Although pregnancy is a beautiful time in most women’s lives, it can also be challenging and draining. Your body goes through a lot of physical and mental changes when you’re pregnant, and in the midst it can sometimes feel like it’s a never-ending process. Along with all the emotional ups and downs that come with pregnancy, there are physical ones too. Many women believe that there is nothing they can do to improve their pregnancy symptoms, but that isn’t true. Prenatal massage is an effective and natural way to help women feel better during one of the most important times of their lives. Many women are on the fence about whether to get pregnancy massages or not, since they are not incredibly common. Some believe that there are risks to this treatment, but the reality is that it is a very beneficial way to relieve aches and pains associated with pregnancy. In this article, we’ll break down what a prenatal massage entails and review some of its overall benefits. What Does A Prenatal M...

Swedish Massage vs. Deep Tissue Massage: What’s The Difference? There’s no doubt about it — with so much stress, anxiety, and pressure out there in the world, we could all probably use a little more relaxation in our lives.   Unfortunately, though, more often than not, we don’t appropriately prioritize our own self-care — which is where we like to step in with our spa services. In particular, we’d like to draw your attention to our massage services. With massage, it’s never been easier to get some much-needed relaxation into your life. Having said that, if you’re struggling to figure out which massage service is right for you, we’re going to focus particularly on Swedish massage and deep tissue massage, so you can get the perfect massage for your specific needs. We’ll compare the two, let you know what the services entail, and how you can expect to feel after. Let’s dive in! What does a Swedish massage consist of?  When you think of a traditional massage...

SHIRODHARA TREATMENT: What is Ayurvedic Shirodhara Massage? Shirodhara is a form of Ayurveda therapy that involves gently pouring liquids over the forehead in a continuous and consistent flow and can be one of the steps involved in Panchakarma. The name comes from the Sanskrit words Shiro (head) and dhara (flow). The liquids used in Shirodhara depend on what is being treated but can include oil, milk, buttermilk, coconut water, or even plain water. This is a chakra point just above and between the eyebrows, also known as the seat of the human consciousness. According to Ayurvedic philosophy, all ailments, and diseases are caused due to an imbalance in the energy levels in the body. Shirodhara is a safe option to improve sleep quality among people who have sleep problems. Shirodhara is also effective in treating mental conditions such as anxiety, and mental stress. The calming effect produced by Shirodhara is similar to that obtained with meditation. Why should you get it? ...

October and Fall season is a preclude the rigors of winter which can not only have an effect on the skin, the body's largest organ, but also on the mind, and so fall time is a really good time to get your mind body and soul prepared for the often too long long winter season. As area distributor, Balsam Spa offers best rates on Babor products. Now you can also Order Online . Take advantage of this fall season offer on your next visit. if you're not yet familiar with Dr. Babor products this will be a great opportunity to get to know more about a European product line thats been servicing skincare since 1956 and create products designed to be used to suit individual needs. Let the experts at Balsam Day Spa walk you through the various options and Babor products while you enjoy a cappuccino and biscuit with a friendly staff member! And being friendly and welcoming is also as important to the owners and staff as the rest of the service whether ...

Balsam Spa on Main St in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada is a  day spa that takes pride in how guests are treated from the minute they walk in the door until they leave. Combine that with an experienced staff, it's no wonder they are repeat winners as top spa in Aurora / Newmarket of the   Peoples Choice Awards.  Co-owner and Spa Therapist, Binal Patel, brought years of experience with her when the spa opened four some years ago and with that invaluable spa services experience also came the knowledge that a spa experience should be one from beginning to end .  Relax, Renew & Rejuvenate 38 Main St S Newmarket Ont 905-895-7777 Creating an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation is as much a part of a Balsam Spa visit, as is getting one of treatments from the friendly staff,- whether that be spa therapy / services such as holistic, hot stone or Swedish massage, eyebrow-lifts, eyebrow-threading, facials, mani-pedicures, waxing, body-moists, ayurvedic treatmen...

Newmarket Day Spa Relaxes, Renews, Rejuvenates Balsam Spa   Sometimes life demands that we keep ourselves so busy we forget to take care of the one thing in our lives most important, namely ourselves. Sure, we may go through the day working diligently, somewhat content with what we manage to get done, but far too often with today's technology our work goes home with us and too often the stress of it as well. 38 Main St S Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Jogging does it for some or yoga, but even for those who may include these routines in their daily ritual, a little self grooming and pampering of ones self regularly can go a long way. It can act to both enable peace of mind but also to  rejuvenate  ones self.  See Video here. Courteous, Personable Service Feel Lucky!? Luckily for you,  Balsam Spa  is running Mid-Year Specials in July!  Friendly Esthetician, Brandy, will love your nails like her own! For almost 4 yea...