2/9/24

Light Therapy

Light Therapy is the latest technology in the skin care industry. It is the most regenerative high frequency to trigger the cell’s memory of its highest functioning capacity. The cells will hold the vibrations of light within itself and continue to repair itself up to 2 weeks after a treatment.

Light Therapy will help to eliminate many abnormalities that have been formally ignored by other modalities, such as rosacea, acne, enlarged pores, wrinkles, acne scars. It will increase the production of collagen, which increases elasticity within the skin and muscles.

Light Therapy eliminates pain and promotes general well being. It’s very relaxing and soothing. Six treatments are required to expect maximum satisfaction even though you can see and appreciate its miraculous effects after each treatment

1/20/2024

Lymph Drainage Therapy

A Hidden Key to Health and Longevity for a healthier you….

Benefits of Lymph Drainage Therapy

Due to the nature and role of the lymphatic system, LDT can prove beneficial in the correction of numerous conditions as well as in preventive health maintenance. This is why you’ll find a wide range of practitioners using LDT.

In essence LDT works to help recirculate body fluids, stimulate functioning of the immune system, and promote a state of relaxation and balance within the autonomic nervous system. When accomplished, the results may be:

• Reduction in edemas (swelling) and lymphedemas of may origins
• Detoxification of the body
• Regeneration of tissues (e.g. from burns and pre-and post-surgical scarring) and anti-aging effects
• Relief of chronic inflammation and conditions such as acne eczema and allergies
• Immune system stimulation for preventative and therapeutic effects
• Reduction in the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia
• Relief of chronic pain
• Deep relaxation to aid insomnia, depression, stress, loss of vitality and loss of memory
• Antispastic actions to relieve conditions such as voluntary or involuntary muscle hypertonus
• Alleviation of adiposis and cellulite tissue

Dry Brushing

December 20, 2017

Dry body brushing allows new skin cells to form,  shedding the old ones. It provides better circulation and lymphatic drainage, leading to healthier looking skin. It also releases toxins which helps the nervous system. It helps to remove cellulite and gets rid of clogged pores.

How to Dry Brush:

Start at your feet, and use upward strokes. Do this a few times as your move upwards. You will next move to your arms, and to your chest and neck last. Avoid the face, for the skin is too sensitive for the brush. Do this twice a day.[/fusion_text]

The Difference Between Manual Lymphatic Treatment and Massage Therapy

Written by Tina R.

November 30, 2017

Manual Lymphatic Treatment (MLT) and massage therapy are two very different manual treatment modalities. The only similarity is that both have techniques that require the therapist to put their hands on the client’s skin.  The word “massage” originates from the Greek word “massain” which means to knead.  This describes techniques such as effleurage, long gliding strokes, and petrissage, kneading strokes.  Pressure is also applied to reach underlying muscle tissues.

The pressure used when giving a MLT session is of much lower intensity.  The intent is to effect lymphatic structures located in the subcutaneous tissues.  To do this, strokes are used to stretch the skin and then a directional stroke to send lymphatic fluid towards the regional lymph nodes.  This technique should be sufficient enough to stretch the subcutaneous tissue against the fascia but not manipulate the muscle tissue in that area.  The amount of pressure needed could be compared to the pressure you would use to stroke a newborn’s head.

The purpose for MLT is to increase the rate at which the lymphatic system pumps.  The accelerated drainage promotes pain control and the light pressure is soothing and sedative.  In a case of Lymphedema, the lymph is rerouted around blocked areas to centrally located healthy vessels to relieve chronic swelling.  This increase of drainage is also beneficial for detoxification.  The lymph nodes produce lymphocytes which are white blood cells.  Their job is to attack foreign invaders.  The antibodies produced travel through the body by way of lymph fluid to assist the immune system.  Both MLT and massage therapy are beneficial treatments. Discuss with your massage therapist which treatment will bring the desired results you need.

The Spa at Willow Pond – Customer Review

November 7, 2017

“You will be transformed to the custom theme in any of the rooms your service is performed. The keen eye to detail is evident as soon as you walk through the door. There was no wait time. You are immediately greeted with open arms. I felt as if I were an old friend visiting. The quality exceeded my expectations. My clinician explained the chemical make up of the products being use on my Swedish Body Wrap treatment. But more importantly she explained the physiology of the treatment. The Spa at Willow Pond is one of Berks County’s “Best Kept Secrets” and I am glad I got a chance to experience it. I have shared my wonderful care and amazing results with my family and friends. I will be picture perfect for my destination wedding to Cancun. I am booking a Valentines package for me and my husband. And my sister and girlfriends are planning a girls day out at no other,,,The Spa at Willow Pond.”

Lava Shell Massage

Written by Tina R.

September 6, 2017

Lava Shell massages are a type of heat treatment massage that uses Tiger-striped clam shells as a massage tool. The Tiger-striped clams are native to the Philippines and are very smooth to the touch. These shells will give a unique feeling and enhance the experience. The shells are filled with heat packs and activator fluids to create heat to enhance the effectiveness of the massage.

A lava shell massage has many benefits that cannot be ignored. Let us take a closer look at some of the health and mental benefits that you could experience.

1. The massage, plus the warmth from the lava shells, will stimulate lymph activity and help your natural ability to flush toxins out of your body.
2. The warmth of the shell and the massage techniques from the therapist will increase the blood flow in your body. This is important in the healing process if you have an injury or muscle pain, due to the increase of blood and oxygen to the injured area to promote faster healing.
3. The heat from the shells, combined with the massage techniques of the therapist, could also help with the suffering from painful arthritic joint pain.
4. This type of hot massage leaves you with healthier and younger looking skin because it helps stimulate the body’s production of new and strong skin cells.
5.  One of the main benefits that keeps people coming back to this technique is the total feeling of ease that rolls over you. It often makes you enter a deep state of relaxation, due to the skilled technique of the massage therapist and heat working deep into your muscles.
6. The lava shell massage is actually more hygienic and natural when compared to other methods that are commonly used for massages. The primary reason for this is due to the shells not being able to absorb any oil or bacteria from the person receiving or giving the massage.

Welcome, Justin!

9/19/2017

Ear Candling

September 7, 2017

Ear Candling is a practice that has been performed since the ancient Romans. The practice incorporates a hollow, wax covered cloth candle that is placed in the ear, lit, and then covered so that no smoke escapes. The practice improves ones hearing as well as their balance, for the outer, middle, and inner ear canals are responsible for such tasks, and ear candling cleans them out, refreshing them.

Everyone can benefit from ear candling, especially children; the reason for this is that children have shorter eustachian tubes which make it easier for them to get ear infections. However, anyone with earaches, infections, labyrinthitis, tinnitus, or other ear problems may very well benefit from the use of ear candles.

Ear candles are best put to use if they are done in sessions. One session may not be enough to heal certain ailments, and so having four to seven ear candling sessions is the norm. Ear candling is a service offered here at The Spa at Willow Pond, and it is performed with great care and knowledge of the process.

Welcome, Tina!                                                        

August 31, 2017

We are excited to have Tina as our newest team member here at The Spa at Willow Pond! Tina is a massage therapist who graduated from the Baltimore School of Massage, as well as the Lancaster Institute for Health Education. Her skills include Swedish massages, deep tissue massages, hot stone therapy, and synchronized massages. Tina is great at what she does, and we are so pleased to have her with us!