Why Professional Facials are beneficial

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There are many reasons to get a professional facial. There are so many products to choose from for your skin, it can be very confusing for the consumer.  Professional skin therapists are licensed and trained to analyze and treat the skin according to the needs of the client.  We are your essential link to having healthy, beautiful skin.

First, you will learn about your skin and what you can do to improve the appearance of it.

Secondly, facials also improve the circulation in your skin and increase cellular turnover.  Our cell turnover decreases over time, so this is beneficial for your skin.

Also, facials can improve production of collagen by using specific products in the treatment room. You can benefit from facials if you have breakouts, hyperpigmentation, lack of firmness or more lines than you care to have.

And most of all,  facials will reduce stress and give you the results you are looking for!!!  Chronic stress is a major factor in skin issues today. Take some time out for yourself, and treat yourself to an amazing treatment! Schedule your visit with a professional Skin Therapist today.

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Green Tea Benefits

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I’d like to welcome Ada Pappanicholas as a contributing writer for the blog.  Ada’s specialty is
in skincare, makeup and personal training.  Today you’ll be treated to Ada’s first blog of many to come.
Enjoy and let us know what you think.

Contributed by Ada Pappanicholas
Green Tea is good for you in many ways.  It contains catechins which create a thermogenic effect. Green tea contains EGCG. This indirectly affects the way in which hormones attack fat stores. Normally, your body fights fat loss by curbing the work of enzymes that initiate the process of burning energy. EGCG blocks this so the enzymes can stimulate fat burning. Catechins aid the EGCG in this process and helps keep your fat fighting are running fully and effectively. The caffiene in green tea is also helpful in this process.
Look for products with a large amount of green tea. Some of the bottled teas out there have a very small amount in them.  The best thing to do is to brew your own and chill it.  Or, as one of my clients does, and it’s a great idea,  roll up a bag an drop it in your water bottle. The tea bag will steep in the bottle. This way you will get the full benefit of the Green Tea.


Cosmetic Bag Makeover

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Cosmetic Bag Makeover - Live Spa Event in Massapequa, NY

Saturday, January 16th, 3:00pm, $25 per person
Facilitator, Ada Pappanicholas
Bring your current makeup to this class and we’ll help you to organize and clean-
up what you already have that still works.  Update your colors for 2010 and fill-in
the items and colors that are missing. Learn how to keep your cosmetics clean,
care for your brushes and learn all about the color trends for 2010.  A fun way to
freshen-up and start clean for the new year. Best of all: save 15% on all makeup
and other retail that you purchase on the day of the class.

Another great event taking place at my Massapequa location!
Hope you can make it. It’s a great way to freshen up your make-up bag and look for 2010.

You are welcome to forward this invite to your friends and family that may be interested.

Happy New Year!
Michele

Skincare and Facials in Massapequa, Long Island, NY

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8 Weeks to Looking and Feeling Great Massapequa, NY

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Yes, 8 easy weeks and you’ll be well on your way to reaching your goal weight.

Sign-up for one of our groups that begin during the next two weeks. Your coach will guide you through the healthy ways of eating healthy and managing your weight. No gimmicks, no pills, no tv magic! Just honest, good habits to develop that you can use for a lifetime.

The first week will help you to JumpStart your metabolism. Periodic body composition analysis will keep you honest and you’ll see how your body drops the pounds in the right way. A live Healthy Food Store Tour will teach you how to plan meals and then shop properly. You’ll learn which aisles to spend the most time in and which aisles to avoid at all costs. You’ll learn how to set goals and achieve them, how to manage stress and so many more great tips, ideas, recipes and motivational tools.

Read our testimonials on our website.

Details of the 8-Week Weight Management Group Program

If you have questions, call Michele direct at 516-837-0169.

With some good coaching, a good plan and a good attitude you can see great results in just 8-weeks.
Why not give it a try.

Confessions of a Reality Show Loser

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Reminder: Watch Confessions of a Reality Show Loser tonight on Discovery Health9 PM.
Watch my friend, Jonathan Ross, interview one of the Biggest Loser’s participants and hear the whole story about how they lost all their weight on the show, put it back on, and his plan to regain health.
And be sure to catch Jonathan’s extra content with Erik Chopin online on the Discovery Health web site.
I’ll be watching at 9 PM and hope you will be, too!

New Spa Deals Posted on InnerRewards NYC

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New Year’s Deals posted for AMW Massage & Wellness in Massapequa, NY at InnerRewards.

Begin your path towards health and wellness for 2010.

Great money saving spa deals are now offered.  Limited quantities available.

Weight Management Group Deal

Skincare Deal

$100 Gift Certificate for only $50

To a healthy, beautiful, prosperous New Year

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Let today be the day.
Let today shape what your tomorrows look like.
Let today not be judged by what yesterdays looked like.
Let today be the day that your mind opens to new possibilities.
Let today be the day that you allow your potential to begin to shine.
Let today be the start of your positive, healthier lifestyle.

New Year’s Day. A day of introspection and contemplation. A day to put the measuring stick to what you accomplished last year and determine what you’ll set-out to do this year. I often feel we should have a ‘new year’s day’ several time throughout the year. With the speed that we receive information nowadays, we are able to apply new ideas immediately. Sometimes a year seems too long to wait to assess our chosen actions, decide if a change of course is necessary and then decide how to proceed forward.

What changes would you like to make this year? What qualities of yourself would you like to see more of? What qualities would you like to see less of? Do you have a plan to attain those desires?

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New Year’s Assignment: Clean House — a fabulous way to start the new year right.
Two simple steps to get you started and you can complete quickly.
1. REMOVE and DONATE any food or beverage items from your home that you know are doing you know good. Go ahead, we all have them. Be honest with yourself and if you can say that a particular item is unhealthy, makes you feel bad after eating it or is just plain junk food, go ahead and rid yourself of it now. Why have the temptation nearby. Just do away with it. Donate it if it makes you feel better.

2. ORGANIZE YOUR CLOSET
This is not a full spring cleaning. There are two goals here for today:
a. Donate items that don’t fit or don’t make you feel divine when wearing them. This includes clothing, undergarments, shoe and accessories. You will feel lighter when ridding yourself of the things that don’t work for you. They will be treasured by someone else when you donate them. Feel good in that, too.

b. Group together your clothes that are comfortable and can be used to exercise, stretch, meditate in. Keep these items clustered together so you can just grab them when you need them without much thinking. This group includes the actual clothing in addition to the support undergarments needed and footwear.

I love to do these two things at the start of each year. It brings clarity to my purpose and helps me to be more efficient. I’d love to hear how you feel about them.

Happy New Year!
Michele Weeks

8-Week Be-YOU-tiful Life Weight Management Programs
Massage and Personal Training
Look Fabulous in 2010 with beautiful skin

AMW Massage & Wellness affiliates with Big Al’s Family Fitness

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We’re taking Amityville, NY by storm when we join forces with Big Al’s Family Fitness in Amityville, NY 11701.

Join us on Tuesday, December 15th when we make our debut appearance at Big Al’s Member Appreciation Day from 4pm-8pm at 104 Merrick Road, Amityville, NY 11701.

We’ll be doing raffles, door prizes, free mini- massages, selling gift certificates (at great introductory prices) and you’ll get to meet some of our massage therapists.

Come down for an evening that’s sure to be fun. Non-members are welcome to stop in for a tour of the beautiful facility that provides every imaginable type of exercise equipment, workout philosophy and there’s something for the whole family.

Our menu of services include: Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Medical Massage, Reflexology, Pregnancy Massage, Relaxation Massage.  All services are with Licensed Massage Therapists with years of experience.

For more information or to schedule massage appointments please call 516-837-0169.

Visit our website for more details on massage therapy at Big Al’s Family Fitness.

Visit the AMW Massage & Wellness website.

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Dazzling Holiday Eyes Event

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$35 and 30-minutes gets you a private makeup lesson with our makeup artist, Ada.

Be the hit of all of your holiday parties with eyes that will dazzle the guests. Ada will show you how to use and apply the season’s latest colors and hues to create a fabulous look that you’ll be able to recreate on your own.

BONUS: $15 of your lesson fee will be applied to makeup that you choose to purchase the day of your lesson.

Appointments available for Saturday, December 5th by calling AMW Massage & Wellness at 516-837-0169.

4217 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758
(inside Revive Spa)
Be sure to ask for Ada when you arrive.

For more info visit: http://www.askmicheleweeks.com

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AMW Massage & Wellness becomes SpaFinder Partner

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I am pleased to announce that we are part of the SpaFinder family!

SpaFinder is a great way to purchase gift certificates to be used at discerning spas around the world. Corporate gifts are their specialty.
We look forward to having you as a guest at our day spa in Massapequa, NY.

We gladly accept SpaFinder gift certificates towards any of the AMW Massage & Wellness services.

Visit our SpaFinder directory page here.

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