Thursday, October 3, 2013

Spa Del Rey Review: Eucalyptus Steam Room Gets Raves


Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, West Los Angeles, Culver City, and El Segundo all Bicycle Ride Close to Ritz Carlton's Spa Del Rey.

Leave the hectic Los Angeles life behind and escape to the Marina Del Rey.  Noted for being the largest man made, small boat harbor in the world, and the second largest period in the US, the Marina has its own pace a culture.  

Part of that culture is one of the most casual Ritz Carltons you'll ever visit.  No stuffiness here, but still expect the great service and attention to detail.  That description applies to the Del Rey Spa, 8000 square feet of pampering you won't soon forget.

From the Spa's website:

A unique resort spa with exclusive and revitalizing body treatments, Spa del Rey offers customizable experiences with powerful results. Located in Los Angeles’ only AAA Five-Diamond waterfront

hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey, Spa del Rey is a metropolitan oasis with picture perfect harbor views that create the perfect backdrop for a day of relaxation. Environmentally conscious,  Spa del Rey also utilizes quality Organic and Vegan products and treatments to renew your state of well-being while promoting balance and harmony with nature. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure or a local resident needing a half-day stay-cation, immerse yourself in the latest spa therapies designed to stimulate your senses and cleanse your mind, body and soul. 

You can now enjoy to luxury of eucalyptus oil in a regular shower, too.  Buy our 8 ounce spray bottle of 100% pure pharmaceutical grade eucalyptus oil for you home shower or steam room.

Hear what other have said about Del Rey Spa:

Angela R on Yelp says:  "Jackie was an amazing massage therapist.  Great hands, fabulous technique. The pool here is amazing and you can use it with a spa service.  The eucalyptus steam room was also grea.  Really full of eucalyptus and hot!  The spa itself is kinda small, but if you factor in the pool and jacuzzi outside and the view of the marina, it's a great mini-day vacation."

From Yahoo:  "My first experience at Spa Nail Del Rey was very pleasant. First of all, the neighborhood is so quaint, despite the nail spa being on a semi-busy street. All of the customers were friendly and the spa nail employees were very nice. I had a pedicure and a manicure. I am usually nervous about getting pedicures, but the pedicurist was very gentle and my toes looked so much better when she was done. The manicure came with a nice message and a cute little flower design. I will go back soon."

Overall, reviews on four different sites came in at over 4 stars out of five.  Given the personal nature of spa treatments, this is quite good.

We all love that great aroma and the way we feel when there is eucalyptus in the air.  The best spas in the US use Eurospa Aromatic eucalyptus oil, because of its purity and dependable top shelf quality.  

Now you can use the very same eucalyptus oil in your home.  Buy a spray mist bottle for use with your home shower or steam room.  You can even use it with your steam generated from your sink.  You merely spray some of our Shower Mist 100% pure eucalyptus oil into the steam generated by your shower prior to turning the temperature down.  Your shower stall, the entire room, even other nearby rooms will bill immediately filled with the healthy and delightful aroma of eucalyptus.  

To get Shower Mist for yourself, or give some as a gift, just click over to Amazon.com and we'll have it shipped to you immediately.



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by EuroSpa Aromatics


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Monday, September 2, 2013

Revue Brooks Massage Therapy - Los Angeles Has a New York Russian Style Spa


"THIS IS A NO FRILLS MASSAGE / SPA / STEAM / SAUNA kind of place."

In reading over the reviews of Brooks Message Therapy, I couldn't help but be reminded of the wild and crazy New York spa that we reviewed earlier, Spa 88 aka Wall Street Bath and Spa - A Russian Bath House. The decor is variously described as "like something you would see in communist Russia," to "'Hippy-Dippy' in the decor department and is a bit funky here and there [fake ivy with faux butterflies]." 

Like any message therapy business, you have various therapists with different approaches.  However, there appears to be a couple of Russian fellows that . . .  well, let the reviewer tell it:

All I can equate my therapist to is a Soviet era nuclear armed sub with a crew chanting the mantra "Search and destroy!"

"You feel knot here?" is the last thing I remember.  With each knot targeted, the sub-aquatic warheads were launched.  My warped and gnarled back gave out it's last bit of form and became a puddle of post-meat-grinder refuse.  If you are into the philosophy of anthropomorphism and  are curious how it might feel to be a speed-bag under barrage of Mohammad Ali then I recommend Brooke's with 5-stars.  I suffer from no such curiosities, so I'll resign to the rating I gave.  I managed to hobble into the shower after what I now look back on as a near death experience.  I washed off the lotion and managed to stumble back to the locker room and hang my clothes off my limp body.

In all fairness, that was one of two massages I got at Brooke's.  The other was with a nice young white fellow named Tim.  Perhaps because he's a more toothpickish guy and doesn't have muscles forged in the crimson fires of the KGB gauntlet camps, the massage was amazing, and left me feeling great.

If you ever go to Brooke's, ask for Tim!
Brooks Message Therapy Offers a Eucalyptus Steam Room
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This review in Yelp was not the only one to speak of the hand strength of a couple of the therapists.  But all the others seemed to be very happy to have had their knots thoroughly expunged. 

The ratings across the internet seemed to show that Brooks Message Therapy has served the community well for many decades.  If you're looking for a no frills spa with excellent messages, and sauna and steam rooms (the steam room is deliciously scented by eucalyptus for both aromatic and healing propoerties), then this is the place for you.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Eucalyptus Steam Rooms at Pure Blue Spa Get Rave Reviews

Pure Blue Spa in Newport Beach CA Located in the Newport Beach Marriot

Here is how the folks at Pure Blue Spa describe themselves:

Step Into The Blu

There is just something about the O.C. pure blu captures that mystique, that indefinable quality that combines the quiet mystery of the sea and the vibrant energy of the sun. Through tranquil massages and indulgent spa treatments, pure blu helps you capture the mystery for yourself.
 
pure blu at the Newport Beach Marriott is a full-service spa in every sense of the word. We indulge every body part, from head to toe, and we also revive your spirit and awaken your senses. From our Eucalyptus steam room or dry sauna, to our saltwater whirlpool Jacuzzi and refreshing cold foot plunge. Take a swim in our saltwater lap pool, reserved for spa guests only, surrounded by plush lounge chairs and cabanas. From our massages and body wraps to our facials and full salon services, we cater to your every need in our Southern California spa. Let us pamper you. Step into the blu.

Spa week had this to say about Pure Blue Spa in Newport Beach, CA:

About Pure Blu Spa at the Newport Beach Marriott

Pure Blu Spa boasts 14,000 square feet of spa luxury! Pure Blu is separated into a Ladies and a Men's side and each side of the spa has a eucalyptus steam room, dry sauna, salt water whirlpool jacuzzi, refreshing cold water foot plunge, private and co-ed relaxation rooms, private (spa only) outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs, cabanas and poolside food and beverage service! *robes, slippers and lockers are provided for your convenience. Spa services include complementary valet or self parking and require a 4 hour change or cancellation notice (or appointments are charged in full).

The Yelp reviews were very interesting.  The Spa got generally high marks (averaging 3.5 out of 5), with most of the negative reviews coming from guests who were there on a Groupon or other coupon.  Of special interest to this blog, the eucalyptus steam room was mentioned favorably in almost half of the reviews.  It is very unusual to see so many comments on the steam room.  But the eucalyptus seems to be the difference.  Here were some representative examples. 

Review from

Irvine, CA

1/28/2011
So, it's safe to say that I'm a spa junkie. I especially love full service day spas with relaxation rooms and eucalyptus steam rooms. I've come here a few times and taken advantage of some of their specials. My first visit, I had a deep tissue massage and boy was that different from any massage I've had before. To begin, it was with a male masseuse who worked my muscles harder than a triathlon. Amazingly enough, I felt better and more limber afterwards. I've also had a facial and a body scrub here on different occasions. Each time I had a great experience. I LOVE their steam room. It is spacious, clean and smells great.


Review from

Irvine, CA

3/22/2013
Me and my sister came in here on a weekday morning for a facial and massage.  my massage was good, my sister RAVED about the facial.  Was happy with the spa and its amenities overall.  Everything was very clean, stocked well with towels and cucumber water.  We were the only ones there for the whole time we were there and we stayed a couple hours after our appointments.  THe jacuzzi was nice and indoors, the eucalyptus steam room, and cool foot bath was great. 

 
Elise W.
Irvine, CA 
4/17/2011

I like the wet sauna (steam room) at Pure Blu more than the one at Burke Williams because PB infuses the steam with eucalyptus scent.  As a girl with allergies, I found this delightful.  If I would come back, it's for this steam room. 


 

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

ifood.tv Showers Praise on Eucalyptus Oil Uses



The following content comes from a blog you might enjoy reading, http://ifood.tv.  Under the subject of Eucalyptus Oil, they had this to say:

Eucalyptus oil is one of the most popular essential oils and an inevitable ingredient in your fist aid kit. The widely popular Eucalyptus oil benefits are really interesting. A simple oil extracted from the bark of the eucalyptus tree has some interesting benefits..

Medicinal And Therapeutic Benefits Of Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus oil is a good antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral and antiseptic agent. It has commendable anti-inflammatory, anti-neuralgic, anti-rheumatic, antispasmodic, astringent, balsamic, cicatrisant, decongestant, deodorant, and diuretic potential. Read on to know more about these miraculous benefits of Eucalyptus oil.
  • This oil offers immense relief from sinuses, blocked nose, common cold, bronchitis, flu and other respiratory diseases. You can apply eucalyptus oil or add a few drops while you take bath. They could be also used for treating asthma and cough. Gargling warm water with 2 to 3 drops of this essential oil can ease sore throats and pain experienced due to tonsillitis.
  • An excellent essential oil with a wonderful aroma, it is an undeniable ingredient in the shelves of all aromatherapy centers. Along with being a good anti-depressant, it can also increase your mental alertness and boost your appetite.
  • The antimicrobial property of eucalyptus oil makes it a must in various creams, lotions, deodorants, soapsshampoos and others like toothpaste.
  • The germicidal properties have proven to be useful in healing wounds and bruises.
  • This is a natural remedy for the ticks and parasites that otherwise irritate your pets.
  • Along with enhancing blood circulation, it also has the potential to boost cardiac activity.
  • Eucalyptus oil is also good for diabetic patients as it helps in retention of blood sugar levels.
The saga of eucalyptus oil benefits can be never ending! So try yourself to know more about this splendid essential oil.
Image Credits: untrainedhousewife.com 
Read more at http://www.ifood.tv/blog/eucalyptus-oil-benefits#vrEikvByGexlup3F.99


At Eurospa, we offer eucalyptus oil in a variety of ways. Our most popular product is a spray that you can use for any of the above purposes, but that is designed to be used in the shower. You can spritz it into the steam before you enter, or above the shower head while you are showering.  Either way you will immediately smell the exhilarating aromatic scent filling the shower and even the rooms around the shower.

The shower spray is available on Amazon. Just click bit.ly/EOMist



 
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Sunday, July 28, 2013

106 Types of Products Using Eucalyptus Oil


Eucalyptus Oil is found in...

The folks at Good Guide have compiled an amazing resource that evaluates various types of products and lets consumers dig past the package’s marketing spiel by entering a product’s name and discovering its health, environmental and social impacts.  This is a list they compiled regarding the products containing eucalyptus oil.  Just click on the links to get ratings of the products.

Saturday, July 6, 2013

5 Worst Steam Rooms in America

A Great Eucalyptus Steam Room Is a Touch of Heaven.  These 5 Miss the Mark


There are a few things in life that leave a memory that touches virtually every sense.  Think 73 degree 7 mph breeze overlooking the blue pacific while sipping something cold.  Or maybe a perfectly hit baseball or golf ball.  Add to the short list a baby's first smile.  These are moments you can drink in and savor.  Moments that you'll remember for years into the future.  For some, a beautifully designed steam bath with the healing scent of eucalyptus would be on their list.  There is something about drinking the steam and essential oil into what seems like every part of your body that provides perfect pleasure to virtually every sensory organ.

Unfortunately, there are some steam rooms in gyms, spas, or hotels that seem to get the short end of the straw.  The potential for an amazing time of relaxing turns into mumbling and consternation.  We are sorry if you thought we were going to name names here.  No can do.  However, we encourage you to do it for us.  Leave the names of your worst steam room experiences in the comments.  Maybe they will send a wake up call.

1.  Obviously the worst steam rooms are those who don't bother to inject eucalyptus oil into the steam.  The cost is truly miniscule.  Less than $3 a day.  Why would any company fail to provide this healthy benefit to their clients.  Some of the other issues below would also be solved with the use of eucalyptus oil.

2.  Instead of smelling like eucalyptus, the steam room smells like . . . dirty laundry.  Warm wet places attract mildew, and we all know what that smells like.  The good news is that Eucalyptus oil is a known antibacterial and anti fungal agent.  In other words, it destroys mildew.

3.  Your visual senses will not appreciate seeing mold in a steam room.  See #2 for the reason there might be mold and for the solution.  Eucalyptus oil to the rescue again.

4.  The room isn't large enough to accommodate the crowd they try to pack in there.  Steam rooms are not enhanced by close contact with others.

5.  Loud steam generators.  Just when your reaching nirvana, the steam comes on with a huge gasp.  This isn't necessary.  There are steam machines that don't sound like the flush toilets on an airplane.

We could get nit picky about outdated look, worn out facilities, policies regarding co-ed, not co-ed, clothing optional or not.  None of those will ruin the mood, so we haven't included them in our list.  If you know the folks at your spa or gym and they aren't using eucalyptus oil in the steam, tell them about our under $3-a-day solution.  Send them to http://EurospaAromatics.com

If you do steam at home or want to get as close as possible in your shower, we now offer a choice of 8 ounce or 16 ounce spray mist bottles of 100% pure, pharmaceutical grade eucalyptus oil direct from our factory.  You can order by calling us at 1-800-395-6478.  (8 oz is only $29.95 + s/h)

This oil, by the way, is the very same oil as we ship to the top luxury hotels and spas all over the US.  They learned long ago that the way to make a steam room perfect is to add Eucalyptus oil. 

Saturday, June 29, 2013

WholeHealthMD Shows Health Benfits of Eucalyptus as Treatment

Smart Panda Munching on Eucalyptus in Steam Room

 Eucalyptus Oil Recognized as Effective in Treating Wide Range of Health Conditions


Buried online is the following table from WholeHealthMD.com .  If this is any indication of the quality of the rest of their site, we can only hope there seo (search engine optimization) will improve.
The chart shows a rating system regarding the current state of science regarding the use of Eucalyptus
for various conditions.  This is then backed up by footnotes as shown in the explanation box.

If you would like to see much more on each of these conditions and the effectiveness of eucalyptus in various forms as an effective treatment, please visit their eucalyptus page. 


Condition
Rating
Explanation
 
Arthritis
   
Preliminary evidence indicates benefit in a mixture with other essential oils, but form of administration was not adequately described. (16)
Asthma  
Long history of use and preliminary evidence indicates efficacy as anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic. (5-7, 9-10)
Colds  
Long history of use and preliminary evidence indicates efficacy as astringent, expectorant and anti-inflammatory. (5-8)

Cough  
Long history of use and preliminary evidence indicates antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and expectorant effects. (5-10)
Cuts and Scrapes  
Preliminary laboratory studies indicate antiseptic properties effective in wound healing. (8, 14-15)
Earache  
Long history of use and preliminary evidence indicates efficacy as expectorant. (11-13)

Flu  
Long history of use and preliminary evidence indicates antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and expectorant effects. (5-10)

Gum Disease  
Several studies indicate efficacy in preventing plaque build-up. Conflicting evidence indicates no more efficacious than conventional toothpaste for existing plaque and gingivitis. More study is needed. (17-20)
Sinusitis  
Long history of use and preliminary research indicates strong antibacterial properties. (5-8)

Ailments Dosage
Asthma
Breathe in steam made from 1 or 2 drops oil added to pan of near-boiling water or a commercial steam inhaler. Or drink 2 cups tea a day.
Colds
Breathe in steam made from 1 or 2 drops oil added to pan of near-boiling water or a commercial steam inhaler. Or drink 2 cups tea a day.
Cough
Add a few drops of oil to a pan of hot water; cover your head with a towel and inhale the steam.
Cuts and Scrapes Clean the wound thoroughly. Apply a few drops of Eucalyptus oil to the affected area.
Earache
Breathe in steam made from 5 or 6 drops oil added to pan of near-boiling water or a commercial steam inhaler. Or drink 2-4 cups of Eucalyptus infusion a day.
Flu
Breathe in steam made from 1 or 2 drops oil added to pan of near-boiling water or a commercial steam inhaler. Or drink 2 cups tea a day.
Gum Disease
Massage several drops of commercially diluted oil into your gums with your finger. Or use a toothpaste with Eucalyptus oil.
Muscle Aches and Pains
Rub several drops of commercially diluted oil into the skin. Or soak in an herbal bath made by running the bath water through a cheesecloth-wrapped handful of Eucalyptus leaves.
Sinusitis
Breathe in steam made from 1 or 2 drops oil added to pan of near-boiling water or a commercial steam inhaler. Or drink 2 cups tea a day.



Date Published: 4/19/2005
Date Reviewed: 8/3/2010

You may want to try keeping an 8 oz bottle of 100% pure pharmaceutical grade eucalyptus oil in your medicine cabinet to have handy for any of the suggested treatments.  It is also just fantastic for spraying into the steam before you enter your shower.



To purchase a spray bottle, head over to Amazon.com at
http://bit.ly/EOMist