Summer Self-Care Tips
Summer in Toronto is officially in full swing! While summer is great for increased time outdoors, socializing, and physical activity, it’s also when we are most likely to let self-care fall to the wayside. While it’s easy to let your summer calendar fill up with plans, it’s important to carve out time to show your mind and body some love so you can make the most of the season. Below are some treatments to help you feel good all summer long so you can transition into Fall feeling happy, healthy and refreshed.
Cold Plunge & Sauna
While a sauna may seem counterintuitive in the summer, it is a great way to stay healthy during the warmer months. The contrast between spaces with air conditioning and the steamy outdoors can shock the body leading to fatigue and weakened immunity. Regularly sitting in the sauna can help you regulate your internal body temperature to prevent shocking your system while clearing the pores and helping you sweat out toxins. The addition of the cold plunge is a great way to relax sore muscles, reduce stress, increase focus and cool down from the heat.
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Cosmetic acupuncture is a great way to maintain your skincare regime, especially during the stickier months. A non-invasive, natural treatment that can help rejuvenate and energize the skin, it is a great way to maintain your complexion all year round. During the summer, your skin is exposed to different elements such as UV rays, chlorine from pools, and chemicals in certain sunscreens. Cosmetic acupuncture can help restore the appearance of your skin and prevent damage from exposure to the elements. Get natural hydration to prevent dryness from overexposure to the sun, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and get acne relief so you can feel and look your best all summer long!
Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Massage
This massage is a great way to stay in peak health throughout the summer! While it is famous for its esthetic benefits, Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Massage helps to release toxins in the body, increase circulation, improve digestion and reduce bloating. If you’re looking to get vacation or event ready, this treatment is a great way to have yourself feeling and looking your best.
Foot Massage
With increased physical activity and time spent outdoors, it’s no surprise that our feet take a beating during the summer months. Foot massages are a great tool for relaxation and overall foot health. Get relief from achy feet, boost circulation, reduce the risk of strain/injury, and activate your nervous system, for some much-needed stress relief. Whether you’re planning to walk the streets of Europe or dance the night away this summer, we highly recommend booking a foot massage to support your feet.
Energy Healing
With increased travel, events and socialization, many find the summer a period of heightened stress. Focusing on your mental health is just as important as maintaining your physical health. Energy healing is an amazing service that allows you to get mental and spiritual relief by removing energy blockages, restoring balance in the body and relieving stress. There are several unique energy healing services to support your well-being during the summer - Reiki, Bioenergetic Therapy, Ancestral Channeling, Hypnotherapy - all of which can help ground you in your body and restore a sense of calm so you can take on your busy calendar without becoming overwhelmed.
Buccal Massage
If you haven’t experienced the magic of a buccal massage you are missing out! This facial and intra-oral massage is a great way to relieve TMJ pain, encourage lymphatic drainage in the face and neck and get some relaxation. A blend between a facial and a massage, it helps to treat your skin and facial muscles, relieving tension and pain in the face/jaw. During the summer months, it can reduce puffiness in the face before an event and detox the skin to prevent breakouts and clogged pores from sweat and sunscreen.
