Celebration Fitness Centre and Day Spa eNewsletter June 2013 by Steve Wilson

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All of us here at the Fitness Centre and Day Spa strive to promote the health of the whole person: body, mind and spirit. To that end, it is our priority to proactively engage our members and guests at every level to help support their wellness goals. It is our role to educate and motivate you to live healthier. We recognize the importance of achieving and maintaining good health. With some of the most prestigious certiﬁcations in the industry, our personal trainers and exercise physiologists and spa therapists can help you reach your goals safely with a sense of caring and dedication. We are unlike any other facility, because we are not just a facility, but a family....a community. Your health and happiness inﬂuence those around you – friends, family, loved ones – both personal and professional relationships. As we help you achieve your health and wellness goals, together we build a wellness community. Yours to a Healthy100,

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Our mission at Celebration Health is to “Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ.” We seek to promote the health of the whole person: body, mind and spirit.

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Tips for training for a marathon

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member spotlight

tips from the trainers

meet the team

ﬁtness happenings

signature spa service

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spa specials

Get the skinny on two popular diets

Fulﬁlling a childhood dream

Beat the heat when exercising outdoors

Alexis Saire makes training personal

What’s happening at the Fitness Centre

Escape to the islands of the South Paciﬁc

Tame taut muscles. Soothe a stressful situation.

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training for the long run

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Tips for Training for the Long Run

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Although you may get away without training for a 5K (3.1 miles) or even a 10K (6.2 miles), it takes a lot more than sheer willpower to get you through the 26.2 miles of a marathon. A marathon takes a great deal of dedication and training to finish the run safely. Be prepared by purchasing the right clothing and equipment, plan out a training schedule and follow nutritional guidelines to keep you energized during your runs. Following these guidelines will help you finish the race safely and effectively. The Right Equipment Before you start your long distance training, make sure you purchase a quality pair of running shoes, socks with no seams, and anti-chafing balm. There are a variety of running shoes for purchase at the Celebration Fitness Centre, including Brooks® and New Balance® shoes offering stability and comfort for those long runs. The Fitness Centre also provides no seam socks for sale available for your convenience. Running long distances can take a toll on your body if you are not equipped with the right gear in the beginning. Those seams in your socks that you always walk in turn into razor blades within the first ten miles. You will also notice friction in areas that you never noticed before in your 5K runs; this is where your anti-chafing balm and lightweight clothing really help out. Determine Your Training Schedule Once you are fully geared up and ready for action, you need to determine your workout schedule. For someone who is somewhat of a runner, a 20-week program will effectively help to the finish line. If you are planning on coming from the couch to a marathon… you will need a longer period of time. As for everyone, the more time you give yourself to prepare, the better off you will be.You should dedicate a few days out of

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The training teaches you to keep going when all you want to do is stop.”

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the week for short distance speed runs, cross training, a long distance slow run, and a rest day. To get you to the ﬁnish line at a reasonable time, you will need to work on your speed. Dedicate two days a week to either interval running or a mile or two at a faster pace. Interval running incorporates short sprints followed by a light jog to catch your breath, and then repeat for several reps. A fast paced mile should result in you breathing heavier and have difﬁculty keeping a conversation while running. Overtime these exercises will increase your speed and improve your time during the marathon. Incorporate at least two days a week for cross training. Cross training can include activities like biking, swimming, and the elliptical trainer.These should be done at a moderate pace. Running doesn’t only affect your legs,

but also your arms and core as well. It is important to get a total body workout to improve your strength and running form. One day out of your week should be dedicated to a long distance run. This can take a large part of the day so it’s best to perform these runs on your weekend. These runs should be ran at a slower pace to where you are able to carry a conversation. While running, you should be able to breathe easy and talk in complete sentences. Determine how far you can run when you begin, then every week add on an extra mile. The next day after the run, your muscles will be sore. Take it easy. To prevent injury, one day should be dedicated to resting your body. Your body needs to prepare for the next week. Link Here for a sample training schedule.

Training Tips Robert ‘Bob’ Reed, business development director for the Healthy 100 Institute at Florida Hospital Celebration Health, recently completed his ﬁrst half marathon and has his sights set on a full marathon in the near future. He is currently training for a full marathon and is deciding whether to attend one in the fall or winter. The Disney Marathon is in January of 2014, giving Bob plenty of time to train.

Bob completed his half marathon in a little over 2 hours. He described it as not being too bad, but deﬁnitely took concentration. Not only did Bob prepare for the race by training, but he also focused on his nutrition.

While training, it’s good to increase your carbs on a day when you are doing a run longer than five miles. The day before the race it’s good to get more carbs than usual, especially at the evening meal. A good prerace dinner would be spaghetti and meatballs with some bread and a small salad. That would not differ if it were an experienced runner or someone’s first race. During and before the run cut down on high-fiber carbs such as fruit, whole grains and legumes as they can tend to cause stomach cramps.To prevent leg cramps during your run try drinking coconut water. It has more potassium than three bananas and will help to replenish the lost electrolytes, which if not replenished, can cause cramping. Celebration Marathon & Half Marathon The Town of Celebration Half and Full Marathon event could be your next race! Run through the beautiful neighborhood of Celebration and enjoy amazing scenery throughout the course. All finishers receive a t-shirt and medals. Registration is currently open and the event date is Sunday, January 26, 2014, giving you plenty of time to train.

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“As all those miles go by and the stuff your body goes through, you realize how important training and preparation was,” explained Bob, who completed the Lake Minneola Half Marathon in April. “The training teaches you to keep going when all you want to do is stop. It mentally prepares you, as well as your body, on what it will feel like on race day.”

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Bob Reed, business development director for the Healthy 100 Institute at Florida Hospital Celebration Health and avid runner, competes in a 10k relay race for charity.

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The Skinny on Two Popular Diets

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We at the Celebration Fitness Centre do not promote “diets” or suppressing your appetite in any way. We believe that a well balanced nutrition plan, partnered with a dynamic workout routine is the key to health success. However, you may have noticed that with the Paleo Diet and the Wheat Belly Diet. They are both very similar as they provide guidelines to lower carbohydrate intake, but each diet was developed for separate reasons.The Paleo Diet focuses on avoiding all processed foods and sticking to all-natural based meals.The Wheat Belly Diet. dives into the reasoning of how today’s wheat has been scientifically altered and can be harmful to our bodies. Whichever nutrional plan you choose, be sure to always consult with a physician especially if it differs drastically from your current eating habits. “I am definitely not a fan of anything that has the word “diet” in the name,” said Christina Bowling, director of Clinical Nutrition for Celebration Health Assessment. “I think that moderation of all natural foods with no preservatives is the way to go.” Eat Like a Caveman? Also known as The Caveman Diet, the Paleo Diet’s method stems from the idea that the hunter and gatherer era was healthier than people in today’s society. The American diet today has become one based on convenience, with little concern of monitoring what actually goes into our bodies. Paleo’s basic premise is - if the hunters-gatherer didn’t eat it, you shouldn’t either. The diet recommends eating lean meats, plenty of fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, eggs and healthy oils. This eliminates grains, legumes, dairy, refined sugars, potatoes, processed foods, salt, and refined vegetable oils. When grocery shopping, the Paleo Diet recommends shopping on the outer perimeter of the store because that’s where you’ll find the whole, fresh foods; whereas the interior sections of the store carry more processed foods loaded with preservatives and other unnecessary ingredients. Committing to the Paleo Diet lifestyle has not only proven weight loss, but also limits the risk of chronic disease. “I can understand the concept of the Paleo Diet,” Christina said. “But why not just eat a moderation of natural foods and just leave the Paleo name off?”

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As discussed before, carbohydrates provide energy for our muscles and organs. When we eliminate carbs completely there is a concern of muscle exhaustion and overall weakness. The best results would come from planning out meals and snacks every hour or so to make sure your sugar levels are balanced. The Wheat Belly Diet also limits fruit. Fruits contain a lot of key vitamins and nutrients that help ﬁght against disease and protect our health. Incorporating fruits daily would be preferred, but you can always follow the glycemic index if necessary. Be sure to consult with a physician before beginning this diet, especially if you are vegan or vegetarian. When there is a low-carb diet, it usually wants to increase protein within the recipes. Best non-meat protein sources are found in beans, nuts, seeds, soy and some vegetables.

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The recent bestseller Wheat Belly Diet, by cardiologist William Davis, M.D., speaks about the dangers of wheat to our health. Dr. Davis states that wheat is addictive and causes uncontrollable eating habits as well as withdrawal symptoms. He believes that giving up wheat may cure type 2 diabetes, asthma, acid reflux, joint pain and insomnia. The Wheat Belly Diet resembles other low-carbohydrate diets with the emphasis on fish, poultry, eggs, nuts, vegetables, and restrict carbohydrates, including fruit. Within the publication, Dr. Davis wants to eliminate the food that stores unnecessary fat in our body, more specifically visceral fat that is located deep in the abdomen and surrounding organs. Excess of this type of fat is associated with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain types of cancer. Dr. Davis blames wheat for obesity and advises followers of the Wheat Belly Diet to eliminate all fast food, processed foods and to follow the glycemic index in order to monitor carbohydrate foods that affect blood sugar. In the short term, eliminating carbohydrates will shrink your stomach, but just be cautious when limiting all healthy carbs such as fruits and some vegetables.

“As with the Wheat Belly Diet, I believe carbs are very important,” Christina explained. “I also think the big problem with wheat nowadays is genetic modiﬁcation (GMO). We are not sure the full impact of GMOs, but you can deﬁnitely see a rise in Celiac disease, autism, and obesity. GMOs could have an impact on all of those. If we stick to all-natural sprouted wheat sources, I think that would be a safe (and excellent) choice.”

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The Paleo Diet focuses on all natural foods and avoiding or limiting the amount of preservatives and processed food that is eaten. There are many books based on this diet and multiple recipes to choose from. The difﬁculty comes to those who are vegan or vegetarian. The Paleo Diet focuses on lean meat, so if you are not a meat eater then this is not the diet for you.

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Fitness Centre member Jennifer Hite before starting her training.

Fulﬁlling a Childhood Dream

with help from the Celebration Fitness Centre What was your childhood dream when you were growing up? Was it to be an actor? Teacher? Or Doctor? Whatever your dreams were, today can be the day you begin to prepare and take action in making them come true. That is exactly what Jennifer Hite, is doing! In hopes to fulﬁll her childhood dream, Jennifer must successfully complete a company ﬁtness test to qualify for her dream position. Her personal trainer, Anthony Sharpe, is helping her make that dream a reality. Jennifer currently works as an animal caretaker for one of the area attractions. Her role allows her to introduce people to animals they might not normally be comfortable with and hopefully come to enjoy them instead of being frightened by them. She occasionally gets to travel with the animals to Miami and other parts of South Florida, although they once ended up as far away as Philadelphia.

Member Spotlight Her childhood dream job is somewhat similar to her current position, however this will allow her to work with a variety of animals and travel much more. This position requires a completion of a ﬁtness test, including; swimming, treading water, as well as push-ups. Having a speciﬁc goal in mind motivated Jennifer to begin personal training with Commit 2 Fit Personal Trainer Anthony Sharpe.

Anthony guides Jennifer through upper body strength training.

Push-ups are a large part of the ﬁtness test. A good amount of training is focused on upper body and core strength training. She started out doing slanted pull-ups on the Smith Machine. Gradually she moved to the ﬂoor and can currently complete 26 to 30 normal push-ups in a row! “Jennifer had a lot of focus and determination coming into training with me,” said Anthony. “She already had a goal in mind and that has motivated her from the beginning. I could not be happier with her progress I have seen over the past year.” Besides her training sessions with Anthony, Jennifer also adds weight-lifting, cardio workouts and belly dancing. She has also participated in sprint triathlons for four years now and incorporates a lot of swimming, biking and running into her routine. Her favorite races are the Danskin® Sprint Triathlons, a women-only triathlon series that includes a .75k swim, a 20k cycling course and a 5k run. She was able to drop 30 pounds before she started personal training. She lost another 20 pounds while training with Anthony, bringing her total weight-loss to 50 pounds in a little over one year!

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“My current career goal is my childhood dream and my ﬁtness goals are a huge part of achieving that dream,” said Jennifer, a ﬁve year Fitness Centre member. “Adding in personal training to my routine was the right thing to do and Anthony has been a great motivator through it all.”

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At the age of 33, she is accomplishing what we all hope to accomplish – her childhood dream. With the training provided by Anthony and her motivation pushing her further, Jennifer will soon fulﬁll her lifelong career goal.

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“I was very careful not to lose weight faster than two pounds a week,” said Jennifer, “because I wanted to be sure that it stayed off!”

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The Florida heat can be brutal during the summer, but that doesn’t mean you have to retire your running shoes or suspend your outdoor ﬁtness activities. Avoid Extreme Temperatures The most extreme heat occurs between 10am and 2pm. Try to arrange exercise around these times when possible. Ideally, early morning or late evening workouts will keep you safe from heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Summer Attire Wear lighter material, light-colored clothing and short sleeves. Lighter material allows your skin to breathe and naturally regulates body temperature. Dark, bulky clothing attracts heat, which can put you at risk for heat exhaustion. Wear a wide-brimmed hat with breathable vents to allow air to pass through and help you cool down. Your hat will also protect you from sun exposure. Keep Hydrated If you are thirsty, that means you are already dehydrated. During the summer you should increase your usual daily ﬂuid intake. It is recommended to drink between 14 to 22 ounces of water before working out. For every 15 minutes of exercise, drink at least six ounces of water. For exercise that exceeds an hour, you should refuel with a sports drink to help hydrate your body and replenish electrolytes lost through your sweat. Sun Protection The sun is the closest to the earth during the summer which means you are in greater danger of burning your skin. Excess sun exposure without the proper protection can lead to sun damage such as premature wrinkles or even skin cancer. Make sure you apply sunscreen before going outside, this is necessary for your skin to have adequate time to absorb the lotion. Reapply as needed.

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Be extra cautious and pay attention to heat-related signs and symptoms. If you ignore the following symptoms, it may result in a medical emergency.

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Meet the Team Commit 2 Fit Personal Trainer Alexis Saire guides Mary Ann Kinser, Fitness Centre member and Co-Founder of Thriving-inPlace, through a personal training session.

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“With my background in education”, said Alexis, “[becoming a ﬁtness instructor] was an exciting opportunity for me, the Fitness Centre, Florida Hospital and the community of Celebration.” Alexis’ primary focus is on the many aspects of active aging: balance and fall reduction, posture, osteoporosis prevention and management, brain health, stress management, and women’s health. This includes, of course, educating younger adults in preparing for their senior years.

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She has been organizing the Fitness Centre senior parties for about ﬁve years with the help of the group exercise instructor committee. Dedicated to senior health, these parties are held three times per year and include food, games and activities highlighting different types of physical and cognitive exercises in a social venue. Together with the team, Alexis has hosted Mardi Gras, Holiday parties, Tropical Pool parties, a “Senior” Prom and Senior Olympics here at the Fitness Centre.

She has been an instructor at the Celebration Fitness Centre since 2001. She began practicing pilates at a young age and was introduced to yoga in college. It was about 20 years ago when she began to fully appreciate the value of adding those practices to her teaching in the areas of dance, physical education and health. While gaining clients as a trainer and teaching yoga regularly in the group ﬁtness studio, her biggest accomplishments come from her passion with our senior members and the Celebration community.

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At the Celebration Fitness Centre & Day Spa, Alexis Saire dedicates her career as a group ﬁtness instructor and personal trainer to fulﬁlling the mission of Florida Hospital. She considers herself to be a health educator by using the tools of personal training, group exercise and wellness coaching in various formats to empower people to achieve their own Healthy 100.

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Alexis’ primary focus is on the many aspects of active aging including balance and fall reduction, posture, osteoporosis prevention, brain health, and overall women’s health.

“Everyone loves the parties”, said Alexis, “because they enhance the sense of community among our senior members, offer recognition for their efforts and their loyalty to the Fitness Centre and provide additional learning opportunities beyond the scope of our usual classes. And we have fun!” Alexis also created and developed the Cerebral Celebration event hosted by the Fitness Centre. This was a weeklong celebration of brain health for our senior members and the community of Celebration. The program addressed cognitive, physical, social, stress management and nutritional dimensions of learning, memory and brain health through classes, workshops and lectures. Going far beyond word games and puzzles, this entertaining and educational event explored the many factors involved in enhancing our cognitive abilities and contributing to a healthy, independent life.

and is currently involved in a new program at Stetson University. Stetson’s Lifelong Learning program began in 2012 as a collaboration between Stetson University and Thriving-in-Place, a Celebration Foundation organization dedicated to keeping residents in their own homes leading healthy, safe, independent and productive lives. Alexis was invited to represent Florida Hospital on the Curriculum Development Committee at its inception and has been developing, coordinating and sometimes teaching courses on such topics as brain health, women’s health and researching health on the internet.

Alexis is our go-to person when it comes to health and wellness.”

With degrees in dance and health education, Alexis also taught courses at Penn State for many years

“Alexis is our go-to person when it comes to health and wellness,” said Mary Ann, “She is our connecting point to the Celebration Health hospital, including the Fitness Centre, physicians, nutritionists, and any other connections and tools she is able to provide. She is also a great teacher and relates to the information she speaks about.”

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Enjoy some summer fun with the Celebration Healthy Kids team at the Fitness Centre Wednesday, July 31 from 10am-1pm. Inﬂatable water slide, games, water guns, water balloons, prizes and more! Bring a bathing suit, sandals and sunscreen; all towels and snacks will be provided. Registration begins July 1.

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End of Summer Splash Party

ProShop Special 20% OFF All Speedo Merchandise Edurance swim gear built to last for your training and ﬁtness needs. for racing, training, meets and ﬁtness. The perfect time to get great summer gear for Dad - Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16

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Anchors Aweigh Sail the Seven Seas with the Celebration Healthy Kids team at the Fitness Centre Friday, June 14 from 6-9:30pm for a fun-ﬁlled nautical adventure! Get together with all your fellow sailors and let’s celebrate with crafts, activities and so much more!

Ages 3-12. Children need to wear sneakers and must be potty trained for parents to leave the building. Full payment is required to register. No refund

Registration is currently open! For more information, call (407) 303-4411.

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So Much Going On!

We are very proud to announce that two of our personal trainers have recently received specialized certifications focusing on golf fitness training. Jacob Glassmeyer and David Polomie are now certified Ledbetter Golf Performance Trainers through the Ledbetter Golf Academy. Julie Forsyth is also a certified through Titleist Performance Institute.

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Thanks to the generous donations from our Fitness Centre and Day Spa members, we were able to clothe 300 children in Haiti! We appreciate all you have done during our ongoing Food and Clothing Drive. Please see Lead Front Desk Representative and project coordinator Unity Mfetane if you have any questions or call us at (407) 303-4444.

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Escape to the South Paciﬁc The Lava Shell Massage is a unique spa experience being offered at Celebration Day Spa for the month of June! This unique service originated in South East Asia and is now practiced all over the world. The smooth and polished feel of the shell gives a calming feeling to clients in-order to provide the ultimate state of relaxation. “Lava Shells” are real tiger striped clam shells from the South Paciﬁc. No dye or synthetic coating is added to the shells, allowing their natural luster to shine through.

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This service is only available for the month of June!

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The Lava Shell Massage is a full body relaxation massage and the therapist will rub these shells over your back, arms, neck, legs in a variety of different motions to relax all your aching muscles.

When these ingredients are combined, the shell is “activated” and creates a consistent heat source without electricity. Once the shell is activated with the minerals, the shell can generate heat up to 150 degrees! The temperature is easily controlled by dipping the shell into cool water for 5-10 seconds to get the desired temperature for the treatment. The shell will remain warm for up to 45 minutes.

There are several beneﬁts to heated treatments including: an increase extension of soft tissues; removal of toxins from cells; enhanced blood ﬂow; increased function of tissue cells; relaxation of sore, stiff muscles and relief of painful arthritic joints.

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A small opening has been created in each shell to allow the therapist to place a small bag containing magnesium, iron, black lava, dried kelp and sea algae, along with a liquid activator containing puriﬁed water and sodium chloride. The therapist will then add essential oils into the mixture to give the shell an appealing aroma.

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AVEDA Blue Oil Balancing Concentrate Peppermint and blue camomile create a refreshing yet soothing aroma. Rollerball brings the ancient art of acupressure to the modern day. Convenient size slips into pocket, purse or briefcase for a balancing break anytime, anywhere. Mental Stress: Inhale the soothing aroma of Blue Oil Balancing Concentrate. Then apply to scalp, down the back of neck and onto the shoulders, massaging each tender point. Physical Stress: Repetitive movements such as working at a compute, tighten arm muscles. Apply Blue Oil Balancing Concentrate to the inside of the forearm and massage for quick relief, then apply and massage between index ďŹ nger and thumb for general well-being. Tender Muscles: Jogging, exercising or standing for long periods of time creates tense, tired muscles. Bring balance with Blue Oil Balancing Concentrate. Apply Blue Oil Balancing Concentrate to the front or back of legs and massage any tender points. Then apply to the back of the lower leg, known as the calf muscle. Apply to the sole and arch of the foot, gently massaging tender areas. Finishing with the point on the big toe to complete the sense of harmonized energy.

Actual size is 2.75 inches or about the size of a normal lipstick.

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Reﬂexology is extremely safe for most clients. However, a consultation with a therapist is recommended before any reﬂexology massage. Celebration Day Spa has multiple therapists available to provide this relaxing treatment.

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Toxins such as lactic acid have a tendency to concentrate in the feet, leading to foot pain and fatigue. Reﬂexology massage assists to break up these areas of congestion, allowing for quicker and more effective recovery. Reﬂexology is not only therapeutic and can alleviate allergy symptoms, back pain and even chronic fatigue, but it also relaxes the entire body.

The concepts of reﬂexology therapy have been traced to pre-dynastic China…possibly as early as 3000 B.C. The fact that reﬂexology has withstood the test of time is a testament to the effectiveness of this treatment.

Reflexology is a natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes or pressure points in the feet and hands which correspond to every gland and organ of the body. Through the application of direct thumb and finger pressure on these reflexes without the use of lotions, creams or oils, reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and helps promote natural function of the related areas of the body.

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