Because the holidays are upon us and that means it's time for a little pampering to look bright and beautiful for holiday parties! No to mention rid myself of the damage done to skin and body by all my recent travel. So I have to share a little story with you...
Last week I went for a facial at my favorite new spa here in Seattle - Spa Noir. It's small and cozy and very personal. As Jessica (my new beauty BFF and owner of the spa) refreshed my skin and spewed out endless tips and info on keeping my skin in better shape, she suggested I come back this week for a massage. But not your average massage - a little taste of some Craniosacral Therapy. Ever heard of it? Ever done it? It's amazing. And it feels a bit like this...
Incredibly relaxing and relieving, the massage therapist begins by tuning in to your body's rhythm and flow of cerebrospinal fluid (think of it as how the heart pumps blood through the body... except there's no pump). Then, using light pressure all around the head and spine, the therapist works to get the fluid into spaces that may be restricted or lacking in flow. (You can read more about it here.)
While I'd recommend a good 'ol fashioned massage for working out muscle aches and kinks, this is a whole different type of therapy. It put me in a dream like state and relaxed my jaw (I clench when I'm stressed!) but also helped bring me to a calmer, clearer state of mind. For stressed out Seattleites, I'd highly recommend calling Spa Noir to book your own session (ask for Destiny!). And for the rest of you, doing a little research on craniosacral specialists in your own area might be a good idea! Consider it your stress relieving savior for the crazy holiday season.
Here's hoping you have a perfectly relaxing weekend! I can't wait to share my own Thanksgiving tabletop with you next week!
*images by norman jean roy for glamour, unknown, and ryan korban
i so need one of everything.
ReplyDeleteLOVE SPA NOIR! Jessica is the sweetest and her staff the best! There isn't another spa in Seattle I would even consider going to.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip! Putting a gift certificate there on my wishlist for sure.
ReplyDeleteCraniosacral therapy is AMAZING! I had it done during physical therapy and fell in love. I would go in to pt with a migraine and come out feeling like a new person.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize it was something that would be offered at a spa. Now that my pt is over it's nice to know there is somewhere else I can go for it.
rayna, i think only a few more specializes spas offer it, and spa noir happens to be one of them! not something you usually see on a regular spa menu!
ReplyDeletemaggie - you HAVE to go. you will love.
I must have those fur pillows!!! Now!
ReplyDeleteLoving the pop of red theme. Any chance you know who makes those pillows? Love them!
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Caitlin
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Find time for yourself and enjoy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteLooks glorious.
Teresa
xoxo
it's so nice to get some pampering... i'm so jealous you got all of this done!
ReplyDeletehave a nice weekend!
fur pillows..what can be more luxurious than that
ReplyDeletewish you a lovely weekend
Wow. This sounds amazing. I could really use any kind of massage about now. But this, I would love to try.
ReplyDeletelove the fur pillows!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are such an amazing PERFECTION,there couldn't be a more fantastic look than you. That fabulous fashionable dress completely blows my mind away! You are beautiful and you are one of the most stylish bloggers I have ever seen.
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such a nice article Cassandra!) I really want some Spa now((( I so hate muslef that I lost most of my savings at Cannes casino last week... now I'm hoping to figure out how to play bingo to win some cash and go to a good spa...oh
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