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Exciting news! Spavia is celebrating its 16th anniversary as a day spa franchise that is continuing to grow and make positive differences through self-care and community engagement.
What does Spavia stand for? Spavia - “via” in many languages means route or pathway. Spavia is creating a route or pathway to wellness by creatively designing result-driven spa treatments in an environment where guests feel relaxed, recentered, and renewed.
The core essences that make Spavia what it is today include giving back to the community, caring for the environment through Spavia Green, continued self-care with our Wellness Membership Program, and result-driven treatments using innovative products.
September is Spavia Cares month
Spavia has a commitment to contribute to the social causes in our communities - throughout the year and especially during the month of September. This month, we are doing something special for local charities in our community. Schedule our Perky Pumpkin Fall Facial or our Himalayan Salt Stone massage and most of our locations will be giving back a percentage of proceeds to a local charity from the sales of those two treatments in September. The National Team will match the giving back to make an even greater impact in our communities.
Spavia locations, over the years, have also come up with different ways to help out their local community - hosting fundraisers, volunteering, and donating to charities. Below are examples of the amazing work that Spavia plans to do this month to show their love and support through their mission of Spavia Cares:
Spavia Park Meadows
Owner, Kari Dameron, and her team will be working with the Urban Peak Youth Homeless Shelter & donating gift cards to teachers, nurses, doctors, etc. during the month of September.
Spavia Ann Arbor
Owners, John and Janet Hunnius, and their team will be working with Ozone House, which supports homeless and high-risk youth with an event that includes chair massages, mini-facials, and raffles.
Spavia West Plano
Owner, Stephanie Pearson, and her team will be donating to Kidd’s Kids, which takes children with life-altering or life-threatening conditions and their families on an all-expenses paid trip of a lifetime to Walt Disney World.
Spavia Old Alabama Square
Owner, Lorilynn Monty, and her team will be participating in a Childhood Cancer Walk, donating $500 and an auction item to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta charity golf tournament, and donating $400 and a Relax package to the Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation Red and Blue dinner. They will also be collecting school items for kids in need!
"Since day one, we have been committed to our communities and giving back. To make positive change, it needs to start where we live, and we are invested in helping those in need." - Allison Langenderfer, Co-Founder and President of Spavia Day Spa
Spavia Green - From the skincare products used in our result-driven skincare treatments to the Himalayan Salt Stone Massage, all products and treatments have environmentally friendly attributes so that our guests are being treated to a natural and clean experience. A guest’s health is a top priority along with great care and respect for our environment.
Memberships - A mission to provide an opportunity for each and every guest to experience an affordable spa experience on a regular basis so that a spa day is a way of life of continued self-care.
Vendor partners - Result-driven treatments with innovative products that keep guests coming back for more with the added benefit of take-home products for guests to continue experiencing Spavia’s wellness benefits.
- Comfort Zone Skin Care: Sensory facial curated in Italy
- Hypervolt Percussion Technology used by pro-athletes including the NBA
- CBD lotion developed with botanical ingredients and curated in Colorado
In a time where it is easy to get caught up in the technologies of today - social media, emails, tv show binging, Spavia represents a digital disconnect to allow oneself to reconnect with themselves. Spavia represents a team of committed individuals giving back to their communities. Spavia represents a mission towards making a positive difference in the world, one guest at a time.
Cheers to 16 years!
You will thank yourself years from now for taking the time to treat your skin… and we want to shine the spotlight on our ultra-hydrating and firming Regenerating Organic Lift Facial!
The Regenerating Organic Lift is the ultimate facial featuring Comfort Zone’s newly reformulated Sacred Nature product line. Sacred Nature products are created with sustainable practices and result-driven organic ingredients that not only protect and regenerate the skin but the planet too. This gentle facial peel will brighten and tighten while a concentrated organic plant complex protects against aging and stimulates cellular regeneration. This ultimate facial will deeply nourish, hydrate, and plump with rich antioxidants, natural oils, and natural plant extracts for a more youthful glow! The Regenerating Organic lift is great for all skin types, even the most sensitive.
Comfort Zone follows a conscious skin science - sustainable products made with high concentrations of natural-origin and high-tech ingredients to provide noticeable and long-lasting results! Climate fluctuations, pollution, and sun exposure are just a few environmental factors that can speed the look of aging, and Comfort Zone has eight skin care collections that will “empower the skin’s resilience, and its capacity to stay young, firm and glowy”.
Here are some of the Comfort Zone Sacred Nature skincare products used in our Regenerating Organic Lift Facial!
The Sacred Nature collection is a bio-regenerative organic skincare line that is designed to preserve skin youth. The Sacred Nature line carries bio-fermented antioxidants grown in Italy, making each skincare product CO2 negative to support climate change mitigation.
Sacred Nature Cleansing Balm: Fragrance-free organic balm cleanser for face and eyes with organic Buriti oil.
~ Gentle double cleanser and make-up remover for face and eyes
~ Moisturizing, silkening, and protects the skin barrier
~ Perfect to revitalize normal to dry skin
Sacred Nature Nutrient Cream: Organic rich moisturizer for very dry skin with antioxidant Scientific Garden ExtractTM, Kangaroo Paw Flower stimulating collagen, and Biotechnological Moss for skin resilience, health, and youth.
~ Protects from free radicals to prolong skin youth
~ Increases skin resilience and tone
~ Deep nourishment, immediate comfort
Here are a few hero products from the Sacred Nature line to take the experience home and keep your skin regenerated with a youthful glow.
Sacred Nature Youth Serum: Age-delay organic serum for younger-looking skin with antioxidant Scientific Garden ExtractTM, firming extracts of Kangaroo Paw Flower and Tamarind, a vegetable alternative to hyaluronic acid.
~ Triple anti-aging concentrate that moisturizes, protects, and firms
~ More compact, firmer skin. Fine lines are less visible
Sacred Nature Exfoliating Mask: Organic peel mask with 9% gluconolactone for delicate exfoliation and instant glow. With antioxidant Scientific Garden ExtractTM enhancing skin resilience and vitality.
~ Immediate and progressive gentle exfoliation
~ Smooths fine lines, brightens and counteracts impurities
Show your skin some love and contact Spavia Day Spa to schedule a Regenerating Organic Lift Facial for the perfect spa day experience!
Daily stresses can physically break us down, but we are here to share a few secrets behind a dynamic duo - massage therapy and stretching! Both stretching and massage therapy will target the aches and pains that you are experiencing while stretching alone acts as great day-to-day self-care.
Let’s hear from Natasha Daniels, Spavia’s National Massage Therapist Educator, on best stretches that will target your areas of concern, how massage therapy can help play a key role when stretching, and what her favorite at-home massage tools are.
Siera: Why is stretching a benefit outside of massages?
Natasha: Stretching has many similarities to massage, but its main benefit is to lengthen and relieve tension that has accumulated in the muscles from repetitive movements and poor posture. Stretching in between regularly scheduled massages amplifies the following benefits. Your massage therapist will also work more effectively. When your muscles are loose and flexible, the massage therapist can get to the deeper muscle layers in a shorter amount of time to release stubborn, deeply rooted tension and knots and bring long-lasting corrective changes to the body.
The benefits of stretching outside of receiving routine massages:
- Increased flexibility and mobility
- Reduce the accumulation of lactic acid throughout the body - Lactic acid leads to muscle soreness and fatigue
- Reduce the chance of injury as well as joint and muscle strain - When muscles are tight and lack flexibility, if you perform a strenuous activity that stretches them, such as playing tennis, they may become damaged from suddenly being stretched
- Improve the mind-body connection - Stretching and massages help to develop better body awareness
- Improve posture by aligning your body. Lengthening and strengthening muscles helps to counteract the negative effects of sitting at a desk for long periods of time
- Improve blood and lymph circulation
- Heal and prevent muscle pain and soreness by lengthening and loosening the muscles
- Increase muscle coordination and balance
- Massage helps to relieve tension by stretching and increasing tissue elasticity by increasing the temperature of soft tissues, increasing blood circulation, breaking down adhesions, and decreasing tone
- Massage relaxes the body and mind to reduce stress and anxiety by activating the parasympathetic nervous system
- Massage helps to reduce swelling and scar tissue
- Massage helps increase muscle recovery
- Massage increases serotonin levels, which improves mood and sleep
Back to school is approaching, so now is a perfect time to get in a spa day to relax before jumping back into a fast-paced routine. An exfoliating body wrap or a full day of Spavia massage or facial treatments will give you the boost you’re looking for. Down below are a few of our revitalizing spa treatments and enhancements that are worth trying out before the back to school frenzy. Signature Classic Refresh Facial: What is the secret behind dewy, young-looking skin? Hydration, hydration, hydration! This hydrating spa facial will provide a deep and gentle cleansing with products that will provide skin comfort and aging prevention. Here are a few key ingredients in our Signature Classic Refresh Facial! Mangosteen Extract: Antioxidant and antibacterial action, indispensable for halting the processes which lead to the development of acne. Betaine: Extracted from sugar beets which gently cleanses and tones the skin. Micro, Macro, and Biomimetic fragments of Hyaluronic Acid: Protects and stimulates hydration in the skin. Anti-Aging Perfecting Wrap: You will be able to experience the benefits from natural body care products that contain uniquely Fijian plant extracts to provide nutrition, protection, and hydration. Here are a few key ingredients in our Anti-Aging Perfecting Wrap! Ngi Grass: Boosts hydration by increasing cellular water flow as well as moisture holding power for 24 hours. 15% Alpha Hydroxy Acid: Resurfaces and stimulates new skin cell regeneration. Green Papaya: Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that assist in the formation of granulation tissue or new skin. Contains vital nutrients including potassium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, E, and B. Vitamin A accelerates the formation of new cells, protects the external layers of the skin. Vitamin C, an antioxidant and builds capillary strength, improving smoothness, softness, and resiliency. The content of vitamin C in papaya is 48 times higher than in an apple! CBD Pain Cream Boost / Full Body Boost: Boost any Spavia massage with the healing power of CBD! A blend of nutrient-rich oils and therapeutic plant extracts will rehydrate your skin, ease muscle tension, and promote overall relaxation for your well-needed spa day. Here are a few key ingredients in the CAUSE+MEDIC CBD Massage Oil! Coconut Alkanes: Contains mineral electrolytes to energize the skin for a radiant glow. Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil: Hemp oil derived from the seeds, flowers, or leaves of the Cannabis sativa plant that can treat inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, acne scarring, and dry skin. Euterp Oleracea Fruit Oil (Açaí): Rich in omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids to help skin appear youthful and supple. Salt Stone Massage: Straight from the Himalayan mountains, hand-carved salt stones turn the typical hot stone massage into not just a relaxing experience, but a therapeutic one as well. Here are a few benefits of warm salt stone!
- Strengthens bone health and prevents muscle cramps
- Releases muscle tension without deep pressure, while releasing toxins
- Lightly exfoliates the skin
Back to school means back to self-care. Contact Spavia Day Spa and try out one of our treatments above for some relaxing me-time!
Have you ever debated which hair removal method is the best option - waxing or shaving?
Hair removal techniques have been around for centuries, yet it is still difficult to choose which one is the most beneficial. With similar results, the question remains: Which one is better for your skin? Look no further - we will explore the two methods and their benefits.
Shaving
Shaving is a hair removal technique that involves the use of a blade, usually a razor. It cuts the hair shaft to where it exits the skin, very close to the skin’s surface. Shaving is a fast, affordable way to remove hair.
The one major difference between waxing and shaving is how long the results last. If you want your skin to stay smooth and hair-free, you will need to shave anywhere from every day to every three days. Because of the frequency, this method can cause inflammation and irritation due to ingrown hairs, razor burn, and even cuts or nicks. Failing to properly sanitize your razor or using a blunt razor can even lead to infections! Moreover, because shaving only removes hair on the surface level, it also appears thicker and more stubbly as it grows in.
Tips
Since shaving requires a razor, choosing the best one is of the utmost importance. There are several types of razors available, depending on the type of hair, body part, and of course, budget.
Never, ever shave dry as this can cause more complications. Use shaving cream beforehand and apply moisturizing products afterward. Products designed for sensitive skincare, which are often made with shea butter, sunflower seed oil, and oatmeal, are best for relieving irritation caused by shaving. Lastly, make sure to shave in the direction of the hair growth to avoid ingrown hairs.
Achieve a clean, effortless look with Spavia waxing
Waxing is a method of removing body hair using warm wax to quickly remove the entire hair from the root. Because waxing removes hair from the root, the hair does not grow back quickly. A session can leave one area hair-free for three to four weeks saving you time, unlike shaving. Over time, the hair also grows back thinner and lighter making ingrown hairs less likely. In addition, since the wax also removes the topmost layers of the skin, it doubles as an exfoliation process, leaving skin smoother, bump-free, and itch-free even as hair grows back.
At Spavia, our certified estheticians use the highest quality wax which saves you time and provides smooth, long-lasting results.
Before your wax treatment we recommend:
● Ensure the hair is ¼ – ½ inch long to be effective
● Lightly exfoliate the skin 24 to 48 hours prior
● Please refrain from tanning, and limit your intake of caffeine and nicotine prior to treatment.
● To help reduce pain, pain reducers such as Ibuprofen or Tylenol can be taken 30-45 minutes prior to treatment.
So what are you waiting for? Say goodbye to that unwanted hair without the effort and schedule your waxing appointment today at Spavia Day Spa!
Article specially written for spaviadayspa.com
By Alice Andrews
Mike Mallory, the founder of RAD Roller, is here to chat with Allison Langenderfer, Co-Founder and President of Spavia Day Spa, about his line of innovative recovery tools and education programs. We will get a deeper look into Mike’s inspiration, the use of massage tools, and a few tips and tricks when our minds and bodies are under a little stress.
Allison: Hi Mike - I’m so excited to talk with you today! Tell us more about your inspiration in starting RAD Roller?
Mike: Hi Allison, great to talk! Having been a competitive mogul skier and mountain biker all my life, I’ve racked up a lot of injuries. I wanted tools for myself and tools for my clients who were working through their own issues. Foam rollers were on the market, but we wanted to take an innovative spin on a product that wasn’t quite getting the job done.
Allison: What is the story behind the name RAD Roller?
Mike: I wanted a product that was accessible to everyone… and using some kind of medical name wasn’t in the cards. We wanted something fun and approachable, it was an easy choice.
Allison: Education is a key value at RAD Roller. Tell us more about this.
Mike: Throughout school as kids, we learn various ways to get our heart rate up, but that’s about it. Mobility and posture aren’t really touched upon, and mobility is one of the most important things we can learn in terms of keeping our bodies at their most optimal. It’s usually a simple process of taking the tension off your joints, which helps them to stay balanced, and injury-free. Self-myofascial release is the technical term for what our tools do. Fascia is the connective tissue that surrounds all our muscle tissues, and when you’re stretching, generally it’s the fascia that you’re feeling. At RAD, we have professional education that teaches the deeper science of self-myofascial release, and an amazing app for consumers to learn the myriad of techniques available to us all.
Allison: What health benefits does mobility training provide?
Mike: Honestly there are a million reasons, but what comes to mind when I think of mobility, I think of a kind of lightness in my own body. When you sit in a chair all day, you start to feel pulled down from your neck and back. When you feel aligned and mobile, you feel open, light, and full of possibility. Tight muscles are physical stressors; they contort your body, waste energy, and increase your chance of injuries. It feels great to live in a body that’s open, aligned, and full of possibility… It lightens the mental load as well!
Allison: How do your products enhance massage?
Mike: Think of an NBA player. They have massage therapists on staff, and they get treatment after every game, every week. For them, it’s convenient, quick, and helps them to recover for the next round. We’re not that different. In a perfect world, we’d all be getting massages a few times a week to correct all that time in chairs, driving, etc… But that’s not reasonable for a variety of reasons. Having tools at hand allows everyone to ‘put out the fires on a daily basis, allowing the therapists to take their expert training even deeper when we can deal with the daily stresses in our bodies.
Allison: I know you are an avid skier, what is your warm-up and cool-down routine?
Mike: My routine’s a little different than most, just because I’m a pretty aggressive skier. In fact, I’m in a wheelchair right now because of it ;)... Long story… So my current routine is dealing with a lot of scar tissue and using the Rod to pump out swelling that walking would usually take care of. Normally, it’s making sure my knees and back are open and mobile, ready to move through big ranges of motion. For normal folks who don’t ski every week, using the rod on their legs can help reduce all that soreness from the first day… It’s a game-changer!
Allison: When under a lot of stress, what is your go-to RAD remedy?
Mike: Definitely my upper back and neck. Stress tends to live there in a lot of people. Open up your upper back with the RAD Roller, and use the Rod on your upper neck. Stress manifests in the body as well as your mind, and helping to open up your back can be a backdoor to reducing mental stress. Five minutes can change your whole day!
Allison: What is your motivation to keep doing what you are doing each day?
Mike: I’ve gone through a lot of injuries and pains through crashes and whatnot and having the ability to help ‘fix’ my own problems has been super empowering. Helping people feel better is really what it’s all about, and we’ve got plenty of resources to do that.
Allison: What is something that may surprise us about you?
Mike: When I was very young I wanted to be a Garbage Man when I grew up because you got to ride on the back of the truck all day… That dream hasn’t come to fruition yet, but you never know ;)... Oh, and I can speak Mandarin, albeit a little rusty.
Allison: I love hearing people’s favorite positive quotes...what is your favorite?
Mike: Well it’s a bit of a cliche, but quite literal now given my rehab situation: ‘The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” Lao Tzu.
Allison: Thank you so much for your time, Mike. I loved learning about how RAD Roller started and your passions.
Mike: Thanks so much, Allison! Love what Spavia is doing to help people all over the US.
At Spavia Day Spa, RAD Roller products are available in our spa boutiques. Find a spa near you today to schedule your next treatment. Learn more about RAD Roller products here: www.radroller.com
Allison Langenderfer, Co-Founder and President of Spavia Day Spa, is excited to interview Shannon McLinden, the founder of FarmHouse Fresh, an all-natural and organic skincare brand. They will chat about Shannon’s inspiration, the importance of ingredients, and let’s not forget the animals and giving back - two key pillars of FarmHouse Fresh.
Allison: Take us back - what was your inspiration in starting FarmHouse Fresh?
Shannon: I was an avid jogger, and so many of us who run have cracked heels due to the heat and moisture of closed running shoes. So I began tinkering to create a foot polish that I could use in the shower to keep my heels from cracking. Rice bran oil made a big difference, and sea salt too. That combination became the base of a trio of foot polishes that I packaged and sent to Oprah Magazine. I had no idea that they would be selected for her O List! Once the magazine landed, I kept following customer requests for products which included Honey Heel Glaze (it also made the O List), our Whoopie Shea Butter cream which won a Redbook Magazine award… Wine Down facial serum which was picked as a favorite by InStyle Magazine… I just kept creating products that were highly natural, infused with U.S. grown ingredients, and that could transform a spa experience for guests. It’s been 17 years in the making!
Allison: Your headquarters in McKinney, Texas, is also home to an animal sanctuary. Tell us more about how this was created!
Shannon: We built our headquarters with both a hydroponic farming operation and a non-profit animal sanctuary. It includes a medical/quarantine area, several barns, and acres of land where our employees take care of the farm animals – horses, donkeys, goats, sheep. Animals come into the sanctuary in conditions that take your breath away -- they have been abused, neglected, or brought to sale barns without hope of adoption due to injury, age, and would otherwise be euthanized. The experience of caring for them is transforming! Watching them walk again, gain weight, become vibrant, happy, and healthy – is a soul-touching experience that is made possible through the purchase of our products. Not everyone has personal time to volunteer in their local communities, but through FarmHouse Fresh you can make an immediate impact by simply purchasing products you love.
Allison: Something I love about your products is ‘Track Your Batch.’
Shannon: Yes! If you turn your jar upside down or look at the crimped edge of a tube, you can type the batch code you see into our search function at FarmHouseFreshGoods.com. It will pull up all the rescue initiatives made possible by you in the very month your jar came off the line. Sometimes your purchases have funded a large animal rescue in another state, helped feed animals at our sanctuary, provided vet care to injured animals, or transported dogs from a kill shelter to adoptive families. We really send product funds far and wide, so that together we can do the most good for animals everywhere.
Allison: What we put on our skin is so important and we know ingredients are so important to your products, tell us more about this selection process.
Shannon: We like to say, ‘We Grow, so Your Skin Glows.’ We focus on growing high nutrition extracts that get crafted into our skincare. Fresh microgreens are grown fresh daily in our hydroponic greenhouse, and we grow cucumbers seasonally. The extracts are potent and fresh and used in our over 200 products. We carefully consider each microgreen for its phytochemical content – honing in on the best plant varieties for the product we’re developing. This week you’ll find parsley, kale, red garnet micro amaranth, and more growing or drying on our property.
A fun fact about our cucumbers is that within 24 hours of their harvest, they become an extract and we feed the leftover pulp and rinds to our farmer’s egg-laying chickens. It’s a zero-waste process that we’re very proud of.
Allison: What are a few of your favorite ingredient (and/or) skincare trends?
Shannon: Fermentation is fantastic! This is a process where good bacteria, yeast, or microorganisms are placed with fruits, vegetables, or other plants and within a short period of time, the enzyme process can actually increase the concentration of phytochemicals in the plant. It makes them more potent. We use fermented lemon peel as one of many fruit acids in our Illumination Fruit Acid Peel Mask. In general, we love that so many brands are incorporating more natural and sustainable ingredients into their formulas. The more we all move toward this initiative, it’s progress for the planet, progress for people, and healthier skin & wellness.
Allison: How do you think COVID has changed our industry?
Shannon: It has impacted our industry so much. There’s renewed interest in relaxation and general wellbeing, which includes loving the skin you’re in. We’ve found piqued interest in specific ingredients and their functions, as well as an openness to trying new routines and regimens that maybe in the past might have seemed cumbersome but today are something to look forward to!
Allison: What FarmHouse Fresh product (or products) can you not live without?
Shannon: That’s like asking a bear what its favorite flavor of honey is ????… Our significant others complain that they can’t see our sinks – there are so many FarmHouse Fresh products in our bathrooms! I use our bar soaps in the shower to shave, Moon Dip on my body, and I never start the day without Illumination Juice Facial Tonic – I spray so much of this peptide/superfruit brightener on, that it takes 5 minutes to dry! I actually get dressed while it dries. I consider myself a dry skin type, so I layer Supremely Lit Hi-Bio Hemp Serum under almost any moisturizer. Right now, it’s Full Moon Illuminating Facial Mousse. Glowing. When people come in to interview, they always say we all look so fresh and glowy. That’s the greatest compliment!
Allison: When did you first fall in love with animals/skincare?
Shannon: I fell in love with animals so, so young as probably all kids do? Bringing birds and bunnies in the house. In high school when I started driving, my dad lectured me about not stopping on the side of the road for a wounded animal, or I could end up running over myself. That was me. And fast forward to my foot care creation and Oprah feature – I was excited to help others solve their skincare needs. In my teen years, I had great challenges with low self-esteem. Not feeling pretty enough or smart enough, and wondering how I would ever have value for this world. I solved that by putting my passion and talents to use by crafting really effective skincare products that help so many people. And I wanted to do more with these loves — to continue to find people passionate about both wellness and animal rescue (which isn’t hard! Many of our employee's volunteer, foster animals, run nonprofits, sit on boards – all related to animals). We get to lift people up every day for a living, by helping them look and feel their best. And we also help animals overcome, survive, and live a life full of hugs and love. I have a huge love for what I do. HUGE. I don’t know how I got so lucky, and I try to cram everything I can into every day to ensure this model thrives and expands.
Allison: Like you, I have a huge passion for what I do... What has been the most rewarding part of your journey to start FarmHouse Fresh?
Shannon: Finding my passion and purpose, and realizing how much power we all have to change lives, animals, the planet – everything we can put our talents to – simply by buying products from companies that give to a greater good. That quote – “Your future's so bright, I can hardly see…” I feel that way every day about myself, my team, really everyone who aligns their passion and purpose to incorporate a greater good.
Allison: What is your motivation to keep doing what you are doing each day?
Shannon: I’m surrounded by it. Many of the books that I read when I was young to overcome my teen depression reiterated how important it is to create a space to live in that lifts you up, to surround yourself with people you admire, and to volunteer and find purpose. These are pillars of our surroundings here at FarmHouse Fresh. We have bunny-themed bathrooms and trees and plants everywhere indoors. Our team is full of warm, conscientious people who are so talented and who all rally around this bigger dream and don’t run for the hills when they find out they might have to help bottle feed a lamb some morning.
Allison: What is something we may not know about you?
Shannon: I’m a creative introvert – designing, dreaming, inventing. My team will tell you that they have created email folders “to read later” because I share designs, dreams, and inventions nearly daily – ideas meant to be squinted at and improved upon, added to, and expanded. It’s endless and I have to actively take measures to shut the process off to get sleep. Maybe it’s an entrepreneurial curse? I don’t know. 2 out of 10 ideas are good, but I enjoy the process. It does not, however, make me a spectacular manager or trainer! I rely heavily on the fabulous people within our company to put their skill sets to their passions here, so that the farm is bustling in the right direction as I dream and design away.
Allison: What do you like to do outside of work?
Shannon: Cleaning barn stalls, brushing our many sanctuary animals, and hugging every. Single. One. I can spend a whole afternoon filling muck carts on the hill because they all wander over eventually and scratch against me and say hello.
Allison: Oh my, I love to muck too...we will have to have a mucking session together...lol!
Allison: I love hearing people’s favorite positive quotes...what is your favorite?
Shannon: “Only good things.” This is how my husband responds any time I am worrying about something which is often. It’s a good reminder that what you put your energy into expands. So I try to reframe my brain with this quite often.
Allison: Thank you so much for your time, Shannon. I loved learning about how FarmHouse Fresh started and your passions. I am so grateful to have a strong partnership with an amazing company that is so focused on such an important cause.
Shannon: It was great to talk with you, Allison! We are so happy to be partnering with Spavia to bring a Farm to Treatment experience to your guests -- something new every season. I can't wait to go and experience the Summertime Smoothie Firming Facial at my local Spavia soon!
At Spavia Day Spa, we use FarmHouse Fresh products in our Seasonal Facials, and the products are available in our spa boutiques. Find a spa near you today to schedule your next treatment and ask about the Seasonal Facials. Learn more about FarmHouse Fresh products here: www.farmhousefreshgoods.com.
Men recognition in our spas is important to the Spavia Day Spa community and we are happy to offer result-driven treatments for men that will keep them coming back for more! We want to celebrate Father’s Day month by digging into a few tips and tricks for men that will leave their skin looking fresh, muscles relaxed, and mind stress-free.
Men Skin Care:
Spavia knows that an effective skin care regimen for men is a powerful tool to combat the after-effects of shaving, exercising, work stress, and more. So, we offer a facial designed specifically for men that will work for all skin types: our Skin Fix Facial. The Men’s Skin Fix Facial targets dry skin from shaving and will cleanse and exfoliate the skin to give it a burst of rehydration.
Here are a few of the products used in the Men’s Skin Fix Facial:
What are your favorite treatments at Spavia and why?
I've got to go with the 80-minute Deep Tissue Massage. Regularly receiving a massage keeps my body happy. I'll admit that the 20 additional minutes makes a significant difference in the therapeutic benefits.
How do Spavia treatments play a role in your life?
Since I opened Spavia Thornwood, I have been regularly getting massages. I have found that I emerge from a massage feeling great and ready to tackle the day. In addition, my sleep quality and ability to concentrate have improved over time.
If you have tried the CAUSE+MEDIC CBD products, when do you find them best to use?
I have benefitted from the CAUSE+MEDIC CBD pain cream before and after workouts. It does a good job of reducing the pain in my lower back.
Meet West, owner of Spavia Elmhurst!
If you have tried the CAUSE+MEDIC CBD products, when do you find them best to use?
CAUSE+MEDIC CBD products are great for those days after overdoing it in the yard or playing football with my son. I typically use the pain cream and follow it up with a warm neck pillow to help it penetrate the muscle.
Do you have any tips for other men who have never received a spa treatment before?
Specialists are great at reading a guest's body language during the treatment, but they aren't mind readers. Make sure to give feedback throughout the treatment so they are able to adjust the treatment to give you the best results. Spas aren't just for women anymore! More and more men are coming in because they see both the physical and mental health benefits.
Meet Chris, a massage therapist at Spavia Park Meadows!
What are your favorite treatments at Spavia and why?
My favorite treatments are the Salt Stone and Sports Massage Treatment. I work with many athletic individuals and both treatments help me and my guests. The heat from the stones in both treatments is best for guests who ache after a long run or a great workout.
What are some of your favorite products from Spavia?
I like to use the CAUSE+MEDIC CBD muscle balm most because it really helps sore muscles. My guests love the tingling sensation the balm gives, and I like it because it relieves the tension to loosen up sore and aching muscles.
If you have tried the CAUSE+MEDIC CBD and/or the Hypervolt products, when do you find them best to use?
I have used both and I let many of my guests know about how they can use the CAUSE+MEDIC CBD oil, butter, or balm at home in between their monthly treatments. The Hypervolt treatment I find is best used when a guest schedules a last-minute appointment. I know that a last-minute appointment usually means they are hurting. When they arrive, I find out where they hurt and recommend the Hypervolt to help me warm up the tissue before I begin the massage.
Make this year’s Father’s Day special by treating him to a spa retreat that can be the beginning of his journey to new self-care. Find a spa near you to schedule his relaxation at Spavia today!
- Comfort Zone Essential Scrub: A dual exfoliant scrub made with Silica particles and Jojoba spheres to remove impurities and brighten the skin.
- Comfort Zone Renight Antioxidant Nourishing Mask: Restoring mask made with organic Goji Berry Oil, Vitamin E, and Hyaluronic Acid to soothe and hydrate dry skin.
- Comfort Zone Hydramemory Cream Gel: Fresh, hydrating gel that is formulated with Macro Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate and brighten dry skin.
- CAUSE+MEDIC Pain Cream
- RAD Roller, RAD helix, and RAD balls
- Therapeutic Cream
- Image Matte Sunscreen
- Image Vital C Serum
- Comfort Zone Essential Face Wash
- Comfort Zone Remedy Serum
What are your favorite treatments at Spavia and why?
I've got to go with the 80-minute Deep Tissue Massage. Regularly receiving a massage keeps my body happy. I'll admit that the 20 additional minutes makes a significant difference in the therapeutic benefits.
How do Spavia treatments play a role in your life?
Since I opened Spavia Thornwood, I have been regularly getting massages. I have found that I emerge from a massage feeling great and ready to tackle the day. In addition, my sleep quality and ability to concentrate have improved over time.
If you have tried the CAUSE+MEDIC CBD products, when do you find them best to use?
I have benefitted from the CAUSE+MEDIC CBD pain cream before and after workouts. It does a good job of reducing the pain in my lower back.
Meet West, owner of Spavia Elmhurst!
If you have tried the CAUSE+MEDIC CBD products, when do you find them best to use?
CAUSE+MEDIC CBD products are great for those days after overdoing it in the yard or playing football with my son. I typically use the pain cream and follow it up with a warm neck pillow to help it penetrate the muscle.
Do you have any tips for other men who have never received a spa treatment before?
Specialists are great at reading a guest's body language during the treatment, but they aren't mind readers. Make sure to give feedback throughout the treatment so they are able to adjust the treatment to give you the best results. Spas aren't just for women anymore! More and more men are coming in because they see both the physical and mental health benefits.
Meet Chris, a massage therapist at Spavia Park Meadows!
What are your favorite treatments at Spavia and why?
My favorite treatments are the Salt Stone and Sports Massage Treatment. I work with many athletic individuals and both treatments help me and my guests. The heat from the stones in both treatments is best for guests who ache after a long run or a great workout.
What are some of your favorite products from Spavia?
I like to use the CAUSE+MEDIC CBD muscle balm most because it really helps sore muscles. My guests love the tingling sensation the balm gives, and I like it because it relieves the tension to loosen up sore and aching muscles.
If you have tried the CAUSE+MEDIC CBD and/or the Hypervolt products, when do you find them best to use?
I have used both and I let many of my guests know about how they can use the CAUSE+MEDIC CBD oil, butter, or balm at home in between their monthly treatments. The Hypervolt treatment I find is best used when a guest schedules a last-minute appointment. I know that a last-minute appointment usually means they are hurting. When they arrive, I find out where they hurt and recommend the Hypervolt to help me warm up the tissue before I begin the massage.
Make this year’s Father’s Day special by treating him to a spa retreat that can be the beginning of his journey to new self-care. Find a spa near you to schedule his relaxation at Spavia today!