The Urban Spa Is Helping Cure Kids Cancer

Earlier this spring, The Urban Spa decided to commit itself to supporting the cure for kids cancer. The Great Cycle Challenge has been a huge hit and now The Urban Speedsters (that’s the name of our team) is in 7th place in our category and 29th place for money raised (so far we’ve raised over $2,109.95!). If The Urban Spa community wants to get involved, they can donate or join our team, we welcome either! Click here to visit The Urban Speedsters Great Cycle Challenge page.

We are very proud of everyone who has participated, thank you!

Kerri Holley & JG Francoeur
Proud Co-Owners of The Urban Spa

 

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Prenatal Massage Therapy @ The Urban Spa (Video)

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT PRENATAL MASSAGE

Congratulations! You’re having a baby after nine calendar months filled with happiness and anticipation of the new one. However, motherhood can also add stress to your system leading to new aches and pains. Consider prenatal massage as a sensible way to alleviate your discomfort.

Prenatal therapeutic massage works to release your muscles, lower joint pain, reduce bloating and improve blood circulation. If you’ve ever had a massage therapy treatment, you understand how far better you are feeling after just one session.

Great Things About Prenatal Massage

Massage therapy is undoubtedly a healthy treatment for women who are pregnant. Regular prenatal massages can reduce slight issues associated with being pregnant, such as painful joints, headaches, sinus congestion, swollen feet and hands, insomnia, neck pain, lower leg cramping and sciatica. Get endorsement from your obstetrician prior to scheduling prenatal massages. When you have a brief history of high-risk pregnancies, early labor, diabetes, severe morning sickness, high blood pressure or abdominal pain and bleeding, you may well not be a good candidate.

Pregnant-massageThings to Consider Before and During Prenatal Massage

Do not suppose your regular therapist can do prenatal massages. You need to choose a massage therapist who’s passionate about prenatal massages. If you’re still uncertain about your decision, require a set of patient personal references and check each one.

As cheap and convenient as it can seem to be, don’t allow your good friend or spouse to offer a therapeutic massage. While there are a large number of online instructional guides on prenatal massage, the techniques should only be performed by a trained professional. Authorized prenatal massage therapists recommend side-lying treatments. Be skeptical when a therapist insists on positioning you on your back. This may put undue pressure on the placenta and reduce blood circulation.

Finally, if a specific massage technique is too painful, inform the therapist immediately. Prenatal therapeutic massage should be considered a comfortable experience. Discomfort and pain will cause the muscles to tense up, which defeats the goal of the treatment.

Additional Help

Proper prenatal massage techniques will go a long way in increasing your health and comfort levels during pregnancy. Right now, you have discovered what you ought to find out about prenatal massages. Book an appointment now to try out The Urban Spa Prenatal Massage! You can book online 24/7 or call us 705-741-1212

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7 Top Benefits of Using Jojoba Oil 

While at your favorite Peterborough Spa, you may have noticed Jojoba oil. It is a versatile healing oil and is used in spas in Peterborough and throughout the U.S.

First question – how do you pronounce this word?

Here are seven reasons to use Jojoba oil:

1. Moisturizes skin: When skin is washed, the protective layer of sebum is removed with the dirt. Using Jojoba oil during your next massage therapy in Peterborough will prevent skin from over drying and leave it soft and supple.

2. Controls oily skin: Although it seems counterintuitive to use oil on already-oily skin, rubbing Jojoba oil on skin can surprisingly help reduce oiliness by controlling sebum production.

v2-jojoba-oil-large3. Protects chapped lips: Jojoba oil forms a barrier to effectively lock in moisture. Dabbing a drop of the oil on lips will protect from the excessive cold and wind.

4. Heals dry hands and cracked feet: Hands and feet do not have the sebaceous glands to keep them soft. Applying Jojoba oil to hands and feet daily will help lock in moisture and keep them softer longer. Ask your Peterborough Spa to apply the oil during a manicure or pedicure.

5. Provides relief from skin conditions: Jojoba oil has not only been shown to relieve the dryness and itchiness associated with skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, but it also has been proven to provide a protective layer to the skin, reducing the risk of secondary infections. Your massage therapist in Peterborough can discuss the benefits of using Jojoba oil for these conditions.

6. Controls hair loss: Jojoba oil helps control hair loss by allowing follicles to grow new hair. It dissolves sebum buildup and clears of blockage that can cause a slow down of new hair growth.

7. Wards off dandruff: Jojoba oil is naturally rich in zinc and selenium, items commonly used to treat hand-massagedandruff. A few drops of the oil on hair while showering eliminates dandruff and leaves hair healthy and clean.

The Urban Spa in Peterborough understands the importance of using Jojoba oil for soft skin which is why we’ve created a VERY LIMITED seasonal Jojoba Prickly Pear Manicure and Pedicure combination.

And we’re not the only ones to talk about the benefits of Jojoba oil. To see what Beardoholic has to say about it, click here!

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9 Awesome Gifts for Fathers Day

Top 10 Gifts for Father’s Day

Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad. Father’s Day presents an opportunity for you to express your love and appreciation for your Dad. If you are looking for some awesome gifts for your Dad, here are some Father’s day gift ideas for the best guy in the world. Get him something that he’ll really love!

1. Spa Pampering

Gift Cards PicOf course this is self-serving of us but The Urban Spa offers an extensive Men’s Menu (aka: Manu) and any father would be thrilled to be pampered at The Urban Spa. If you don’t know what to get for Father’s Day get him a gift card and he can choose his own pampering.

 

 

2. MVMT watches

watchFor the Dapper Dad

Born from a love of the timepiece and the need to eliminate markups by popular brands, meet MVMT — the watch company single handedly revolutionizing the art of the wristwatch. These leather-clad watches offer a minimal design made from high-quality materials that exude fine detailing and premium quality.

 

3. Philips Norelco Vacuum Beard Trimmer

beardFor the Classic Dad

It doesn’t hurt to have a little extra when executing facial trims. A staggering 20 length settings optimized for precision makes this Philips beard trimmer simple and enjoyable to use. A rechargeable battery provides up to one hour of cordless use on a full charge — more than enough time to get even the thickest beard under control.

 

4. Yves Saint Laurent Sport

yves saint laurentFor the Sophisticated Dad

No Drakkar Noir for the old man—get him the good stuff from Yves Saint Laurent. With hints of cardamom and bergamot, Sport is a light yet long-lasting fragrance that’s summer-appropriate. Perfect for the athletic dad who wants to retain a little style at all times.

 

5. Virtual Reality Headset

vrFor the Techie Dad.

A totally immersive digital experience from the comfort of his favorite chair. Because getting up is the last thing Dad wants to do.

 

 

6. Classic Shades

shadesFor a Classic Dad

This is the style that started it all. The original Ray-Ban metal aviator in size 58mm gold with brown gradient and polarized lenses that keep undesirable light from reaching your eyes. Ray-Ban polarized lenses boast a perfectly layered construction of glass and polarized film. The result is a high-performance lens that truly protects your eyes.

 

7. Stylish Loafers

loafersEvery father should have a serious pair of weekend shoes, and the Gilman camp mocs from Rancourt & Co. are pretty much the definition of #weekendvibes. Made by hand from unlined Horween Chromexcel and finished with antique brass eyelets and leather laces, they’re comfy enough for all-day wear both around the house and in town.

 

 

 

8. A Sleek belt

beltWhether your father is the type to wear a suit Monday through Friday or only at weddings and funerals, the handsome dress belt from Portland’s Tanner Goods is hard to argue against. Made in Oregon from Meridian English bridle leather, the double-sided, 1.25″-wide belt is hand sewn and polished off (ahem) with solid brass hardware.

 

 

9. Craft Beer Briefcase

beerLife of the Party Daddy

It’s stylish, functional and oddly reminiscent of the sleek briefcases you’d find Bond transporting on a top-secret mission. But once your dad opens up this gift set from Give Them Beer, he won’t find blocks of cash (as cool as that may be!), but rather a collection of high-end bottled beers from popular breweries across the United States. The set also comes with a stainless steel bottle opener. So go ahead, spoil the old man.

 

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We Support The Dragons

The Urban Spa is supporting the Dragon Boat race in Peterborough. We have 3 team members participating. Madisen Reid, Ashley Moore and Julie Bertrand are all paddling their hearts out for Breast Cancer.

The Urban Spa has decided to support in 2 ways.

1. If you book any of the following services between June 2nd to June 10th, we will donate $5 of each of these services booked.

  • Full Up Do
  • Full Highlights
  • Full Lash Application
  • Urban Spa Pedicure
  • Signature Urban Facial
  • Advanced Facials
  • Full Body Poppy Seed Scrub
  • Any 90 Minute Body Treatment
  • Any 90 Minute RMT Massage Treatment

2. At the end, we will add up the total donations from the services and The Urban Spa will MATCH dollar for dollar the donations.

You can book your services online or call us 705-741-1212

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