Relaxation Not the Only Benefit of Massages and Facials

There are many other health benefits that you may not know about. Let Scruples Boutique & Day Spa help you get your body in tip-top shape.

A massage and facial can help you relax, unwind, and pamper yourself, but that’s not all they do.

Did you know there are many health benefits of getting a massage or facial?

Massage is increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations and studies of the benefits of massage demonstrate that it is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain, and muscle tension.

Some studies have found massage may also be helpful for anxiety, digestive disorders, Fibromyalgia, headaches, insomnia related to stress, myofascial pain syndrome, paresthesias and nerve pain, soft tissue strains or injuries, sports injuries, and temporomandibular joint pain.

Facials are also a great way to relax and do something good for your body.

When you get a facial, your circulation will increase as warm steam not only opens pores, but also blood vessels. This helps bring nutrients and oxygen to the skin, which will encourage new cell growth. The light massage will also help increase circulation.

Your blood pressure may also go down during a facial. Stress can temporarily raise your blood pressure and by reducing stress, anxiety, and tension, you can help lower the risk of temporary spikes.

Facials can also increase lymphatic drainage. During a facial, the esthetician rubs the products into the skin around the neck and chest, and the lymphatic system is stimulated. By stimulating these lymph nodes, the body increases drainage, and helps to reduce any fluid retention in the face and upper body.

Feeling stuffy? Head to the spa.

The combination of the steam and the massage may help to reduce the pressure associated with both nasal and sinus congestion.

If reading this has you in the mood for a massage or facial, give us a call at 860-763-1800.

Soothing Sundays

Looking to take a little time out to relax?

We at Scruples Boutique and Day Spa have the answer for you...Soothing Sundays.

Every Sunday, we will open from noon until 3 p.m., and the environment will be quiet and relaxing in our spa and the surrounding areas. The hair salon will be closed, there will be no blow dryers, loud music, or anything else. There will only be a serene three hours in our day spa upstairs. 

One special we are offering is a Tuscan Citrus and Herb Salt Glow Treatment, followed by a Swiss Shower and a half hour Swedish Massage. This is also served with a Pina Colada cooler. The cost is $115 and you should allow for 90 minutes.

We will also be doing soothing Touch Therapeutic massages. This will be a half hour Swedish Massage, combined with a half hour Neuromuscular Deep Tissue Massage. The cost of this is $78 and you should allow for one hour.

This session will be tailored for you and will combine various techniques, ranging from relaxation to deep structural work, with a focus on relaxing tension in your muscles. It also promotes increased blood flow, joint flexibility, and better immunity.

We are also offering $10 off a one-hour Hot Stone, Swedish, Fitness, or Deep Tissue massage.

These promotions are by appointment only

Relaxation techniques can last far beyond the massage. They can help you with anxiety, asthma, depression, Fibromyalgia, headaches, heart disease and heart symptoms, high blood pressure, hot flashes, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, nightmares, overactive bladder, pain, ringing in the ears, smoking cessation, and Temporomandibular Disorder (pain and loss of motion in the jaw joints).

Sound good to you? Give us a call at 860-763-1800 to reserve your spot.