FEEDING THE MIND, BODY AND SOUL
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refocus the intent behind what we eat, drink and, ultimately, how we interact with the world around us.“ People are now more educated than ever and seek information about the ingredients they are consuming and the effects on the body. As thought leaders in wellness, we have to continue to provide this information and empower our communities to live better every day,” Close says.
In today’ s world, Lake Austin Spa Resort Nutritional Consultant Terry Shaw thinks there’ s an even greater need to educate guests on proper nutrition because of the plethora of misinformation available on the media and the internet.
Educating Guests“ Guests are craving knowledge,” says Carrie Harmon, spa director at Deer Lake Lodge and Spa in Montgomery, Texas.
“ They notice their food is making them feel bad, and they want to make better choices so they are not so tired and worn out. They just don’ t know how.”
Educating spa guests on proper nutrition is an important aspect to their visit. Consider starting each treatment with a consultation, whether with a nutritionist, massage therapist, or esthetician, to better understand each guest’ s health goals.
At Naturopathica’ s Vitality Bar, for instance, the therapist or esthetician will sit with the client before each treatment to better understand health goals and concerns.“ Together, they select one of our Remedy Teas, tonics or elixirs from the Vitality Bar to enjoy post-treatment. Our Vitality Bar menu contains some of the most powerful healers in nature’ s‘ pharmacy’: Turmeric for sore muscles, Burdock and Aloe for radiant skin, Milk Thistle for cleansing, Oats for stress relief as
Beauty begins on the inside. Supplements like Collagen Sparkle give guests the internal nutrients they need to look and feel beautiful.
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