Opening a day spa franchise can make your dreams come true If you are considering opening a day spa franchise you probably already have done your homework and know that day spa and massage businesses are doing well even in this economy. Many Americans have incorporated massage therapy into their health...

In order for a muscle, and consequently your body, to function optimally it needs three things: Strength, Stamina, and Flexibility. Stretching is an important part of muscle health Strength is the ability of your muscle to contract when needed to handle a load placed on the muscle.  Increasing our...

In the first part of this series (see: What can a day spa or massage business learn from Starbucks?) we discussed how Starbucks became an international business success by charging five times as much as people previously paid for coffee and redefined the coffee experience in the process.  We presented...

At the core of Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage are seven sacred Hawaiian principles. These shamanic beliefs are very powerful and incorporating them can change your life. Hawaiian teachings tell us that success, happiness, and contentment are largely dependent on your own thoughts and actions.  Remember...

Hawaiian Shaman are the great healers in Hawaiian culture. Through their unique understanding and views about the universe they have developed many powerful healing practices for both the mind and body.  At the core of the Shamanic beliefs are seven sacred principles and these principles are at the...