In May there is so much to be thankful for:  #1 our Moms!!

Maybe you’re a mom to a few or to many people, or maybe you’re a mom to some fur babies. Either way, you are the nurturing soul that this Universe gave us to teach us love. Being loved unconditionally and loving unconditionally… these are always the real love that many of us experienced by our moms or those who we adopted as moms.

So for this, we want to celebrate all you MOMS!

Blessings,

Kitty

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May 2022 Specials

What’s New at the Spa?

We are now able to provide you with outdoor massages at one of our favorite wineries:  Rava Wines.    The winery is beautiful with a calm and relaxing ambiance.  You can also taste after your massage,  but please schedule a tasting in advance as tastings are by appointment only.

Call us now at 805-591-7157 to schedule your massage and if you want to do a tasting after your massage, give Rava Wines a call to schedule 805-238-7282

A little about Rava Wines

The Rava’s, a third-generation farming family, has taken their expertise into the cellar crafting sparkling wines in the traditional méthode champenoise style. Surrounded by vineyards and native landscape, our contemporary tasting room is ready to host you, your family and friends. Located just 15 minutes from downtown Paso Robles, our tasting room and patio boasts of modern hospitality and a welcoming place to spend the day. We offer two unique tasting options, a glass or bottle purchase to enjoy onsite  With generous outdoor seating on the patio, or around our pond we have plenty of room for the whole family, including the four-legged variety.

Take a virtual tour of Rava Wines & Events here:  RavaWines

Here is a little view of your outdoor experience. We are so grateful to the Rava’s for allowing us to co- create together.

Kitty’s Corner: Thoughts, Opinions, & Musings of Kitty’s

Have you noticed love and romance seem to be in the air? 

Could it be because Valentine’s Day is in the middle of February thus it is meant to celebrate the entire month of February as the month of LOVE?

What’s even better is that not only is February the month of LOVE but this February is also a Leap Year. This means we get one extra day for LOVE this month!

We all know love can be a complicated subject so we thought this might be the perfect time to learn a little bit more about this thing called love.

Did you know that the ancient Greeks used eight words to define the different states of love:

1) Storge:  Natural affection

2) Philia: Friendship

3) Eros: Sexual and erotic

4) Agape: Unconditional divine love

5) Lutus:  Flirting

6) Pragma: Committed married love

7) Philautia:  Self love

8) Mania: Obsessive love

The ancient Greeks were pretty smart to recognize all the different ways we love.  But even then, they realized that Self-love was crucial.  The name they gave it was Philautia.  Without Self love, we really can’t express the other types of love naturally.  The bottom line is to love ourselves in a healthy way is healing for us.  It makes our life easier to handle. It allows us to love others also in a more healthy way.

So in this month of love, let each of us ask ourselves “How much do we really love our self?”

Be honest.  How much harder are you on yourself than others?  Do you always take care of everyone else first, and if there is any energy left you come last?  If you don’t do everything in that order do you then feel guilty? Do you find yourself angry or out of sorts for no reason?  Or what about shame?  Is that shame just hiding inside, you don’t know why you feel shame but you just do if you look in the corners of your mind?

Research proves that over time loving and forgiving yourself improves everything in your life. Getting rid of those FALSE beliefs helps to eventually heal you.  How do you do it?  It takes work, it takes time, and sometimes it isn’t easy.

In my research for this I came across a woman named Polly Noble.  She was diagnosed with cancer two times before she was 28 years old.  She survived her cancer and went on to share some of her lessons on life. You can look her up on the Internet and see what she believes helped her in that journey.  Briefly, she said she must be in the moment and give herself ‘space’.  She also suggested that each of us make our own well being a priority.  Sounds like philautia to me!

She recommended giving yourself gifts that you may have given to someone else.  She called it a ‘Duvet’ day.  For example, book a full day at the Spa.  Or a facial…or a massage where it is quiet and you don’t have to think or talk or act. Be good to You.  You are worth every penny.  Every moment.  Just because it is February, the love month, try it.  You may want to do that on a regular basis!

Much love,
Kitty (Owner)

February Specials

What’s New Now Offering:

Shamanic Energy Clearing and Soul Retrievals

For a limited time, Shamanic Practitioner Denise Braun will be supporting clients in shamanic energy clearing and soul retrievals. These practices are in alignment with the Q’ero lineage of Shaman (the Peruvian Inca Shaman). Denise’s rites of shamanic healing have been initiated through this lineage to support the energy healing of her clients. If you have struggled with illness, fatigue, depression, anxiety or toxicity, consider a shamanic clearing session to regenerate and open blocked chakras. If you have struggled with your life’s purpose, or lack ambition or motivation, or have struggled in your relationships, a soul retrieval session will help to restore your lost soul and revitalize your energy.

Both sessions require anywhere from 1-2 hours, so flexibility in your schedule is crucial. Every energy clearing and soul retrieval session is unique. Please note: this medicine is powerful. When booking these sessions, please be sure to read through the preparation expectations (available as a handout at the Spa Central Coast). The effects of this energy work lasts far beyond your initial session. You can anticipate ‘light bulb’ moments, some changes in your emotional state, and a need for more sleep post-shamanic session.

Shamanic Energy Clearing: $375/session

Shamanic Soul Retrieval: $450/session

Unsure which session to book? Speak with Kitty at the Spa CC to be sure.

Tarot Readings

For a limited time, Denise Braun (Author, Intuitive, and Shamanic Practitioner) will be offering Tarot readings at the Spa CC. Are you looking for guidance with a big life change? Relationship advice? Are you blocked, stuck or uninspired? Tarot is a tool of divination that has been practiced since the 15th century. Denise uses intuition and energy to read your cards and support you with expert guidance, and has been reading Tarot for over 25 years.

Half Hour Tarot: $165

Full Hour Tarot: $275

6 Reasons To Join The Spa Central Coast Membership

• You will receive a Spa Member Club Discount card that can be used at many local retailers and restaurants for 10%-15% off their services and goods.  Members, come by and pick yours up today if you haven’t received your discount card yet!  Don’t forget your card expires December 31st, so pick your new one up the end of December.
• $20 off the treatment that the membership is for (savings on our Family Shared plans vary because you get to choose different massages or get a facial).
• You get a members Family & Friends Discount to help spread the happiness.  Bring in a friend or family member with you to your next treatment, and your friend or family member will receive $10 off her/his treatment.
•  25% off our monthly featured product from The Spa Central Coast signature line.
•  10% off any additional treatment you have at The Spa.
• You get the same pricing we give you for your treatment at our sister spa, The Day Spa of Ojai.

Come visit us or call 805-591-7157 to become a member today!

Body Mechanics Tip of the Month: Why am I sore after a massage?

This is a common question I can guarantee every therapist has heard before! Well, I’m here to explain a few things and provide some very important tips on how to minimize soreness.

Massage is a powerful tool to our everyday life; besides making us feel great, it is a stress reducer, a preventative for injury and sickness and it has the power to increase our strength and productivity.  I could go on all day about the endless benefits of receiving regular bodywork!

In a sense, receiving a massage can almost feel like you have had a great workout – endorphins, blood flow, a clearer mind, and great sleep are just a few of the post massage/workout benefits!

But chances are there will be times when you wake up the next morning feeling sore (this is normal!).

So what is a good way to minimize that soreness?

Glad you asked!

1. Maintenance! Get on a regular schedule for your bodywork. Stay ahead of the game!

One thing you have probably heard me say is, “the pain comes last.” Don’t wait for the pain to find you, because 9 times out of 10, the problem was there far before the pain kicked in so make the commitment to preventative sessions.

The more commitment you put into keeping your muscles smooth and “knot free” the less achy and sore you will be post massage.

2. Hydration! Be purposeful with your hydration pre and post bodywork. The average body requires half of your body weight in ounces of H2O daily. So use that as a guide when gauging how much H2O you should drink.

3. Another great tool in addition to massage and optimum wellness is adding on a far infrared session prior to your massage session. Benefits include:

• Elimination of heavy metals – far infrared sauna penetrates the body on a cellular level to eliminate heavy metals, toxins, and lactic acid
• Preparation of your muscle and tissue for a deeper level massage
• Promotion of muscle recovery.

Post massage recommendations:

An Epson salt soak is always a wonderful idea (preferably pharmaceutical grade)

Magnesium has a powerful effect on the body so utilize those benefits.

DO NOT complete a heavy workout post massage!  Allow your body to rebalance naturally using the tools and tips provided.

Here are a few recommended post massage success products we have right here at The Spa Central Coast.

1. Poseidon muscle rub (Arnica based anti-inflammatory)

2. CBD topical rub

3. “I am soothed of aches and pains” essential oil can be added into your bath or applied directly

4. White egret pharmaceutical grade Epson salt and magnesium oil (Lavender or Eucalyptus)

Feel free to ask your therapist for recommendations and also check with the front desk if you need more info on any of these products!

In good health,

Stephanie

Kitty’s Corner

A Big Thanks to Fathers!!

With Father’s Day coming up, Ali and I have been talking about how much pressure men must feel to be tough, to not show their feelings, or to present a masculine ideal.

Unfortunately, the way we socialize men with these societal beliefs actually prohibit healthy behaviors, as well as prohibit men from getting the care they need, according to several scientific studies and medical articles, which include Harvard Medical School’s “Masculinity and Men’s Health.”

As a result, men die younger. They have strokes and heart attacks in significant numbers almost 10 years earlier than women; and sadly, four times as many men than women commit suicide.*  And according to “research published by the American Psychological Association, these ‘masculine traits’ have been linked with mental health issues such as depression and substance abuse.” **

Both of us have seen a number of little boys be made to feel ashamed for crying or had their dreams crushed about what they wanted to be because it wasn’t what “men” do. If we love the men and male children, cousins, nephews, friends, and brothers, in our lives, why do we make them feel that they can’t be something other than masculine? Or why can’t being masculine include being creative, gentle, communicative, and kind?  Or better yet, why not allow everyone to be who they really are on the inside? It’s worth discussing if we want the males we love to live longer and if we want to see them happier.

Since we often see more women than men come to The Spa, we have to believe that men might consider going to a spa not masculine.  However, going to The Spa is about taking care of yourself regardless so that you live longer, healthier lives.  Being healthier allows one to feel more energetic, be happier and enjoy more productivity in life.

This month, we’re honoring fathers, and men in general, at The Spa.  If you’re stressed, we have several massage options that reduce stress.  If you’re feeling anxious or wanting to reach a goal but having difficulty, we have private guided visualization sessions to help. If you’d like to get healthier, we have health coaching and sound therapy sessions. Maybe you’d just like to get the hair taken off your back; our body buff is fantastic for that, and it’s pain free and our special this month.

Maybe you know a man who doesn’t want to admit he needs these things and you want to help him. Consider getting him a gift card at The Spa.  Whatever way he gets here, we’ll help him relax and heal.

Much love,

Kitty

Ali’s Health & Wellness

Do you want to feel more joy, or find yourself again, or get out of a rut?  Often times we want to go through a new door in our life, but our hands are full holding the bags of our past that include hurt, trauma, sadness, lack of forgiveness, self loathing, etc.   These bags we hold don’t allow us to grab the handle on the new door before us.

We have to be willing to drop the bags in order to free our hands.  It begins with a decision…a willingness to take a chance and see how to do things differently than we have in the past. If you’re ready to see what it feels like to let go of what no longer serves you then you may be interested in doing some health and wellness coaching with me.  Some of options are:

• 60 minute private health coaching sessions – $70/session
• 60 minute private Sound therapy session – $95/session
• 5-pack of 1/2 hour sessions of private guided meditation for $75
• Four weeks of 90-minute private sessions of Prime Time Health (nutrition class) for $265 (based on Dr Williams Sears scientifically proven plan)

Please call 805-591-7157 to schedule or send an email to alithespacc@gmail.com to set up an appointment.

Namaste,
Ali
(Master Certified Health & Wellness Coach)

June Specials

Product Special for the Month

All The Spa Central Coast members will receive 25% off our 6oz “Mist of the Ocean.” It has organic algae, Salicylic Acid, and essential minerals needed to help prevent disease.  It’s great for the skin and the face.  Normally $33, it’s yours this month only for $24.75.

Health & Wellness Classes

Due to this busy month, there will not be any group classes this month, but you can call 805-591-7157 or email alithespacc@gmail.com to book private sessions of health coaching, meditation, sound therapy, or Dr Sears’ Prime Time health nutrition course.

Interested in getting some tips about improving your health and wellness?

Catch Ali’s health and wellness podcast on Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin’s radio station “Voice of Paso” on the Jazz  station  starting April 1 at 6:45am, 7:45am, 8:45am, and 9:45am on Mon-Fri.

Click here to listen: www.voiceofpaso.com/alie-bowen/

6 Reasons To Join The Spa Central Coast Membership:

• You will receive a Spa Member Club Discount card that can be used at many local retailers and restaurants for 10%-15% off their services and goods.  Members, come by and pick yours up today if you haven’t received your discount card yet!

• $20 off the treatment that the membership is for (savings on our Family Shared plans vary because you get to choose different massages or get a facial).

• You get a members Family & Friends Discount to help spread the happiness.  Bring in a friend or family member with you to your next treatment, and your friend or family member will receive $10 off her/his treatment.

• 25% off our monthly featured product from The Spa Central Coast signature line.

• 10% off any additional treatment you have at The Spa.

• You get the same pricing we give you for your treatment at our sister spa, The Day Spa of Ojai.

  Come visit us or call 805-591-7157 to become a member today!

We are one of the few spas that has sound therapy.  Call The Spa at 805-591-7157 if you’re interested in knowing more about what this is and the benefits for the body and mind.

Fun Fact

Did you know that insulin is the master hormone?  It’s like the conductor of an orchestra.  If it’s off..that is if you have high or low blood sugar levels throughout the day, it can interfere with the functioning of every other hormone in your body.

Local News

Please see the following website for Downtown Paso Robles events:
pasoroblesdowntown.org/downtown-calendar/

References:

*The Guardian.  “As boys we are told to be brave: men on masculinity and mental health.”
Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/nov/24/as-boys-we-are-told-to-be-brave-men-on-masculinity-and-mental-health

**Harvard Health Publishing: Harvard Medical School (June 2008).  “Masculinity and Men’s Health.”  Retrieved from https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/Masculinity_and_mens_health

Ali’s Health Corner:  Topics that affect our Health & Wellness

It does seem like March has started with a Madness that has nothing to do with college basketball.  With so much happening in the world and with political tensions running high, the external irritation we feel can bleed into our own relationships if we let it.  Discord in our relationships can lead to all sorts of health issues such as high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and stress.  When we’re most upset, we might only see or believe that the other person we’re upset with is at fault.  And we may just want to get our point across to that person or just want the other person to do what we say.  But this doesn’t develop or maintain harmonious relationships.

Active listening is one thing you can improve within yourself that will help to create peace in your life and relationships.  One of the things all of us crave is to be heard and understood.

How can you improve your listening skills to bring more harmony and health in your life?

A good beginning is to contemplate the difference between hearing someone and listening to someone.  One of our senses is hearing.  When sound reaches our ears, it sends signals that involve the processing of sound in the brain.  Hearing is passive.  You may hear a horn honk or a dog bark, and you really didn’t have to do much of anything to hear it if you were in the vicinity.

Listening, however, is an action we choose to take.  It goes beyond simply hearing words.  When we listen, we give our full attention to what is actually being said and the emotion behind it and we acknowledge those things.  Jiddu Krishnamurti has so beautifully described this:

“When you are listening to somebody, completely, attentively,
then you are listening not only to the words,
but also to the feeling of what is being conveyed,
to the whole of it, not part of it.”

To start your active listening journey…the next time someone is talking tell yourself, “I’m going to listen to understand them first rather than to be understood.”  The next step is to “reflect” back to the person what they say.  Before you give your opinion or interrupt them, try understanding them first by saying, “ I hear what you’re saying.  You think that…” and then restate what they’ve said in your own words.  You’ll be surprised at the difference it makes in your conversations when people see that you’ve heard them.  It increases appreciation and trust.  If you continue to practice this over time, you’ll be amazed how much your child, your spouse, your partner, or your friend will share with you that you never knew.

Namaste (which means the light in me honors the light in you),
Ali
Master Certified Health and Wellness Coach/The Spa Manager & Director

Kitty’s Corner: “Selecting Makeup Right for Your Skin”

Many foundations and concealers can be too drying or too oily.  I know….I’ve used many in my life.  That’s why I’m excited to offer my clients SkinCeuticals DermaBlend.  SkinCeuticals are experts at skin.  I’ve carried their line at The Spa for a long time, especially to tackle difficult dermal problems.  The makeup is my pick of the month because its application is ultra easy—done in less than one minute, and it blends beautifully into the skin without that oily look or drying sensation.  After I put on the concealer and foundation, I apply their Glow Creator to highlight my cheekbones.  I really am loving this product and think you will, too!!  Come try it!  It’s 25% off.

Much Love,
Kitty (Owner)

March 2019 Specials

Revitalize Me Special

Did January and February wipe you out?  Get revitalized!!  Allow us to pamper you with our Revitalize Me Package.  Enjoy a comforting 15-minute foot soak in our beautiful meditation room.  You’ll then be led to a 30-minute integrated massage where your professional therapist will work out those knots that the last two months created while leading you into relaxation bliss followed by a warm and soothing 30-minute far-infrared sauna session to help you burn calories and pull out unwanted toxins from your body.  You’ll end your treatment with a 30-minute skin enhancer on your face to leave your skin radiant and revived for only $125. (Please call 805-591-7157 to book this package.)

Couple’s Massage Special

Since we’re talking about relationships this month, we’re offering a chance for you to come together with your sweetie for a relaxing, harmonious 60-minute Swedish Couples Massage.  This “all-month” special includes a soothing foot soak with specialty “loving” bath salts from Tara Spa Therapy in our beautiful mediation room where you can sit side-by-side with your sweetie.  You’ll then enter the couple’s room together with two of our wonderfully skilled therapists who will start your massage experience.  You will receive a Loving Tara Spa Therapy box to take with you to continue the bonding at home and remind you of your time together.  It includes specialty massage oil, salts and handcrafted soap.   All for only $240.

Product Special for the Month

All The Spa Central Coast members will receive 25% off our SkinCeuticals DermaBlend makeup line. 

Bulletin (New Stuff at The Spa)

• Geary Whiting, inductee in the Massage Hall of Fame (2005), will be our visiting specialty therapist for a few months this year.  He’s making a special visit to The Spa Central Coast on March 12, March 26, April 2, April 16, April 23, May 7, May 21, and May 28 to perform Shiatsu Massage.  For those of you not familiar with Shiatsu, it is a form of Japanese bodywork and based on the ideas of traditional Chinese Medicine.  Japanese Ministry of Health describes it as applying pressure to the body to correct internal malfunctions, promote and maintain health, and treat specific diseases.  The techniques used include stretching, holding, and most commonly, leading body weight into various points along key channels in the body.  If you’ve never had a Shiatsu massage by Geary, you’re in for a real treat.  He’s an expert!  Payments need to be made directly to Geary at the time of treatment.  Shiatsu massages are $155.

• Our NEW HOURS for 2019 are Monday-Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm and Friday-Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm. We are not going to open on the last Sunday of each month any longer due to a lack of people taking advantage of it.
• All of our therapists are now employees! We’re hoping to further grow The Spa. Although gratuities are not expected, they are certainly appreciated by our staff. On top of the fee that credit card companies charge, though, we now are required, since they are employees, to tax gratuities for our staff. Your dollar would go farther for our staff if you could leave any gratuities in cash.
• Family Menu & Family Plus Memberships (you can now add your partner and children to your membership). Children can be added for just $50 each child or teen.  This must be done in The Spa.

Health & Wellness Classes

March Health & Nutrition Class

Come join Ali, Master Certified Health & Wellness Coach, for her 4-week, 90-minute health class based on Dr William Sears’s scientifically proven plan for feeling young and living longer.  Dr Sears is a renown physician, nutrition expert, and author of 45 books.   You will receive 4 workbooks and the book Prime Time Health. The workbooks cover the following topics: how your body makes its own medicine, why to make health your hobby, how to move waste from your waist, and how to live without pain and inflammation.  Only $265 for all four 90-minute classes. Price includes the materials.

Guided Meditation in our Meditation Room

Every Thursday from 9:00am-9:45am

Guided Meditation:  This is led by Carmen Rose, who is certified in meditation and in yoga.  Many credible, medical studies show that meditation slows aging in the brain, but it wasn’t until studies from UCLA’s School of Medicine revealed in 2015 that “On average, the brains of long-term meditators were 7.5 years younger at age 50 than the brains of non-meditators, and an additional 1 month and 22 days younger for every year after 50.”**

Do you want a younger brain and to dive deeper into your spirit? Come join us from 9:00am-9:45am every Thursday.  It’s free for members.  $5 for those who took Carmen’s 4-week January course and $8 for everyone else.  Hit the button below to sign up.

Circle of Grace Class Wednesday, March 20th at 6:00pm-8:00pm

Staying centered and grounded in our hearts can be challenging.  So many things can trigger and throw us off balance.

Learn how to stay heart balanced by joining Ali Bowen, The Spa Central Coast Manager & Master Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and Janice Patterson, Intuitive Spiritual Guide, in a sweet, sacred time out called “Circle of Grace.”  It will be a time to share, remember, reflect and re-connect with that which is most authentic and important to you.  Honoring your true self and staying balanced in that will be key in having a productive year.   “Circle of Grace” will be held on Wednesday, March 20 from 6:00pm-8:00pm.  Janice is planning to make you something sweet for the holiday.

Please note that this class needs to be pre-paid and there are no refunds.  You’re welcome to let a friend or family member come in your place, though, if you ultimately can’t attend.  The class is only $20.

Why Be a Member at The Spa Central Coast?

• $20 off the treatment that the membership is for (savings on our Family Shared plans vary because you get to choose different massages or get a facial).
• You get a members Family & Friends Discount to help spread the happiness.  Bring in a friend or family member with you to your next treatment, and your friend or family member will receive $10 off her/his treatment.
• 25% off our monthly featured product from The Spa Central Coast signature line.
• 10% off any additional treatment you have at The Spa.
• You get the same pricing we give you for your treatment at our sister spa, The Day Spa of Ojai.
• You will receive a Spa Member Club Discount card that can be used at many local retailers and restaurants for 10%-15% off their services and goods.

Come visit us or call (805) 591-7157 to become a member today!

What Sets Us Apart from Other Day Spas

(Each month we share one thing that makes us different from the rest)

We are one of the few spas that has visiting specialty therapists.

References:

** Luders, et al (2015). “Estimating brain age using high-resolution pattern recognition: Younger brains in long-term meditation practitioners.” Retrieved from http://www.neuro.uni-jena.de/pdf-files/Luders-NI16.pdf