Hand & Stone featured on A Girl's Gotta Spa

Hand & Stone was recently featured on A Girl’s Gotta Spa, in a blog post titled “Considering Prenatal Massage? Hand & Stone Explains How the Service Alleviates Aches & Pains.” The post discusses several pointers for women who are considering prenatal massage. Colleen Bryan, of Hand & Stone, suggests women wait until their second trimester for the service, know that it has health benefits beyond relaxation and that the therapists will adapt to the pregnant woman’s needs. Click here to view the entire post.

Considering Prenatal Massage? Hand & Stone Explains How the Service Alleviates Aches & Pains

By: Shannon Nelson

There is no better time to be pampered than during pregnancy (I should know–I had 4 boys!) For nine months, your body is changing and growing, which can add some unexpected aches and pains. But many women don’t realize that prenatal massage can be an effective way to reduce anxiety, stress, and the aches and pains caused by poor circulation during pregnancy.

Colleen Bryan, of Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, has offered A Girl’s Gotta Spa!readers several pointers on what pregnant women should know concerning prenatal massage:

Wait until your second trimester. As a rule of thumb, you should wait until the first trimester is over before coming in for a massage. The second trimester is typically when the belly begins to grow and the body is changing, anyway, so that’s usually the time that women are experiencing stress or discomfort.

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5 Summer Skin Care Tips from Hand & Stone

Hand & Stone was recently featured in a blog post on A Girl’s Gotta Spa beauty blog, titled “5 Summer Skin Care Tips from Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa.” The article discusses how people are more likely to be out in the sun as the temperatures continue to climb, and since they’re spending more time outdoors, they should be mindful of the effects of exposing their skin to harmful UV rays. The tips included exfoliating, staying hydrated, using sunscreen, applying cooling gels after a sunburn and repairing damage through regular facials. Click here to view the post!

5 Summer Skin Care Tips from Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

By: Shannon Nelson

As temperatures rise and millions of people prepare to spend hours in

the sun, exposing their skin to harmful UV rays, it’s crucial to be

mindful of how to minimize the effects of prolonged sun exposure.

Not only can the sun cause painful sunburns, rashes or even skin cancer, it is also the top cause for signs of aging. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, up to 90 percent of the visible changes commonly attributed to aging are caused by the sun and about 65 percent of melanoma cases are attributed to UV radiation.

Todd Leff, CEO of Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, a 50-plus unit massage and facial spa franchise with a mission to bring massage, facial and waxing services to the masses, has developed the top five tips for people when thinking about their skin this summer..

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