SERENE Magazine - Holiday 2016

SERENE HOLIDAY 2016

VOLUME 7

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HOLIDAY EDITION f skin care f nail care f body care f hair care

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LETTER FROM GINA

I am finding it hard to believe it has been a year since I joined the Body Serene family and the pleasure it brings to my life is hard to describe. I really want to say Thank You to all of our guests and the incredible team at The Body Serene Spa & Salon!

During this past year I have met such incredible guests and have reconnected with quite a few familiar faces and friends, which has been awesome.

To show my appreciation to all of you, we have created SPATOBER an entire month filled with incredible savings and fun to show my gratitude!

Saying goodbye to summer is hard, but The Body Serene Day Spa & Salon have made it easier to say hello to fall with an array of beauty treatments containing scrumptious ingredients like pumpkin, honey, apples, and citrus.

Whether you’re looking for a facial, a scrub, or a massage, there’s a treatment just for you to help you ease into autumn relaxed and beautiful.

– Gina

SERENE magazine

Editors/Writers GINA ROSENBERGER Designer JOSHUA SEASHOLTZ Contributors THE BODY SERENE DAY SPA & SALON AVEDA MONQ QUIDAD GRANDE LIPS

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YOUR OWN PERSONAL VACATION

INSIDE...

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Letter from Gina

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Featured Article: Get Your Chakra On

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

The Body Serene Day Spa & Salon explains AVEDA’s Chakra Balancing Massage.

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SERENE News

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What’s Happening!

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Special Announcement

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New Services & Products

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Meet Kelly Smith

Latest news and offers from the Body Serene Day Spa & Salon.

Upcoming events to the Body Serene Day Spa & Salon.

The Body Serene Day Spa & Salon provides you some great gift ideas for the holiday season.

New services and products are profiled as a gift to you these holiday months.

Meet Kelly Smith, Certified Lash and Mircoblading expert.

Cards 12 SERENE The Body Serene Gift Cards are now

available for all your special occasions.

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FEATURE ARTICLE: AVEDA CHAKRA

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GET YOUR CHAKRA ON UNDERSTANDING CHAKRAS Before looking at the specific techniques that make up a Chakra Balancing Massage, it is important to first explore (or review) the chakras, an essential part of the 5,000 year old system of ayurveda that originated in ancient India.

The chakra system is an energy system we can use for personal growth. Ayurvedic tradition recognizes seven main chakras, which are junctions between consciousness (mind) and matter (body) and which link the various aspects of what makes us human: our physical, energetic, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual selves. When we focus on the chakras, we can connect to these aspects and move toward balance, health, and wellbeing.

Even though some people have a hard time with the concept of chakras, it is a commonly used system. Have you ever been heartbroken? What does that mean?

Is your heart actually broken? Of course not. But when you experience an emotional hardship in connection to a relationship or friendship, you feel a pain in the heart area. Instead of feeling a broken heart, you are actually experiencing the energy of the heart chakra.

The chakra system is located in the core of our being, in a channel that encompasses the spine and includes the tailbone to the crown of the head, as well as the nerve bundles associated with each individual chakra. This channel is called the sushumna nadi and the energy that flows through the chakras is called kundalini.

When working with chakras, think of health as being on a continuum. Depending on your diet, exercise, stress levels, emotional states, and many other factors, you are either moving toward greater health or away from it. It is similar with chakras.

“Closed” or “imbalanced” qualities of the chakras are on one end of a health continuum and “open” or “balanced” qualities are on the other end. Depending on your lifestyle, you are either moving toward greater awareness and balance within the chakras or away from it.

Each chakra relates to a different aspect of life and by focusing on that chakra you can become more aware of those issues in yourself and then work with them to achieve greater health and happiness.

Chakra 1 The traditional name for the first chakra is muladhara, which means the “root.” This chakra, at the base of the spine at the sacrum, is the foundation of the entire system. It relates to our basic needs and our sense of security and survival. When a baby is born, the first few weeks relate to the first chakra as the child adjusts to its environment. When you travel to an unknown place, you might have first chakra issues as you no longer have the same sense of security as when you are in your own environment. Focus on the first chakra whenever you are stressed, traveling, juggling too many things, feeling overwhelmed, or just need a sense of security or groundedness.

Chakra 2 The pleasure chakra is called svadhisthana, which means “sweetness.” It is located a few fingers’ width inferior to the navel. After your basic needs are met, you can move out into the world to explore with the five senses. Through these senses, we bring nourishment and vitality to ourselves. Once a baby has settled after the first few weeks and months, he moves into second chakra

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mode, exploring the world around him. His eyes begin to focus, he starts to touch and pick up objects, and he responds to sounds from his parents.

Chakra 3 The power center is called manipura, which means “lustrous gem.” Located in the solar plexus superior to the navel, this is where we establish our identity and what we want to do with our life. If your actions in life do not match your intentions for your life, you feel it in your gut. However, if you can align your intentions with your actions, you establish a strong sense of identity.

You will be confident and will interact with others in a different way. College students are dealing often with third chakra issues.

With babies, the “terrible twos” relates to this chakra. In their second year, babies learn the word “no” and begin to recognize and act on their own desires. They are establishing their unique identity separate from their parents.

Chakra 4 The heart center is called anahata and is in the center of the chest. When translated, a nahata means “the sound which ensues without the striking of any two things together.” The heart chakra relates to everything one stereotypically associates with the heart: love, compassion, sympathy, empathy, and relationships. For a 2 year old, it is hard to see outside their own point of view as they have not learned

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the concept of other. At around 34 years old, a child moves into the heart chakra and begins to grasp the concept of other.

At that point, he begins to feel compassion and sympathy.

Chakra 5 The throat center is traditionally called visuddha, which means “free from impurities.” Located at the throat, this is our center of expression and communication.

If you are not saying the things you need to say, you might feel “choked up.” As you learn to communicate effectively, this allows creativity to thrive. This is a useful center on which massage therapists should focus. One of the most difficult aspects of being a therapist has little to do with actually giving a massage; it’s learning to effectively and efficiently communicate with clients.

Chakra 6 The third eye chakra is called ajna, which means “communication from above.”

Found between the eyebrows, this chakra is the center of imagination, intuition, and perception. When you let go of thoughts that are holding you back and instead let your imagination roam free, you are connecting to your sixth chakra.

Any intuitive feelings you have, as well as your ability to read between the lines and understand nonverbal communication, arise from the sixth chakra.

Chakra 7 The crown center is called sahasrara, which means “thousand petaled.” Located at the crown of the head, the seventh chakra relates to wisdom and enlightenment.

The seventh chakra, sometimes called the “master chakra,” brings purpose and meaning to you and the other chakras. If the third chakra is about what you want to do with life, the seventh chakra is why you want to do it. The crown center helps you connect to a higher purpose and something greater than yourself. When you connect to this center, you connect to a sense of joy or bliss that is not related to a specific person or event but is rather connecting to the joy of the universe.

CHAKRA BALANCING SPECIAL Chakras are our energy centers. Our customized balancing treatment uses energy work and warm oils to relax your body and align your chakras. Find your balance.

75 min. $130

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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!

* SPATOBER *

NOVEMBER

WEEK 1: SPATOBER SPA PACKAGE 50 min. Pure Relaxation Massage, 50 min.

Harvest Berry Antioxidant Facial, Classic Manicure

$165

Offer valid 10/1 - 10/8

WEEK 2: MANI, PEDI, BLOWOUT Celebrate SPATOBER with Classic Pedicure & Manicure or Brazilian Blowout Specials

Manicure & Pedicure – $70 Brazilian Blowout – $250 Offer valid 10/9 - 10/16

WEEK 3: SPA WEEK! 50 min. Reflexology, $50 min. Seasonal Pumpkin Enzyme Facial, AVEDA Wash, Cut & Blow-dry

All Services $50 each

Offer valid 10/17 - 10/23

WEEK 4: PURE RELAXATION MASSAGE End SPATOBER with a 50 min. Pure Relaxation Massage

$60

Offer valid 10/24 - 10/31

SPATOBER GIVEAWAY With each SpaTober Service or Treatment you receive an entry ticket for $500 BODY SERENE GIFT CARD BOOK ALL 4 WEEKS service’s and receive TRIPLE Entries for this fabulous $500 gift card!

NAILS: PUMPKIN SPICE PEDICURE Enjoy our October Seasonal Pumpkin Spice Pedicure with a whipped Pumpkin Mousse

$65

BODY: COMPLIMENTARY SINUS TREATMENT ENHANCEMENT Book any 60 min. massage receive complimentary Sinus Treatment Enhancement, Eucalyptus and pressure point massage to relieve sinus pressure of allergies and dry heat.

Complimentary Service

w/ 60 min. Massage

HAIR: PREBOOKING SPECIAL Book 3 or more appointments and be entered to win AVEDA Gift Basket.

Gift Basket Give-a-way

SKIN: INTENSIVE HYDRATING TREATMENT This replenishing and hydrating treatment is our solution to quench thirsty skin and combat dehydration.

A combination of hyaluronic acid and patented Boletus extract reactivate the natural hydration levels to reveal a more youthful complexion. Moisturizing serums, ultranourishing massage cream and enveloping mask restore skin’s natural softness and suppleness.

60 min. $115 (reg $130)

NAILS: CALMING CRANBERRY PEDICURE The perfect sole soother for tired feet.

Munch on chocolate dipped cranberries as calming cranberry products make hardened heels history, put corns and calluses on recall and make tired feet look and feel fabulous.

$65

DECEMBER BODY & SKIN: JOY PACKAGE Book any 60 minute Massage or Facial receive complimentary Warm Oil Hand & Feet Escape Soothing warm oil is brushed on your hands and feet for an ultimate hydration experience!

Complimentary Service w/ 60 min. Massage

HAIR: GIFT TREE SPECIAL Purchase $100 or more in retail and choose a surprise gift off the gift tree.

Special Gift

w/ $100 Purchase

NAILS: SOOTHING CANDY CANE FOOT SOAK Relax and warm up with a toasty neck wrap and sip hot cocoa, as your shopped out feet melt in our soothing candy cane foot soak. Feet are pampered to perfection.

$65

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THE BODY SERENE

WHAT’S HAPPENING

SPECIAL

ANNOUNCEMENT

MEN’S DAY MONDAYS!

MONDAYS STARTING IN OCTOBER We are excited to announce new weekly special for all our SERENE men!

• Haircut / Style – $20 • Deep Tissue Massage – $90 • Men’s Detoxifying Facial – $90 • Gentleman’s Manicure – $20 • Gentleman Classic Pedicure – $40

SPA WEEK!

OCTOBER 17th - OCTOBER 23rd $50 SPA SERVICES SPECIAL DURING SPA WEEK. • 50 min. Reflexology • 50 min. Seasonal Pumpkin Enzyme Facial • AVEDA Wash Cut & Blow-dry

COMPLIMENTARY MINI MAKEOVERS

OCTOBER 26th, 6-8PM Join us for extraordinary savings to create you fashion forward makeup for Fall/Holiday.

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE BLACK FRIDAY:

10% off retail / Purchase a Gift Card $100 or more and received gift with purchase AVEDA Hand Relief travel size.

Cyber MONDAY:

Purchase a $100 Gift Card and receive 10% off.

DECEMBER: AVAILABLE AT THE BODY SERENE DAY SPA & SALON!

For every $100 Gift Card you Purchase you receive a an extra $10 more!

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Trending: MONQ

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THE 7 TYPES OF BLENDED ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSERS ARE:

ZEN MONQ: Contains a blend of frankincense , orange and ylangylang, which are all known for their sedative and antianxiety properties. This is the most popular diffuser.

VIBRANT MONQ: A blend of citrus lemon, ginger, and spearmint for revitalization, boosting attention and concentration SLEEP MONQ: A blend of Lavender , Lemongrass and valerian that is used as a sleeping aid; providing a calm sedative to produce a better quality sleep.

ACTIVE MONQ: Black pepper, orange, and sage blend provides you with additional energy, detoxifies and enhances performance.

HEALTHY MONQ: Blends Cinnamon, Marjoram and Turmeric which eases

tension, helps with muscle discomfort, benefits the digestive tract and promotes overall health and wellness.

HAPPY MONQ: A blend of Fennel, Thyme and Vanilla. It may ease frustration, boost confidence, and improve attention.

SEXY MONQ: Jasmine, lime and patchouli acts as an aphrodisiac and increase in subjective behavioral arousal

SMOKING CESSATION MONQ diffusers do not contain nicotine and are not an e-cigarette.

Whilst I have never smoked I can see that there could be some benefits to help quit smoking. If anyone has used one for this use please let me know.

THE PRICE

$20

MONQ sticks last for 150,200 worth of puffs, and costs $20, so it’s possible each one could last for 24 weeks, but this will depend on the frequency of use.

The $20 price is a deal for the good quality, and if you find that it can help you then it’s definitely worth the cost.

Breathe Therapeutic Air®, and immediately access a proven history of natural life-enhancing benefits. Unlike topical oils or household diffusers, MONQ directly inserts aromatherapy into your olfactory system. When you pickup a MONQ, you’re holding the key to an ancient wellness art, enhanced for the modern age.

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHTS

OUIDAD CERTIFIED Your cut is so important for encouraging the curls to form. It’s difficult to recommend a specific cut without seeing and getting a feel for your unique curls myself, but we offer free curl consultations in our salon. A stylist can take a look and suggest the best cut to flatter you! The cutting technique used is a Carving & Slicing method, which we have found is the best way to remove the bulk associated with the dreaded “pyramid” look, while preserving and enhancing your natural curl pattern.

But a cut isn’t the only factor in defining your curls. A lightweight styling product can moisturize and provide definition to prevent “bushiness” Set up your consultation with one of our certified Ouidad Stylists for sexy curls!

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NEW SERENE SERVICES

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MICROBLADING: What is microblading?

Reshape your brows with 3D Real Brows® procedure (also known as 3D Embroidery & Microblading). A special method was developed, from an Asian technique, for drawing ultra-thin 3D hair strokes under the skin’s surface, using a specially designed tool that clusters microneedles together (similar to traditional tattoo method, it is not a blade) and plant-based pigments (no machines). The 3D Real Brows® procedure will fill in sparse brows or create an entirely new brow! This process is done by mapping the brows first, in accordance with your face shape, bone structure, and desired look, taking into account symmetry and custom color.

INITIAL APPOINTMENT

$600 / 2 hours (includes a 4 week touch-up visit, 1 hour)

This is the perfect procedure for Women and Men seeking to improve the look of their brows. Real Brows® lasts 1 to 2 years without leaving a shadow behind. To maintain 3D Real Brows®, touch-ups are recommended annually. As your face changes over the years, you will never be stuck with a shape or color that no longer compliments you. Your brows can be adjusted over the years to change with you, in accordance with your present style and expression.

Meet Kelly Smith Certified Lash Extensionist Certified RealBrows® Microblading Professional While going to art school, I got certified as a massage therapist and loved it so much I pursued a license in skin care, waxing & makeup, which is when I FELL IN LOVE. I went on to work my way up in the ranks of a nationally recognized retailer and day spa as their national Spa Trainer and lead esthetician in Philadelphia, traveling the country, writing new protocols and training new staff. Through working with high end skin care and makeup lines, I was given the product knowledge and proper usage formulas, but, it was the science of the ingredients I craved to use products in a way outside the box, and not just how the label told me. Combining certain products with particular techniques allowed me to achieve optimal, immediate results for my clients. My drive & passion to help others feel great about themselves led me to more (semi-)permanent skin care options. Less daily maintenance, more artistry, nothing trendy, and customization drew me to train in microblading, lash extensions, and dermaplaning. Through these services I am able to combine my art with my love of science for amazing client results!! “THE ONLY WAY TO DO GREAT WORK IS TO LOVE WHAT YOU DO”. Steve Jobs

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SERENE MAGAZINE SPECIAL Individual Lashes $75 off Microblading $25 off Offer expires: 12/1/2016

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHTS

Limited Edition Holiday Gift Sets – MAKES A GREAT GIFT IDEA –

COMING SOON: DERMAPLANING Dermaplaning is a favorite in the entertainment industry, specifically among models and actresses. Why? It also eliminates that annoying peach fuzz that cakes up in makeup and can be enhanced by harsh production lighting and high-definition cameras. “Dermaplaning removes all the dead skin cells and also the facial hair, leaving the surface very smooth.”

In August Cara and Chantal jetted off to Miami for intense Sothys training.

Sothys courses on several different topics such as: skin analysis, product knowledge, acne treatments, lymphatic drainage, body wraps, facial equipment, make-up and Sothys reveals a new clinical skin care line based on potent anti-oxidants and active hydroxy acid complexes for intensive and immediate results.

A program created to work in synergy with the Sothys Intensive Treatments and skin care regimen for maximum efficiency. The Sothys Cosmeceutique Dermoboosters have been expertly formulated to effectively target specific skin concerns.

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The PERFECT GIFT for that special one this Holiday Season!

BODY SERENE GIFT CARDS There is no better gift to give this Holiday Season than a gift card to The Body Serene! Friends, loved ones, coworkers and customers are always thrilled to receive a visit to our spa where their experience will leave them feeling special, relaxed and beautiful.

www.thebodyserene.com/cards OR CALL 610.584.7284

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