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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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Little Mermaid = Huge Hit!

The Urban Spa recently sponsored The Little Mermaid performed by the drama students Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School. The show was directed and produced by Sarah Tye who did a marvellous job. The show was incredibly well choreographed and the performances delivered an inspiring experience. The set design and costume design were also very on point which brought the whole experience together.

The Urban Spa was proud to be the “Triton” sponsor and we look forward to helping out more and more community initiatives. Bravo to Sarah Tye, all of the performers, the production and the technical teams.

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Pain FREE Gardening is there such a thing?

With the summer quickly approaching, it’s time for gardeners to get outside and start working on their yards. Many people love to spend their weekends gardening, especially as the weather warms up. Unfortunately, after going a long winter without using those muscles in your hands and arms, you may feel some muscle pain or tension. Our Peterborough spa can help you relax this tension with massage therapy.

Gardening primarily involves the hands and arms, but it can affect a variety of muscles and areas of your body. Shoulder impingement is a common injury for gardeners who use overhead arm movements when performing tasks like clipping hedges. Pain in the knees is also common for people who spend time kneeling while planting. Many gardeners, especially those who lift heavy items or frequently bend down while planting or weeding, experience lower back pain as well.

gardening-back-painOur Registered Massage Therapists at the Urban Spa in Peterborough can help you relieve or prevent these aches and pains. After you experience soreness or pain from gardening, a massage can reduce stiffness and improve your recovery time. Massage can treat delayed onset muscle soreness, which usually occurs between 24 and 72 hours after gardening.

Massage can also help to prevent soreness or tension before you begin gardening. Before a weekend of gardening, you can visit our Peterborough spa for a massage therapy treatment that will increase circulation and loosen your joints, which will minimize the soreness you feel after gardening. Our massage therapists in Peterborough can target the specific muscles you use while gardening to prevent injury.

Gardening is a great hobby in the spring and summer, but you can damage your muscles if you jump right into it. We have several experienced massage therapists in Peterborough at our spa who can help you receive muscle pain. If you’re looking for massage therapy in Peterborough before or after a busy weekend of gardening, consider visiting our spa. You can book online, call us 705-741-1212 or email booknow@urbanspapeterborough.com

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Mother’s Day Gift Card Sale is ON!

It’s that time of the year again where we need to acknowledge our beautiful moms that not only put us on this beautiful planet but also cooked, cleaned, bathed, nurtured and fed us for so many years! Trying to squeeze in all the celebration just that day is difficult and often stressful. It’s a much better idea to grab a gift card and celebrate anytime it’s right for you. Don’t get pulled into those over priced brunches but come, relax and enjoy our spa.

For this week only May 2-9, when you buy a gift card, you will get 20% BONUS, absolutely FREE!

What you do with that bonus is totally up to you. Let me give you an example. Let’s say you buy $300 gift card for you and mom (or wife) to enjoy the spa, you will get a BONUS $60 for FREE that you can enjoy as a little perk any time you want. The bonus gift cards can be redeemed for any hair, esthetics or body treatments (non RMT). As always, you can’t combine this promo with another promo, that’s just fair. The minimum card you can purchase is $50 and the maximum is $1000

Here’s what you need to do next:

  1. Call us 705-741-1212 and tell us how much you would like. We’ll arrange the gift card and have it gift wrapped for you so it’s ready to be gifted.
    or
  2. Email us booknow@urbanspapeterborough.com and tell us how much you would like. We’ll arrange the gift card and have it gift wrapped for you so it’s ready to be gifted.

You can then swing by the spa and you’re all set for Mother’s Day 🙂

P.S. Your bonus gift card will come separately so you can do as you choose with it — you can gift that too or keep that for yourself 😉

 

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3 Ways To Avoid Injuries

As the weather changes, many of us are out there being active in various forms (hiking, gardening, lawn care, sports, yard clean up, biking…) and this leads to muscles tightness and sore bodies for all of us. The Urban Spa is doing it’s part by doing a massive education campaign on Massage Therapy Peterborough and how you can avoid these aches and pains. Well maybe not avoid them completely but definitely minimize their effects.

massagetherapypeterboroughWe recently launched a video series, Stretching with Stuart and we have many new videos coming soon. Having a proper stretch routine is critical to not injuring yourself. We searched high and low and finally found this quick five minute stretching video you might find useful. Another great idea is to practice yoga. Even a quick five to ten minute yoga routine can really strengthen your core and keep you in shape. Here’s a yoga routine we like.

Along with stretching, booking in for a 60 minute massage therapy treatment once a month can provide tremendous benefits no matter what age or shape you are in. Of course we are bias because we’re The Urban Spa in Peterborough and our Massage Therapists are award winning but don’t take our word for it, here’s a link to a great article on Massage Therapy and the benefits of Massage.

If you’re interested in more of a spa experience, we offer a wide range of amazing massage therapy experiences such as hot stone massage, boreal massage and hot bamboo massage! Visit our massage therapy menu for more info…

Another great option is you could try our Massage Therapy sampler which is a brand new offering for us at the spa.

If you would like our help selecting the best option for you, feel free to call us 705-741-1212, book online or email us booknow@urbanspapeterborough.com

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Maximize Your Massage Therapy by 30% in Peterborough

Massage Therapy Peterborough

Everyone loves to go for a Massage Therapy in Peterborough, even you no doubt. If you’re lucky and have Massage Therapy coverage provided by your benefits plan, we do offer direct billing (just an FYI because some people don’t know, it’s a new thing for us).

Wether you have Massage Therapy coverage through your benefits plan or not, you could take advantage of our membership plans which can extend your coverage by up to 30%. If you want details on how exactly this can happen, come for a visit and we’ll show you. You can book online 24/7, email us or call us 705-741-1212

massage therapy peterboroughWhy Massage Therapy?

At The Urban Spa in Peterborough we have four great RMTs and this year we received first place for Best Registered Massage Therapist in Peterborough (Way to go Cole Leptick!). One great thing about The Urban Spa is that we have four very different therapists that love every type of treatment from Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Relaxation Massage or our signature experiences like Boreal, Bamboo or Hot Stone Massage.

Why The Urban Spa in Peterborough?

We are Peterborough’s fastest growing spa and we just celebrated our 3rd birthday (yay for us!). We’ve served over 7546 guests and we have been recommended over 602 times. We’ve won countless awards by people of Peterborough and numerous news and industry agencies. Our #1 Core Value is being Perceptional! If you don’t know what that means, read this article as we explain our #1 core value.

 

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Happy 3rd Bday To Us!

March 14th is a big day! It’s the day we opened our doors 3 years ago. Since then we’ve served over 7354 guests at The Urban Spa and Peterborough has embraced us. As a THANK YOU to the entire community, we are GIVING BACK. We’ve assembled a special menu for the week of March 14-18. See below.

P.S. The appointments are booking up super fast. Call us 705-741-1212 to reserve your experience or you can book online.

Massage Therapy Peterborough

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