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Our Mission

To provide quality care to relax, replenish, and rejuvenate "Body, Mind, and Spirit".
Our Vision

To provide a service beyond professional values in which love, and comfort intertwine for a more positive and healthier quality of life.

Some of our services

RMT & Relaxation Massage - Full Esthetic services
Hair Styling - Acrylic Nails - Tanning - Sauna and much more...


Our February and Valentine's Specials, Promotions and News



LOVE IS
" a wildly misunderstood although highly desirable malfunction of the heart which weakens the brain,
causes eyes to sparkle, cheeks to glow, blood pressure to rise and the lips to pucker. "

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY.
MAY THE LOVE YOU HAVE FOR EACH OTHER BE FOREVER ENDURING.



One week only (February 11th to 16th, 2008).

VALENTINE'S WEEK OF LOVE.


His and hers 30 minute back to health "Far Infrared Sauna" session, and 30 minute side by side relaxation massage for couples.

Bonus gift on February 14th.

$85.00

Valid if appointment is between February 11th and 16th only.
(Subject to availability).


DO IT THE FRENCH WAY.

With our French Manicure and Pedicure duo.

73.00 Save 10%

REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPY

During February, when you purchase a Registered Massage Therapy session with our therapists, Annik or Stacey, have your hair done (Wash & Style) for $12.50. A 50% saving.

Please note that Stacey will be on medical leave until February 19th at the earliest.

Insurance receipts available

"FAR INFRARED SAUNA" NOW AVAILABLE.
BECAUSE WE CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH... !.

1 session = $15.00       5 sessions = $60.00, save $15.00

10 sessions = $100.00, save $50.00       20 sessions = $180.00, save $120.00.

Session duration: 30 minutes.

Read about its benefits...


GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE.       MANY MORE SPECIALS AT THE SPA, STOP BY AND SEE FOR YOURSELF.


Around our Russell Community this February.


RUSSELL HOUSE TRIVIA AND SILENT AUCTION IN SUPPORT OF "OVARIAN CANCER"


WHEN: Saturday, February 23, 07:30pm

Is your brain up to the challenge? If not, then perhaps you could depend on your 5 other teammates to carry you to victory in this ever-popular charitable event.

$10 per person and teams must be a maximum of 6 players. Good fun for a good cause!

To participate or obtain more information, call (613) 445-0880.


RUSSELL ASSOCIATION OF THE PERFORMING ARTS (RAPA) "PRODUCTION OF GREASE"



WHEN: May 8th, 9th, and 10th from 7:30pm to 10:00pm

This play is planned for May 2008 with a great cast of students from the Russell Area.

Grease will be the largest play ever produced from RAPA and will be held at the Russell Arena.

RAPA will be donating the proceeds from Grease to the Russell Agricultural Society.

Many sponsors will be present, including the staff at Stella's Touch Health Spa who will be donating time and expertise with make-up application for the cast members.

Please feel free to visit the RAPA website for more information at rapa.ncf.ca/


Stella's Touch Monthly Column.


7 STEPS TO FIND PEACE AND DE-STRESS BEFORE THE DAY BEGINS

Follow this 7-step morning regiment - based on modern-day relaxation tips - to prepare your mind, body and spirit for the day ahead.

TIP: If you find it difficult to relax at home, treat yourself to a seasonal treatment at a spa, where you'll be forced to unwind in the hands of a specialist.

Step 1

Wake up and smile. Smiling has a positive impact on your health and has been scientifically proven to have an impact on your emotional well-being. If you're feeling grumpy, smile even bigger. You may feel ridiculous, but it's guaranteed to make you feel better and if you're sleeping next to your beau, you'll have them in tears laughing before you get out of bed.

Step 2

Using your favourite body oil or moisturizer, give yourself a massage - starting with your tippy toes and ending with your shoulders. It's important to use a scent that you love. We are naturally attracted to scents that are beneficial to our bodies and our minds. Mindful Scents : citrus(invigorating), lavender(relaxation), and peppermint(refreshing)

Step 3

Meditate for five minutes in a comfortable area in your bedroom. TIPS: Try not to sit on your bed because the tendency will be to fall asleep. If you have trouble sitting, try lying on the floor. For active minds, meditation can be challenging. In this case, try to concentrate on your breathe or light a candle and concentrate on the flame.

Step 4

Awake your mind from its meditational state by stretching. Start by lying on the floor and extending your arms and legs out as far as you can reach. Imagine being pulled in different directions and then relax each part of your body.

Step 5

Shower, using an exfoliating brush, to wash off access oil or lotion. TIP: Invest in a shower radio and listen to your favourite tunes each morning.

Step 6

Prepare a warm, nutritious breakfast, such as oatmeal with honey and herbal tea. It's important to try and stay away from your typical coffee and bagel in the morning, especially around the holidays when over-indulgence is inevitable. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, which can add stress to your body. Wholegrains heal the nerves, which are a far better option than the nutritionally depleted white flour options.

Step 7

Give thanks for the day ahead.



EXERCISE: THERE IS NO WAY AROUND IT !!!


I know you have heard this before but consider how undeniably true it is.

The signs are everywhere; you know that if you don't exercise you will lose your tone, your better fitness and your vigor. You see warning and proof that this is true everywhere — it's on the TV and you see it on your body. But it's like parking in a tow away zone, until you get a ridiculously expensive ticket; you keep trying to get away with it. There is just no way around it — accept it and get going because if you don't, well, you have a lot to lose. Not exercising will catch up with you and you will have to deal with the consequences of not taking care of yourself by not being physically active enough to maintain a healthy weight and keep your heart and bones strong.

"Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness."
-Edward Stanley


Not every New Year's post is going to be cheerful. I'd rather give you an earful about how important it is to exercise — even if you have heard it a million times before. You must hear this one more time (maybe this will be the time that gets you going) — get active now.

If you are inactive, the hardest thing to think of is exercise, I know. So just do a little. Really, a little is a lot when you are not doing anything. Just 15 minutes of walking in your neighborhood versus sitting at your desk or on the couch — gold medal, baby!

And for those of you who walk or exercise 30 to 60 minutes a day and have been doing the same exercise for the last three years — do something else. You are not reaping the benefits that 30 — 60 minutes of exercise should be bringing you because your body has adapted to your exercise.

So do 15 minutes of one minute on, one minute off intervals in your walk or run or on the elliptical, or get into the hills for a half hour, walk 100 stairs, you get it - mix it up.

Move it — so you don't lose your health this year.

The staff members at Stella's Touch Health Spa are pulling for you!
Disclaimer: The material in Stella's Touch monthly column & health tips is provided for personal, non-commercial, educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement with respect to any company or product. Stella's Touch makes no representations and specifically disclaims all warranties, express, implied or statutory, regarding the accuracy, timeliness, completeness, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose of any material contained in this column. You should seek the advice of a professional regarding your particular situation. Our professionnal and knowlageable staff at the spa can help you and/or recommend the right professional.

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