Therapy – Jammie Hayes https://jammiehayes.com Mon, 01 Sep 2014 16:39:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 241376767 3 Indian ocean islands for winter sun https://jammiehayes.com/3-indian-ocean-islands-for-winter-sun/ Mon, 01 Sep 2014 16:39:51 +0000 https://pur.vamtam.com/?p=6748

Mauritius

With its sugar-cane plantations, Hindu temples, coral reefs and searing Creole cooking, Mauritius is a thrillingly exotic winter hop.

The three-hour time-difference and an overnight flight means minimal jet lag too. No wonder everyone goes so crazy for it. LUX* Le Morne comes with a correspondingly loyal following: guests who return year after year to tap into its chilled out, kick-back vibe. The hotel happens to be on one of the best spots on the island, a UNESCO site. The Le Morne Peninsula is quiet and protected and its long swathe of icing-sugar-soft white sand is framed by the dramatic peak of Le Morne mountain. While there are masses of activities available, your daily routine can just involve mooching from four-poster bed to sun bed, watching kite surfers take advantage of the warm breeze. The joy for repeat visitors is that there are all sorts of surprises being added by the LUX* team, who entertain guests with delightful pop-up treats. Trays of unexpected canapés appear just as you're feeling peckish. And there's a wandering Aperitivo Bar, so you can help yourself to signature cocktails devised by the in-house mixologists.

If you are an early riser, the LUX* Belle Mare on Mauritius's East Coast is the perfect spot to see the sunrise. On your way to the beach pick up a double-shot almond flat white from the cute-as-pie Café LUX* (where the beans are roasted on site and the baristas don't blink at a complicated order). LUX* design guru Kelly Hoppen transformed the property a few years ago with her sleek styling and modern edge. It feels fresh and funky but, at the same time, authentic with a strong sense of place. Hoppen is continuing to strike that clever balance over at LUX* Grand Gaube, which flings open its new-look doors at the beginning of December. The style is ultra-stylish and contemporary - bleached woods, patterned tiles, pops of yellows and charcoal greys - and alongside the hotel bedrooms are three private villas, each complemented with its own swimming pool and one with its very own beach. Guests staying here will be tempted out by Turkish treats at Bodrum Blue or to the Peruvian-Argentinian INTI restaurant, which promises Latin American passion along with refined Asian flair and a bar that will have you up all night, with some seriously good Pisco Sours. Here's a hotel with a global groove.

La Réunion

Way off the beaten track, a stay at LUX* Saint Gilles on the volcanic island of Réunion is how to secure the ultimate dinner-party bragging rights.

Getting here is not actually so complicated after all (Heathrow, via Paris) and with year-round, soul-soothing heat and gentle trade winds, it's well worth the journey. There's so much to do: swim in waterfalls, whizz off in a helicopter over the volcano or paddle transparent kayaks out on the lagoon, where you might be lucky enough to spot whales breaching. But you can also fly and flop under the shade of a palm tree. The beach is peachy pristine, the yoga is complimentary, and if you spot a corked bottle bobbing in the surf or the pool, it might just have a note inside offering a free in-room massage. One day ice-lollies will be delivered poolside, the next you might find fresh coconuts with straws poking out the top. The hotel regularly thrills guests with its impromptu treats. And you can phone home from the red telephone box offering 'on the house' calls to tell all your friends about it.

The Maldives

Heading out to this incredible archipelago is like going on holiday in a postcard. And the LUX* South Ari Atoll continues that feeling of 'can this be real?

Bright and breezy, this hotel is a grown-up playground of side-by-side swings over the turquoise sea, DJs playing at the East Bar and clandestine late-night dancing spots. By day, you won't see sharper bikinis or larger sunglasses anywhere else in the atolls. When you're on a speck in the middle of the Indian Ocean for a week, it's good to keep things feeling fun and spontaneous. One night you might sink into a bean bag to watch a film at the pop-up outdoor cinema, the next skip off to the spa for a bespoke LUX* Me treatment. And on the third you could discover an astrologist on the beach, ready to help with stargazing. The morning after, order room-service breakfast on your veranda, to enjoy with the splendid sea view or served on a floating tray in your private swimming pool. None of this is done without a conscience though - the green credentials here are meaningful, with cooking oil turned into biofuel and gardens irrigated by bath water, plus chemical-free cleaning products and filtered bottled water. Impressive.

]]> 6748 From the Pros: What is Reiki and Crystal Energy Healing? https://jammiehayes.com/from-the-pros-what-is-reiki-and-crystal-energy-healing/ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 21:23:54 +0000 https://pur.vamtam.com/?p=1525

o conclude Spa Week 2017, American Spa took a special trip to Beyond Beautiful Aesthetics, a full service medical spa here on the east side of Midtown in New York City.

We got to chat with Donna Vincenti, a Reiki and crystal energy healing expert over at the med-spa, to get a better understanding of some of these unique spa treatments. Check out our Facebook Live video interview below to figure out what exactly both Reiki and crystal energy healing are, who should get them, what the treatments are like, and more.

Donna Vincenti

@SPAnews

Check out our Facebook Live video interview below to figure out what exactly both Reiki and crystal energy healing are, who should get them, what the treatments are like, and more.

Check out our Facebook Live video interview below to figure out what exactly both Reiki and crystal energy healing are, who should get them, what the treatments are like, and more.Check out our Facebook Live video interview below to figure out what exactly both Reiki and crystal energy healing are, who should get them, what the treatments are like, and more.Check out our Facebook Live video interview below to figure out what exactly both Reiki and crystal energy healing are, who should get them, what the treatments are like, and more.

 

 

]]> 1525 Help Your Spa Give Back to Those with Cancer on Sparks of Light Day https://jammiehayes.com/help-your-spa-give-back-to-those-with-cancer-on-sparks-of-light-day/ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:30:23 +0000 https://pur.vamtam.com/?p=12483

Cancer patients undergoing treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can feel alienated, but the healing touch of a trained wellness professional can ease their pain and help them feel a little better, even if it’s only for an hour or two.

For the third year in a row

For the third year in a row, spas across the globe are invited by the Faye’s Light Organization to unify for Sparks of Light Day on November 6. In Sparks of Light encourages spas from all over the world to provide free treatment services to those undergoing active cancer treatments as well as their caregivers. Internationally, spas in Bali, Haiti, and India are joining forces with hundreds of U.S. spas this year.

Local organizations

“Proudly, three Canyon Ranch locations are partnering with local organizations to invite people into our spas for this event,” says Deirdre Strunk, executive spa director of Canyon Ranch SpaClub. “Unfortunately, like so many others, I have first-hand experience dealing with the impact of cancer on a loved one. This event will have an immeasurably positive impact on our guests and our team. We are offering a variety of gentle services such as massage, facials, manicures and pedicures – whatever pampering, healing offering suits these deserving guests best."

Sparks of Light

Sparks of Light was inspired by founder of Faye’s Light, Vicky Weis. Vicky endured a 13-month-long journey helping her mother, Faye, through lung, brain, and liver cancer. Sadly, her mother lost her battle in 1995.

“I have never forgotten how much she loved it when I would polish her nails and massage her hands and feet,” Weis says on her website. “She was able to relax and feel more attractive, and definitely felt loved.”

With much success

With this in mind, Weis continued on by creating Faye’s Light, a clinic in Chicago that offers free treatments for clients with cancer, in 2005. They clinic has provided 17,000 free treatments that were completely funded by donations. With much success, Weis wanted to create a system that inspired spas all over the world to provide services for free at least once a year. Now, she accommodates participating spas with treatment protocols, basic guidelines for treating clients with cancer, and email templates for potential guests.

]]> 12483 Award-Winning Entrepreneur Jen Groover to Speak at Women in Wellness Leadership Conference https://jammiehayes.com/award-winning-entrepreneur-jen-groover-to-speak-at-women-in-wellness-leadership-conference/ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:22:46 +0000 https://pur.vamtam.com/?p=12448

This is an aside post.

Awarded by numerous publications and organizations for her innovative entrepreneurial skills, Jen Groover will share her expertise on March 6 at the American Spa's Women in Wellness Leadership Conference with a session on "Building a Brand with Impact and Influence." From yet-to-be realized personal passion projects to enhancing the impact of your current efforts, she will reveal best practices for innovation, evolution, and entrepreneurship. Groover is the founder of the multi-million-dollar Butler Bag brand, the world's first compartmentalized handbag, and multiple other lifestyle brands, such as Empowered by Jen Groover, and entrepreneurial empowerment efforts, such as Leader Girlz, which teaches young girls the importance of empowerment through play. Groover was tagged by Success Magazine as a "One-Woman Brand," a "Creativity and Innovation Guru," and by Entrepreneur magazine as a leading "Serial Entrepreneur." She was recently nominated as a UN delegate to the first-ever Global Accelerator for the Global Entrepreneurs Council. And she made history at the New York Stock Exchange as a member of the first all-female group to ring the opening bell.

This fall, Groover is relaunching her best-selling What If? & Why Not?, with updated resources; Optimized Potential; and #Empowered, which is based on her one-hour PBS special. A top business and lifestyle contributor and content creator for major television networks such as ABC, CBS, CNBC, NBC, Fox News, and more, Groover has also contributed to a host of publications and online resources including The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur magazine, and HealthyStyle NY.

The success and momentum of Groover's empowerment movement led her to launch the Empowered Economy Initiative, which encourages corporations and universities to combine efforts in order to educate and support small business owners and entrepreneurs in their communities, thereby stimulating the economy. She is also an advisor and partner for a new company called Thuzio, started by Tiki Barber and Mark Gerson, which is an innovative business model blending sports management and sports entertainment.

Most recently, Groover launched an innovative economic and innovation movement for entrepreneurs and small business owners called Jumpstart StartUp, a first of its kind pop-up shop that launched in Philadelphia in October 2016 and is currently expanding to 10 cities nationwide. The groundbreaking venture features a curated matchmaking conversion of business experts, global brands, and entrepreneurs, creating an inspired experience to support small business growth and accelerate brands.

]]> 12448 Calling All Spa Professionals: We Want to Hear Your Stories https://jammiehayes.com/calling-all-spa-professionals-we-want-to-hear-your-stories/ Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:18:58 +0000 https://pur.vamtam.com/?p=12445 12445 Smile All The Stay a Spa https://jammiehayes.com/smile-all-the-stay-a-spa/ Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:01:38 +0000 https://pur.vamtam.com/?p=12438

Industry leaders are calling for the declaration of World Bathing Day.

At the second annual Global Thermal Think Tank, held recently at Glen Ivy Hot Springs in Corona, CA, industry leaders advocated for a petition declaring June 22 World Bathing Day.

“Hot springs are the origin of life and water is a healing solution with global impact,” says Ingo Schweder, CEO of GOCO Hospitality and Glen Ivy Hot Springs. “Access to water, especially mineral water, has a major impact on the health and prospects of the world.”e.

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