Anyone who has ever suffered from a migraine headache would readily agree that this is far more than just a simple “headache.” Migraines are best known for causing moderate to severe and intense pain and throbbing in the head, and they usually come with some amount of nausea and light sensitivity. They are often preceded . . .
It is understandable that some individuals may view a trip to the spa as an indulgent experience they should only participate in once every so often, but the truth is that there is quite a lot of benefits that can come from receiving spa services. A personal massage, for example, can be a wonderful, relaxing, . . .
It can be incredibly easy to fall victim to the idea that receiving regular massages are an extravagant indulgence that aren’t truly necessary, and then use this to justify why you don’t get them as often as you desire to. Fortunately, the actual truth is that massages are enormously beneficial to our health along with . . .
Everyone has experienced difficulty making decisions at some point in their life, whether these decisions have to do with “small” choices–like what to have for dinner or what movie to watch–or with much bigger choices–like the career path one wants to pursue or the home they want to buy. If this difficulty weren’t torturous enough . . .
Whether you have scheduled a massage for the purposes of addressing specific concerns or you simply want to be pampered, you may find that you are making a sort of mental list of all the things you plan to tell your therapist when the day and time of your appointment finally arrive. After all, if . . .
As winter finally fades away and spring settles in, we tend to find ourselves brightening up and looking forward to warmer temperatures, lighter clothes, brighter colors, and beautiful flowers. There are many wonderful reasons to love the spring, but one reason some individuals look forward to it with mixed anticipation. While we love the spring, . . .
At Botanica we always look for cutting edge, innovative and effective new products and techniques to offer to our clients. In recent months we launched our first-ever stem cell facial and added massage cupping to our spa menu. Just What is Massage Cupping, You Ask? Cupping massage therapy at Botanica is a modern twist on an ancient Chinese . . .
Do you want a good massage or a GREAT massage? In the immortal words of the Spice Girls: “…Tell me what you want, what you really, really want!” On what could be a long list of massage therapy tips for clients, open communication is at the very top. I personally begin massage appointments by asking . . .
