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Posted by jujube on February 2, 2005, at 22:29:06
Ok, I got a hefty gift certificate for a really nice spa for Christmas. Kind of nice since it's not something I would normally go for (I have a hard enough time sitting still to get my hair cut!), but maybe a little pampering and TLC would be nice. So, I'm not sure what
treatment(s) to choose - mud bath, reflexology, hot stone massage, facial, pedicure, reiki, and that's just to name a few?Anybody want to help me decide? All suggestions welcome.
Thanks.
Tamara
Posted by Fallen4MyT on February 2, 2005, at 22:50:43
In reply to Want to help me choose?, posted by jujube on February 2, 2005, at 22:29:06
I vote for reflexology :)
Posted by Angielala on February 2, 2005, at 22:58:44
In reply to Want to help me choose?, posted by jujube on February 2, 2005, at 22:29:06
Ohh- those are all great things, you can't go wrong with any of them.
Personally, I'd go for the hot stone massage and the facial... sounds so good...
> Ok, I got a hefty gift certificate for a really nice spa for Christmas. Kind of nice since it's not something I would normally go for (I have a hard enough time sitting still to get my hair cut!), but maybe a little pampering and TLC would be nice. So, I'm not sure what
> treatment(s) to choose - mud bath, reflexology, hot stone massage, facial, pedicure, reiki, and that's just to name a few?
>
> Anybody want to help me decide? All suggestions welcome.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Tamara
Posted by anastasia56 on February 2, 2005, at 23:07:51
In reply to Re: Want to help me choose?, posted by Angielala on February 2, 2005, at 22:58:44
if you have a hard time sitting still for a haircut i wouldn't vote for the facial. i got one for christmas and it just seemed to go on forever...i couldn't wait to get out of there. maybe the pedicure or a manicure where you can see progress and results immedately?
ana
Posted by Fallen4MyT on February 2, 2005, at 23:35:13
In reply to Want to help me choose?, posted by jujube on February 2, 2005, at 22:29:06
Here is something I found on the web for you...you can ask if you may lay down....and it may be a false claim but...you can do your nails and all but this and seaweed aren't things we have around us often :)
The 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report has found foot reflexology to be 93.63% effective in treating 63 disorders. After an analysis of 8,096 clinical cases, Dr. Wang Liang reported that reflexology was significantly effective (the cure) in 48.68% of all the cases, and an effective/improved treatment in 44.95% of the cases
Another study, in Britain, had fifteen women receive half-hour reflexology sessions for eight weeks. The findings included noticable physical and emotional improvements, increased self-esteem and confidence, an ability to stay motivated and be heard and taken seriously, and an improvement in concentration.
> Ok, I got a hefty gift certificate for a really nice spa for Christmas. Kind of nice since it's not something I would normally go for (I have a hard enough time sitting still to get my hair cut!), but maybe a little pampering and TLC would be nice. So, I'm not sure what
> treatment(s) to choose - mud bath, reflexology, hot stone massage, facial, pedicure, reiki, and that's just to name a few?
>
> Anybody want to help me decide? All suggestions welcome.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Tamara
Posted by jujube on February 2, 2005, at 23:44:57
In reply to Re: Want to help me choose? » jujube, posted by Fallen4MyT on February 2, 2005, at 23:35:13
Wow! Thanks for the info. I have been curious about reflexology for a while now. I could try it and still have enough for a couple of other treatments. I might be able to tolerate a 30 minute session (if I think I might get too hyper, I guess I can always take a Xanax before). This might be kinda fun after all!
> Here is something I found on the web for you...you can ask if you may lay down....and it may be a false claim but...you can do your nails and all but this and seaweed aren't things we have around us often :)
>
> The 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report has found foot reflexology to be 93.63% effective in treating 63 disorders. After an analysis of 8,096 clinical cases, Dr. Wang Liang reported that reflexology was significantly effective (the cure) in 48.68% of all the cases, and an effective/improved treatment in 44.95% of the cases
>
> Another study, in Britain, had fifteen women receive half-hour reflexology sessions for eight weeks. The findings included noticable physical and emotional improvements, increased self-esteem and confidence, an ability to stay motivated and be heard and taken seriously, and an improvement in concentration.
>
>
> > Ok, I got a hefty gift certificate for a really nice spa for Christmas. Kind of nice since it's not something I would normally go for (I have a hard enough time sitting still to get my hair cut!), but maybe a little pampering and TLC would be nice. So, I'm not sure what
> > treatment(s) to choose - mud bath, reflexology, hot stone massage, facial, pedicure, reiki, and that's just to name a few?
> >
> > Anybody want to help me decide? All suggestions welcome.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Tamara
>
>
Posted by Fallen4MyT on February 2, 2005, at 23:53:07
In reply to Re: Want to help me choose? » Fallen4MyT, posted by jujube on February 2, 2005, at 23:44:57
Youre weclome its very worthwhile to try and xanax would be smart cause I too have issues in a dental chair or getting my hair done...but this is a maybe once in a life time shot...unless you love it then start saving lol...from what I know its very relaxing..It said something in there about when one steps on a tack they have physical and emotional responses all over ...so it would come to reason that this would relax and all..Um hahah I should say they do NOT make you walk on tacks :P go for it :)
> Wow! Thanks for the info. I have been curious about reflexology for a while now. I could try it and still have enough for a couple of other treatments. I might be able to tolerate a 30 minute session (if I think I might get too hyper, I guess I can always take a Xanax before). This might be kinda fun after all!
>
> > Here is something I found on the web for you...you can ask if you may lay down....and it may be a false claim but...you can do your nails and all but this and seaweed aren't things we have around us often :)
> >
> > The 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report has found foot reflexology to be 93.63% effective in treating 63 disorders. After an analysis of 8,096 clinical cases, Dr. Wang Liang reported that reflexology was significantly effective (the cure) in 48.68% of all the cases, and an effective/improved treatment in 44.95% of the cases
> >
> > Another study, in Britain, had fifteen women receive half-hour reflexology sessions for eight weeks. The findings included noticable physical and emotional improvements, increased self-esteem and confidence, an ability to stay motivated and be heard and taken seriously, and an improvement in concentration.
> >
> >
> > > Ok, I got a hefty gift certificate for a really nice spa for Christmas. Kind of nice since it's not something I would normally go for (I have a hard enough time sitting still to get my hair cut!), but maybe a little pampering and TLC would be nice. So, I'm not sure what
> > > treatment(s) to choose - mud bath, reflexology, hot stone massage, facial, pedicure, reiki, and that's just to name a few?
> > >
> > > Anybody want to help me decide? All suggestions welcome.
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > > Tamara
> >
> >
>
>
Posted by rainbowbrite on February 3, 2005, at 3:40:51
In reply to Re: Want to help me choose?, posted by Fallen4MyT on February 2, 2005, at 23:53:07
umm I can't sleep so im budding in here BUT if you have ticklsih FEET beware. Reflexology was really cool and worth it when I did it ubut OMG I couldn't stop wiggling arounds and giggling.
:-)
Posted by Angielala on February 3, 2005, at 9:05:53
In reply to Re: Want to help me choose?, posted by anastasia56 on February 2, 2005, at 23:07:51
Yes- facials DO take forever- I forgot that people get ancy in that chair... while there is a person staring at you and breathing on you... wow, I can't believe *I* sat threw it...
> if you have a hard time sitting still for a haircut i wouldn't vote for the facial. i got one for christmas and it just seemed to go on forever...i couldn't wait to get out of there. maybe the pedicure or a manicure where you can see progress and results immedately?
>
> ana
Posted by jujube on February 4, 2005, at 13:24:38
In reply to Want to help me choose?, posted by jujube on February 2, 2005, at 22:29:06
I am actually looking forward to going for spa treatments now. I like the thought of a hot stone massage, reiki and maybe even a facial. I'll try to stifle my hyperactiveness long enough to try to enjoy it. Who knows, maybe it's just what I need to calm me down!
Thanks again.
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