Reflexology is said to promote relaxation and wellness of mind and body, and when used in conjunction with traditional medical treatment, can help alleviate pain and other symptoms.
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Reflexology Overview
Reflexology is said to promote relaxation and wellness of mind and body, and when used in conjunction with traditional medical treatment, can help alleviate pain and other symptoms.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Massage Therapy - Great for Tension Headaches!
There are not many experiences that feel better than a massage with a professional massage therapist! And because of the growing awareness of massage as a registered health care profession, more than likely you probably are already aware of some of the amazing health benefits. Some of these exceptionally helpful benefits include relief from:
- anxiety and depression
- back, leg and neck pain
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- edema
- insomnia
- athletic injury
- asthma
- chronic fatigue syndrome
- fibromyalgia
- and of course, headaches!
And if you suffer from headaches, you might agree that a massage can do wonders for this type of pain, especially when it's caused by tension. A tension headache (aka tension-type headache) is the most common type of a headache and can start in your shoulders, the back of your neck, behind your eyes, or even in other muscle groups in your body. Tension headaches can appear occasionally, or frequently - even daily. The severity of these types of headaches will vary, and is usually throbbing and present in the front, top, or sides of your head. These types of headaches are usually on both sides of your head and do not affect your vision, balance or strength. The causes of tension headaches can be any or a variety of the following:
- stress, depression or anxiety
- sleep issues
- poor posture
- poor diet
- vision problems
- teeth grinding
- overexertion
Massage therapy is excellent for treating tension headaches when they are connected to muscular issues, which most tension headaches are. The muscles usually involved with tension headaches may include your trapezius, levator scapulae, sternocleidomastoid, and scalenes (i.e. neck and shoulder muscles), or possibly your temporalis muscle (used for chewing and covering most of your temporal bone on the side of your head), or even your orbicularis oculi muscle (whose action is to close your eye, and is very easy to massage).
Massage is excellent for pain and discomfort associated with tension-type headaches. By applying professional massage techniques such as pressure, movement, and stretching, your therapist helps to relax your muscles and make you more comfortable. For tension headaches, they may need to do more deep-tissue massage, which further helps improve circulation and reduces the pain and tension in your muscles. The improved circulation helps reduce inflammation, which often occurs in muscles that are irritated and causing you pain. Massage can also help to release endorphins, the 'feel good' chemicals in your brain that lower stress levels and help you relax.
If you are experiencing frequent headaches and are concerned, see your doctor to rule out a more serious condition. Once determined that your headaches are likely to be muscle-related, seeking out the help of a registered massage therapist is the next smart step to take.
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Sunday, May 24, 2020
Atma's COVID-19 Protocol
Dear Valued Customers,
We at Atma are a group of healers that are operating in a lawful and safe manner with the highest standard of business practices and cleanliness in mind. The following are our protocols we will be practicing to keep our customers and therapists safe.
If you have experienced any coughing, headache, or illness within the last two weeks we ask you to reschedule your appointment. If you have traveled outside of California and especially the hotspots we ask you to reschedule.
We ask that you bring your own mask and wear it while in Atma
1) When arriving, we ask that you arrive on time and text the spa with your name. As soon as the room is prepared (sanitized, re-sheeted, and wiped down) we will text you and ask you to come in. We will lead you right to your treatment room since we are severely limiting our waiting room.
2) We will ask that you comply with a temperature screen, and to sign a waiver before treatment. We will also ask you to wash your hand thoroughly for 20 seconds prior to treatment.
3) We are practicing social distance in our hallways and waiting rooms. Please be aware and practice a 6’-10’ distance.
4) We are asking that communication be kept to minimum to keep lessen the possibility of transmission. We realize that you need to communicate, and we are eager to serve you in the manner you are looking for, and please don’t hesitate to tell therapist if something is hurting or otherwise undesirable during massage. We just ask that chit chat be kept to a minimum.
5) We always have and will continue to practice strict sanitizing practices.
- Therapists wash hands for 20 seconds prior and after treatment. Therapists may also opt to wear gloves.
- Therapists will wear masks.
- After all treatments door handles, treatment tables and all hard surfaces will be disinfected.
- Please use hooks in rooms to hang clothes on.
6) All individual therapists take their own payments. A therapist may elect at this time to only take cards to minimize risk of transmission.
7) We are implementing online gift card and booking in the near future.
Remember taking care of yourself is extremely important during this very stressful time. Massages, when allowed again, helps to calm the sympathetic nervous system and reduce stress and increase resilience. We can’t wait to be able to serve our community and especially you when the time is right. Remember, although we are all experiencing this event in our own unique way, we are all in this together, for a common good!
If you have any questions or concerns we are here for you.
With Loving Kindness,
Mary Sullivan
Owner/Massage Specialist
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Covid-19 Customer Survey
We value your opinions and greatly appreciate you taking the
time to complete our short survey.
Monday, May 18, 2020
Benefits of Reflexology
Reflexology feels great, but does it work? Check out some of the benefits we can get from this therapeutic foot massage.
Friday, May 15, 2020
Vitamins for Our Skin
Kirk Brierley outlines different vitamins that have a beneficial effect on our skin.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
10 Reasons Why Waxing Is Better Than Shaving
To wax or to shave? That is indeed a good question. Out of all the different hair removal options that exist nowadays, these two seem to be the most popular ones. Shaving is a fast and easy way to remove body and facial hair using razors or any other kind of bladed implements, while waxing removes the hair by applying either soft body waxes or hard body waxes onto the skin so that the hair sticks to it and can be pulled out. Each one of these hair removal procedures has its own pros and cons, but if we had to choose the one with the most benefits for the skin, there is only one winner: waxing.
Even though shaving might seem like the most effective alternative – it's fast, cheap, and it can be done anywhere without creating a big mess – when weighing all the pros and cons of each procedure, waxing ends up being the best option in the long run, regardless of its common inconveniences. Here are ten specific reasons why you should choose waxing as your primary hair removal method.
Waxing removes dead skin cells
Waxing not only removes hair, it also exfoliates your skin. When you pull out the wax from your skin, it takes away dead cells and leaves a brand-new layer of skin. This is why the body or face feels so smooth after waxing.
Long-lasting results
Shaving doesn't entirely remove hair, it just cuts off the hair shaft, which is only the visible part of the hair on the surface of the skin. But hairs are much longer than that; they grow from the hair follicle deep in the dermis (layer of skin below the epidermis). That's the reason why after shaving, fuzz grows back so quickly – in just one week hairs are visible again. On the other hand, waxing does remove hairs from the root; therefore, it takes a lot longer for hairs to grow back and be visible on the surface of the skin – from three to four weeks, depending on the person.
Hairs might cease to grow
Waxing mercilessly pulls hairs out from the root; this action weakens the hair follicles, and therefore, hairs grow back, but are less strong. Overtime, if you wax on a regular basis, hairs might actually stop growing because the hair follicle is too damaged to work properly.
Hairs grow back thinner
Given that waxing weakens the hair follicles, sometimes hairs start to grow much thinner, and they become easier to pull out – the procedure even gets less painful!
Smoother outcome
The final result after a waxing session is much smoother and attractive than any other kind of shaving method, especially because the hair is pulled out from the root.
No more hyperpigmentation
In case you didn't know, hyperpigmentation is a condition that develops when small areas of the skin become darker than the rest. These dark spots can appear on skin that has been shaved several times, depending on the person, his or her type of skin, and health condition. Sometimes, even dermatologists are required to solve the problem. This will never happen with waxing.
No more itching
Itchy legs, armpits, or pubic areas are a common problem for women and men even right after shaving. With waxing, this could be prevented by using high-quality, nourishing waxes that are made to treat and prevent said side effects.
No more cuts
You can say goodbye to razors and unintentional cuts on your skin. When shaving, you can seriously harm yourself when the blades are too sharp or if you're not paying attention to what you're doing. Although waxing can also be dangerous – skin burns can be caused by hot wax - there are plenty of spa businesses and hair removal specialists to which you can go to in case you don't feel confident enough to do it yourself.
Wide range of options
There are lots of different waxes on the market and plenty of spas that offer waxing services of good quality. Soft body waxes, hard body waxes, waxes with scents and moisturizing properties, products specially made for people with sensitive skin… Truly, the alternatives are endless.
Fast yet better results
We won't lie, shaving will always be the fastest way to remove hair, and you can get hairless legs, for example, in just ten minutes. However, waxing doesn't require much time either, and for the little extra time you're spending, you will get much better results.
In conclusion, while shaving can save you when all of a sudden you need to attend a party or any other kind of special event, after reading about the benefits of waxing you can see why we highly recommend waxing over all other hair removal options. Shaving might be the easiest way out, but it's certainly not the best!
Article Source: https://www.beautyimageusa.com/blog/10-reasons-why-waxing-is-better-than-shaving/
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Fit Tip - Why Massage Therapy is Important For Your Body
Learn why massage therapy is important for your body, and the benefits you will get out of it.
How to choose the right massage therapist for you. What qualifications do they have? How often should you get a massage?
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Mother's Day is Next Sunday - Day Spa Gift Certificates are Available!
Atma Wholistic Day Spa Gift Certificates are Available!
Located in the heart of downtown Vacaville, don’t let our small exterior fool you. We have a large staff and many treatment rooms, including a couple’s room. We look forward to serving you.
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