SERENE Magazine - Summer 2013

SERENE VOLUME 4

SUMMER 2013

magazine

SMALL CHANGES

BIG CAN LEAD TO

TRANSFORMATIONS! massage therapy skin care nail care

KNEIPP’S HERBAL BATH Question&Answers

about MASSAGE SAFETY

LETTER FROM ROSEANNE So many of us are seeking ways to take better care of ourselves, to feel more energy, to promote our health and the information out there can be overwhelming! I am finding that picking and choosing small changes can really make a difference.

Personally, I have begun buying organic meats and local produce, I try to meditate for 15 minutes every day and I am trying to take self care seriously.

I schedule a massage when my body needs one and I meet my friend for a pedicure every month. To me this means being aware of how I’m feeling and responding to those messages, not just pushing it away so I can accomplish everything on my to-do list!

As always, whatever I am experiencing, I try to interpret for The Body Serene so we can continue to share, grow and evolve to meet the needs of our wonderful community! It is in this spirit that we are introducing the amazing Kneipp line of naturopathic products designed to address different needs. Please check out our product spotlight for insight on the transformational qualities of this versatile and effective line!

We are also planning to bring new classes, events, book signings and more designed to expand the offerings to our customers who are excited to learn more about how to take good care of themselves and their families! Stay tuned and tuned in!

Thanks,

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SERENE magazine

Editor/Writer Designer

ROSEANNE KLEmentisz Joshua Seasholtz

Contributors

THE BODY SERENE DAY SPA KneIpp jane iredale

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TRANSFORMED.

Plant & herbal remedies derived from the blossom, fruit, leaf, bark or root of plants, are blended to promote better overall health. Feel the change.

INSIDE...

Be Healthy, Stay Healthy- with Kneipp

Sebastian Kneipp (1821-1897), a naturopath and priest, at the age of 28 cured himself of tuberculosis, by using cold and hot water therapies (hydrotherapy), combined with natural plants and herbs. He became famously known as the “water doctor” and dedicated the rest of his life to harnessing the healing power of water combined with plants and herbs.

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Letter from Roseanne

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Product Spotlight

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Team Spotlight

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SERENE News

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Q&A about Massage Safety

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Kneipps Herbal Bath

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Roseanne welcomes the community to the latest issue of SERENE Magazine.

jane iredale’s Dream Tint’s Cream, Forever Pink’s Lip & Cheek stain, and Smooth Affair’s cream are profiled.

Body Serene’s Rosanna Smith is profiled by SERENE Magazine.

Latest news and offers from The Body Serene Day Spa

The Body Serene’s explains massage safety and helps you understand the reasons behind many of their faboulus massages.

Kneipps Herbal Bath helps you transform yourself be healthly, and stay healthly.

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHTS

AVAILABLE AT THE BODY SERENE DAY SPA! 4 :: SUMMER2013 | SERENE MAGAZINE

TEAM SPOTLIGHT DREAM TINT Our original CC Cream soothes, protects, prevents, evens and moisturizes. It is a sheer, lightweight tinted moisturizer with SPF 15 available in color correcting and foundation shades that hydates, provides antioxidant protection, and even skin tone.

FOREVER PINK HIs an all natural lip and cheek stain that adjusts to your own chemistry for an irresistiable shade of pink while its nourishing formula soothes and moisturizes.

Rosanna Smith Rosanna Smith NCTMB, LMT has graced our Body Serene team for the last 14 years and has been the Team Lead for our massage department since 2002! She is a Nationally Certified Massage therapist with sixteen years of experience and is a licensed esthetician.

In 2009 Rosanna completed the Certified Strategies Coaching Program through Strategies Business Academy in Connecticut. This program prepared her to teach core classes in all aspects of salon/spa management as well as providing one on one coaching for business owners and managers in our industry and beyond. Recently, she has become an approved continuing education provider for massage therapists and a CPR instructor.

In keeping with promoting wellness to our Body Serene community, Rosanna will be offering Reiki level I and II classes and CPR courses this fall!

Believe it or not, she still has time to perform a multitude of massage therapies and modalities 3 days a week at The Body Serene. Her excellence and talent has helped bring relief, relaxation and care to so many of our guests through the years.

SMOOTH AFFAIR Has anti-aging properties that even skin tone, minimize the appearance of porses and increase luminosity.

“The Body Serene continually evolves to meet the needs of our guests. The work we do, the people we meet, the friendships we make, nobody does what we do…it’s why I stay. It is part of my family.”

We are so grateful to have someone of Rosanna’s caliber continuing to share her passion at our wonderful spa!

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SERENE news

Service Promotions

We have been thinking of new ways to enhance each experience at The Body Serene. These next few months we are providing the following add on services at a low cost to take you away to relaxation in each department!

MASSAGE Cool your heels! Add a Rosemary Therapeutic Foot Wrap to any massage treatment to add a boost to your tired, dry summer feet. Only $5 this treatment uses this amazing herb to invigorate and wake up the system. Rosemary was one of the earliest plants used for food, medicine and its exhilarating scent is an ideal pick-me-up!

Friendship Fridays! Bring a friend for any massage service and receive 20% off for both!

Wednesdays continue with $10 off any 60 minute or longer massage!

SKIN CARE Cleanse, moisturize and Revital- EYES! Combine our effective Express Facial with a Power Regeneration Eye Treatment to capture the right kind of glow for summer events!

Enjoy these two amazing services combined for only $70 (a $15 savings!)

More Combination Value! Schedule an Eyebrow Tint and an Eyelash Tint combination to frame and define your eyes!

Receive a complimentary Jane Iredale Lash Conditioner with this appointment to treat and enhance your new look at home! ($16.50 value!)

Take $10 off our Body Detoxification Treatment to put forth your most beautiful and age-defying looks for the Summer! This “Facial for your Body�is a fan favorite, schedule yours today!

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NAIL CARE Creamsicle, Dreamsicle!!! Our Nail team has developed a new, dreamy Creamsicle Spa Pedicure for all to enjoy in July and August! We start with an orange blossom sugar scrub to exfoliate and refresh! We then apply a creamy marshmallow masque and wrap your feet in steamed towels to moisturize. After our signature foot massage we apply a Creamsicle lotion before we paint your toes your favorite summer color. We serve you Creamsicle ice cream as you melt away!

Spa Pedicure September! As always, we convert every Classic Pedicure scheduled in September to our Spa Pedicure to refresh feet after summer fun! This complimentary upgrade is a $10 value!

Introducing our Vinylux Manicures! The makers of Shellac have developed this new product that should last up to 7 days without using a UV lamp! This beautiful polish dries faster than regular polish and actually becomes more durable as it is exposed to natural light over time! Come in and check out all of the beautiful colors! Vinylux Manicures only $25!

Questions & ANSWERS

ON MASSAGE SAFETY, WITH THE BODY SERENE We are often asked questions about how and why we do things in a certain way at The Body Serene. We thought it would be good to share some answers with you!

Q: Does a massage therapist need to be licensed?

A: In 2010 Pennsylvania enacted legislation requiring anyone practicing massage to obtain a license from the state. The Body Serene Massage Team is made up of an amazing group of licensed therapist with over 80 years of combined experience!

Q: H ow old do you have to be to receive a massage?

A: Minors (under 18) are required by law to have written consent from a parent or guardian in addition to having that parent or guardian in the room during the massage.

The Body Serene welcomes minors age 14-17 years old for massage services within these guidelines. We have many student athletes who benefit from our massage services!

Q: Why do I always need to fill out a form?

A: You will be asked about your health status each and every time you receive bodywork. Many folks don’t give it much thought, particularly if they receive massage services on a regular basis but there are instances where we would need to make modifications to ensure our guest’s safety. For example, we do not perform massage on someone in their first trimester of pregnancy or immediately following surgery.

A s much as many physicians approve and encourage massage as a adjunct therapy they will need to contacted when certain concerns arise.

Q: W hat type of concerns?

A: Recent surgery, ongoing illness or recent diagnosis, high risk pregnancy, acute injuries and certain medications are some of the more common situations that would require a physician approval prior to receiving a massage.

“It is certainly not our intention to cause irritation, inconvenience or added stress to our guests.

Massage therapists are held to high ethical standards to do no harm. This why we need health information and sometime medical clearance to determine whether massage is appropriate.”

– Rosanna Smith, LMT.

Q: How often should I receive massage therapy?

A: Massage is no longer viewed as a luxury. Massage is wellness driven and science has shown it to relieve stress as well as muscular and systemic issues. Some chronic conditions require massage on a frequent basis to achieve results. Our Body Serene Therapists make individualized recommendations for home care and frequency of visits every time a guest received a treatment.

Q: What should I communicate to my therapist during a visit?

A: In addition to any changes in health status it is important to say how you are feeling in the moment. Let your therapist know if you are too hot or cold, if there is too little or too much pressure or any other issue that could take away from your experience. It is ok at times to chat but you may be guided to relax your mind into quiet. Remember, it is your session, be sure to get the most of it! Since one of our core values is SAFETY for our customers and our team we keep this in the forefront of all we do!

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TRANSFORMED.

Plant & herbal remedies derived from the blossom, fruit, leaf, bark or root of plants, are blended to promote better overall health. Feel the change.

Be Healthy, Stay Healthy- with Kneipp Sebastian Kneipp (1821-1897), a naturopath and priest, at the age of 28 cured himself of tuberculosis, by using cold and hot water therapies (hydrotherapy), combined with natural plants and herbs. He became famously known as the “water doctor� and dedicated the rest of his life to harnessing the healing power of water combined with plants and herbs.