Wellness Wednesday (June 20th, 2012) Down to Earth

In honor of Summer Solstice, this week's wellness is all about connecting to the earth. I know what you're thinking, you work full time, you live in the city and you still have nightmare's about Blair Witch but fear not! Nature is your friend, with benefits! Here is my 5 step plan for getting you and your planet in better alignment: 

Step One: Go for a walk. It can be in your own neighborhood or in one of our amazing local parks. There's a list of parks listed alphabetically here: http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/parks-alphabetical/

Take a moment to look at how many there are! There is surely one in your neighborhood.


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Step Two: Eat food the way nature intended. Go to one of our local farmers markets and get as many of your groceries there as possible. Information about the Downtown, South Tacoma and 6th Ave markets can be found here: http://www.tacomafarmersmarket.com/ and Northenders can check out the Proctor Farmers Market here: http://www.proctorfarmersmarket.com/

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Step Three: Get stoned. No, I'm not talking about Mary Jane, although some would argue the wellness aspect of that too! I'm talking about hot stone massage at:

Jewell Day Spa
2501 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406
PH#253.572.5224



Hot Stone

Smooth rounded stones are used to apply heat and pressure to fatigued muscles and energy points. A completely relaxing and grounding experience.

60 min $120

90 min $155

Customize any of your massage treatments
by adding one or all of the following:
Roman Dry Brush $10
hot jojoba oil scalp treatment $15.00
hot lava shells for $15.00

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Step Four: Cover your skin in algae, mud, yogurt or other natural substance. Each treatment has different beneficial aspects. Read each description below and choose the one that's right for you.




Clara Spa  
1506 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
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253.682.2005
http://www.ClarasSpa.com




WRAPS:

Wraps are a 1 hour long service, please note you can not be pregnant or have claustrophobic tendencies.

Algae Wrap:
Algae promotes detoxification and omega enhancing replenishment to the skins surface.

Moor Mud Detox Wrap:
Detox and dead skin removal and it aids in cellular turnover.

Hot Shea Butter Wrap:
Intense 100% organic Shea butter melted to smooth over all areas of rough and dry skin creating a velvet barrier.

Greek Yogurt Wrap:
Creamy yogurt enzymes gently exfoliate the skins surface and soothe roughness.

Pumpkin Wrap (SEASONAL)
Pure 100% organic skin nourishing pumpkin is mixed with honey, clove, cinnamon and spice to induce cell replenishing and reenergizing effects.

Organic Honey Sugar Scrub:
Intense organic sugars and honey exfoliate dead skin cells and relieve dry coarse skin.

Skinsational Wrap:
An organic herbal combination skin scrub and wrap all in one for the most intense 2 hour skin detoxifier and renewal.

Pumpkin Sugar Scrub (SEASONAL):
Nourishing pumpkin, organic honey and all natural aloe Vera gel is combined to create a yummy glow.

Gingerbread Scrub (SEASONAL)
Jojoba, aloe, honey, turbine sugar, ginger, clove and raw brown sugars are combined to create a seasonal delight. Intense stimulation is drawn on with the natural ingredients of clove and cinnamon.

Coffee & Jojoba Scrub:
Highly stimulating and invigorating this crushed coffee bean scrub is highly affective in reducing the appearance of scarring and promotes blood flow activity for cell turnover and skin softening.

Margarita Lime Salt Glow:
The organic salt, aloe, coconut oil and pure lime will brighten and tightens skin while removing dry rough edges.

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Step 5:  Connect to the healing powers of the universe. OK, technically the universe is bigger than the earth, but the earth *is* part of the universe. I got you there! Introducing Earth Elements Consulting:


Earth Elements Consulting
Loree Bell, RMT
P: 206-713-3143
www.LoreeBell.com



 


Loree Bell specializes in Reiki Healing and Intuitive Coaching. Her vision is to blend her passion for teaching with energy healing to inspire you to embrace your brilliance, follow your heart, and be yourself. You can meet with her individually or attend one of her classes.

Her classes explore energy concepts through lecture, interactive discussion, meditation, and practice time (giving and receiving treatments, sending Reiki from a distance, energetic scanning, and reiki self-treatment).  Reiki I & II classes include attunements through meditation in which the you are connected to the Reiki energy.

One-on-one Reiki Sessions are a journey within: 

You relax as Loree provides guidance, breath, and stillness that allows your system to balance and restore.  Reiki is also available by phone via distance healing or in person.  

     -60 Minute Session -$60.00
     -90 Minute Session-$90.00


I would love to hear how you feel after completing all 5 steps. I hereby challenge you to do this for yourself and report your experience to me. I might have to come up with a really amazing reward for you if you do, though in this case, the journey REALLY IS its own reward. :)

XOXO,
Duchess of Downtown Tacoma

PS. Bonus points if you do this too: 

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