Breathing should be easy, right?  It turns out that there may be a more optimal way to breathe and it’s through the nose rather than the mouth!  Breathing through your nose controls the temperature and humidity of the air coming into your body and enhances filtration of any toxins or debris.  Using your nose to breathe also improves relaxation and…

Travel season is upon us! Find your hotel gym and get your workout in no matter where you are!  

A hot stone massage is really no different than a regular massage, except that warmed stones are used to apply pressure throughout the service rather than just the therapist’s hands. Stones used for this treatment are made of very smooth basalt river rock and are heated ahead of time to anywhere from 110 to 145 degrees F. Your therapist will…

Red light therapy (aka RLT) has been studied for years now but has recently come on the forefront of consumer knowledge. You might also have heard of it as LED Therapy or Low Level Light Therapy, but essentially it is near-infrared red light exposure on the body for the purposes of healing. Interestingly, red light therapy first came about from…

From smoky, to spicy to sweet mango, there is a salsa out there for everyone. But why limit yourself to plain ol’ chips & dip? Try one of these tasty uses for salsa to take your meals up a notch and treat your tastebuds to a salsa dance! Salad Dressing. Clearly taco salad comes to mind here, but don’t underestimate…

If you haven't noticed, we're big on glycemic control around here. Consistent spikes and dips in blood sugar along with insulin resistance is a key underlying factor in pretty much every chronic condition. But before you get all riled up about your summer BBQ burgers and the buns they require, try these 6 low glycemic summer recipes and see how…

Pop Quiz! How much water do you need to drink for adequate hydration? Did you say 8 cups? You’re close but not exactly there yet. Hydration is a bit more personal than that. While 8 cups is a good general estimated goal, a better calculation is to divide your body weight (in pounds) in half. That is how many ounces…

Meet Natasha! Natasha Molla is a member of our fitness and restoration team. With her background in both yoga teaching, yoga therapy and reiki, she offers a true blend of whole-body wellness. Tell us about your professional background. I am an RYT 300hr Yoga Instructor and have taught a variety of Hatha & flow yoga classes. I am also a…

As the weather starts warming, we are focusing on all the ways we can bring more water into our lives. So of course our monthly workout is in the water! Find a pool and dive right in!   Don't forget to hydrate before and after workouts! Check out this post on hydration!

Meet Queennie! Queennie Baquir is one of our newest massage therapists and she comes with a load of experience and certifications! Get to know her here! Tell us about all of your certifications! I am a Certified Neuromuscular Massage Therapist, but I also have a passion for learning so I do have quite a few certifications within the massage realm.…