming Body Wrap for $87.50, normally $175, or Brazilian Bikini Wax for $48, normally $60.

Epiphany Day Spa in Hempstead, New York has a 90 Minute Epiphany Sugar Scrub and Aromatherapy Oil Wrap designed to open the pores and moisturize the body. Special: $75.

Ettia Holistic Day Spa in New York has a Mini-Escape Package: includes 60 Minute Melt Away Massage and Busy Bee Facial. Special: $140; Originally: $200.

California Sun Spa in Toronto, Canada has your choice of A Shocking Lifting Package: includes Virtual Surgery Facial, Manicure and Pedicure for $159, normally $209, A Footsie, Tootsie, and a Little More Package: includes Spa Manicure, Pedicure and Eyebrow Shaping for $74, normally $85, or A Little Piece of Heaven Package: includes Yonka Facial, Manicure and Pedicure for $109, normally $134.

NeoSole Nail Lounge in Flossmoor, Illinois says that winter is not an excuse to neglect your feet. Indulge in our invigorating Peppermint Treatment. Includes Peppermint Scrub, Mask, Peppermint Butter Massage and Peppermint Tea. Also includes OPI Gel Color upgrade for a smudge-free polish. Special: $50; Originally: $75.

L’Institut Sothys New York has a Holiday Cheer Package: includes Seasonal Facial and Mini-Massage. Special: $99; Originally: $135.

Hidden Door Medspa in  Roanoke, Texas has your choice of a 80 Minute Hydrating Paraffin Facial and Paraffin Hand Treatment, or 80 Minute Hot Stone Massage with Peppermint or Cranberry Foot Scrub for $80, or Series of Six IPL or Microderm with Peel and complimentary Product Package for $99.

Happy spaaahlidays!

Click here to see all December Spa Deals.

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