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Robin Harrington, spa herbalist and formulator at the Spa at Sedona Rouge, shares with us the immense health and beauty benefits of nettle tea.

Back Massage, the most fundamental and popular of all spa services, concentrates on the back of the body and can be ideal for sufferers of chronic back pain.

In a four-hands massage, two therapists work on one client, often using synchronized moves.

Is lower back pain affecting your sex life? The Spa at Carillon Miami Beach’s “Position Yourself” class helps you find sex positions that don’t hurt.

Believe it or not, studies show that laughing can boost the immune system, reduce stress, and even help us deal with chronic pain

Some of the reasons may surprise you.

Stretch to save your body from breaking as you age!

Step away from the computer, head to the spa to handle your tech-related aches and pains!

Flip-flops are top of most summer must-have list. But did you know how damaging the wrong flip-flops can be for your feet? Check out these 7 we love and the reasons why some give us cause to flip and others are just a flop!

A few home remedies that can bring you relief.

Saunas and steam rooms are par for the spa-going course, but the cold sauna is a new spa trend — set at a temp of -166°F/-110C! Why would you want to go and do that, you ask? Our senior editor explains the staggering healthy benefits and shares her exhilarating experience at Wellness Week partner Sparkling Hill, home of North America’s first cold sauna.

As the name suggests, the focus here is the top and bottom of the spine, where it meets the cranium and sacrum. We take a look at how this therapy works.

Check out some of the spas across the country that are accommodating fashionistas with an aversion to flats with reflexology, sumptuous pedicures and more.

Massage isn’t just a luxurious treat to pamper yourself; there are many other healthful reasons to get a massage on a regular basis, including the big one – stress. Since stress can translate in different ways for different people, from aches and pains, to muscle tension, to both physical and emotional exhaustion, massage can actually […]

Some of the year’s hottest spa trends.

If you’ve never suffered a migraine, it’s hard to appreciate what a disabling headache it can be in everyday life. But for those who do suffer from chronic migraines, there now may be some relief, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved Botox injections to prevent chronic migraines in adults. Chronic migraines are […]

Have you ever woken up way too early with the sun glaring in your eyes? Or been sick at home with a splitting headache in need of a calming daytime nap? Aroma Home’s aromatherapy eye mask has become my go-to solution for any situation where I need to catch a bit of extra shut-eye or just need to close my eyes and unwind a little bit.

The name of this massage comes from the Japanese word Shi (“finger”) and refers to the fact that it relies on slow, steady pressure rather than flowing strokes. Besides the fingers, the therapist may use her palms, elbows, knees and feet. At many spas, shiatsu is done on a floor mat and you wear loose clothes. No oil is used. If you do undress, the therapist usually keeps a sheet between her hands and your body the entire time. Classical Japanese shiatsu actually has more in common with Western massage than traditional Oriental medicine as it works primarily on the muscles and connective tissues, not chi (energy) and meridians (energy pathways).