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Source Vital Holistic Products

Source Vital products are used during all facial and treatments. They are chosen according to your skin or body type and treatment selected.

Source Vital skin and body products are extraordinary in their approach to taking care of your face and body. They are based on seaweed and essential oils.

You may know that seaweed contains highly concentrated vitamins, minerals and other essential components that are nearly identical to your body's blood plasma. Because of that, we know that you receive benefits both externally through penetration and internally through supplementation with Algae Nutrio (a Source Vital whole food supplement). You may also have read that seaweed leaches toxins from the body. Seaweed wraps are a good example of that. We use seaweed in all of our facial products and experience great healing of blemishes, as well as, hydration and remineralizing of mature skins. The benefits of seaweed are enormous.

Essential Oils are also vital in our product line because they represent the life-blood of the plants from which they come. This life-blood carries information that is valuable to the human body. As an example, if a plant if subjected to desert heat, it knows how to maintain its moisture or if it is subjected to inordinate amounts of water, it protects itself from fungus, as well as, keeps the proper balance of water. All this information is contained in the oils that are distilled from the various parts of the plants like the leaves, stems, roots, flowers, bark, etc. Thus, they have very similar properties for your skin and body. There is more to an essential oil than its aroma. They have a great therapeutic benefit due to all othe components working in a synergistic manner with themselves and the human body.

We believe in this holistic approach because we believe nature has provided all the necessary tools for us to be healthy.

There is a Method to our Fitness!

Methode: Fitness:
Cardio plus strength training is our method. Nothing new you say? It is a very different workout and here is why:
Our program consist of four pieces of equipment and you’ll basically spend 15 minutes on each. For example: You may choose from our Methode Program for a 45 minute workout which is equivalent to an hour and one-half workout. If you choose our Fitness Program, with the added benefit of deep heat detoxification and increased metabolism, it will be the equivalent of a two hour workout in just one hour!

“How do we do that” You ask? We have some very unique health and fitness equipment based on advanced vibration technology and invisible light waves.

To separate Methode: Fitness further from the crowded gyms and fitness centers, we are offering our services in an extremely pleasant environment unlike any other and….the best news is, our crowd is only three to four people at a time. Very personal and semi-private for our discriminating clients. Our unique and unparalleled system of training allows anyone to develop their body according to their desired level of fitness. Our method provides a host of benefits that will allow basic health and fitness goals to easily be achieved or exceeded. Our method is a quintessential tool in anti-aging and for living a longer, healthier and fit life.

Methode: Fitness is all about functional fitness, with an emphasis on enhancing the efficiency of the body to meet the day-to-day demands of work and life. Whether it be through increasing muscle strength, balance, weight loss, flexibility and range of motion, reducing chronic pain, enhancing the mind-body connection or strengthening bones, Methode: Fitness provides the ultimate fitness and wellness tools for a society more and more focused on living longer and living better. Methode: Fitness offers a solution that will not only improve the quality of your life, but ultimately add precious years as well.

Methode: Fitness has many options available from which you may choose or, together, we can create a package designed for you and your personal needs. Methode: Fitness has one-on-one fitness coaches to guide you to a healthy and fit body and, at no extra charge. Quick results with less work!

Guys, only 17 days to Valentine's!

Gift Ideas for Valentines Day...
The PERFECT GIFTS for your wife, mother, girlfriend, or all of the above.

1) Sanctuary Gift Cards... redeemable for services & product.
2) Spa Packages... something for everyone.
3) Experience something special together: Couples Treatments
4) Day(s) of Beauty... Send her in for an entire day or more.

Vote Sanctuary for Best of Citysearch 2006

Sanctuary Spa has won Citysearch's Best Spa for the past 3 years. Help Brea and the gang stay on top by voting (and rating) for them here. Just click a category, find Sanctuary and click vote. You can also register at Citysearch (if you're not already) and rate Sanctuary on things like "skill", "atmosphere", "sales pressure" & more.

Vote Sanctuary #1 for Spa, Facials, Massage, Hair Removal, Sunless Tanning, Fitness Studio, and Manicures & Pedicures.

Brea and Sanctuary appreciate your loyalty for making the spa one of the top Day Spas in the country for the past 23 years.

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Far Infrared Sauna

At Sanctuary's new fitness center, Methode: Fitness, we believe in detoxification. We are getting results quickly with firmer bodies, weight loss and improved fitness.

Deep detoxification is vital to having a healthy and fit body. We live in a polluted world. There is a direct correlation between external pollution and the internal pollution of the human body. External toxicity of food, air and water always cause internal toxicity of blood, tissues and cellular fluids. These toxic conditions become a breeding ground for disease and degeneration. The only real way to cure any chronic disease or degenerative condition is to eliminate the root cause by ridding the body of toxins that pollute the blood and tissues.

Beneficial Properties
Far Infrared Sauna is an extremely efficacious method to detoxify the body. Infrared light is part of the Sun’s invisible spectrum. One of the Far Infrared light’s characteristics is the ability to easily penetrate human tissue. When this happens, it creates a natural resonance, which has many beneficial properties. You can be exposed to Far Infrared heat for hours and it will never cause your skin to burn. Far Infrared heat is completely healthy and safe for all living things.

Sweating your Way to Good Health
Essentially, the body eliminate most toxins naturally by sweating. The Far Infrared sauna heat therapy stimulates the sweat glands which cleanse and detoxify the skin as it heats the tissues several inches deep, triggering mobilization of chemicals from fat storage which enhances the metabolic process and in essence, speeds up the body’s natural process. This is done without any harsh humidity or steam.

Far Infrared Saunas heat the body while the air remains cool. Sweating begins quickly and the experience is rather pleasant. Traditional steam saunas raise the temperature of the air to a very high level within the chamber to warm the body. Some people have difficulty breathing in this extremely warm air. Far Infrared saunas work differently. Instead of heating the air within the enclosure, they heat the body directly. The result is deeper tissue penetration. The body perspires and receives all of the healthy benefits but avoids the harmful and extremely hot air of a traditional steam or dry sauna. Far Infrared sauna uses 110-150° F

The Benefits of the Far Infrared Sauna
Relieves Pain, Stiffness, Aches
Weight Loss
Detoxification
Improves Metabolism
Increased Circulation
Strengthens Cardiovascular System
Increases Flexibility
Improves All Organ Functions
Cholesterol Removal
Improves Skin Appearance & Acne
Boosts Immune System
Normalizes Blood Pressure
Fibromyalgia Pain Relief
Reduces Stress & Fatigue
Gain Energy
Speeds Healing to Cuts & Bruises
Reduces Swelling and Inflammation
Improves Joint Stiffness
Improves Health in General

Skin Resurfacing

We have a new skin resurfacing technique utilizing mandelac acid and the microdermabrasion treatment. This is a fabulous treatment that offers instant results. This is the perfect season to get your skin looking great and ready for spring.

Call 713-622-7722 for your appointment or inquire about pricing.

Introducing Methode: Fitness

This is Brea from Sanctuary Spa d'sante writing to let you know we have opened a very unique fitness studio just below the spa in Suite 158. It is called Methode: Fitness because we have a "method to our fitness".

In just 45 minutes you will have a workout that is equivalent to 1 1/2 hours workout.

Please call us at 713-961-7557 for your one free workout session and find out just how unique we are.

If you are planning a weight loss program for the upcoming year or want to be healthier and fit, you may find we are the answer to your dreams.

We look forward to seeing you and sharing our method to your fitness.

Welcome

Welcome to Sanctuary Spa's new blog. Brea and her team will soon begin posting important information about the Spa, their services, special promotions & more.