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One of my favorite spa treatments is a facial. Not only are facials relaxing, they keep your skin looking great as you are aging. But having great looking skin requires attention and care on your part.

The basic building block for a healthy body, which includes great looking skin, is good nutrition and exercise. It is ideal to complement that with a professional facial that deep cleans your skin every 4-6 weeks. That is the amount of time it usually takes your skin to regenerate. A good home skin-care routine is also essential. And, don’t forget to wear sunscreen every day. Most good moisturizers now have sunscreen in them. Remember, skin damage is the single most cause of premature aging skin.

Our trained Estheticians at the San Diego Spa will examine your skin to determine what skin type you have, and the best course of action for you as an individual.

They will guide you through the entire facial process including cleansing, steaming, toning and the application of protective creams. A professional facial not only cleans the face, it exfoliates the surface of your skin removing all dead and dry tissue in order to nourish and promote clean, well-hydrated skin. There are several facials to choose from and your Esthetician will consult with you on which one you both feel fit your needs. Which ever facial you select, be prepared to feel rejuvenated, revitalized and refreshed!

Massages are a wonderful experience everyone should enjoy at least once. Our experienced Massage Therapists at the San Diego Spa are dedicated in helping you get the most out of your massage experience. Here are a few tips to guide you in insuring your massage is the wonderful healing experience it is meant to be.

Don’t consume a large meal a few hours before the massage. Light meals and snacks are ideal as they won’t make you feel full or gassy. Do not drink alcohol prior to your treatment. Even though alcohol may help you relax, it slows many of your responses and causes you to lose sensations in other areas.

Turn off pagers and cell phones. Nothing disrupts the rhythm and flow of a massage more than a cell phone ringing. Allow yourself to escape in the gentle, soothing music provided in your treatment room.

When you first arrive, engage in a little conversation to get to know your masseuse.  Be sure to communicate your wants, feelings and expectations. The more you let him/her know of what you want, the more they will be able to give that to you. Guessing games leave both parties antsy and frustrated.

After you and your therapist both feel your needs are communicated, the next part is what scares most people from getting a real massage. The next step is to undress and lay down. Your therapist will instruct you where your head should go, whether you should face up or down, and where you should lie. If you ask your therapist if you should undress completely, the usual response is you should undress to the level you are comfortable with. Please remember that these are trained UTC Spa Staff professionals, not unlike Doctor’s, who see this as part of their profession. Their goal is for you to be relaxed and to deliver the best possible experience to you.

Once you’re completely ready, take a deep breath, tune the noises of the outside world off and give yourself this time to let go and truly enjoy the massage.

Not only are working women pressed for time, juggling domestic chores and work schedules- they usually find it difficult to squeeze in the time to look after themselves. In fact, working women need to take extra care since they are subjected to environmental stress, hormonal changes, and harmful UV rays. A quick, effective UTC skin care therapy program is the key for career women who are pressed for time. This can’t hurt for the men in their lives either! Here are some quick, simple and effective tips for working women to keep in mind.

A balanced and healthy diet combined with regular exercise is a must for working women in order to keep their skin in good condition as certain deficiencies will start to have adverse effects on the skin’s appearance.

If your schedule doesn’t allow for monthly facials, plan to have a deep cleansing facial at least four times a year or each season. Have your skin care therapy specialist power pack your facials by adding a light peel or microdermabrasion treatment. This will lead to longer lasting results and you can also determine the appropriate products you should be using during that season. Our Estheticians at The UTC Spa at The Sporting Club are experienced and knowledgeable in helping you to find a skin care regimen that not only works for your lifestyle but exceeds your expectations.

During the winter it is sometimes difficult to feel that lovely glow. The tan (not that you do that) is gone, the dry skin is back, and yet, we make most of our party appearances during the cold days of winter. Don’t fret. Here is a simple three step plan to getting your glow back.

Step One: Diet
We don’t mean slashing calories, we mean watching your diet and ensuring you’re eating enough glow-producing foods. Most UTC Fitness Gym Trainers look to diet to really get your glow back, infusing your meals with such antioxidant-rich foods as blueberries, wild salmon, and even chocolate.

Step Two: Choose Skincare that Works
If you’re looking to reveal the supple skin you know is hiding underneath the red and blotchy one, look no further than the Epicuren Skin Care line at UTC Health Spa Center Gym at The Sporting Club. This wonderful line offers products that help shed dry skin, while boosting moisture and even adding “lift” when necessary!

Step Three: DRINK LOTS OF WATER! It sounds simple but this is the basic key to get your skin glowing. Bottled water that has a high silica content helps maintain optimal hydration, which happens to be a key element in maintaining the appearance of youth.

Reading the news, one would think “spa” has become a four letter word. The media have us thinking that spa is a distasteful luxury; that spa is what greedy overpaid executives indulge in instead of working diligently.

I beg to differ. Spa is not a luxury; spa is not something indulgent. Spa is not for the (bailout) rich and (in)famous. Spa is about wellness. It’s about wellbeing and health. Spa is about aging gracefully. Spa is about taking care of you. Whether you spa at home or utilize a UTC Health Spa Center Gym – Just Spa!

Let us not allow anyone to make us feel bad about taking care of ourselves. We work too hard. We sleep too little. We worry too much. The golden rule goes “do unto others as you would have them do unto you;” I would like to add, treat yourself as you would treat your loved ones. Be kind to yourself. Take care of yourself at the UTC Spa. Happy Spa-ing!!!

Scents have the ability to evoke emotions and memories. The scent of a certain perfume may remind you of your mother, while smelling the essence of a fire might remind you of your childhood summers spent camping. It is because of this response that aromatherapy holds such powerful and therapeutic benefits, enabling you to boost your mood, calm your mind, or feel energized, depending on the scents you choose.

The easiest way to make your UTC spa treatment really work for you is to choose treatments that incorporate the aromas that are going to serve you best. So, if you’re feeling frazzled and over-energized, you’ll want to avoid treatments with stimulants like sage, rosemary, or juniper. Whereas, if you’re feeling like you’ve already knocked back a few, an energizing aromatherapy mist of sandalwood might just give you a second wind.

Come escape at the UTC massage therapy center at The Spa at The Sporting Club. Go on… you deserve it!