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Skin Savior: 3 Things You Need to Know about Face Oil
10 Aug 2011 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • products
Like many things, applying oil to your face seems contradictory (and suffocating!) Why apply oil to already oily skin? For years, we’ve been advised to buy oil-free skincare products. Then we learned: oil is actually a miracle worker. It’s more than just for parched skin. It’s a savior for a variety of complexion ailments ranging [...]
Secrets in the Steam: Rahnie Smith on Skincare through the Ages
03 Aug 2011 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • body • face • products • wellness
Life transitions happen! Every 10 years, we transition through another decade. Do you know what your skin needs throughout the ages? This week, I sat down with Rahnie Smith, a member of our San Francisco spa and Esthetician team, to break down the most common complexion offenders and what we should be paying attention to [...]
Making the Most of IO: 5 IO Tidbits You Should Know (for your visit!)
27 Jul 2011 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • body • mind • wellness
We love our clients. We really, really do. Without you all, we’d be devoid of our passion: bringing wellness transformation to all. Though, I must confess. Too often do I see clients rushing in-and-out and missing the best parts of IO. By arriving late, rushing or not taking full advantage of the spa’s calming nurturing [...]
Table Time Interview: Jennifer Bautista Debunks Acupressure
20 Jul 2011 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • products • wellness
Acupressure: Is it a mystery to you? This week, I sat down with Jennifer Bautista for an Acupressure 101 session. Often confused for acupuncture, acupressure is a hidden gem, like a middle child overlooked by its siblings: massage and acupuncture. Jennifer, who comes from family of a self-taught reflexologists and aromatherapists, brings a love for [...]
And Away We Go: Sofia Does Tahiti
13 Jul 2011 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • eco-living • lifestyle • mind
Not often to I get to boast about an epic vacation like my recent 8-day trip to Tahiti. So here I am, blissfully happy to share my island love for the land and people of Tahiti. After a 8-hour flight, I landed in Tahiti, the largest island in French Polynesia. An archipelago of mountainous islands [...]
Secrets in the Steam: Ashley Smith on Exfoliation’s 5 W’s (and How)
06 Jul 2011 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • body • face • products • wellness
Now that we just celebrated our nation’s birthday, let’s talk about another re-birthing process: exfoliation. Overwhelmed by the thought of it? Not to worry, I’ve brought Ashley Smith to the rescue to break down the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How’s of exfoliation. With over 5 years of experience, Ashley brings an unparalleled passion [...]
Table Time: Monk Wellington on Unlocking the Body’s (Hidden) Connections
29 Jun 2011 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • body • products • wellness
Ever been on the massage table hoping to ease back pain, but the therapist addresses another area instead? This week I sat down with Monk Wellington (yes, a Monk!) to get the scoop on why this is so. Counterintuitive, but true. What we think are seemingly unrelated parts are in fact, the key to relieving [...]
Inside Out: Summer Skin Protection beyond SPF
22 Jun 2011 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • face • products • wellness
San Francisco summer is in full effect. Overcast, cold, windy, foggy. Time to escape SF city limits in search of sun and heat. After all these years living in San Francisco, it seems as if I’ve forgotten what summer is really like. Life beyond the fog belt does exist, but what to bring to protect [...]
Secrets in the Steam: Karen on Balinese Beauty Rituals
15 Jun 2011 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • body • face • products • wellness
With a passport full of international stamps, our very own Karen Waage lives for traveling and discovering beauty rituals of the world. While not globetrotting, Karen can be found at our spa in San Francisco working her magic on clients of all skin types. Can’t make it to Bali this year? Read on for Karen’s [...]
Dear Dad: IO Father’s Day Gift Guide
08 Jun 2011 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • body • lifestyle • wellness
Oft-forgotten are Dad’s and their heroic efforts. They double duty as friends, fathers, leaders and worker bees. On Sunday, June 19th, how will you honor your dad? My dad has always been there for me, yet I succumb annually to the standard “fatherly” gifts, of which I’m never sure if he actually uses. So this [...]
