Get More Green Tea In Your Life!

So I just came across this fab article on the benefits of drinking green tea and I LOVE IT! I must admit, I am more of a coffee drinker (but i’m trying to cut back!) but there are so many great effects of green tea that I definitely plan on making the switch! With everyone working on losing weight as part of their 2012 resolutions, the article says that you can burn an extra 70 calories if you drink 3-5 cups per day! I’m sold! lol

Read the rest of the article about your metabolism, appetite reduction and more by clicking here.

Here’s to keeping our 2012 New Years resolutions!

Stay pampered,

Cameo

PS-Thanks to my friend Petra Cleary (Arbonne consultant) for sparking my newfound interest in green tea!

5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Mobile Spa for Your Spa Party

Mobile spas are still a fairly new concept so it is understandable, when searching for a company to provide spa services at your home, that you don’t know what to ask. Believe it or not, mobile spas are different. Sure they all provide convenient spa services, but processes and procedures for providing them can vary. From time of booking to the day of the event, each mobile spa has their own way of doing things. Here are some things to consider when booking your own spa party:

1. Décor/Theme- Do you plan on using a mobile spa that provides the décor or would you rather provide your own? Not all companies provide decorations such as draping, candles and water fountains. Some mobile spas automatically include a room “transformation” as part of their brand while others may provide this at a fee. It’s a good idea to ask the mobile spa about decorations in advance so you don’t expect something on the day of your event they may not normally provide. Never assume that they will transform your home into a “spa oasis”. Some mobile spas just provide the spa staff and that’s all. In this case, all is not lost, you are free to decoarate as you please which may be a better way to go based on the occasion and your personal tastes.

 2. Spa Packages- It’s good to have an idea of what types of spa services you want to offer at your spa party. Some mobile spas offer set spa party packages that may or may not be customized. All guests will get the same services when you choose a spa package. Some mobile spas have an a la carte option in lieu of (or in addition to) offering spa packages. This allows for each guest to choose whatever they want. It also allows for guests to book as little or as many services as they would like. For example, one guest may opt for just a manicure and another guest may get a manicure, massage and a facial. It’s all up to them!

3. Booking & Payment- Mobile spas vary in how they accept payment and take bookings. Most mobile spas will have you be responsible for keeping track of spa orders and collecting payment from all attendees. Others have the capability of allowing guests conveniently book online at their leisure. It just depends on how “hands on” you choose to be when planning your spa party. Mobile spas can charge by the service or by the hour. A typical spa party lasts about 3 or 4 hours so keep that in mind if an hourly rate is involved. Companies can also charge per spa station. For example, a manicure station may be $75 per hour while a massage station may be $95 per hour. Asking a company what options there are in regards to payment is very helpful information.

Something else to consider about payment is if the company allows for advance payment in full or day-of payments. It is not uncommon for a mobile spa to request full payment before your party. This helps the company get a good count for staffing, number of gift bags, robes, etc. Some companies may request a deposit in advance and allow for guests to pay on the day of your event so it all depends.

4. Gift Bags- Whether or not a mobile spa provides gift bags is a popular question. Not all mobile spas provide gift bags. Some mobile spas have gift bags built into the pricing of each package while others may offer this at an additional cost. While some companies may not provide gift bags, they may opt to give a trinket or “takeaway” instead to show their appreciation. Asking a company if they provide the gift bags is a great idea because if they do, that will be one less thing you have to provide! If they don’t it is an opportunity to get creative and customize something fabulous for your guests.

5. Robes & Slippers- Another popular question is if robes and slippers will be provided for each guest. Again, this varies depending on the mobile spa. Used robes and slippers can be provided at no cost or they can be rented for a nominal fee. Some companies offer the option of purchasing brand new robes and slippers and they can even be customized! Some hosts ask their guests to bring their own cozy robe and slippers to feel more comfortable, so that can be an option as well.

Choosing the right mobile spa depends on what is most important to you as you plan your spa party. Visualize how you want your spa party to flow and how you want your guests to feel afterwards. There is no right or wrong choice when choosing a mobile spa, just picking the right one for you! As long as you and your friends are happily pampered, that’s all that matters!

Stay pampered!

3 Tips For Receiving A Great Massage

Let’s face it, you don’t get a massage as often as you would like to. In addition to that, you sure want to get your money’s worth, especially in these hard economic times. Have you ever wondered what you can do to maximize your chances of experiencing a great massage that will leave you feeling it was worth your time AND money? Here are 3 tips that can help…

1. Prepare yourself mentally before your massage appointment. If you want to experience a great massage you have to prepare yourself in advance and allow yourself to be relaxed. The massage therapist is there to relax you but YOU have to be cooperative in accepting the treatment. So that means walking into the massage room on a business call is not advisable. Nor is yelling at your kids minutes before arriving at the spa! Pretty much just try to avoid anything that will get you riled up before your appointment and you’ll be fine!
2. Research the location. Go and visit the location prior to making your appointment. Ask the manager or receptionist for a tour of the facility and for details on what to expect in regards to the check-in process. This will decrease any stress associated with the uncertainty of receiving a massage in an unfamiliar place.
3. Decide what your goals are and what you want to accomplish. You will need to know prior to making your appointment what you want to get out of it. Are you there strictly to relax? Is your goal to relieve pain or tension in a specific area? Do you want to be energized upon leaving the spa (perhaps you have to run errands afterward) or super relaxed? Answering these questions ahead of time and communicating them with your therapist can help you have a great massage experience.

Hope these tips help. Stay pampered!

Mobile Spa Launches Their New QR Code For Your Smartphone

As you know, we are a mobile spa so providing spa services conveniently is kind of the whole idea! Naturally, we are also making it easier for you to grab our information quickly or on-the-go with our new QR Code! Just hold your smartphone up to the computer screen and take a pic! Also, be on the lookout for our QR code posted at local events! Our QR code contains our website, contact info and a little bit about what we do. That way, whenever you need us, you’ll have our info handy! It’s also an easier way to pass our information along to a friend who might be interested in having spa services at her next event!

Just another way VIP Mobile Day Spa stays on the cutting edge! For more information on what a QR Code is and how to use it click here.

New MLK Jr. Memorial Site Grand Opening

On Monday my daughter, my friend Jaicin and I went to the new MLK Jr. Memorial dedication on the first day of of its opening. What a sight to see! It has been a long time coming. I told my friend before we got there that I was going to cry from being overwhelmed with emotion! Although I didn’t end up crying, I was certainly in awe of the beautiful sculptures, waterfalls and the inscription wall.

The grand opening of this memorial site will be on August 28th and also marks the 48th anniversary of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. From what I hear the stars will definitely be out that night including Jaimie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson and Aretha Franklin!

I’m so glad I was able to bring my 5-year-old daughter to witness this momentous ocassion!

We’re lovin’ the “Anti-Water Bottle”!

I recently purchased a Vapur water bottle (in purple, of course!) and I absolutely love it! I don’t even know how I stumbled across the site but I was impressed that such a thing existed, I quickly ordered 2 bottles (one for me and one for my 5-year old daughter) and we’ve been using it everyday! It’s cool because it’s reusable, washable and foldable. So basically when I am out and about and I finish my water I can just flatten it and put it in my VIP Mobile Day Spa bag and it takes up no room! It also has clips that I can easily clip on my daughter’s backpack when she is on the go. I love it! Most importantly, as a massage therapist, it encourages a very important rule…DRINK LOTS OF WATER!

Here is more info on the Vapur “Anti-Water” bottle. Try it for yourself! For more info visit the Vapur site…click here.

Our 1 Year Anniversary & BEBE Fall Collection Premiere Event!

When: Thursday, August 18th
When: The store event starts at 5pm-9pm. (chair massages start at 6:30pm)
Where: BEBE store @ Reston Town Center

Get your wardrobe set for the fall with BEBE’s fashionable clothes and also get a FREE chair massage by VIP Mobile Day Spa while enjoying a DJ and refreshments! It’s gonna be a party!

Come out and support and take advantage of the in-store shopping specials!

WIN A FREE IN-HOME MASSAGE BY VIP MOBILE DAY SPA!!!

Pass it on!

Sit Up Straight! It’s Less Painful

I recently read an article by MassageMag that basically said people who normally slouch have a low threshold for pain. As a massage therapist, when I massage, I find that most of my clients’ problems are actually due to poor posture. The way you carry your child or a heavy bag or even the way you sit at a desk while working can definitely affect your posture.

But that’s not all. Posture is not just about standing up straight, it’s about looking powerful and confident. Slouched shoulders with your eyes to the floor don’t exude confidents…quite the opposite.

Read on for more info….

VIP Mobile Day Spa is a new “SPArtner” with SPArties Mobile Spa!

SPArties Mobile Day Spa and VIP Mobile Day Spa announced recently that they have formed a strategic alliance. The union between both mobile day spas, who specialize in on-site spa services, enable them to service the South Florida, New Jersey, Philadelphia, New York, Maryland, Virginia and District of Columbia areas through their “SPArtner” program.

“It was really the best choice,” comments SPArties Founder Janet Rotella, “we are operating out of the New York, New Jersey metropolitan area and Southern Florida and many of our clients request our services in states around the country. VIP Mobile Day Spa was the perfect solution to be a SPArtner for the many requests we receive from our Maryland, Virginia and District of Columbia areas who want mobile spa services or events.”

Cameo Person, the owner of VIP Mobile Day Spa, adds that, “The popularity of mobile day spas and spa parties is on the rise. Our business is growing and we’re servicing several clients within and around the MD, VA, and DC areas, many of whom travel to the South Florida or New Jersey areas. Since SPArties Mobile Day Spa services those areas, it just made sense for us to refer the clients who wish to have a spa party or mobile spa services available to them.”

Both companies agree that the SPArtner alliance was the ideal way to meet the growing demand of mobile spa services and spa parties in the Maryland, Virginia, DC, Florida and New Jersey areas. Rotella adds, “Together we can service more people in more places and that makes everybody happy – most of all our clients, and that’s what really counts.”

About SPArties Mobile Day Spa
SPArties® Mobile Day Spa is a full service day spa that comes to you in the privacy, comfort and convenience of your own home, office or location of your choice. “You bring the friends, they’ll bring you the total spa experience.” Specializing in on-site spa parties for family, friends or corporate gatherings, services include spa décor and setting, massage, facials, nails, makeup, yoga and much more. Visit the SPArties website, call 877-SPArties, or write to info@sparties.com for more information.

Chair Massage: Great for Massage Newbies

One of the most fabulous ways to get pampered is with chair massage. Not only does it feel great, but it’s the perfect introduction for someone who has never experienced a massage before since the receiver is fully-clothed. With precise technique, the massage therapist will typically focus on your back, neck and shoulders, although arms and legs can be massaged as well.

Chair massage is perfect for corporate functions and outdoor events and is typically done in 10, 15, or 20 minute increments.

Here’s a video on what chair massage looks like…

Contact us to schedule chair massage for your next event!