Articles by Spafinder Team

When researching the options for quitting and speaking to former smokers about how they kicked the butts, the overwhelming response was that the most important factor in quitting is will-power and the desire to be smoke-free. Until you are ready to quit, all of the patches, gums, and pills in the world won’t keep you from lighting up.

Want to learn more about Lymphatic Drainage — the technique, the benefits, and the finer points of lymphatic circulation? Check out these informative posts about this specialized treatment and locate some spas near you that may offer the massage!

Did you recharge your cell phone yesterday? What about your laptop? Have you taken your car in for a check up lately? When was the last time you took time to recharge your battery? Not just for a day, a week or even a month – when was the last time you took at least three months for yourself?

Having groomed a horse in the Miraval Equine Experience, vibrated in their trademarked Sensorium mix of sound and massage, my next level was Spirit Flight, described in the spa services menu as a “transformational ceremony” with Tim Frank, NMD.

Think about your favorite spa experience and how it soothed and healed you through your senses. With EcoChi® you can now bring these healing techniques home with you.

We asked skincare expert Kate Somerville to share some of her top wellness tips with us, and we loved her advice about maintaining great, healthy skin from the inside out. Check out Kate’s tips about eating for your skin!

Check out these two videos that you can incorporate into a quick, five- to 10-minute workout routine each day.

During Wellness Week™, March 21-27,  businesses around the country are offering FREE and DISCOUNTED events to share with their communities!  SpaFinder is thrilled to be a part of this national campaign towards wellness.   We invite you to  review the local offerings (being updated regularly as new and exciting events are added), and take advantage of the incredible […]

Whatever your preference there’s a little something for everyone on our list of top workout hits to put on your iPod this Wellness Week™.

During Wellness Week™, March 21-27, businesses around the country are offering FREE and DISCOUNTED events to share with their communities! SpaFinder is thrilled to be a part of this national campaign towards wellness. We invite you to review the local offerings (being updated regularly as new and exciting events are added), and take advantage of […]

During Wellness Week™, March 21-27, businesses around the country are offering FREE and DISCOUNTED events to share with their communities! SpaFinder is thrilled to be a part of this national campaign towards wellness. We invite you to review the local offerings (being updated regularly as new and exciting events are added), and take advantage of […]

Wellness Week™ is almost here! Share this great event with your family and friends!

In recent years melatonin has gained popularity as a natural alternative to prescription sleep aids. However, for all of its popularity, it seems that many people haven’t educated themselves completely about its uses, benefits and side effects. So, what is melatonin?

Written by Debra Duneier, Master Feng Shui Practitioner, LEED® Green Associate One of the highlights of a spa vacation is a cozy, rejuvenating, and restful night’s sleep. Now you can create a Zen, peaceful night’s sleep at home with these 9 practical and easy ways to implement Feng Shui design for your bedroom. Choose “yin” […]

The opposite of energy drinks, sleep drinks are designed to help you achieve the relaxation level necessary to be able to fall asleep, giving you the rest you need to support a healthy lifestyle. With natural ingredients like lavender and chamomile, these bed-time beverages are full of the things we know are proven to aid relaxation!

Check out our story about the ritual of the banya and find out how you can benefit from a bath house experience this Wellness Week™! Between the contrast therapy of the hot and cold plunge and the relaxing eucalyptus-scented saunas, we’re sure you’ll find something at your local bath house that will have you coming back for more, so try one this Wellness Week™!

Walk into a spa and you immediately notice the airy music, quiet voices, and lack of clutter. Spa ambiance is one of serenity and calm, and it’s no coincidence that there’s no clutter.

Hello New York!  The sun is out and the coats are being shed, so it’s time to start thinking about shedding those winter pounds and firming up your bod! Now you can get five Pilates or Gyrotonic Classes for just $39 at Body Evolution in the East Village.  Body Evolution is the perfect place to […]

Skincare expert Kate Somerville shares her Wellness Week™ advice with us, because as we know, stress can impact everything in your life, including your skin! Check out Kate’s tips for de-stressing from our Q+A with the celebrity esthetician (check back for the rest of her awesome advice as we get closer to Wellness Week™), and be sure to share your de-stressing tips with us in the comments.

These relaxation-inducing drink offerings, full of amino acids like GABA and melatonin, will help you rest easy.