The
research team says that this is the first large study to gauge--and
substantiate--the potential of music therapy as a physical and
psychological aid to patients coping with advanced illness. "We've
known for a while that music therapy can be used for a wide variety of
things in a medical setting," said study author Lisa M. Gallagher, a
music therapist with the Cleveland Music School Settlement and The
Cleveland Clinic's Horvitz Center for Palliative Medicine. "But this
particular study clearly shows that it helps improve mood while
decreasing pain, anxiety, depression and even shortness of breath among
seriously ill patients."
Origins Wellness & Spa Resorts Launch To OpenFriday, 26 September 2008 | Susan LowshovoA new level of high-end lifestyle resorts has launched under the brand Origins Wellness & Spa Resorts, offering guests luxurious indulgence without the guilt. The announcement was made by Alex Zozaya, president of AMResorts, provider of sales, marketing and resort brand management services.... + Full Story
Marinello Offers New Spa ProgramsFriday, 26 September 2008 | EGP News ServiceUpdate your training and be at the forefront of the beauty industry with help from Marinello Schools of Beauty, which just announced two unique programs in skin care: Advanced Face and Body Treatments and Master Spa Therapist.
Each program has been designed to provide in-depth training for a... + Full Story
MedSurge Advances to Host Laser Lipolysis Education Seminars Featuring Lipotherme™Friday, 26 September 2008 | Susan LowshovoMedSurge Advances will host Two-Day Laser Lipolysis Seminars designed to provide physicians with all the tools and training necessary to integrate laser lipolysis into their current practice or medical spa. The Two-Day Laser Lipolysis Seminars will take place during October in Dallas, TX (October... + Full Story
The Pioneer of Medical Spas, NuU, Now Introduces Naturopathic Medicine to Their Menu of ServicesFriday, 26 September 2008 | Tamy RobertsNuU Medspa has earned the reputation of the Medspa Industry Giants of BOTOX® and lasers - now they can add all-natural treatments and services to their already impressive line-up of services.
NuU Medical Spa brings Naturopathic Medicine into their centers to help you feel beautiful on the... + Full Story
Despite economic downturn, customers still love their spasThursday, 25 September 2008 | JIM FABER - ISLAND PACKETEven in tough economic times -- or maybe because of them-- people are still visiting spas to help them relax and feel rejuvenated. A study by spafinder.com, an online spa booking and review site, showed that 58 percent of spa booking agents expect 2008 to be stronger than 2007.
On Hilton Head... + Full Story
General Interest News
Pamper yourself at Europe's top spas Thursday, 25 September 2008 | Lauren ShermanThe ancient Romans valued bathhouses for their healing properties but also used them as a place to conduct daily business. Today's European spas, however, are all about providing a fountain of youth-which is big business.
Whether it's $500 Botox injections on their lunch break or a 90-minute,... + Full Story
Olympia Group to Invest in Proposed Oxford County Resort CasinoWednesday, 17 September 2008 | admin admin
At a press conference today, Dean Harrold was introduced as president of the Evergreen Mountain Enterprises venture. Harrold currently serves as Vice Chairman of Olympia Gaming. A 40-year hospitality industry veteran, he is past President and Chief Operating Officer of Caesars Palace in Las... + Full Story
10 Ways to Keep Your Edge at Any AgeThursday, 18 September 2008 | Nancy D. O'Reilly, PsyDIs your workplace starting to leave you behind? The truth is, whether you've been working for two years or 52 years, it is easy to get into a rut ... and stay there. Humans are creatures of habit, and the habits that we develop over the years can be difficult to break. It's easier to stay in the... + Full Story
Ancient, but How Safe? Thursday, 18 September 2008 | ABBY ELLINLIKE many people these days, Lori Potter, a 50-year-old massage therapist living on Kauai, Hawaii, has explored alternative healing for everything from headaches to skin problems. So when she wanted to boost her immune system and lower her stress levels a few years ago, she made an appointment with... + Full Story
Accused Videotaping Massage Therapist Defended Wednesday, 24 September 2008 | CBS 42 Reporter: Annalisa Petralia The ex-wife of a man accused of videotaping nude clients while he gave them a massage says she does not believe the charges against him. Licensed massage therapist Jason Charles Thompson is behind bars, charged with improper photography. Police say Thompson took pictures and videotaped nude... + Full Story
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Vail Valley's newest "green" resort, opens today. The upper-upscale resort will awaken guests' senses with breathtaking views of Beaver Creek Mountain, unparalleled...
A medical spa may seem to offer the best of both cosmetics-treatment worlds: a lush spot where you can go to be pampered, while enjoying the very latest in technology to improve your appearance.
Bu...
East Stroudsburg, PA (SEPTEMBER 23, 2008) – Jolene Puffer, renown
fitness expert and creator of the patented Yo-Wei workout, will debut
new exercise routines at Deerfield Spa, September 23 thr...
I wanted to send you some information on LaLicious’ Sugar Souffle Scrub Samplers, which are the perfect stocking stuffers or last-minute gifts. The samplers contain three 2 oz. travel size...
The
research team says that this is the first large study to gauge--and
substantiate--the potential of music therapy as a physical and
psychological aid to patients coping with advanced illness. "We've
known for a while that music therapy can be used for a wide variety of
things in a medical setting," said study author Lisa M. Gallagher, a
music therapist with the Cleveland Music School Settlement and The
Cleveland Clinic's Horvitz Center for Palliative Medicine. "But this
particular study clearly shows that it helps improve mood while
decreasing pain, anxiety, depression and even shortness of breath among
seriously ill patients."
