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How Many of Us Practice Mindfulness?

November 2021

This practice was something I came across when looking for ways to deal with anxiety and panic.

It really is like the saying: “stop and smell the roses” – which we all know is good for us.

Mindfulness is being in the present. The future has not yet happened and the past is in the past. So, we only live in the present. We worry about things that could happen in the future, or agonize about things that happened in the past; things we should or could have done differently.

Mindfulness is the urging to stay in the present. It reminds us that we don’t know what’s going to happen in the future and we can’t change the things that happened in the past.

In our busy lives we don’t slow down enough to be in the present. Learning how to be mindful is taking the time to stop, take a deep breath, exhale, and look around. What do you see? How do you feel? What do you smell?

There are other wonderful times to be in the present: stopping to admire a sunset, watching children play, watching a puppy being silly, meditation, walking in nature, listening to music and taking time for yourself.

Have a mindful day.

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The Difference a Sign Makes!

October 2021

In September we had a new sign installed. I had never really been happy with our signage. It had never given Spa Sedona a strong presence. When we would give people directions, they always had a problem seeing the business; even when they pulled into the parking lot.

Well, that is not a problem now!

Since the sign went up, we’ve had people come in wanting to know how long we’ve been here, and when we say 16 years – they are shocked!

Spa Sedona’s marketing practices have always been “word of mouth” and it’s been very successful for us. But now our new signage can boldly tell everyone who we are!

Old Sign

New Sign

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Reopen Esthetic Services June 30th, 2021!

June 2021

“Making it an experience”.

Have you noticed when you have been out to a patio since our reopening, that more of our regular places are really making our visit an experience; not just a visit? It’s good to see.

Since I opened Spa Sedona 15 years ago (yes, we missed the 15-year anniversary celebration on June 15^th), I have always tried to create an excellent customer experience. The robes, tea, snacks, decorations, comfort, locker rooms, music and of course a great staff to take care of you.

We are reopening for Esthetic services June 30th but we can’t wait to get the go ahead from the health department to reopen our locker rooms plus serve our tea and snacks; hopefully soon.

We can’t wait to welcome you back. We have missed you so very much.

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Open for RMT Massage During Third Lockdown

May 2021

It is hard to imagine that we are back in lockdown the same as last year. When we closed March 17^th 2020, I remember how devastated I felt, laying my staff off, closing the doors, canceling your appointments… then everything went silent. There was a sick feeling we all had. June 19th came and we could fully open back up and it felt so good. But on

December 26^th we closed again except for the Registered Massage Therapists. Again, that sick feeling. Then February 16^th we were opened again, we felt good to be back. But April 6^th closed again, except for the RMTs. Again, that sick feeling.

You would think that by the 3^rd time, it would be “here we go again and we will be fine when we reopen like before”. But no, you still have that sick feeling. That feeling has always been that underlying FEAR of “the what if”?

We want to thank all of you that came back each time we reopened. Just know, we will be here to welcome you back with open arms…. well maybe a virtual hug. Can’t wait! Target date is the end of May, we will keep you posted.

“HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY” TO ALL OUR MOMS, GRANDMOTHERS, MOTHER-IN-LAWS, AUNTS, SISTERS, GOD MOTHERS, FRIENDS THIS MOTHER’S DAY.

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Spring Has Arrived

April 2021

Spring is officially here and I must say the winter was not all that bad. I think it was because we had all our Canadian Snowbirds staying home for the winter and they brought us the warm weather.

What are you looking forward to this Spring? Sitting on a patio, going to the cottage, walks down by the lake or being able to gather with family and not freeze your tush off?

Put me down for all of the above. When meeting a friend for a walk down by the lake on one of our warm days, I was amazed at all the people who you knew were family, (masked on) going for a walk together, it was so good to see.

Bring on the HOT weather!!

Happy Easter Everyone.

IN THEIR EASTER BONNETS APRIL 5TH 2015

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We Are Fully Reopened and Ready to Support Your Mental Health

March 2021

WE ARE FULLY OPEN!

How has everyone been? Have you felt that you’ve been under house arrest without the ankle monitor?

We are so grateful to be in a business that supports people’s Mental Health. Our Mental Health wellbeing has been on everyone’s minds. We are not meant to be away from family, not to be able to hug people, not to be social, not to laugh together. We are human; we need physical touch and social interaction to be healthy!

These are some of the things that I use to support my Mental Health.

Meditation – I use Insight Timer, a free App on my phone. It has free guided meditations; morning and night.
Journaling – in my 5 Minute Journal purchased from Amazon: morning and night.
Deep breathing when things feel like they are closing in. Short inhale, long slow exhale: 3-4 of these when needed.
Walking Maggie outside is the best but when weather does not permit the treadmill has to do. Maggie is sad.
In January when we had 3 weeks without sun, I could feel myself going down the rabbit hole. I purchased a SAD Light for light therapy. Best purchase ever! Verilux $52.97 on Amazon. Good for our Snowbirds that could not get south.
Watch funny movies and laugh out loud.

It’s worth the effort, take care of yourself.

Be well!

WHAT DO YOU MEAN WE’RE NOT GOING FOR A WALK?

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Welcome 2021! Open for RMT Massage! Esthetics Opening Jan 23/21

January 2021

We are welcoming 2021 and even though it is not getting off to the start we were hoping for, it is a new beginning.

My wish for the new year is that our Estheticians can join our RMTs and come back to work on January 23rd and that it will be our last lockdown ever. My positive thinking last April, when I put up the Easter decorations, didn’t work out as I had planned but this time, I’m hoping it’s different.

My second wish for the new year is that we get to celebrate milestone events again. Like weddings, birthdays and anniversaries. The event that I’m looking forward to is my oldest granddaughter Charley becoming a teenager. I’m not happy about it, but she has turned into such a beautiful young lady inside and out.

Whatever 2021 brings, my wish is that you find the things that bring you joy and happiness.

Happy New Year!

Sherry Robinson

Spa Sedona

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"Fall Asleep Counting Your Blessings"

December 2020

“Falling asleep counting your Blessings” is a line from a song in “White Christmas” with Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney.

This year at Christmas it may be hard to think about counting your blessings with all that we have been through. It’s human nature to focus on the bad things before the good. But this Holiday Season lets change that.

My blessings are for clients like you who have been there for us; for my wonderful staff that roll with all the changes like champions; for my family/friends that put a smile on my face when I don’t feel like smiling; for living in a great place like Canada.

Now it’s your turn.

Merry Christmas!

Please shop local this Christmas Season and support your local Small Businesses. We need you!

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Something To Look Forward To0

November 2020

Do you need something to look forward too? I have always need this, it could be planning a vacation, going on a vacation or a get together with family and friends.

This year when closing the cottage, it was more depressing than other years, but why?

Normally there would be other things planned that I would be looking forward our fall vacation. But not this year.

So, what are you doing to have something to look forward too? My husband suggested that we pick a room and clean it from top to bottom. I didn’t like that idea at all!!

One idea I came up with was, each member of our bubble take a turn cooking a new appetizer or dish for games night.

At the Spa we have decided to give you a few new things to look forward to in the coming months. This month we have Karrie-Ann Knox who is a BioFeedback Practitioner coming in. She will use her BioFeedback machine to scan your body for any stress or energy blockages. I have had this done and it is very helpful to manager your health.

If you can think of anything else that we could pair with a service at Spa Sedona I welcome suggestions.

Sherry Robinson, Owner of Spa Sedona

Karrie-Ann Knox – BioFeedback Practitioner