As I write this, I am thinking of all the organizations in which I am a current member. Most of them are professional development or social memberships and, of course, the annual gym membership. However, the membership I want to talk about today is my spa membership! "Spa membership" sounds fancy and self-indulgent right? Well, please allow me to share with you all of the reasons why I think this membership is anything BUT fancy and self-indulgent AND why I think you should get a spa membership of your own!
1. ) Taking care of your personal health and wellness is more than eating right and exercising regularly. Research shows when you get regular facials it improves not only your physical health, but your mental health as well. Facials stimulate collagen production and increase circulation to skin which regularly endures the harshest environmental elements such as wind, sun, cold and heat. When combined with daily skincare, facials can improve your self-esteem and help your anti-aging products work better.
2.) Massage therapy can be used for both the treatment of acute and chronic conditions. I personally like to get regular massage because it relieves the muscle tension in my neck and shoulders which builds up from working at a desk every day. Research shows that regular massage can also boost your immune system and help you achieve better sleep.
The following is a list of conditions for which massage therapy, when provided by a Registered Massage Therapist, can prove beneficial. This list is not exhaustive but covers many common conditions.
| Anxiety and depression | Asthma and Emphysema |
| Back, leg, and neck pain | Cancer symptoms |
| Carpal tunnel syndrome (repetitive strain) | Chronic Fatigue syndrome |
| Dislocations | Fibromyalgia |
| Fractures and edema | Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and bursitis |
| Headaches | Kyphosis and Scoliosis |
| Insomnia | Parkinson’s disease |
| Multiple sclerosis | Palliative care |
| Muscle tension and spasm | Pregnancy and labor support |
| Post-surgical rehabilitation | Strains and sprains |
| Sports injuries | Stroke |
| Stress and stress related conditions | Temporomandibular Disorders |
| Tendinitis | Whiplash |
3.) We don't think twice about paying for our health insurance, gym membership or even AAA. All of these are meant to help promote our health and safety. A spa membership can cost about the same as a gym membership and compliment it nicely! Muscles sore from that bootcamp class? Get a massage. Struggling with acne or rosacea and want to enhance the medications you are using? There are facials targeted at improving these skin conditions. Has your doctor advised you to better manage your stress? Aromatherapy pedicures, facials and massages could do just the trick.
I looked into several spa memberships about five years ago to improve my stress management and overall health. There are certainly plenty of spas and massage therapy centers to choose from in Central Florida. However, I chose Bella Toscana Spa in Tavares for membership based on several factors. First, I loved the atmosphere! Unlike other spas in Lake County, Bella focuses on total privacy and relaxation with decor like you are in Tuscany, Italy. Luxurious, comfortable and classy. Second, the pricing structure was better than any other spa I visited because it includes some very expensive treatments at a savings of $30+ off regular pricing. Third, the location is convenient to both my job and my home. Bella is in a medical plaza across from AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares so you can easily get there from any point in the Golden Triangle area. I didn't want to drive over 30 minutes to a spa because I knew that would keep me from using the membership regularly. My schedule is just too busy for a far drive.
If any of this sounds appealing to you and like it just makes plain good sense, then I encourage you to explore the membership packages at Bella Toscana or other spas! You won't regret the decision to take care of yourself and I promise your health will improve. Oh, and a bonus of my membership is I can gift a month of my membership services to a friend or family member for their birthday, Christmas or just because!
