The Heartland Spa (Illinois)
Heartland "Sole" Massage

This unique style, in which therapists use their bare feet to massage, was influenced by the healing therapies of the Pacific Islands. With over three thousand nerve endings on the bottom of our feet, our skilled therapists can more quickly and effectively detect areas of tension and entrapment. They have more strength and leverage to manipulate the muscle tissue and release myofacial pain to help the healing process. Allow our therapists to nurture you with heart and sole while you experience this "Island" Massage.

Lake Austin Spa Resort (Texas)
BODYFLOW

Lake Austin Spa Resort now offers BODYFLOW a fusion of yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates that builds flexibility and strength. A choreographed series of stretches, moves and poses set to music, BODYFLOW brings the body into a state of harmony and balance.

See www.lakeaustin.com for our complete list of fitness programs.

Spa Eastman (Quebec, Canada)
Artistic Expression And Your Well Being

Movement, dance, rhythm, and voice are all expressive mediums that can be as exhilarating and confidence inspiring, as they are purely pleasurable. What better way to tap into the vast well of ones creative potential, than by fully embracing the notion of self-discovery? To dance, though you're not a dancer. To sing, though you're not a singer. To surrender ones self to the joyful possibility of awakening passions and talents hidden within. Take a look at what our workshops have to offer.

Voice. Making the most of our uniqueness: Make the connection between proper breathing techniques and their direct impact on voice production. Enjoy the pleasure in hearing all that our voices can be.

Movement. Feeling at home in our bodies: Come and experience the pleasure of movement in an environment that allows you to work with one of our cities finest coaches. Live music will accompany a session that will help to enhance our spatial awareness and co-ordination.

Rhythm. Waking up the rhythm within: An entertaining approach to the physicality of rhythm. Through a body percussion class we will learn to sense the musicality that is in each of us.

Theatre. Let's Play: Through a series of theatre games we get to sense the impact of body language.

This special week-end is offered from September 22 to 24 2006 !

New Age Health Spa (New York)
Meet the chef, William "Willie" Mendez

Willie has been employed at New Age Health Spa for the past 7 years. Starting out as a dishwasher he quickly moved up in the ranks from breakfast cook to sous chef and now head chef. As head chef he has revamped old recipes and also made new and exciting ones for the guests to enjoy. Willie's latest project has been working on creating a new spa cookbook. He is very passionate about cooking and loves to try new things.

One of the newest additions to the class schedule at New Age Health Spa is cooking with the chef. In this class you will learn some of his trade secrets on how to prepare simple yet essential spa cuisine recipes. You will also discover some user friendly tips on how to cook delicious food for you and your family.

Willie attended high school and college locally where he excelled in all of his classes. Culinary courses at Sullivan County Community College is where he learned the basics and the foundation of becoming a chef.