Category Archives: WELLNESS

Finish Strong. Start Stronger. Get clear with Emily Fletcher of Ziva Meditation

January 1, 2016

“You can’t build on top of success you don’t acknowledge.” – Dallas Travers

In Emily Fletcher’s annual video exercise “Finish Strong, Start Stronger”, you will get crystal clear on what you want to create in 2016 but first, she helps you celebrate your successes from 2015. Make some tea, grab a notebook and watch it here.

You will get access to several tools to help you make this your best year yet:

Video lesson: Finish Strong, Start Stronger.
Downloadable Worksheet: The Year End Exercise PDF
zivaPERFORMANCE Audio: Perform at the top of your game
Bonus Video: Vision Boarding – The Vedic Way
Taking a few minutes to get clear on what you want to create in your life will help you bring your desires into fruition with elegance and ease in 2016.
www.zivameditation.com/StartStronger

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On Demand Massage: ZEEL – the Uber of Massages

December 17, 2015

Ok, this is COOL!

Ever wondered about those massage on demand apps? You know the one’s you keep seeing on Facebook? I have. And I always wondered what the deal is – are they for real, are the therapists top notch, is it creepy?!! I finally tried one – and it’s rad!

Zeel, is the leading, original Massage on Demand app, and it is rocking tired and taught Angelenos.

I booked a massage from my phone (on the cutest app ever) and within two hours, a qualified, sweet and skilled therapist was at my home giving me an excellent massage. No money was exchanged, not even a tip – like Uber, it was all included in my original online purchase. Love. That. OH! I loved my therapist: Lauren Fretz! She was strong and healing and knew her way around the body with skill and ease. She worked on a crazy neck issue I’ve been having – addressed and attacked it from a new angle and really got in there.

USE THE CODE: GROOMED25 for $25 off your first massage!!

THE DEAL: Zeel delivers Massage On Demand® from top-quality massages from licensed,
vetted massage therapists to homes, hotels, workplaces, and events in as little as
an hour, or up to a month in advance.

This is safe and the real deal: You need to scan your license and ID and everyone (including their therapists) is well protected from getting chopped into pieces by a stranger. The therapists are vetted and the clients are accountable.

They’ve honed the process to eliminate all the stress of finding a spa so you can just focus on relaxing: you book, schedule and pay, entirely within the Zeel app (available for iPhone and Android) or on Zeel.com.

Touch of a finger and you can enjoy a massage in the comfort, convenience, safety, and privacy of the place and time of your choosing, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with start times as early as 8:00 am and as late as 10:30 pm. Booking, scheduling, and payment are made easy with the Zeel app for iPhone and Android or on zeel.com.

There are seven different massages to choose from and enjoy in the comfort, convenience, safety and privacy of your home, hotel or workplace exactly when and where you need it.

Whenever you get a massage, you need to know that you are in safe hands. Consequently, if you are considering undergoing massage therapy for health or recreational reasons, doing your research into a reputable massage therapist such as Deserved Massage is fundamental. Your health should always come first, and arranging a massage is no different in this respect.

THE MASSAGES

Choose the 60-, 75-, or 90-minute Zeel Massage that’s right for you.

SWEDISH MASSAGE
CHAIR MASSAGE
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
PRENATAL MASSAGE
SPORTS MASSAGE
COUPLES MASSAGE
BACK-TO-BACK MASSAGE

You can choose the 60-, 75-, or 90-minute Zeel Massage that’s right for you.
There is also a Massage Zeelot Premium Membership Program, which includes your very own professional-grade massage table and makes getting a Zeel Massage easier and more affordable than ever. • Includes credit for a massage-a-month for 12 months.

PRICING
How does Zeel pricing work?

• Credits roll over, never expire, and can be used to purchase gift cards.
• Receive your very own massage table, to keep for free.
• Additional massages booked at special low Zeelot rate.
• Share Zeelot massages and pricing with others.
• Zeel monthly membership massages start at $88 per massage.
• The price of a Zeel Massage varies by location, length of massage, and whether
or not you have a massage table.
• Massage prices are competitively priced per market with other 5-star massage
providers. Prices start at $99 including tax and tip.
• All payments are handled online – no need for cash on hand.
• Tax and an 18% tip are automatically added to your Zeel Massage for
maximum ease.

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Winter Skin Crush: PIONNIÈRE XMF WHITE Skin Translucency Cream

December 14, 2015

Luxury and science.

PHYTOMER, the pioneer in marine cosmetics, introduces PIONNIÈRE XMF WHITE Skin
Translucency Cream, an advanced anti-aging cream combining two biotechnological marine sugars to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, erase dark spots and restore the complexion’s youthful translucency.

Phytomer exclusive ingredient XMF (Extra Marine Filler) EPS (ExoPolySaccharide), a 100% sustainable ingredient, deposits a natural, invisible film on the skin’s surface, smoothing wrinkles in 15 minutes.*

Beneath the skin’s surface, it stimulates the synthesis of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid for extended redensifying and smoothing results. EPS Whitech, Phytomer’s recent development, not only inhibits the sythesis of melanin induced by UV, but also offers the skin 71% more protection from synthesis of pollution-induced melanin*, preventing the emergence of dark spots and hyperpigmentation across the entire spectrum of lifestyle-related factors.

PIONNIÈRE XMF WHITE Skin Translucency Cream has a comfortable “second skin” texture and is enriched with plant oils for instant skin softness.

It has a fresh scent with notes of jasmine, citrus and rose.

Radiant white in color and enhanced with soft-focus powders and golden pearls, it immediately blurs wrinkles and illuminates the skin and leaves a velvety, matte finish.

Available in select spas November 2015 and at http://www.lespausa.com

Suggested retail: $247.00

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Kneipp, my childhood favorite stocking stuffer is still winning

December 13, 2015

When I was a kid, I was obsessed with the tiny glass jar gift sets of Kneipp that were sold at my local drug store. My mom knew this, so every year a gift pack miraculously appeared in my Christmas stocking. I would savor it for as long as possible, as this was my “fancy grown up gift”. I don’t know what it was that made me so in love with them at 9 years old – the cute glass bottles, the stunning bright colors, the smells…? But here I am many (MANY) years later, and I am not only still in love with them but I get to stick them in my kid’s stockings.

If you’re a true 80’s kid like me then you grew up on these all-natural body care and bathing products with no preservatives, no artificial ingredients, no paraffin, silicone or mineral oils, and no animal testing.

The Spruce and Pine and Juniper essences in Kneipp are still a classic. It’s just the real deal of relaxation. There is not a single person who would not relish a gift pack of some combo of their marvelous products.

A single cap full turns your bathtub into a holiday (or in my case, a year round) oasis.

This season try these in a stocking and Santa will have done good! They are all time classics and literally impossible not to fall in love with. But don’t stop here – these are just the warm up ideas. You will win with any and all elixirs.
Warmth & Energy Herbal Bath with Spruce & Pine

Shake off fatigue and winter chills while simultaneously scenting your home with the invigorating essential oils of spruce and pine in this warming herbal bath. As the ultimate scents that are sure to put you in the holiday spirit, pine helps to strengthen the body’s defenses against the cold of winter and ease muscle pain while spruce improves circulation and elevates energy levels. The overall effect is a sense of warmth and energy, leaving you ready to take on the season.
Retail Price: $20 (3.38 fl.oz) or $5.50 (.67 fl. oz)

Muscle Soothing Juniper Mineral Bath Salts

Whether you spent the day taking advantage of the fun outdoor activities winter has to offer or decking the halls to prepare for the holiday season, this concentrated bath treatment is soothing for tired and sore muscles. The unique blend of pure and natural thermal brine salts, juniper and rosemary oil creates a detoxifying combination to help rid the body of toxins, stimulate circulation and relieve tension. Stress that is inevitability brought on by the hustle and bustle of the holidays is instantly soothed, leaving you relaxed and at ease.
Retail Price: $20 (17.63 fl. oz)

All Kneipp products are available at fine spas and apothecaries nationwide as well as at www.kneippus.com

About Kneipp
Kneipp is a naturopathic brand founded in 1891 by Sebastian Kneipp, a German naturopath and priest, based on nature and scientifically founded teachings. Manufactured in Germany, Kneipp is one of the leading providers of effective body care and bathing products, offering consumers uniquely effective, innovative and natural concepts for health and well-being. Kneipp is an all-natural brand with no preservatives, no artificial ingredients, no paraffin, silicone or mineral oils, and no animal testing.

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Life Coach 101 – Start with Chad Cryder – Your Gay BFF

November 2, 2015

I first heard about Chad Cryder, “empowering the feminine energy” (and more!) when a girlfriend held a dating workshop led by him, entitled something to the effect of Dating Workshop for Women led by your Gay BFF. Loved the title. Missed the workshop. I hear it was amazing. I decided I had to meet Chad. I will admit to having an impression in my mind of a super flaming queen giving me blow job tips. Well, I was (thankfully) totally surprised when we had our first Skype session. Chad is grounded and far from any stereo-type. Chad is very manly, man, despite having honed a deep connection to the feminine psyche. But most importantly, he is a professional at what he does….

I bounced over to his website and loved all of these questions: Of course the answer is YES to all!

♥ Have you ever noticed that you seem to be repeating the same pattern?

♥ Have you felt that others bring out the worst in you?

♥ Do you feel manipulated but can’t stop it from happening?

♥ Does it feel like you’ve become paralyzed because nothing seems to work?

DON’T FORGET THIS!!!

Learn to break the patterns that hold you back from living your best life
Move beyond old ways of thinking to experience a more fulfilling life
Learn that love is a choice to accept, embrace and honor our differences
Learn how the muck of life are lessons in disguise
Live a life that encourages your strengths
Find your passion in life, love, and community
Gain insights by using your passions, desires and needs to live an empowering life
Learn to break the patterns that have kept you in chaos
Learn how to observe your life and patterns from a position of strength
Unlock and release the perspectives that haunt you
Know how to shake off the negativity
Stop the confusion that slows you down by unleashing your innate superhero

So, I decided to book a few sessions with him to dig deeper into my blocks. He is fantastic. He speaks my language. His approach is the perfect balance of esoteric spiritual and pedal to the medal action.

His credentials are impressive and they are growing by the day:

“I am a relationship coach, PhD student, author, workshop presenter, speaker, and gay BFF. But more importantly, I’m a listener, teacher, and empathetic advisor who can help you navigate the world of relationships. I am an honest yet tender coach. And while I enjoy walks on the beach, a good book, and my cats, I hate rainbow farting fluff that mucks up a real conversation and an honest connection.

There are two types of relationships that focus on – relationship with self & relationship with others. In my 8+ years of experience working with individuals and couples, the biggest issue starts off as a problem with our relationships with others.”

So far we had a few sessions to get to know each other and find my hot spots so to speak. This last week, he talked about our lives being a “play” – pre-written, that we enter into upon birth and “improv” our way through. But everyone has their set role – except us. What I took from this was, we have something to learn from every relationship we are in. Every SHITTY (yes, even the shit ones) are “pre-mapped” so to speak, to give us the lessons we need to learn in this lifetime. Chad talks a lot about energy, love, meaning and purpose. So far it has not been “work” intensive (though I have a bit to bang out for our 9 am Skype tomorrow).

For now – learn more and book a session for yourself with Chad here

I can’t wait to report back, when I have knocked a few more doors down within myself!

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