Spas have moved out of the hair salons into their very own digs, and with it, come a billboard of services. Spa services are not just made to be an on-the-go type experience. It can last a couple of hours to a whole weekend, and what better way than to focus the whole mind, body and soul with everything from an Indian head massage and Thai or Shiatsu massage to colour and light therapy. Sure, the basic manicure, pedicure and facial package do exist, but now it can be so much more!
That more can extend to your follicles, with some spas in Toronto sharing space with top-rated hair salons, with their stylists specializing in straight cuts, styling and colour, as well as extending clients’ natural locks. From skin health to hair health, Toronto’s spas provide it all!
 Massage your cares away
Okay, so it won’t take all of your cares away, and nor it should, but a massage can do wonders to put a spring in your step and lighten the load on your shoulders, or at least get them in good enough shape to handle that load! The basic Swedish massage has new siblings – the hot stone massages, Shiatsu and the Thai massage.
The hot stone massage is exactly what it sounds like: massaging with hot stones. The Shiatsu massage, originating in Japan, uses fingers, palms and thumbs, on points connected to the central and autonomic nervous systems. Its name suits – shi (finger) and atsu (pressure) – which accurately describes the entire process. With Shiatsu massage, pressure is applied over clothing, so be sure to keep clothing loose and comfortable.
Thai massage incorporates some Shiatsu-like techniques with yoga stretching. While it may sound back-breaking, it’s not. It’s more liberating than anything with the Thai massage therapist helping you to stretch out every part of your body. Again, loose, comfortable clothing is a must as you have to be free to move.
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