Spa Girl loves HOT STONES on a cold morning!

Brrrrr...it was really cold when I woke up this morning, left me wishing for a hot stone massage to warm me up. I have had a few hot stone massages and found them to be remarkably comforting and relaxing. Heated to120 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit which is about 50°C the flat stones are placed on energy centers of the body in the palms of the hand and between the toes. The massage therapist may also hold the stones and use them to massage into those areas which are tense and tight.

Made of basalt, a type of rock that is rich in iron and magnesium, hot stones retain heat. River rocks are normally used because they have been smoothed over time by the river's current. The stones are immersed in water and heated. The heat warms and relaxes the muscles, which allows the therapist to apply deeper pressure, if desired. Using massage oil which assists the stones to glide over the surface of your skin, the massage therapist works from the toes to the head, repeating the pattern front and back as the moist heat of the stones penetrates the tissues increasing blood flow and circulation.

Rediscovered around 1994 stone therapy is an ancient healing art used by many civilizations. Egyptians used heated stones to assist during childbirth, First Nations peoples have widely incorporated stones in rituals and ceremonies and still use them today in Sweat Lodges and the Japanese have used heated stones for centuries to alleviate pain. Russians have used hot stones in their baths and the Hawaiians used volcanic stones for healing and burial ceremonies.

I love a hot stone massage especially in the winter when it’s cold and miserable outside. The hot stones sooth and comfort and help me to relax, enjoy the massage and forget about the snow storm outside. Let's hope the winter stays away a wee bit longer!

Spa Girl thinks some secrets just need to be SHARED!

Some secrets just need to be shared and this is an ideal bath blend to relax the mind, and make you feel sensual and jubilant. Now I ask you--is this not perfect for a Saturday morning!

Here’s what to do. Pour yourself a warm bath and add 5 drops of ylang-ylang essential oil, 4 drops of neroli, 3 drops bergamot, 2 tablespoons honey and 2 ounces of fresh cream. Then soak until exhilarated.

Oil of neroli is distilled from the flowers of the bitter orange tree. It has a very strong, refreshing, spicy, floral aroma. Neroli is also used in premium natural cosmetic preparations such as massage oils, skin creams and bath oils. Benefits include: calming, soothing, sensual.

Bergamot oil is cold-pressed from the peel of the nearly ripe fruit. The aroma of bergamot oil is fresh, lively, fruity and sweet. Benefits include: uplifting, inspiring, confidence-building.

Ylang ylang oil is distilled from the early morning, fresh-picked flowers of the cananga tree. Ylang ylang has an intense floral, sweet, jasmine-like, almost narcotic aroma. Benefits include: sensual, euphoric.

Japanese Medium Hairstyle

Medium length Japanese guys hairstyle with highlights.

This is a very popular hairstyle for guys in Asia, no matter in Japan, Korea , Hongkong or Singapore.

Spa Girls loves Sumishi but it’s not what you think!

Most people when they first hear the word Sumishi think it’s a fine delicacy in their favourite Japanese restaurant. Nope! It’s the ultimate toning machine heralded as a new kind of face lift called Sumishi Microcurrent Therapy.

For over the past 15 years doctors and physical therapists all over the world have been using microcurrents to heal injured muscles, tendons and other related injuries. Gaining in popularity Sumishi Microcurrent Therapy offers painless, non-invasive face rejuvenation for those looking for an anti-aging procedure.



Sumishi treatments aid in rebuilding the skin from the inside out and help increase circulation to the muscles thus building overall muscle tone. Sumishi uses an extremely small electrical current which pulsates and penetrates the cell wall balancing the electrical potential of the cell, where it stimulates circulation, cellular growth and reproduction, causing the skin cells to function and reproduce at a higher rate. Sumishi enhances muscle tone causing a lifting effect and improves the integrity of the skin producing a refined, firm and less lined appearance. It also improves skin colour. Clayton Shagal products enhance these results as they stimulate the same functions. And your skin will feel like silk after the hour long treatment.

It is recommended to have 12 treatments over a six week period for maximum benefits. These are followed-up with treatments once a month for another year. After only 5 treatments people kept telling me how great I looked--and I could even see the difference--not to mention it is a very relaxing facial.

Sumishi Microcurrent Therapy is used for a number of treatments including the repair of scar tissue, lymphatic drainage, reducing the appearance of stretch marks, scalp treatments, cellulite, and acne.

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What should I blog about to bribe you all to vote for me??

Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer back again

She and John Mayer were spotted dining together in NYC on Sept 22 and Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer met later that night at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Sources have also revealed that both of them’ve been texting each other.

“They are very close. They remain great friends. He thinks she’s amazing, nice and smart, and he has nothing but respect for her,” a source close to John Mayer said.

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Spa Girl says get rid of STRESS

I try not to get too stressed out but once in awhile I have a really bad day, and this was one of them. I won’t bore you with all the gruesome details but suffice it to say my stress levels hit an all time high and my date with my masseuse is not for another three days. What to do?

Everyone has a little stress in their lives and for some people a little stress is a good thing, it gets you motivated. However while stress is a mental condition, it also affects you physically wellbeing as the stress hormones in your body build up in your muscles and they begin to clench. And if you are like me when you get stressed you also forget to breath properly.

So after some soul searching and good old fashion research, here are a few suggestions to help get rid of your stress. Try one or several.

Breath and I mean deep breathing where you concentrate on every relaxing breath in while pushing the stressful breath out. Try adding some easy exercises while doing this, like yoga or tai chi, or go for a good walk or to the gym and work out, exercise releases endorphins and they eat up stress faster than anything else.

Make a mental list, or write it down if need be what is stressing you out and eliminate all those things that are not essential. Then you can pin point the root cause of your stress and talk about it with someone you love and trust. It’s amazing what a good conversation can do for your wellbeing.

Book yourself a weekend get-away and find the explorer in you, go to an outdoor market and antique shop, the beach. What ever makes you happy! It’s all about taking some time for you.

Laugh about some silly joke or something stupid you did, it’s amazing what a good laugh and a smile will do for your mood.

Zone out with your favorite music or better yet, turn it up and dance, or forget about your troubles in the pages of a good book or your Amazon Kindle—oh I want one. It’s about re-channeling your mind.

Make sure to eat well and drink plenty of water, junk food won’t help; you need all those healthy anti-oxidants.

Try for 7 hours of non-interrupted sleep, as my mom always said, things look better in the morning and lack of sleep only adds to your stress levels.

As the famous saying goes, ‘just do it’ throw yourself into learning a new skill. You will be surprised at what it does for your overall wellbeing and self esteem and you never know you might just meet some interesting new friends. I started a blog as I love to research and write!

Learn how to meditate and relax your body and your mind, the stress will just melt away. I have this personal philosophy which I try to adhere to; if I eat properly, exercise my mind and body, and mediate, all will be right with my world. And when it’s not right, I will be in better shape to deal with it.