SERENE Magazine - Summer 2011

SERENE SUMMER 2011

VOLUME 2

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magazine

SWEET

Birthday Edition

Latest News from the

Body Serene

BODY SERENE’S 16 SWEETEST SERVICES

PLUS:

What is the cause of tension-type headaches!

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Inside:

EDITOR/WRITER Roseanne Klementisz DESIGNER Joshua Seasholtz

CONTRIBUTORS The Welcare Center The Body Serene Day Spa ADDRESS SERENE Magazine The Body Serene Day Spa 4007 Skippack Pike Skippack, PA 19474 TEL 610.584.7284 FAX 610.584.8098

EMAIL relax@thebodyserene.com

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Letter from Roseanne

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Sixteen of our Sweetest Offerings

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SERENE News

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Questions & Answers with Dr. Jennifer Dupré

Roseanne begins celebrating Body Serene’s birthday with some fun facts in this latest issue of SERENE Magazine

Body Serene Employees tell us their favorite services offered at the fabulous day spa.

Latest news and offers from The Body Serene Day Spa

SERENE Magazine sits down with Dr. Jennifer Dupré, Chief Physician of The Welcare Center, to tension-type headaches.

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Team Spotlight

Longtime employees Rita Urbanek & Rosemary Fox are profiled by SERENE Magazine.

SERENE Magazine is brought to you by:

4007 Skippack Pike PO Box 460 Skippack PA, 19474 www.thebodyserene.com

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Letter from ROSEANNE It is amazing to me that The Body Serene is celebrating turning Sweet Sixteen! This “age” brings up thoughts of adolescence, growing into your own skin and facing the future with unlimited possibilities.

I believe that is how our precious company feels to me as well. We are full of promise, still growing but really finding our own identity in the beauty and wellness world.

My own son turned sixteen this year and I continue to learn new things about him all of the time. This got me to thinking, “What don’t our customers know about us that would be fun and important to share?” So, in the spirit of all things sixteen, I have compiled the following sixteen “did you know?” facts about the Body Serene and our team: 1. Of the 35 team members on our staff, 11 have been with us for 10 years or more! 12 have been here over 5 years!

2. We have hosted parties for as little as 4 people to as large as 70!

3. We offer specialized treatments, particularly massage, for those undergoing cancer treatments.

4. We do all that we do in only 1700 square feet of space.

5. We average about $10,000 of donations a year with special love for The Laurel House Shelter for Victims of Domestic Abuse.

6. We take great pride in being part of the special occasion for hundreds of brides. We have even participated in two marriage proposals right in the spa!

7. Our signature color pink represents sweetness, softness and security. These happen to be part of our core values!

8. Our Team Based business model is inspired be Jack Stack-the father of open book management.

9. Most of our Massage Therapists are Nationally Certified and all will be licensed in Pennsylvania in accordance with the new 2011 requirements.

10. Men love the Body Serene! Guys love massages, facials and pedicures as much as anyone. They also love that we make gift giving so easy and we see the same faces every year at Christmas, Mother’s Day and birthday time!

11. We are open 7 days a week, every other week. This means every Monday!

12. We offer 15% off any services on Tuesday for our customers who are 55 or older. All you need to say is that you are part of the “Tuesday Club”.

13. Thursday evenings are “Wine and Cheese” nights and we serve amazing selections from The Grand Fromage Cheese Shop located right here in Skippack!

14. Our nail team always provides a special treat with all of our Seasonal Spa Pedicures. Everyone’s favorite is the pumpkin mousse in the Fall!

15. Our skin team took almost two years to research which skin care line would be the best for our customers. Just after we chose the Glymed line, the television program “The Doctors” publicly announced that they agreed and recommend the line as the best!

16. Customers love our professional yet caring customer service. They appreciate our culture because we feel like a family. This is real because we really do feel that way!

Roseanne Klementisz is the owner of The Body Serene.

Located in the heart of Skippack Village, The Body Serene is one of area’s finest day spas.

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SWEET

16 of our Sweetest Offerings picked by the Body Serene employees:

Andrew loves Glymed’s Cell Protection Serum because

Jennifer loves Hylunia Healing and Restoring Cream

Rita loves Shellac because her polish stays perfect for up

Jill loves jane iredale’s Magic Mitt Cloth because it is a

Chantal loves Glamour Lashes because they add so much to

because it is a gentle and effective product for everything from dry skin, sunburn, eczema/psoriasis to diaper rash! natural way to remove makeup without damaging her skin.

Gina loves Nail Tek Hydration Therapy because it leaves nails strong and healthy.

Peg

loves Glymed Gentle Face Wash because it cleans her face thoroughly without leaving it too dry or too oily.

it is so rich in anti aging, anti-oxidant and vitamin properties.

to two weeks even with the type of work she performs as a Nail Technician. your make up and create eyes that are “paparazzi” for any special occasion.

Cara loves the jane iredale Powder Me SPF 30 Sunscreen because she can use it for her 6 year old. It never gets too hot, it doesn’t burn eyes, and it’s never greasy and doesn’t clog pores!

Patty loves Hylunia Face Wash because it is gentle enough

Kathy loves jane iredale’s Sunbeam Bronzer because it

Roseanne loves the jane iredale’s Pressed Powder and

Donna B. loves Glymed’s Retinol Restart Rejuvenation

for her teenager to use.

Pommist because the powder evens her skin tone and the Pommist refreshingly sets her makeup to stay put all day long!

DD loves the Thyme’s Ambersweet Orange products

because every time she smells it she feels like she is in an orange grove!

Rosanna loves the new Glymed WRX Eye Cream because

works as a bronzer, blush and eye shadows. It is simply great for everyone!

Serum because it makes her skin feels so smooth!

Judi loves Oka B Sandals because they are so comfortable, they are anti-microbial and they are so pretty!

Angela loves Treatment Facials because the estheticians really customize the service to her individual needs.

she has seen a significant decrease in fine lines since she began to use it.

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SERENE news

SKIN CARE With summer months come opportunities to show off our beautiful gams! If your legs are looking and feeling a little lackluster, try our Detoxifying Leg Treatment for $5 off. For this leg “facial” we use the D’vine Skincare line which features wine-based products rich in anti-oxidant and exfoliating properties. Enjoy this sea salt scrub, masque and hydration treatment then step out with a beautiful new confidence!

Refresh summer skin with our featured Mango Treatment Facial! This lovely service is great for all skin types no matter how sensitive. You won’t believe how nice your makeup will feel when you apply it on such brightened skin!

NAIL CARE

Skin ...

July - We are introducing our first Independence Day Spa Pedicure! Celebrate the whole month long with this treatment featuring birthday ice cream bath fizz, bing cherry scrub, cool blue masque and island breeze lotion. Special treat is a serving of birthday cake ice cream while you relax!

Nail...

August - Chocolate covered strawberry Pedicure to cool, refresh and indulge. Speaking of indulgence-enjoy strawberry ice cream with chocolate syrup to cool off!

September - As always we offer a complimentary upgrade to a Spa Pedicure for the entire month! This Fan Favorite is a $10 value that will make you feel like a million bucks!

MASSAGE THERAPY Tension Headache Tamer Massage: Most times that nagging headache is a result of stress that we transform into tight muscles around our jaw, neck and shoulders.

We have helped so many customers find relief through a 30 minute concentrated massage that we wanted to feature this option in our promotions. Schedule this amazingly effective treatment now!

Also, due to overwhelming popularity, we will continue to offer our one hour massage Monday-Wednesdays for $10 off!

Massage...

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SERENE article

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ith this issue of SERENE Magazine, we have asked Dr. Jennifer Dupré to explain the unfortunate suffering behind tension-type headaches: SM: Welcome back to the Body Serene, Jennifer.

J: T hank you for inviting me back Roseanne.

SM: M any of our clients unfortunately suffer from tension-type headaches. Why are they so common?

J: T ension-type headaches are the most prevalent headache in the general population. They are one of the most common reasons why over the counter pain medications are purchased. They are also commonly known as stress headaches.

Women get them more commonly than men.

SM: What does a tension headache feel like?

J: M ost people describe a tension headache as a constant, dull achy feeling on both sides of the head or a “band-like” feeling around the head. They are also associated with muscle tenderness in the head, neck or shoulders. They begin slow and gradual and usually in the middle of the day.

They can range in severity from mild to severe.

SM: How often do people get them?

J: M ost people get them infrequently. If a person gets them once a day or every other day, then the headaches have become chronic.

SM: What causes the tension headache?

J: D aily stress and mental tension can cause the headache.

Smoking also increases the risk of getting the headaches.

SM: How do you diagnose these headaches?

J: P hysicians diagnose these headaches based upon the history and clinical examination of the patient. There are no diagnostic tests (blood work, x-rays, brain scans) specific for tension type headaches.

SM: H ow can our clients ease the pain of a tension headache?

J: T here are a number of ways to try to improve the pain associated with a tension headache:

1. Put an ice pack or heat pack on your head or neck

2. Get enough sleep

3. Take a hot shower

4. R emove yourself from stressful situations (take a walk, go on vacation)

5. G et regular exercise. This means 30-60 minutes four to six times a week.

SM: Are there medications that can be used to treat the headaches?

J: Y es. For a person who has an occasional headache, an over the counter pain reliever can help. These include acetaminophen, ibuprofen and naproxen. Always remember

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to read the label of the medication for potential side effects and interactions with other medications you may be taking.

If over the counter medications do not help or the headache is occurring on a daily basis, then professional medical advice should be sought.

There are prescription medications that can both treat severe headaches and prevent them.

Daily medication usage should always be avoided in order to prevent side effects and rebound headaches.

SM: Are there alternative ways to treat and prevent tension headaches?

J: Y es. There are several options that can be used either alone or in conjunction with medications:

1. Behavioral treatments – This includes stress management, relaxation and biofeedback. These treatments teach an individual new ways to deal with stress.

2. Acupuncture – This may relieve and reduce the number of headaches a person gets.

3. Physical Therapy and Massage Therapy – This helps control the headaches by relaxing the muscles in your head and neck. It helps reduce the headache frequency, intensity and duration of the headache. This also has a low risk of side effects.

SM: Thank you so much for providing such important information to our clients at The Body Serene.

J: I t is important for your clients to remember that these headaches are real and treatable. Your clients are always welcome to visit me at my office and ask questions. Thank you for inviting me back and I look forward to more conversations with you in the near future.

Dr. Jennifer Dupré, is the founder of the Welcare Center and serves as its chief physician.

Dr. Dupré graduated magna cum laude from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. After earning her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–School of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Dupré completed a rotating internship at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, NY, and a residency in family medicine at the Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network in Allentown.

Dr. Dupré and her husband, Jayson, an internist at the Welcare Center, reside in Skippack with their four daughters and their yellow Labrador retriever, Maggie.

The Welcare Center and Welcare MedSpa 1108 N. Bethlehem Pike • Spring House PA, 19477 Office: 215.793.9999 • Web: www.welcarecenter.com

Team

SPOTLIGHT

I chose to highlight Rita and Rosemary for this edition because they both reach the 10 years of Body Serene employment in September. Rita and Roe were friends before they began working at the spa and they started the same day. Little did we know that 10 years later they would be here and be such integral parts of our special team. Congratulations to both!

Rita Urbanek Rita Urbanek has been an extremely talented nail technician on our team for since 2001 and she has 22 years of experience in the industry. Rita is the youngest of three sisters from a traditional Italian family raised in Horsham. Now living in Harleysville, she is a loving wife and mother to a thirteen year old son.

Rita loves to read, shop and we all know she loves to check things out on the computer whenever she gets the chance! She is naturally inquisitive and she takes great pride in The Body Serene which is evident in her work and her joy of making people look and feel great!

She has also hosted two Body Serene parties in her lovely home to give us a chance to relax and have fun together.

When asked, Rita says her favorite part of her job is “talking with the customers and working with my friends.” We are all lucky to be counted as her friend!

Rosemary Fox Rosemary Fox has been in the industry since 1997 and has graced us with her talent for the past ten years as well! Roe, as we call her, grew up in South Philadelphia as the oldest of three. She now resides in Trooper with her wonderful family, husband and 14 year old son.

In her spare time, Roe likes to go walking and loves to do needlepoint. Her prized piece is a Christmas stocking she had made for her son. She makes us all laugh all of the time and we love her stories about all of the jobs she has held through her lifetime. Among other things, she has worked at a casino, was a government employee, worked in a suicide prevention program in Philadelphia, driven a school bus and worked in the school cafeteria.

She says it is amazing that she has loved our company enough to stay for ten years and is proud of this milestone. “I love the people and the atmosphere at Body Serene.” We are lucky to have captured her attention all of these years and we love you right back, Roe! SERENE MAGAZINE :: SUMMER 2011 7

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