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<title><![CDATA[Valentine's Specials & Ideas from Spa Lux]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Valentine's Day is quickly approaching!&amp;nbsp; Want to make your loved one feel really special and appreciated? Spend it together in romatic luxury at Spa Lux, Tulsa's exclusive luxury day spa.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/Screen Shot 2012-02-07 at 9.07.25 AM.png" border="0" alt="Valentine's Specials &amp;amp; Ideas from Spa Lux" title="Valentine's Specials &amp;amp; Ideas from Spa Lux" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;As a destination spa, we specialize in offering romantic getaway treatments for couples and setting the perfect ambience for heartfelt romance! &lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;Just book your appointment before Valentine's or buy your loved one a &lt;a href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/indexpac.php?storeID=1628"&gt;spa gift certificate&lt;/a&gt; and take advantage of our luxury indulgence at a great price.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;Please see our specials below and be sure to check out our special event next month!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For reservations call 918.615.3339&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;90 min Customized Facials for 2 - $200 (regularly $220) (through February 17, 2012)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;90 min Muscle Meltdown massage for 2 - $240 (regularly - $270) (through February 17, 2012)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Take a 10% discount when booking any 4 services together (through February 17, 2012)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;These specials are good from February 1 through 17, 2012.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;Don't have time to book an appointment for your loved one, or don't know when they will be available?&amp;nbsp; A &lt;a href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/indexpac.php?storeID=1628"&gt;spa Gift Certificate&lt;/a&gt; is the perfect gift.&amp;nbsp; Your loved one receiving the gift will be able to come in and experience the spa at their convenience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/indexpac.php?storeID=1628"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/giftButton1.gif" border="0" alt="Valentine's Specials &amp;amp; Ideas from Spa Lux" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/valentine-s-specials-ideas-from-spa-lux'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tulsa Date Night Ideas from TulsaFood.com]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Thank you to TulsaFood.com for including us in their Valentines Day Tulsa Date Guide.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Option #1: Relaxation, Wine and Flavor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spa Lux - Couples Massage&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want to feel like you are on vacation abroad, far away in a resort with no communication to the outside world. Show your date that you love them by taking him/her away from reality and into a lavish spa experience. There is no better way to start a date. We recommend the &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage/side-by-side-massage" target="_blank" title="Tulsa Couples Massage"&gt;side-by-side couples massage&lt;/a&gt; or even the&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage/side-by-side-instructional-add-on" target="_blank"&gt; instructional add-on.&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp; You can also view Spa Lux &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage/side-by-side-instructional-add-on" target="_blank"&gt;Valentine&amp;rsquo;s Day Specials&lt;/a&gt; and if you would rather just send your significant other to the spa.... do it with a &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage/side-by-side-instructional-add-on" target="_blank"&gt;Spa gift certificate&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;Buy one online&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage/side-by-side-instructional-add-on" target="_blank"&gt;Here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now that you are feeling relaxed from your massage, head a few doors down from Spa Lux for an appetizer and glass of wine at Cork Wine Bar. With a low light setting, comfortable seating and a large pergola-like structure in the center of the dining room, Cork gives the feel and appearance that you are relaxing on a beautiful outdoor patio at night. Order wine on tap or get your favorite local Marshall beer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep your date wondering what's next as you make your way to dinner. We have a few options for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our first recommendation for your muti-destination date night is a place that we have referred to as&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://tulsafood.com/dinner/home-of-the-foodie" target="_blank"&gt;Home of the Foodie&lt;/a&gt;. A restaurant that transforms from daytime deli to romantic dinner destination by night. &amp;nbsp;The Boston Deli, &lt;a href="http://www.okfoodie.com/shows/boston-deli-market-grill-this-week-on-okfoodie" target="_blank"&gt;recently featured on OKfoodie&lt;/a&gt;, is a restaurant that puts love and thought into every dish. They have &lt;a href="http://www.thebostondeli.com/MenuHoliday.aspx" target="_blank"&gt;special menu for Valentine's Day&lt;/a&gt; that showcases a taste of what Boston Deli is all about.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/205885_157845470960534_157835820961499_321278_2705500_n.jpg" border="0" alt="Tulsa Sushi Date Night Idea" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want to go for the more exotic dinner option, out South we recommend Sushi Hana - the new trendy sushi spot that sports a hip atmosphere. Featuring some of my favorite combinations of sweet and hot are the jalapeno Poppers, stuffed with cream-cheese and six kinds of fish dipped in a tempura batter and deep fried or the Black Samurai Roll, which showcases a slice of seared peppercorn tuna on top of a crunchy black masago and spicy yellowtail.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spa Lux&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 8922 South Memorial Drive&lt;br /&gt; Tulsa, OK 74133&lt;br /&gt; (918) 615-3339&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cork Wine Cafe&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 8922 S Memorial&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/tulsa-date-night-ideas-from-tulsafood-com'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[“Romancing the Spa” Contest: How Did You Meet Your Significant Other]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Tell us how you met your significant other&amp;hellip;and post your picture.   Best story (and pic) with most likes wins hour long massage for 2&amp;hellip;Be sure and tell your friends! &lt;strong&gt;Winner Announced Feb 13th&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Post your photo to the &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/spalux"&gt;Spa Lux Facebook Page Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/spalux"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/image3528799.jpg" border="0" width="400" height="300" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/romancing-the-spa-contest-how-did-you-meet-your-significant-other'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[This V-Day, It’s All about You and ME...Honey]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Ok, it&amp;rsquo;s your moment of truth. The point where you score big time on the LUV-o-meter or you crash and burn by wimping out on V-Day romance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One thing is certain, you don&amp;rsquo;t want to become a casualty when it comes to matters of the heart...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take some humble advice, indulge with your loved one this Valentine&amp;rsquo;s and experience pure bliss from a luxury spa that even cupid would approve of.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here at SPA LUX, our passion is completely immersing you in the romantic luxury you and your partner deserve. We&amp;rsquo;re talking love inspired extravagance here... a time in your relationship that&amp;rsquo;s crucial for your connection and deserving of the best in luxury spa indulgence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/2737/current/DSC_8303.jpg" border="0" alt="Massage in Tulsa" width="250" height="373" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Just close your eyes and imagine it...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There you are... enjoying a relaxing hot foot bath in our exclusive tranquility lounge, gentle music in the background and a peaceful waterfall nearby to gently caress your cares away.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You&amp;rsquo;ll experience peace of mind when next you enjoy a side by side romantic hour massage that will have you and your partner more soothed and relaxed than you ever thought possible...can you picture it now?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow that up with a couple&amp;rsquo;s facial and you&amp;rsquo;ll know first- hand what paradise must be like.&amp;nbsp; There&amp;rsquo;s no doubt, you and your loved one will absolutely love the way you feel and the pleasure you experience with the ultimate in skin-tingling repose.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;Remember, this is Valentine&amp;rsquo;s, and it&amp;rsquo;s all about drawing close to your loved one and experiencing the peace of mind that comes with TOTAL body relaxation.&amp;nbsp; Call us today and book your V-Day Romantic Getaway Special for you and your significant other. You&amp;rsquo;ll be sooooo glad you did.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We promise it will be the experience of a lifetime...full of Memories...Quiet Solitude...Romance...AND absolutely no regrets.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/this-v-day-it-s-all-about-you-and-me-honey#cmts'&gt;4 Comments&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/this-v-day-it-s-all-about-you-and-me-honey'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[January 2012 Specials]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Start the New Year refreshed, renewed and relaxed!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://bit.ly/7VRJLc" target="_blank" title="Spa Lux Day Spa"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/relaxing spa.jpg" border="0" alt="Spa relaxation" title="Relax" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2012 is here and we are ready to provide top quality services for your health and relaxation. We would like to start the new year with offering some services to help you feel and look your best. Check out these specials and call us to consult about the best way for you to enjoy the best day spa in Tulsa and get benefits of a healthy life style:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;90 minutes Customized Facial - $100 (regularly - $110)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;90 minutes Muscle Meltdown Massage - $120 (regularly - $135)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;$15 off any combination of a Pedicure and a Manicure&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These specials are good through January 31, 2012. Please request them when making an appointment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For More Spa Services visit the &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services" target="_blank" title="Spa Lux Services"&gt;Spa Lux Services Page&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To purchase a gift certificate visit:&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services" target="_blank" title="Spa Lux Day Spa"&gt;http://www.spalux.org/services&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spa Lux Day Spa&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8922 S. Memorial Drive, Suite B&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tulsa, OK 74133&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(918) 615-3339&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" title="Spa Lux Day Spa"&gt;www.SpaLux.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/january-2012-specials'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Special Design SPA LUX T-shirt to First 50!]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Special design SPA LUX T-shirt to first 50 buyers of the Total Body Deluxe Package Gift Certificates through December 24, 2011.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://bit.ly/7VRJLc" target="_blank" title="Spa Lux Day Spa"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/74.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Total Body Deluxe&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;60 minute Body Mask&lt;br /&gt;(Body Polish is included with Body Mask Treatment)&lt;br /&gt;90 minute Swedish Massage&lt;br /&gt;60 minute Customized Facial&lt;br /&gt;Spa Manicure (30 min)&lt;br /&gt;Pedicure (60 min)&lt;br /&gt;A spa lunch of your choice (menu will be provided) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For More Spa Services visit the &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services" target="_blank" title="Spa Lux Services"&gt;Spa Lux Services Page&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To purchase a gift certificate visit:&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services" target="_blank" title="Spa Lux Day Spa"&gt;http://www.spalux.org/services&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spa Lux Day Spa&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8922 S. Memorial Drive, Suite B&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tulsa, OK 74133&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(918) 615-3339&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" title="Spa Lux Day Spa"&gt;www.SpaLux.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/special-design-spa-lux-t-shirt-to-first-50'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cyber Monday! ]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;We at SPA LUX love the holiday season! We have been blessed and have enjoyed taking time to reflect on everything and everyone we are thankful for! We are so thankful for you! We want to help you get a head start on your holiday shopping season by taking advantage of our Black Friday/Cyber Monday Special! Remember this offer is only valid through Monday evening, so get your orders placed online today!&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;What better way to give to the ones you love than with a gift certificate from SPA LUX? All too often in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we forget to take a moment to take care of ourselves. Show them how much YOU care by giving them a gift certificate for one of our many services. Not sure which one will fit the bill? You can purchase gift certificates from SPA LUX for any service or simply in cash value. For your convenience, you can purchase gift certificates over the phone or &lt;a href="http://bit.ly/7VRJLc" target="_blank" title="Spa Lux Gift Certificates"&gt;online&lt;/a&gt;! We can even e-mail the certificate to you or the person you specify, it really is that easy! SPA LUX gift certificates make a wonderful gift for anyone on your Christmas list!&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;This Cyber Monday we are offering a special on our gift certificates! For every gift certificate valued at $100 or more, receive an additional gift card valued at $10! You can get a jump start on your holiday shopping while receiving a little something for yourself!&amp;nbsp; Take care of those hard to shop for people on your list and reward yourself in the process! SPA LUX has something for everyone and we cater to those hardest to please! We guarantee your loved one will walk out with a smile on their face, singing your praises for being so thoughtful!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Hurry, offer ends at midnight!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spa Lux Day Spa&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;8922 S. Memorial Drive,&amp;nbsp;Suite B&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Tulsa, OK&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(918) 615-3339&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at SPA LUX]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;As Thanksgiving rolls in at the end of November, we are busy stocking up on Indian corn and husk dolls, reserving the turkey, and making sure every detail is perfect. Thanksgiving is a wonderful, purely American Holiday, which our nation set aside to show our gratitude to God and spend time with family, friends and loved ones in order to reflect on the many blessings that life has brought us.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thanksgiving is a holiday revolving around family and tradition, and those are things we hold dear at SPA LUX. We at SPA LUX could not be more thankful for the opportunity to do what we love and to be surrounded by so many wonderful people. We are thankful for our dedicated staff and all of their hard work. We are especially thankful for the wonderful clients that pass through our doors daily. Each of you brings so many blessings to us and we want to take a moment to thank you for being the best part of SPA LUX.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at SPA LUX, and thank you for being one of our many blessings! We hope your day is filled with good food, friends, loved ones and the creation of memories to cherish a lifetime.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/happy-thanksgiving-from-all-of-us-at-spa-lux'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Black Friday Tulsa Spa Specials at Spa Lux]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;SPA LUX loves to celebrate Holidays with you! We also believe that the most important people in your life can be rewarded with a very special gift of luxury. As a head start on your holiday shopping please take advantage of our Black Friday/Cyber Monday Special! Why get up at 4 am to start shopping for things when you can simply log on to &lt;a href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/index.php?storeID=1628"&gt;www.SPALUX.org &lt;/a&gt;and order &lt;a href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/index.php?storeID=1628"&gt;gift certificates&lt;/a&gt; from the comfort of your home?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/deals_wh.png" border="0" alt="Tulsa Deals" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A gift certificate for an experience at a luxury day spa is more unique and personal. Is there a better way to show how much YOU care for someone than giving a gift certificate for one of our many services. Not sure which one will fit the bill? You can purchase gift certificates from SPA LUX for any service or simply in cash value. For your convenience, you can purchase gift certificates over the phone or online! They can be, mailed or e-mailed to you or the person you specify, and you are always welcome to stop by our front desk in person. It really is that easy! SPA LUX gift certificates make a wonderful gift for anyone on your holiday list!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/index.php?storeID=1628"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/buy_get.png" border="0" alt="10 Free" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/index.php?storeID=1628"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/images/giftButton2.gif" border="0" alt="Gift Card" width="155" height="42" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In honor of Black Friday/Cyber Monday we are offering a special on our gift certificates! For every gift certificate valued at $100 or more, receive an additional gift card valued at $10! Take care of those hard-to-shop-for people on your list and reward yourself in the process! SPA LUX has something for everyone, even the ones who are hardest to please with conventional gifts! We guarantee your loved one will walk out with a smile on his/her face, singing your praises for being so thoughtful!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hurry, offer ends Monday night (November 28th)!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/black-friday-tulsa-spa-specials-at-spa-lux'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Save Your Pumpkin Scraps for a Do-It-Yourself Home Facial]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Instead of letting those prized pumpkins go to waste, use it in a decadent and truly beneficial recipe.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Pumpkin offers over 100 beneficial ingredients for the skin, including retinol (Vitamin A), ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), beta-carotene, a natural form of salicylic acid, and high in antioxidants so it works as a deep moisturizer for dry skin&amp;mdash;something a lot of us are starting to feel more and more as the weather cools down.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DIY Pumpkin Facial&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;2 tsp pumpkin puree (see below for instructions, or substitute with canned pumpkin)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;frac12; tsp honey&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;frac12; tsp milk&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;frac14; tsp cinnamon spice (Note: while this can be nice astringent for some, it can also create a mild allergic reaction in others. To be safe, conduct a skin patch test &amp;ndash; if it burns, leave the cinnamon out of this recipe.)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;-&amp;nbsp; For the puree: Cut pumpkin, and reserve just the flesh, seeds, stringy matter and skin discarded. Steam pumpkin for about 15 minutes, or until a fork goes in smoothly. Puree in a food processor or blender until smooth, but not watery.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;- Mix the ingredients into a paste and apply to a freshly cleansed face. Let dry for about 15-20 minutes and rinse off with water.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(Recipe Derived from &lt;a href="http://www.spafinder.com" target="_blank" title="Spa Finder"&gt;SpaFinder.com&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Benefits of Prenatal Massage]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Expectant moms experience unique physical and emotional changes that occur as a result of increased weight, shifting posture, and adjusting hormone levels. While this is a beautiful period of heightened expectation and joy, mothers-to-be also endure heightened physical discomfort that ranges from muscular tension and headaches to pressure on the knees.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Prenatal massage is a natural, touch therapy treatment aimed at alleviating these and other pregnancy related symptoms.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/Pregnancy.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Experienced therapists choose techniques that are safe and effective for pregnant women. Prenatal massage offers a wide range of benefits, which include the following:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul class="loose"&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Eases backaches, headaches, shoulder and neck aches that may be caused by muscle tension and shifts in posture to accommodate increasing weight&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Decreases pain in the pelvic/hip area&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Increases circulation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Improves digestion&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Reduces fatigue&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Improves skin elasticity that can help reduce stretch marks&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Helps reduce swelling in such places as hands and lower legs&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Can alleviate the stress on weight-bearing joints, like the knees, which are impacted by the extra weight of a growing baby&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Promotes relaxation and deep breathing&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Helps stabilize hormone levels by lessening anxiety&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Taking time for yourself during pregnancy can be uplifting emotionally. The soothing essence of massage allows pregnant moms to unwind and feel serene, healthy, and comforted during a period of added physical and emotional stress.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Some women also choose to incorporate elements of massage during childbirth to cope with delivery. Massage therapy can also be a therapeutic treatment after pregnancy as your body returns to its normal state, and you begin your exciting life with baby. New moms are also learning how to bring the benefits of touch therapy to their children through infant massage classes.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;All expectant mothers should check with their doctors prior to getting a massage. If you have diabetes or high blood pressure, or are on the early stages of pregnancy, pre-natal massage may not be recommended. It is important to share information about your condition and your preferences with your massage therapist when you arrive for your appointment. The massage therapist will adjust your prenatal massage to make it as soothing and as useful as possible based on your personal needs and preferences.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="byline"&gt;(Editorial provided by Patricia Russo, licensed massage therapist and massage educator at Adam Broderick Salon and Spa in Ridgefield, CT.)&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest - Win BIG!!!]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Are you carving a pumpkin this month? Snap a picture of you and your pumpkin, post it to our &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/spalux" title="Spa Lux Facebook"&gt;facebook page&lt;/a&gt; and ask your friends to LIKE it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The picture with the most LIKES wins a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a target="_blank" title="Spa Lux"&gt;Spa Lux&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;package including 1/2 hour massage, 1/2 hour facial and a 1/2 hour manicure. Winner announced November 1st.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Special Time this Fall]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The weather is getting cooler, things are slowing down a little and the smell of fall is in the air! Along with a change of the seasons should come a time to savor, relax and treat yourself. The beginning of a new school year can really take a lot out of us, so why not treat yourself to a day of relaxation?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/autumn21024.jpg" border="0" width="448" height="336" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Special going on Now until the end of October: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Muscle Meltdown Massage - $10 off (through the end of October 2011) &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Services must be scheduled during the promotional period in order to receive special pricing. They can be pre-paid or put on a gift certificate which will be valid through the promotional period and then convert to cash value.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There is a lot to be thankful for this season and it brings to mind all of the people who make our lives better in every way. Treat yourself or those you love and tell them they are special by sending this gift of relaxation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/gift_certificate.jpg" border="0" width="161" height="70" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spa Lux Day Spa&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8922 South Memorial Drive, Suite "B"&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tulsa, OK 74133&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(918) 615-3339&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" title="Spa Lux"&gt;www.SpaLux.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/a-special-time-this-fall'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Back to School Relaxation]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;The air is getting cooler in the mornings these days, and that means Back to School is here again. Parents and children alike have mixed feelings. Excitement, dread, more running around, changing of routines and schedules to accommodate everyone, new situations and new people, stressful peer pressure, and reuniting with old friends.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fall comes with multiple stressful events for back to school. Pressure and stress for the children and parents. Some children dread the classroom, bullying, new faces and crowded classrooms, while parents dread the long line-ups to pick up and drop off children, including rushing around in the mornings to get everyone out of the house on time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Balancing everything in general can be very stressful. All of these changes can be a preparation for the children into adulthood. Parents must teach their children how to manage their stress; in the classroom and with their peers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/backtoschool.jpg" border="0" width="259" height="347" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stress can have positive as well as negative influences. The younger the child, the greater the impact of new events, and the more powerful and potentially negative stress becomes. Some stress is a normal part of a child's everyday life and can have positive influences. However, excessive stress can have both immediate and far-reaching effects on children's adaptability to new situations, even events that are seemingly unrelated to the specific stressful even. Resource: A Health.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Parents have their own stressors. Weather you are a single parent, step-parent or married with a partner, everyone needs to know how to evaluate their stress levels and learn how to manage. You may be driving in the car and realize you are extremely tense, and not know the source of your stress.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learning to relax the anxious mind will eliminate some of the stress. Talking things out that bother you will assist in finding out what is behind anxious thoughts, and in turn how to turn our stressful mind into a state of relaxation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Benefits of Stress Reduction and Relaxation:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Slowing your heart rate&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lowering blood pressure &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Slowing your breathing rate &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Increasing blood flow to major muscles &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reducing muscle tension and chronic pain &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Improving concentration &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reducing anger and frustration&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Boosting confidence to handle problems &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/6244050_stress.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Relaxation Techniques:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Autogenic relaxation&lt;/strong&gt;-you repeat words in your mind to help relax muscle tension&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Progressive muscle relaxation&lt;/strong&gt;-slowly tensing and relaxing the muscle&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Visualization&lt;/strong&gt;-go to your happy place - this could be a Caribbean island, boat in the middle of a calm lake, pampered at a spa, reading&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/back-to-school-stress-and-relaxation-techniques'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[We Love Couple's Massage!]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Couple's massage is a wonderful treatment for two people that would like to have an awesome spa experience together.&amp;nbsp; Whether its a husband/wife, mother/daughter, father/son or two good friends - a couple's massage is a great way to spend the day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/Couples massage2.jpg" border="0" width="398" height="265" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here are a few reviews from happy clients that loved their couple's massage:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;"With temperatures being in the triple digits almost every day the past month, I was ready for a break.&amp;nbsp; I decided that I would treat my mother (75 yrs.) to a couples massage, just her and I.&amp;nbsp; I was so impressed by Spa Lux and was overwhelmed by how well we were treated from the moment I called into the spa,&amp;nbsp; to the second we left.&amp;nbsp; The couples massage was perfect for my mom and I because she had never gotten a massage before and was pretty nervous (she's modest).&amp;nbsp; My mom came away with such a good attitude and has been raving about it since.&amp;nbsp; We will definitely be back." - Lisa from Jenks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;"My wife and I's 30th wedding anniversary was last month so I decided to do something special for her.&amp;nbsp; The week before, we had been on a cruise, but we were back from our cruise and the day of our anniversary was in the middle of the week.&amp;nbsp; I couldn't just call it good by taking her on a cruise, I had to plan something special for the day-of our anniversary.&amp;nbsp; I immediately thought about Spa Lux.&amp;nbsp; We have been to Spa Lux a few times and had a wonderful experience every time.&amp;nbsp; We usually get the couple's massage, which is what we got this time as well.&amp;nbsp; Needless to say, my wife was very happy.&amp;nbsp; After a nice massage, we took showers and got ready at Spa Lux - then were ready for the rest of the night." - Troy from Claremore&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Are the Benefits of Couple's Massage?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Couple's massage is a great way to introduce a partner who has never gotten a massage before in a way that makes them feel more comfortable the first time. Some men are apprehensive about getting a massage because of the nudity involved, and to have their wife or girlfriend there is reassuring. Men usually discover that therapeutic touch is very relaxing and restorative. Once they experience a couples massage, they are more willing to book a massage&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/7-27-11_we-love-couple-s-massage'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[5 Simple Ways to Slow Down this Summer]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Summer is a special time of year.&amp;nbsp; Barbecues, pool parties, farmer's markets and enjoying the outdoors along with friends and family.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/summer backgrounds.jpg" border="0" width="401" height="301" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here are a few ways you can enjoy the summer:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1.&amp;nbsp; Enjoy fresh, locally grown produce.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Summer fruits and vegetables are plentiful and this is the easiest&amp;nbsp;time of the year&amp;nbsp;to eat fresh, locally grown produce.&amp;nbsp; Right now there are so many great things to choose from including fresh herbs, watermelon, corn, tomatoes, blueberries, strawberries, and peaches, plums and nectarines.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2.&amp;nbsp; Plant and Watch the Flowers Grow&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One of my favorite parts of summer is planting flowers.&amp;nbsp; I love nature and the energy I get from watching something grow.&amp;nbsp; Whether you live in a house or an apartment, you can have flowers.&amp;nbsp; Nothing brightens a mood like coming home and seeing a beautiful basket of flowers waiting for you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3.&amp;nbsp; Get a Pedicure&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Summer is the most popular time of year to get a pedicure.&amp;nbsp; After a long, dry winter, those precious little feet need some TLC.&amp;nbsp; Nothing brightens up a pair of cute sandals like a nice trip to the spa for a pedicure. Schedule yours by clicking Here.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4.&amp;nbsp; Read a Good Book&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There isn't much I like better than hitting my favorite park (or backyard), laying down a blanket and opening a good book while sipping on raspberry tea.&amp;nbsp; Shade trees are the best.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5.&amp;nbsp; Plan a Picnic with a Friend&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Have a picnic, even if it is just&amp;nbsp;in your own backyard. Just eating outdoors is one way to enjoy your food more because you tend to slow down and observe the beauty of nature around you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/logo.png" border="0" width="164" height="40" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spa Lux Day Spa&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;8922 South Memorial Drive, Suite "B", Tulsa, OK 74133&lt;br /&gt;918-615-3339&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" title="Spa Lux"&gt;www.SpaLux.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/simple-ways-to-slow-down-this-summer'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Happy 4th of July!]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Happy 4th of July from Spa Lux!&amp;nbsp; We hope that you enjoy this special time of year and celebrate this Independence Day with family and friends.&amp;nbsp; We are all very blessed to have the freedom that we have as Americans.&amp;nbsp; God Bless the U.S.A.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://ecoki.com/wp-content/uploads/fourth-of-july-fireworks.jpg" border="0" width="402" height="301" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spa Lux will be closed on Monday, July 4th and will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, July 5th.&amp;nbsp; We look forward to seeing you after the holiday weekend!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spa Lux Day Spa&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8922 S Memorial Dr. #B&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tulsa, OK 74133&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(918) 615-3339&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.SpaLux.org" target="_blank" title="Spa Lux Day Spa"&gt;www.SpaLux.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/happy-4th-of-july'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Benefits of Visiting a Spa in the Summer]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;The summer is a perfect time to rejuvenate and relax.&amp;nbsp; There is a lot of controversy when it comes to spas.&amp;nbsp; Are they worth the time and money?&amp;nbsp; In this fast paced day and age, most people are always on the go.&amp;nbsp; It is a stressful world out there and most individuals don't make time to get away. Contrary to a vacation or beach getaway, a trip to a spa is quick and very affordable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/spring-flowers.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here are some reasons to visit the spa:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;De-stress.&lt;/strong&gt; A massage is relaxing and soothing.&amp;nbsp; Immerse yourself in a hot tub, sauna or steam room to wash-away the worries even for an hour or so.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get Healthy.&lt;/strong&gt; Your massage therapist will be able to tell you parts of your body that are tense. In focusing on these areas, you can learn how to relax your muscles, get tips from the therapist on how to relax, eat nutritious food and suggestions for a healthy lifestyle.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mental Benefits.&lt;/strong&gt; Whether you admit or not, a trip to the spa will readily relax you. It can stimulate you mentally and physically. It can even increase your confidence and self-esteem. A foot scrub can invigorate you. Therapeutic massages, facials, manicures and pedicures have psychological benefits.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Detox.&lt;/strong&gt; Detoxification is the process of purging toxins and excess fluids in the body. A detox can help eliminate bloating and water retention which will definitely make you feel great. Some spas offer juice fasting and colon cleansing.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Feel and Look Young.&lt;/strong&gt; Taking good care of your body and mind can help the aging process. A therapeutic massage can help you relax and a relaxed body translates to less stress. Facials, skin care and body treatments can help you look and feel young.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Improve Blood Circulation and Manage Blood Pressure.&lt;/strong&gt; Spa treatments such as hydrotherapy, massage and heat therapy can improve blood circulation and regulate blood pressure.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Improve Flexibility and Breathing&lt;/strong&gt;. There are spas that offer Thai Massage. This discipline can strengthen your respiratory system and improve your body&amp;rsquo;s flexibility and circulation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Manage Sleeping Patterns.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; A body and mind that are free from tension and stress will be able to cope well with any sleeping disorder.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Management of Body Aches and Pains&lt;/strong&gt;. Massages, hydrotherapy and heat therapy can help lessen pain. There are medical spas that offer therapeutic programs to address arthritis, back pain and nerve disorders.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A trip to a spa definitely has its health advantages. Book your appointment today!!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services"&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/benefits-of-visiting-a-spa-in-the-summer#cmts'&gt;2 Comments&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/benefits-of-visiting-a-spa-in-the-summer'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Spoil Dad this Father's Day!]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Most dads love to relax, but seldom get time to do just that.&amp;nbsp; This year for Father's Day, why not nudge him to relax by sending him to a spa for the day?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dads need spoiled every now and then, and what better way to do it than give him something he will enjoy and remember for the year to come.&amp;nbsp; Make up for all those socks and ties for past Father's Day gifts&amp;hellip;he's ready for the next step.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images//man2" border="0" width="450" height="303" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spa treatments for men have become extremely popular, in fact, an estimated one third of all spa-goers are men.&amp;nbsp; Fathers can sometimes need a little help keeping up with the trends, themselves so help your dad this father's day and send him off to a day spa for Father&amp;rsquo;s Day.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here are a few suggestions:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://bit.ly/7VRJLc﻿" target="_blank" title="Spa Lux Gift Cards"&gt;1. Gift Cards&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://bit.ly/7VRJLc﻿" target="_blank" title="Spa Lux Packages"&gt;2. Packages&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services" target="_blank" title="Spa Lux Services"&gt;3. Individual Services&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A few Individual Services Include:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage/sports-massage" target="_blank" title="Spa Lux Sports Massage"&gt;Sports Massage&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage/muscle-meltdown-massage" target="_blank" title="Spa Lux Muscle Meltdown Massage"&gt;Muscle Meltdown Massage&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/handsandfeet/the-gentleman-s-manicure---pedicure" target="_blank" title="Gentleman's Manicure &amp;amp; Pedicure"&gt;Gentleman Manicure &amp;amp; Pedicure&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/facials/gentleman-s-facial" target="_blank" title="Gentleman's Facial"&gt;Gentleman's Facial&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" title="Spa Lux"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/logo.png" border="0" width="156" height="38" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information, visit &lt;a target="_blank" title="Spa Lux Day Spa"&gt;SpaLux.org&lt;/a&gt; or call us at (918) 615-3339.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://bit.ly/7VRJLc" target="_blank" title="Spa Lux Gift Certificates"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/gift_certificate.jpg" border="0" width="161" height="70" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/spoil-dad-this-father-s-day'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[June is National Sun Safety Month!]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;June 5th-11th:&amp;nbsp; National Sun Safety week&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Summer is here, longer days, shorter nights and more time in the sun. That means taking the appropriate precautions: apply sun block, stay hydrated, wear appropriate clothing to shield skin, be informed, tell family and friends!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Harm of UV Exposure&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Sunburns can happen, even on a cloudy day.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; On average, children get 3 times more sun exposure than adults.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Sand, water, concrete and snow reflect 85% to 90% of the sun's UV rays.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Depletion of Earth's ozone continues to increase your exposure to UV rays.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Skin Cancer&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; In some parts of the world, melanoma is increasing at rates faster than any other cancer.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; More than 1.2 million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year in the US.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, kills one person every hour.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; One blistering sunburn can double a child's lifetime risk of developing skin cancer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images//sunbeach" alt="" width="453" height="300" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sun Safety Tips&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;It's natural and healthy to enjoy outdoor activities! The Sun Safety Alliance (SSA) encourages you to be safe by following these sun-safety tips year-round to help prevent serious skin damage&amp;mdash;and possibly skin cancer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Keep in mind the sun is strongest between 10 am and 4 pm.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Wear clothing that's dark and tightly woven.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Remember that UV rays bounce off sand, snow, concrete, and water.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Do not use sun tanning beds.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Keep very young children (6 months or less) out of the sun.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Sunscreens need to be applied liberally and evenly over all exposed areas.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Apply a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher whenever you're outdoors. To achieve adequate UV protection you should use products that provide broad spectrum - protection against UVB and UVA rays.&amp;nbsp; Look for products that provide an SPF of 15 or more and contain ingredients Avobenzone (Parsol 1789) or zinc oxide.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; For children, the SSA recommends sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Apply sunscreen before going outdoors and reapply often.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Reapply sunscreen after swimming, perspiring, and toweling off.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Provide complete sunscreen coverage for your skin (including neck,&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/june-is-national-sun-safety-month'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 18:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Memorial Day Relaxation at Spa Lux]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Memorial Day is a special time of year for us all. A time to gather together with friends and family and celebrate summer. A time for family reunions. A time to take a rest from work-mode and reminisce the memories we have shared with our loved ones that have gone before us.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/memorial-day-banner1.jpg" alt="Memorial Day" width="450" height="337" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Memorial Day happens once a year, so this year make it special by celebrating with a loved one! Get ready for pool season and treat yourselves to a spa treatment. Below are our specials for the remainder of May:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;a title="Spa Lux Services" href="http://www.spalux.org/services" target="_blank"&gt;10% off for war veterans - All services &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;a title="Spa Lux Pedicures" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/handsandfeet" target="_blank"&gt;All Pedicures - $10 off &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;a title="Spa Lux Body Treatments" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/bodytreatments" target="_blank"&gt;All Body scrubs (polishes) - 10% off &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Specials will run May 16th- 31st)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure to mention "Memorial Day Specials" when you book your appointment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Day Spa" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spa Lux Day Spa &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8922 S. Memorial Drive "Suite B"&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tulsa, OK 74133&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(918) 615-3339&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux" target="_blank"&gt;www.SpaLux.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/memorial-day-relaxation-at-spa-lux'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 16:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Relax Mom!  Mother's Day Specials at Spa Lux]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Make sure Mom feels like a queen this Mother&amp;rsquo;s Day. Skip the flowers and treat her to a memory she won&amp;rsquo;t forget.&amp;nbsp; Mother's Day is coming quick and in order to get the special mother in your life the best gift in town, act now!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/Massage_Small_Copy.jpg" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;These Specials are valid May 2nd-14th Only.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Side-By-Side Massage" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage/side-by-side-massage" target="_blank"&gt;All side-by-side services&lt;/a&gt; - 15% off&lt;/strong&gt;.&amp;nbsp; (You and your mom can have a special day together getting a &lt;a title="Spa Lux Side-by-Side Massage" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage/side-by-side-massage" target="_blank"&gt;massage&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a title="Spa Lux Side-by-Side Facial" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/facials/side-by-side-facial" target="_blank"&gt;facial&lt;/a&gt;, or both.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Pedicures" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/handsandfeet" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Pedicures" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/handsandfeet" target="_blank"&gt;Pedicures&lt;/a&gt; - $10 off &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Manicure" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/handsandfeet" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Manicure" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/handsandfeet" target="_blank"&gt;Manicures&lt;/a&gt; - $5 off&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Massage" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Massage" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage" target="_blank"&gt;1 Hour Massages&lt;/a&gt; - $10 off&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Facials" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/facials" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Facials" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/facials" target="_blank"&gt;1 Hour Facials&lt;/a&gt; - $10 off&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The only stipulation is that the services have to be scheduled during the promotional period from May 2nd-14th, 2011. They can be pre-paid or put on gift certificate, which will be valid through the promotional period and then convert to cash value.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reminder: When you schedule the appointment, request the"Mother's Day" Special when calling in to schedule.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/mothers_day_2.jpg" alt="" width="421" height="316" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Call us to book your Special appointment today!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spa Lux&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8922 S. Memorial Drive "Suite B" Tulsa, OK 74133&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(918) 615-3339&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Day Spa" target="_blank"&gt;SpaLux.org﻿&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/relax-mom-mother-s-day-specials-at-spa-lux'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[This Week, Spa Guests Enjoy a Food Sampling Featuring Local Malaysian Restaurant: Bali Fusion]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Tulsa day spa: Spa Lux is hosting a 3-Day Food Sampling for Spa guests featuring local Malaysian restaurant: Bali Fusion. These two local businesses have come together to showcase tastes and relaxation methods of the Asian culture.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sampling will take place at Spa Lux (91st &amp;amp; Memorial) and will include hors devours and desserts from Bali Fusion starting &lt;strong&gt;11a.m.-6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19th through Thursday, April 21th.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/DSC01687.jpg" alt="" width="468" height="351" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;That's right, if you are a guest of Spa Lux, all you have to do is come in and enjoy one of Tulsa's best kept secrets: Bali Fusion who's menu includes spicy curry dishes, noodle bowls, exotic seafood platters, flavorful vegetarian cuisine and other made-from-scratch delectables.&amp;nbsp; Bali Fusion has been rated #4 Best Restaurant in Tulsa by tripAdvisor.com and "A Foodie Paradise" by TulsaFood.com.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Book your Appointment Now and Join Spa Lux for this 3-day guest only event:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8922 S Memorial Dr # B&lt;br /&gt;Tulsa, OK 74133&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(918) 615-3339&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/this-week-spa-guests-enjoy-a-food-sampling-featuring-local-malaysian-restaurant-bali-fusion'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Latest Trend: Staycation]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;The definition of a staycation is staying at home during your vacation instead of traveling to a pleasure destination.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This can be caused by high gas prices, or just a shortage of money. If money is tight, and you are thinking that your family vacation might not happen this summer, think again. With rising gas prices and tight budgets, many families are opting for staying around their home base instead of traveling thousands of miles to vacation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There is so much to offer in one's own backyard that is usually never considered due to traveling to another destination. Go to farmer's markets, visit local museums, dine-out at a locally owned restaurant and visit a &lt;a title="Spa Lux" target="_blank"&gt;day spa&lt;/a&gt;. Day spas can resemble the feeling of a vacation/getaway without leaving your hometown. Spend all day being pampered, or just a few hours enjoying a massage and facial. You will feel like a million dollars without spending it!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/staycation_header_.jpg" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Have a Great Staycation:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Schedule start and end dates. Just as you would with a vacation, schedule a beginning and ending for your staycation to make it feel like an official vacation. Otherwise, it runs the risk of feeling like just another string of nights in front of the tube.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pack that time with activities. Plan a daily activity, and make sure something takes you out of the house for fun everyday.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Declare a "choratorium." That means no chores! Don't make the bed, vacuum, clean out the closets or pull weeds. You're on vacation!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take staycation photos or videos, just as you would if you went away from home for your vacation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/spa_lux_.png" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For more information, or to book a Spa Experience, call (918) 615-3339 or visit &lt;a title="Spa Lux" target="_blank"&gt;www.SpaLux.org&lt;/a&gt; for a list of services.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/the-latest-trend-staycation'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Why You Should Get a Couple's Massage]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you're needing a romantic getaway or simply treating yourself to an indulgent spa session, a &lt;a title="Couples Massage" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage/side-by-side-massage" target="_blank"&gt;couples massage&lt;/a&gt; is a great way to relax and rejuvenate both you and your loved one. Despite the suggestive name, couples massages aren't just for couples. Friends and family members can also enjoy this invigorating experience together. Couples massage is one of the hottest services in the Spa industry right now. Two people are massaged in the same room, at the same time, by two different therapists.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/Couples massage2.jpg" alt="" width="448" height="299" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Happens During Couples Massage?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Couples massage takes place in a couples suite. At the very least this is a room large enough for two massage tables. As for couples massage etiquette, it's fine to talk to each other through the massage if you want, or be quiet the whole time. It's really up to you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Are the Benefits of Couples Massage? &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage/side-by-side-massage" target="_blank"&gt;Couples massage&lt;/a&gt; is a great way to introduce a partner who has never gotten a massage before in a way that makes them feel more comfortable the first time. Some men are apprehensive about getting a massage because of the nudity involved, and to have their wife or girlfriend there is reassuring. Men usually discover that therapeutic touch is very relaxing and restorative. Once they experience a couples massage, they are more willing to book a massage on their own. It can also be a good choice if you're traveling with someone you don't get to see often enough -- a sister, girlfriend, mom or best friends -- and you want to spend as much time together as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are a number of physical effects associated with massage therapy from which you and your loved one can benefit during your session. Research has shown the connection between massage therapy and short recovery periods for a variety of medical conditions. Among the conditions that may be eased due to massage therapy are muscular-skeletal disorders, fibromyalgia, insomnia, asthma, arthritis and depression. Massage therapy has also been shown to reduce stress and strengthen the immune system.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information, visit &lt;a title="Spa Lux" target="_blank"&gt;SpaLux.org&lt;/a&gt; or call (918) 615-3339.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/why-you-should-get-a-couple-s-massage'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Spring Fever!  Solutions for Getting Ready...]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Do you feel frumpy, tired, and ready for some sunshine? Well Spring will soon be here, so get yourself prepared!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/Exfoliating-Back-Scrub2.jpg" alt="" width="377" height="252" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Winter often leaves its mark, branding us with dull, dry skin, a sallow complexion, added pounds, and a touch of joint pain. Bored with scratchy, woolen clothing and clunky boots, spring fever is now epidemic. Spring fever turns our thoughts to sultry swimsuits and pastel sundresses. But before we can step into our favorite fashions or start packing for a spring break getaway, a visit to the spa is in order.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Body Treatments" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/bodytreatments" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;#1 Exfoliate &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For glowing skin, exfoliation treatments are essential for sloughing off less than lively skin cells. Salt scrubs rich in salts from the dead sea are some of the best treatments available. Other options for glowing skin include body wraps, facials, foot treatments, and mud baths. Spa Lux offers a signature facial and body treatment with specialized plant ingredients that polish, smooth, and soften weary skin.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Waxing" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/waxing" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;#2 Start Waxing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spa Lux offers a Swim-Suit bikini wax perfect to trim up those edges before jumping into that bikini. Quick and almost painless, this procedure vanishes everything 2 inches around the bikini line.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Reflexology" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage/reflexology" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;#3 Reflexology &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reflexology has so many benefits. This ancient Chinese technique uses pressure-point massage (usually on the feet, hands and ears) to restore the flow of energy throughout the body. By using pressure on these points the therapist can help eliminate toxins, relax the entire body, and stimulate the healthy functioning of internal organs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Home Remedies" href="http://www.spalux.org/blog/get-your-skin-ready-for-spring-home-remedies" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;#4 Home Scrubs and Treatments &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See a previous post about &lt;a title="Spa Lux Home Remedies" href="http://www.spalux.org/blog/get-your-skin-ready-for-spring-home-remedies" target="_blank"&gt;Home Remedies&lt;/a&gt; that will cost you next to nothing!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Pedicure " href="http://www.spalux.org/services/handsandfeet" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a&gt;#5 Pedicure&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A pedicure does amazing things for your confidence (and your toes). Just being pampered for an hour helps one exude a feeling of positive energy about oneself. Check out our pedicures Here.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Hydrotherapy &amp;amp; Massage" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;#6 Hydrotherapy and Massage &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;rsquo;re starting a new exercise program or stepping up the pace on your usual activities, hydrotherapy sessions and massage can relax muscles and joints and help you meet your fitness goals. Regular massage can also help lengthen and tone muscles and increase the range of mobility. Check with your local spa&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/spring-fever-solutions-for-getting-ready'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Anti-Aging Benefits of a Spa Facial]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;The benefits of a &lt;a title="Spa Lux Facials" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/facials" target="_blank"&gt;Facial&lt;/a&gt; at a Day Spa are numerous.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; This anti-aging treatment is designed to combat wrinkles, brighten up dull skin and leave you with a more youthful look. &lt;a title="Spa Lux Anti-Aging Facial" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/facials/firming-anti-aging-facial" target="_blank"&gt;Anti-aging facials&lt;/a&gt; are now appearing on spa menus across the country, and can be a great way to improve your complexion and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Here&amp;rsquo;s a close look at some of the top benefits of anti-aging facials at the day spa:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/Facial-in-progress.jpg" alt="" width="349" height="315" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Exfoliates the Skin at a Deeper Level&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Even though most facials include basic exfoliation with a scrub, the anti-aging facial goes one level deeper with the addition of a facial buffing tool, a Galvanic facial scrubbing device, or a microdermabrasion treatment. Exfoliation helps to slough away dead skin cells to reveal the fresher, more youthful skin cells underneath. This process also helps to increase circulation to the skin&amp;rsquo;s surface, which helps with cellular renewal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Moisturizes Dehydrated Skin&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many people with aging skin have very dry skin, or notice flaky and rough patches appearing on the cheeks, along the jawline, and on the forehead. Some anti-aging facials include the application of hyaluronic acid and emollient-rich moisturizers which help to increase the moisture level of your skin. The facial may also include the use of a Galvanic device, which helps to regulate the moisture level of the skin&amp;rsquo;s surface, and also drives topical products deeper into the pores.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Improves the Texture and Tone of Your Skin&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Anti-aging facials can improve the texture and tone of your skin by increasing circulation to the skin&amp;rsquo;s surface, and making your skin appear smoother. Gentle massage and the application of light pressure to various parts of the face can help to contour, shape and define your facial features, and also help to create a more sculpted appearance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Slows Down the Aging Process&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Are you noticing fine lines and wrinkles appearing around your eyes, nose and mouth? Anti-aging facials that include glycolic acid treatments, collagen-infused serums, and hyaluronic acid can restore the skin&amp;rsquo;s firmness and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Getting these facials regularly can help to keep your skin looking fresh, supple, smooth and young.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reduces Appearance of Age Spots or Broken Capillaries&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If your anti-aging facial includes light therapy treatments, you may be able to say goodbye to age spots and&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/anti-aging-benefits-of-a-facial'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[We are Hearing Great Things - Thank You!]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Below are a few comments and reviews from our wonderful clients at &lt;a title="Spa Lux" target="_blank"&gt;Spa Lux&lt;/a&gt;. Please feel free to leave a review of your own below!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/flower.jpg" alt="" width="399" height="399" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Love This Spa -Ckono&lt;/strong&gt; "I would recommend this spa to anyone. I purchased several gift certificates for relatives and friends for Christmas. Everyone that received a gift certificate to the spa enjoyed the relaxation. Very nice spa and very nice people!!! Would highly recommend!!!"&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Best Spa in Tulsa -Kidiamonds&lt;/strong&gt; "This is a very comfortable and relaxing Spa. A spa like you would find at a resort. Very friendly and courteous staff. Would highly recommend anytime. Located at 91st and Memorial. Would make a great gift for any friend. Go visit and I promise you won' regret."&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This is my kind of Place -Jen&lt;/strong&gt; "Since I can get SpaFinder's cards by redeeming points on my credit card I will be getting another gift card soon. It means there will be another visit to Spa Lux, the best day spa I have found in Tulsa! I have gone there since 2008, and every time had a wonderful experience. I think a secret to a good experience at Spa Lux is to book an appointment during the week. I went on Saturday once and it was crowded. I had good service, but it was not as relaxing as during the week. I also love to use a steam room before my massage. I feel more comfortable when nobody else shares it with me. I have to say a few special words about my massage experience. I've had 1 hour Swedish massage there a few times before I realized I needed a 90-minutes massage. When you go to a 90 minute session it's hard to go back to 60. But, they do offere a special discount if you buy 6 massages. You will get a free massage after that. I also absolutely love the therapists I've had there. They treat you so well from the time you sit down in the relaxation lounge for the foot bath to the time they leave the room. The only disappointment I had was that I couldn't use my SpaFinder cards to pay for the seasonal specials they had. They said that SpaFinder cards were already discounted. I don't understand the details, but I don't complain because I don't actually pay cash&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/we-are-hearing-great-things-thank-you#cmts'&gt;2 Comments&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/we-are-hearing-great-things-thank-you'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Get Your Skin Ready for Spring! (Home Remedies)]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Ahhh...spring is here! You're ready, but is your skin prepared? The winter months can be harsh, but spring is the time to show off a fresh, &lt;a title="Spa Lux Services" href="http://www.spalux.org/services" target="_blank"&gt;healthy complexion&lt;/a&gt;. Read on to learn how to get your skin ready for the sun!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/spring-flowers.jpg" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spring clean your cosmetic drawer.&lt;/strong&gt; Skin care and cosmetics tend to have a shelf life of about 24 months (or less if it's organic). After that, they lose effectiveness, collect bacteria, and can irritate your skin. Anything with an SPF or Salicylic Acid should have an expiration date on the bottle. Toss anything you've had over 2 years, and treat yourself to fresh products for spring!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Invest in a moisturizer that contains at least an SPF 15!&lt;/strong&gt; Being outdoors feels great, but the sun can cause sun spots and wrinkles (that may not show up until years later). We even get sun damage while driving in our cars! Bonus points if you find one with a tint that matches your skin...these 3-in-1 products save time and money, allowing you less fuss in the morning!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Exfoliate your face AND body!&lt;/strong&gt; Exfoliating removes dead skin cells, revealing a smoother, healthier, more even skin tone. For the body, you can make your own scrub using 1 cup of oil (like olive oil, peach kernel oil, or your favorite essential oil), 8 cups of sugar, and 1 avocado (for moisture). For the face, it's best to purchase an exfoliant from a grocery or department store. After just 1 treatment, you'll be ready to show off your fresh, spring skin!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Treat puffy eyes with an at-home remedy!&lt;/strong&gt; Unfortunately, spring can bring allergies that cause the eye area to suffer. Perk your skin up by applying cold cucumber slices to the eyes, or place a wet cloth in the fridge for a few hours and lay it over your skin.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Take advantage of all of the great fruits that spring gives us!&lt;/strong&gt; Berries and citrus fruits are easy to find this time of year, and they're full of beneficial antioxidants. This helps revitalize your skin, and is great for the body in general! You can even crush 1 cup of fruit with 1/4 cup of cornstarch and make a facial mask.﻿&lt;/li&gt;&lt;p&gt;To view full article, visit &lt;a title="EHow Get your skin ready for Spring!" href="http://www.ehow.com/how_4870863_skin-ready-spring.html" target="_blank"&gt;http://www.ehow.com/how_4870863_skin-ready-spring.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information about getting your skin ready for Spring, visit &lt;a&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/get-your-skin-ready-for-spring-home-remedies'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[10% Off at Spa Lux - Online Only Promo Code]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;There is still Time to Surprise that special person in your life and get a good discount doing it. For the next week Spa Lux has activated a special promo discount code that gets you %10 of a gift certificate of any size. The code is LUXVALENTINE and all you have to do is enter it into the promo cade box as you are checking out of the Gift Card Shop online.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/indexpac.php?storeID=1628" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/images/giftButton1.gif" border="0" alt="Buy Gift Certificate Now" width="155" height="42" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not sure what to get them? We have some help for you with some prepackaged ideas found &lt;a href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/indexpac.php?storeID=1628"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/indexpac.php?storeID=1628"&gt;1 hour Swedish Massage&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;- 1 hour session of a classic relaxing Swedish Massage&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/indexpac.php?storeID=1628"&gt;Couples Massage&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;- SPA LUX signature favorite for couples - an all inclusive side-by-side Swedish massage for one hour. Includes a relaxing foot bath ritual, unlimited usage of steam rooms and saunas, relaxation lounge, hot and cold infusions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/indexpac.php?storeID=1628"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Escape Package&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull;60 minute Zen Hot Stone Massage &lt;br /&gt; &amp;bull;60 minute Purifying Clay Body Mask (includes a Body Polish) &lt;br /&gt; &amp;bull;30 minute Customized Mini Facial&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Tulsa Day Spa - SPA LUX" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/spa_lux_.png" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/there-is-still-time-to-surprise-them-with-a-spa-gift'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Give the Perfect Gift for Valentine's Day]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Valentine's Day is only 10 days away. What will you get that special person in your life? Tired of getting a gift that has no meaning and isn't remembered the next year? We have a solution for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This year, plan a trip to the spa for your Valentine.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Since Valentine's Day is about celebrating the one you love, plan a day for the two of you to go to the spa! He/She will never forget this Valentine's Day!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/flowers.jpg" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The process is simple: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#1 Pick a Package &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#2 Call this phone number (918) 615-3339 to purchase your gift certificate and pick it up in-store, or click on the link to purchase and print your gift certificate from your computer. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#3 Prepare your gift and give the gift of luxury to your loved one. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here are some package ideas for you and your sweetie:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Packages" href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/index.php?storeID=1628" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1 hour Swedish Massage &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Price: $75 1 hour session of a classic relaxing Swedish Massage&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Packages" href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/index.php?storeID=1628" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Anti-Aging Package &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Price: $270&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A combination of most advanced anti-aging treatments for your entire body:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* 60 minute Gotu Kola Firming Body Mask (includes Body Polish)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* 60 minute Deep Tissue Massage&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* 60 minute Firming Anti Aging Facial&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Packages" href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/index.php?storeID=1628" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Couples Massage&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Price: $150&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPA LUX signature favorite for couples - an all inclusive side-by-side Swedish massage for one hour. Includes a relaxing foot bath ritual, unlimited usage of steam rooms and saunas, relaxation lounge, hot and cold infusions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux packages" href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/index.php?storeID=1628" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Escape Package&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Price: $225&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;*60 minute Zen Hot Stone Massage&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;*60 minute Purifying Clay Body Mask (includes a Body Polish)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;*30 minute Customized Mini Facial&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Packages" href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/index.php?storeID=1628" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hands and Feet Package&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Price: $85&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Any combination of a spa pedicure and a manicure from our extensive menu of hands and feet treatments. All spa pedicures include a foot bath, skin exfoliation, massage, nail treatment and polish.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Packages" href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/index.php?storeID=1628" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Signature Package&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Price: $195&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The package includes:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A relaxing foot bath&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1 hour of Swedish Massage&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Citrus Sugar Body Polish&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1 hour Signature Facial&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Unlimited steam room &amp;amp; sauna use&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Please allow at least 4 hours to complete)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Promotions" href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/index.php?storeID=1628" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Duo-Lux&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Price: $290&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our most popular package for couples. Includes 1 hr massage and full facials for two; performed simultaneously side-by-side.... Accompanied by a relaxing foot bath and unlimited usage of steam rooms and saunas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Packages" href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/index.php?storeID=1628" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Gentlemans Choice Package&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Price: $130&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Designed exclusively for men: a profound&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/how-to-give-the-perfect-gift-for-valentine-s-day'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Valentine's Day Specials!]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Make this Valentine's Day special by giving your love something he/she will truly enjoy. Below are some awesome specials they are sure to love!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Promotions" href="http://www.spalux.org/promotions" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/heart.jpg" alt="" width="402" height="397" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Valentine's Day Specials:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Sea Salt Pedicure" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/handsandfeet/sea-salt-scrub-manicure---pedicure" target="_blank"&gt;Sea Salt Scrub Pedicure - $40&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="White Pedicure" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/handsandfeet/white-pedicure" target="_blank"&gt;White Pedicure - $40&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Signature Pedicure" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/handsandfeet/spa-lux-signature-pedicure-with-hot-rocks" target="_blank"&gt;Signature Pedicure - $50&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Milk &amp;amp; Honey Pedicure" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/handsandfeet/milk-honey-soak-manicure-pedicure" target="_blank"&gt;Milk&amp;amp;Honey Pedicure - $50&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Paraffin Pedicure" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/handsandfeet/paraffin-manicure---pedicure" target="_blank"&gt;Paraffin Pedicure - $50&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Signature Manicure" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/handsandfeet/spa-lux-signature-manicure" target="_blank"&gt;Signature Manicure - $20&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;All other manicures - $25&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Any &lt;a title="Spa Lux Massage" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage" target="_blank"&gt;90 min massage&lt;/a&gt; is $10 off when you mention a &amp;ldquo;Valentine&amp;rsquo;s request&amp;rdquo;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, take an additional 10% off if you book it as &lt;a title="Spa Lux Couple Massage" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage/side-by-side-massage" target="_blank"&gt;couple&amp;rsquo;s massage.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(These specials are good from February 1 through 28, 2011.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On-going specials: Buy a &amp;ldquo;6 PACK&amp;rdquo; and either receive the seventh service free or get an instant 15% discount on the six. Book six or more services on the same day and receive a 10% discount on the total price. Receive a 15% discount when you book 12 or more services on the same day. Please note that 6-pack services can be used only for the client purchasing this special. Please note: specials, coupons and promotions can not be combined.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux " href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/vcart/shopPackage.php" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/gift_certificate.jpg" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To make an appointment, call (918) 615-3339 or visit &lt;a title="Spa Lux" target="_blank"&gt;www.SpaLux.org&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/valentine-s-day-specials'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Give Back With our Local Canned Food Drive ]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPA LUX is encouraging clients to continue the spirit of giving after the holidays with a local canned food drive to benefit Tulsa area families in need. All non-perishable food items are distributed by &lt;a title="Holy Apostles Orthodox" href="http://www.holyapostlesorthodox.org" target="_blank"&gt;St. Martin's Food Closet&lt;/a&gt; program, run by the Holy Apostles Orthodox Youth group (&lt;a title="Holy Apostles Orthodox" href="http://www.holyapostlesorthodox.org" target="_blank"&gt;holyapostlesorthodox.org&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;By donating just one non-perishable food item, spa clients will receive 10% for one food item and 15% for two. Discount my be taken off any single service on the day of donation. &lt;a title="Tulsa Day Spa - SPA LUX" href="http://www.spalux.org/" target="_blank"&gt;SPA LUX&lt;/a&gt; owner, Taras Tikhomirov commented on the food drive, &amp;ldquo;The best thing we can do as human beings is be thankful for the good things we receive. Remembering that what we receive belongs to God, we need to share our blessings with those in need. Would you like to join us and be rewarded not just with a spa service discount, but also a blessing from above?"&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/can_food.jpg" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spa Lux is thankful for clients who choose SPA LUX as the best destination in Tulsa for health and relaxation, and encourages them to come often and receive a special discount in exchange for a donated canned food item for those in need. &amp;ldquo;This is a way for us to say "thank you" to our customers and give back to the community.&amp;rdquo; says Tikhomirov.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To further encourage participation, SPA LUX is partnering with &lt;a title="Tulsa Food" href="http://www.tulsafood.com" target="_blank"&gt;TulsaFood.com&lt;/a&gt; to administrate prize giveaways and promotions. TuslaFood.com will be hosting drawings for dining giveaways from local restaurants for those who register by bringing non-perishable food items in to the Tulsa day spa.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow the Canned Food drive on the SPA LUX Facebook page: &lt;a title="Spa Lux Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/spalux" target="_blank"&gt;facebook.com/spalux&lt;/a&gt; or visit &lt;a title="Spa Lux Blog" href="http://www.SpaLux.org/blog" target="_blank"&gt;SpaLux.org/blog&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The food drive is going to be hosted at &lt;a title="Spa Lux" href="http://www.spalux.org/contact" target="_blank"&gt;SPA LUX&lt;/a&gt; through the middle of the second quarter of 2011.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux" href="http://www.spalux.org/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/logo.png" alt="" width="189" height="46" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Spa Lux:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux" target="_blank"&gt;SPA LUX&lt;/a&gt; takes you into a world of relaxation and calm through superior massage, aroma and hydro-therapies, and offers the best in beauty treatments fused with technologies to indulge and revive your body and soul. SPA LUX invites you to de-stress in our relaxing environment. Energize body and mind with our distinctive massage and skincare treatments. Our&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/give-back-with-our-local-canned-food-drive'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Spa lux Day Spa Can Help With Dry Skin this Winter]]></title>
<description>&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;Dry skin is a very common ailment, especially during winters. In medical terms, dry skin is referred to as &amp;ldquo;xerosis&amp;rdquo;. A person's skin requires moisture and tends to become dry when enough moisture is not available when the oil glands cannot produce enough oil as required by the body. This can happen due to cold winter weather, heating in the house, bathing with too hot or too cold water, or rough towel drying.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Dry skin causes many problems. Cracks, itching, premature wrinkles, dry and unhealthy look and marks of scratches are few of them. If you have no diseases that are making your skin dry, you need to address the reasons that make your skin dry and adopt habits to correct the dryness.﻿&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1 class="mTitle" style="text-align: left;"&gt;Spa lux Day Spa Can Help With Your Dry Skin this Winter&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;We have may Day Spa services that can help you with with Dry Skin that may occur in the winter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;We invite you to select a Spa Package of your choice. By selecting one of the following packages, you can experience our services at a discounted rate. Each package is designed to flow seamlessly providing the best experience at the spa. As a rule, each package treatment begins with a complimentary foot bath. Each client will enjoy a few minutes of calm relaxation in our relaxation lounge between the services. We recommend the use of steam rooms and saunas after all your services are completed. However, if an individual scheduling permits we welcome usage of steam rooms and saunas between the services. Longer packages include lunch or a light snack. We will consult with you about your choices during the check-in process.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;Please remember all services within a Spa Package are usable at one time. Balances left due to unused services will be returned to you at the discounted rate in dollar value only.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;Please click on individual packages to see what they include:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul class="short"&gt;&lt;li style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/packages/anti-aging"&gt;Anti-Aging&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/packages/bridal-packages"&gt;Bridal Packages&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/packages/escape"&gt;Escape&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/packages/lavish-getaway"&gt;Lavish Getaway&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/packages/mens-escape"&gt;Men's Escape&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/packages/seaside"&gt;Seaside&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/packages/the-duo-lux"&gt;The Duo-Lux&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/packages/the-spa-lux-signature"&gt;The SPA LUX Signature&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/packages/total-body"&gt;Total Body&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/packages/total-body-deluxe"&gt;Total Body Deluxe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="float: left;" title="Tulsa Day Spa" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/2720/current/DSC_8414.jpg" alt="Dry Skin" width="250" height="373" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/spa-lux-day-spa-can-help-with-your-dry-skin-this-winter'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tips for a Happy Holiday Season]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Keep things simple.&lt;/strong&gt; Don&amp;rsquo;t feel like you have to please others by throwing elaborate get-togethers or having a perfectly decorated home. Take some time to think about what would bring you happiness this holiday season, and make it happen. For instance, if you want to have friends and family to visit during the holidays but you aren&amp;rsquo;t a fan of dinner parties, host a potluck brunch buffet instead. You&amp;rsquo;d be surprised how many people are receptive to rethinking holiday traditions and may welcome the opportunity to take things down a notch.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Create a game plan.&lt;/strong&gt; Before committing to events or gifts, sit down and do some planning for the holidays. Write important events and gatherings on your household calendar, and make sure that other household members do the same. Make a to-do list for decorating and entertaining, and a list of who you want to send cards to or buy presents for. Develop a holiday spending budget for presents, food, and decorations and write it down to prevent unnecessary spontaneous purchases and overspending. This may seem a bit daunting, but will really help you to feel organized once it&amp;rsquo;s done.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images//Decorating-Ideas" alt="" width="322" height="382" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Delegate.&lt;/strong&gt; Now that you have a clear idea of what you would like to do, buy, or make to prepare for the holidays, divide up these tasks with other family members. Don&amp;rsquo;t struggle with writing dozens of cards, untangling Christmas lights, or shopping for supplies all by yourself. Kids and spouses can help with these tasks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. Make prep work fun.&lt;/strong&gt; If you don&amp;rsquo;t live with family, or prefer to have friends help out with your holiday preparations, invite some friends over for an afternoon. You can write cards, make homemade gifts, or wrap presents together while sharing tea and cookies. Have each person bring a different box of Christmas cards or roll of gift wrap, and then you will all have a selection of various wraps and cards to choose from. Challenge friends to include eco-friendly gift wrap ideas&amp;mdash;for instance, old silk scarves, fabric remnants, or magazine pages can be used instead of paper wrap.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5.Organize meals ahead of time.&lt;/strong&gt; Whenever possible, plan foods for entertaining that you can make the night before, and then just pop in the oven the next day&amp;mdash;a healthy casserole is great for this. Even if you don&amp;rsquo;t plan to have people over, some&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/tips-for-a-happy-holiday-season'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Spa Gift Certificates Make the Perfect Christmas Gift!]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Treat the special people in your life to a gift they will truly enjoy, and remember!&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Choose a seasonal specialty Gift Package,&amp;nbsp;select a service from our distinguished Services Menu, or create a&amp;nbsp;unique spa experience for him/her by combining several services. &amp;nbsp; Spa Lux Gift Cards allow you to give a unique, more personal gift without any of the guesswork! Recipients can choose a service from a diverse menu based on their own personal desires.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Specials" href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/vcart/shopPackage.php" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/merry-christmas.png" alt="" width="286" height="340" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Spa Treatments&amp;nbsp;can you get with a Spa &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gift Certificate?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Prices vary depending on the spa, but this is typical:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;$50 - $75: &lt;a title="Spa Lux Manicures and Pedicures" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/handsandfeet" target="_blank"&gt;Spa Manicure, Spa Pedicure&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;or &lt;a title="Spa Lux Waxing" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/waxing" target="_blank"&gt;Waxing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;$100-$150: &lt;a title="Spa Lux Massage" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage" target="_blank"&gt;Massage&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a title="Spa Lux Facials" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/facials" target="_blank"&gt;Facial&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a title="Spa Lux Body Treatments" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/bodytreatments" target="_blank"&gt;Body Treatment&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;$125 - $175: &lt;a title="Spa Lux Specialty Massage" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage" target="_blank"&gt;Specialty Massage (Hot Stone Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;$200-$300 -- &lt;a title="Spa Lux Services" href="http://www.spalux.org/services" target="_blank"&gt;Two Services at most Spas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;$300 and up -- &lt;a title="Spa Lux Packages" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/packages" target="_blank"&gt;Half and Full-Day Packages&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What are the most common amounts for spa gift certificates?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The minimum is usually $50. Most people give $100-$150 to make sure the recipient gets at least one substantial spa treatment&amp;nbsp;like a massage or facial.&amp;nbsp;Larger amounts like $300-$500 will let the person get multiple services, on one day or over time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Should I include a tip on the spa gift certificate? &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It's a nice gesture. Oftentimes people assume everything is taken care of and unknowingly "stiff" the therapist.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What should I watch out for with spa gift certificates?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most individual spas have a one-year expiration date on their spa gift certificates. &amp;nbsp;As with gift cards, losing a spa gift certificate is like losing cash.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What if the person I'm giving the spa gift certificate doesn't use the whole amount in one visit? &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He or she can use it on another occasion or get a store credit. The gift of personal pampering at Spa Lux is perfect for anyone&amp;hellip;any season&amp;hellip;any reason.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Need a gift in a hurry?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Print a &lt;a title="Spa Lux " href="http://www.spalux.org/contact" target="_blank"&gt;Spa Lux Gift Certificate&lt;/a&gt; from your home computer in just minutes! Click &lt;a title="Spa Lux" href="http://www.spalux.org/contact" target="_blank"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Gift Certificates" href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/vcart/shopPackage.php" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/Christmas gift certificate.jpg" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Specials" href="https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/vcart/shopPackage.php" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information, or to order &lt;a&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/spa-gift-certificates-make-the-perfect-christmas-gift#cmts'&gt;1 Comment&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/spa-gift-certificates-make-the-perfect-christmas-gift'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Can Scents Affect Productivity in the Workplace?]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;I didn&amp;rsquo;t really think much about it. I just burned certain candles when I felt certain ways. But one day I came across a news article. It discussed a Japanese study on pine scent and productivity. In essence, the researchers evaluated the productivity of employees with and without pine scent being put through the office ventilation system, and they found that employees worked more productively with a light pine scent in the air.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images//pine" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It interested me to see my own casual experiences backed up by a study, so I started experimenting with other scents in my own work life as well as researching the effects commonly associated with various scents in aromatherapy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At that point, I started making more conscious decisions about what scents to burn when I was working. I could barely get through the afternoon hours without a pine candle burning. Another scent that ultimately worked for me was cinnamon. I found that cinnamon incense helped me focus better on creative projects (even though it&amp;rsquo;s a scent I don&amp;rsquo;t typically enjoy).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images//cinnamon" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The key was experimentation. While some scents have common associations, they may not affect everyone in the same way. Try a few yourself (if you&amp;rsquo;re able to), and see how your mood and productivity change. To help you get started, here are some scents and the effects they&amp;rsquo;re commonly believed to have in aromatherapy:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="padding-left: 30px;"&gt;Pine - To increase alertness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="padding-left: 30px;"&gt;Cinnamon - To improve focus&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="padding-left: 30px;"&gt;Peppermint - Another scent thought to perk you up&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="padding-left: 30px;"&gt;Citrus (any) - To wake you up (another scent when you need to be more alert)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="padding-left: 30px;"&gt;Lavender - To relax during a stressful work day&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/lavender_field.jpg" alt="" width="386" height="378" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These are some of the more readily available scents that would have a potentially positive effect in the workplace. You can certainly experiment with others to find out which make for the most appealing work environment for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Aromatherapy in the Workplace Without Offending Others &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you work in an office with other employees, you probably won&amp;rsquo;t be permitted to burn candles or incense. You also may upset coworkers if you&amp;rsquo;re releasing any kind of strong scent into the shared workspace (such as through scented oils). However, there are a few options you can try that won&amp;rsquo;t create an overpowering&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/can-scents-affect-productivity-in-the-workplace'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pumpkin Enzyme Treatments to Celebrate Fall!]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pumpkin is one of the nature&amp;rsquo;s wonders that offers more than 100 nutrients and contains natural acids and antioxidants. This seasonal facial incorporates a thorough cleansing process. After cleansing,&amp;nbsp; the therapist will apply an exfoliating mask made of pure pumpkin combined with organic honey. While the mask is penetrating the skin the therapist will give a relaxing massage of the scalp, neck, shoulders and hands. The mask is then removed and the treatment finishes with an application of deep moisturizers, leaving your skin deliciously smooth, firm and toned.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/Facial-in-progress.jpg" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Designed to give you maximum results without irritation or the damage of traditional chemical peels, this all-natural treatment contains an organic pumpkin active enzyme that will repair and rejuvenate your skin. This facial will help your skin shine through eliminating upper cells that have been exposed due to sun damage and aging.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images//pumpkin" alt="" width="400" height="300" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spa Lux is now offering:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pumpkin Enzyme Facial ($90)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pumpkin Enzyme Body Mask ($85)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For more information or to make an appointment visit &lt;a title="Spa Lux"&gt;www.SpaLux.org&lt;/a&gt; or call (918) 615-3339.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/pumpkin-facials-to-celebrate-fall'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Feed Your Body the Good Stuff this Fall!]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;What we put into our bodies makes the biggest difference on how our skin looks.&amp;nbsp; A diet consisting of fresh fruits and vegetables contributes to glowing, vibrant and clean skin.&amp;nbsp; Try something new this fall!&amp;nbsp; Take your family to a local farm.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want to save 20 to 50 percent on the freshest, most flavorful produce possible? Then skip the supermarket and head straight to the farm to &lt;a title="Pick Your OWn" href="http://www.pickyourown.org/OK.htm" target="_blank"&gt;PYO&lt;/a&gt; -- pick your own -- fruits and veggies. Along with saving money, you'll give your family a memorable way to spend a beautiful fall day together. This season, more local farms than ever are giving customers the opportunity to harvest a cornucopia of apples, peaches, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, as well as tomatoes, green beans, sweet corn and more. Some even let you cut your own flowers and gather your own eggs. And many add to the fun by offering hayrides, corn mazes, petting zoos, fall festivals and other activities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images//fall" alt="" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Find a Farm:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Check out the Web site &lt;a title="Pick Your Own" href="http://www.pickyourown.org/OK.htm" target="_blank"&gt;Pick Your Own&lt;/a&gt; for complete listings of farms and available produce by county. Still, be sure to call ahead to confirm that the farm you've chosen is open and what you want to pick is still available. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Go Early:&lt;/strong&gt; Since there may not be a lot of shade in the fields, plan to PYO first thing in the morning. And keep in mind that some fields can be picked clean by noon.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dress down:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Wear clothes and closed-toe shoes that can get a little muddy and stained as you walk through the fields on your exploration. Don't forget sunscreen and a wide-brim hat. Bugs are not usually a problem, but you might want to carry a repellent.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bring your own bags:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Some farms offer containers for an extra fee, which you can avoid if you bring your own. Small, clean sand buckets work well for kids. Be sure to tote along snacks and water, as well as a cheap disposable camera to capture your child biting into that freshly picked peach.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here are a few of the closest Farms in our area for fall produce:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shepherd's Cross&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;16792 East 450 Road&lt;br /&gt;Claremore, OK 74017&lt;br /&gt;(918) 342-5911 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Shepherds Cross" href="http://www.shepherdscross.com" target="_blank"&gt;www.shepherdscross.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Deep Fork Farms&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;11265 Dentonville Road&lt;br /&gt;Okmulgee, OK 74447&lt;br /&gt;(918)&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/feed-your-body-the-good-stuff-this-fall'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fall Specials 2010]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;The weather is cooling off, leaves are starting to fall and its time to prepare for the next season! Along with physical changes that nature goes through, our bodies also go through some changes. As the weather gets cooler, our skin starts to get dry and flaky and sometimes our bones start to ache with the cooler weather.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In light of Fall, &lt;a title="Spa Lux Day Spa" target="_blank"&gt;Spa Lux&lt;/a&gt; is offering Anti-Aging Specials this month and next. Along with the change of the season comes changes in our routines. Make Spa Lux one of your fall/winter stops to get your skin prepared for this seasonal change! Happy Fall to All of our Clients at &lt;a title="Spa Lux Day Spa" href="http://www.spalux.org/" target="_blank"&gt;Spa Lux&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/fall-leaves.jpg" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2010 FALL SPECIALS &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When all nature is aging you don&amp;rsquo;t have to. Feel young with our award winning anti-aging services this fall:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Promotions" href="http://www.spalux.org/promotions" target="_blank"&gt;Firming Anti-Aging Facial - $95 (Regularly - $110) &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Promotions" href="http://www.spalux.org/promotions" target="_blank"&gt;Gotu Kola Firming Body Mask - $95 (Regularly - $105) &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Promotions" href="http://www.spalux.org/promotions" target="_blank"&gt;Muscle Meltdown Massage - 60 minutes, $80 (regularly - $90) &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These specials are good from October 15 to November 30, 2010&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please follow us on &lt;a title="Spa Lux Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/spalux" target="_blank"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt; to catch some of the most surprising &amp;ldquo;last minute deals&amp;rdquo;. Last minute deals are limited in numbers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Call (918) 615-3339 to make an appointment or for more information.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/fall-specials-2010'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Spa Trends 2010-2011]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Next year is not far off, so we decided to research some of the trends that are being forecast for this year and beyond.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/globe.jpg" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Below is an article from SpaFinder&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;2010 Spa Trends Forecast&amp;rdquo;. This forecast suggests global spa trends that will influence spa experiences for both consumers and the industry in 2010 and for years to come. The annual report is based on analysis from a team of experts who visit thousands of spas, interviews with top industry analysts and research organizations, and ongoing consumer and industry research in the spa, travel, wellness, and beauty sectors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prevention:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Prevention as the new in word of the spa industry in 2010 and beyond. - Germany&amp;rsquo;s Brenner&amp;rsquo;s Park-Hotel Medical Spa&amp;rsquo;s PREVENT program, combines comprehensive examinations with personalized therapies, nutrition, and fitness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hammam:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With spa-goers increasingly seeking authenticity, tradition, and that magical spa experience that also offers true results, the Middle Eastern hammam (hamam in Turkey) represents one of the hottest trends for 2010. They are elaborate facilities where you get a full-body scrub, soaping, and often a massage inside a heated steam room. This is the year when people who have never heard the term hammam will learn its meaning, and those already familiar with it will discover new places to experience it. Travel to hammams like the 16th-century &amp;Ccedil;emberlita in Istanbul will increase, while brand-new spas will unveil distinctly modern incarnations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hybrid: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The modern spa is increasingly a hybrid, with spas incorporating far more fitness, fitness centres incorporating more spas, hospitals incorporating spa elements, and spas bringing in more medical doctors and specialists. The era of the spa/fitness/integrated-health-center/hospital/spiritual-retreat/wellness-center/beauty-clinic is on a serious upswing. Many more hotels are being built with spas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wellness Tourism:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;People seeking spas for wellness will increasingly travel across borders for preventive services, diagnostics, spa and well-being vacations, even stem cell banking. The concept dramatically broadens the appeal of medical tourism away from surgery. Examples include stem cell banking at The Medical City in the Philippines, executive physicals at Lanserhof in Austria or Kurotel in Brazil. Traveling across borders to destination spas such as Champneys in the UK, Rancho La Puerta in Mexico or Chiva-Som in Thailand for a life/health turnaround are examples of core, established wellness tourism. Many global consumers opt for these journeys because another country/region offers significantly lower costs or greater procedure/treatment availability. But the upswing is also part of a wider trend toward&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/spa-trends-2010-2011'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 19:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Say Farewell to Summer with These Sweet Specials!]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fall is just around the corner so to properly say farewell to Summer we are just in time for some Money-Saving Specials!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/flowers.jpg" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THAI MASSAGE IS BACK!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are delighted to announce that after a short break SPA LUX is offering the authentic Thai Massage again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To encourage our top clients to enjoy this unique massage we are offering it at:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;$85 per 1 hour&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;$120 per 90 minutes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;$140 per 2 hours&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PICK TWO SERVICES, GET 15% OFF! &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Choose any 2 spa services totaling $100 or more, receive 15% off these 2 services! (These Pick-2 Services need to be received Monday-Thursday)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This Discount Equals: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;$15 off a $100 Package&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;$30 off a $200 Package&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Example: Thai Massage + Milk &amp;amp; Honey Pedicure = $145 - 15% = ($123.25)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Just because summer is coming to an end doesn't mean the fun has to be over. Treat yourself to a &lt;a title="Spa Lux: Firming Anti-Aging Facial" href="http://www.spalux.org/services/facials/firming-anti-aging-facial" target="_blank"&gt;Firming Anti-Aging Facial&lt;/a&gt; to rejuvenate your skin after all that time in the sun.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Book your appointment today! &lt;/strong&gt;We look forward to seeing you!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Day Spa" href="http://www.spalux.org/contact" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/gift_certificate.jpg" alt="" width="211" height="92" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spa Lux &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8922 S Memorial Dr # B&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tulsa, OK 74133&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(918) 615-3339&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Day Spa" target="_blank"&gt;www.spalux.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/say-farewell-to-summer-with-these-sweet-specials'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Thai Food and Relaxation]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;When we think of Tulsa as a diverse city, we can practically pick a culture to immerse ourselves in. This week we decided to immerse ourselves into the Thai culture, primarily in the areas of food and relaxation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Thai people are very simple, yet mysterious to many foreigners. A majority of the Thai people take relaxation very seriously. Unlike many parts of the world where time is considered money, the Thai people believe that time is not something that should be chased. They believe in hard work but believe that it is not important enough to become a workaholic. Spending time out with friends or family (or enjoying a traditional Thai massage, which is indeed a very popular form of Thai relaxation) is a typical thing to do during the week and on the weekends.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/massage.small.jpg" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Spa Lux Thai Massage" href="http://www.spalux.org/blog/history-of-thai-massage" target="_blank"&gt;Thai massage&lt;/a&gt;, one of the world's oldest healing modalities, is a popular form of relaxation in the Thai culture. It is a blend of massage, acupressure, energy work, and gentle yoga stretches. Benefits from a session may include: releasing tight joints, stretching muscles, increasing range of motion, and reducing stress. Thai massage has its roots in a spiritual tradition, and its purpose is to heal a person physically, emotionally and spiritually. &lt;a title="Spa Lux" target="_blank"&gt;Spa Lux&lt;/a&gt;, a luxury day spa in Tulsa is one of the few spas that offer true authentic Thai massage. Specifically trained in Thai massage is Spa Lux's newest team member, Phonthip "Tip" Moreno. Tip is a native of Thailand with previous experience at prestigious spa resorts in Thailand and Guam, making her a great addition to Spa Lux. Thai massage is both deeply relaxing, energizing and takes place on a futon mat on the floor while wear loose fitting clothing. Some spas, like Spa Lux, provide you with an outfit to wear. You start by lying on your back, and the therapist uses gentle compression and stretching techniques to open up your body, beginning with your legs. Some people say &lt;a title="Spa Lux Thai Massage" href="http://www.spalux.org/blog/history-of-thai-massage" target="_blank"&gt;Thai massage&lt;/a&gt; is a little like doing yoga without any effort, because the therapist will push your body into various positions without any work on your part.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Food is also a huge part of any gathering in most cultures. Unlike western culture, where a normal meal in any restaurant consists of an appetizer, main entr&amp;eacute;e and dessert,&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/thai-food-and-relaxation'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[History of Thai Massage]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thai Massage is relatively new to modern spas. The roots of Thai massage are actually in India, where the concept of body energy lines was extended to include physical manipulation of these lines to increase or improve energy flow throughout the body. Early writings indicate that the philosophy originated in northern India as early as 500 B.C. The teachings later spread and combined with Chinese medical concepts in Thailand.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/images/massage.small.jpg" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thai massage uses passive stretching and gentle pressure along the body&amp;rsquo;s energy lines to increase flexibility, relieve muscle and joint tension and balance the body&amp;rsquo;s energy systems. Thai massage is both deeply relaxing and energizing. Thai massage takes place on a futon mat on the floor, and you wear loose fitting clothing. Some spas, like Spa Lux, provide you with an outfit to wear. Others may ask you to wear something loose and comfortable, like sweat pants, during your Thai massage. You start by laying on your back, and the therapist uses gentle compression and stretching techniques to open up your body, beginning with you legs. Some people say Thai massage is a little like doing yoga without any effort, because the therapist will push your body into various positions without any work on your part.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is one of the world's oldest healing modalities. It is a blend of massage, acupressure, energy work, and gentle yoga stretches. Benefits from a session may include: releasing tight joints, stretching muscles, increasing range of motion, and reducing stress. Thai massage is known in Thailand as Nuat phaen boran, correctly translates only as ancient massage or traditional massage. Thai massage has its roots in a spiritual tradition, and its purpose is to heal a person physically, emotionally and spiritually.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information about Thai Massage call (918) 615-3339 or visit &lt;a title="Spa Lux" target="_blank"&gt;SPALUX.org&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/history-of-thai-massage'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What is Hot Stone Massage All About?]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Hot stone massage is a variation on classic massage therapy.&amp;nbsp; Heated, smooth, flat stones are placed on key points on the body.&amp;nbsp; The massage therapist may also hold the stones and use them to massage certain areas of the body.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;object width="660" height="405"&gt;&lt;param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bKRYudK8ZVU?fs=1&amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;color1=0x3a3a3a&amp;amp;color2=0x999999&amp;amp;border=1" /&gt;&lt;param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /&gt;&lt;param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /&gt;&lt;embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="660" height="405" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bKRYudK8ZVU?fs=1&amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;color1=0x3a3a3a&amp;amp;color2=0x999999&amp;amp;border=1" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why Do People Get Hot Stone Massage?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many people find the warmth of the hot stones to be comforting and get it for relaxation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hot stone massage is suited to people who tend to feel chilly or who have cold feet. It's also suited for people who have muscle tension but prefer a lighter massage. The heat relaxes muscles, allowing the therapist to work the muscles without using deep pressure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;People also get hot stone massage for a variety of health conditions:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; * Back pain and aches&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; * Poor circulation&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; * Osteoarthritis and arthritis pain&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; * Stress, anxiety and tension&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; * Insomnia&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; * Depression&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more Information visit &lt;a title="Spa Lux" target="_blank"&gt;SpaLux.org&lt;/a&gt; or to make an appointment call (918) 615-3339.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/what-is-hot-stone-massage-all-about'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Celebrate our 2nd Anniversary with us!]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;During the week of August 9 through 14, 2010.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="middle"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/2855/current/images.jpg" class="" alt="" title="" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPA LUX is celebrating its 2nd Anniversary. Although SPA LUX is only 2 years old it offers outstanding Anti-Aging treatments. We want our clients to feel young as we feel ourselves. Please enjoy our magnificent anti-aging treatments at a very special discount:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Firming Anti-Aging Facial - 60 minutes - $95 only&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Anti-Aging Gotu Kola Body Mask - 60 Minutes, $95 only&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Glycolic Peel - $55 only&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Anti-Aging package deal - $250; consisting of: 60 minute Gotu Kola Firming Body Mask (includes Body Polish), 60 minute Swedish Massage, and 60 minute Firming Anti Aging Facial. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;For all our clients who enjoy massage we are offering 90 min Swedish massage for $90, and 90 min Deep Tissue for $120 only!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Any time during the week of August 9 to 14!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information visit &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/"&gt;www.SpaLux.org&lt;/a&gt; or to make an appointment call (918) 615-3339.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/celebrate-our-2nd-anniversary-with-us'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cranio-Sacral Therapy [Video]]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Typically, Cranial-Sacral Therapy is only offered in medical facilities, due to the nature of the procedure. However, patients can enjoy the beauty and comfort of a day spa, all while receiving the service by certified Cranial-Sacral Therapist, Jennifer Olds. &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/"&gt;Spa Lux&lt;/a&gt; rises to the forefront of day spas in the US by offering this treatment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cranial-Sacral Therapy is doctor recommended for specific symptoms including fibromyalgia, neck and back pain, congestion, migranes, mental stress, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ syndrome) and even traumatic brain syndrome.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cranial-Sacral therapists often work more forthrightly with emotional and psychological aspects of the patient. Post-therapy, patients often report a deep sense of relaxation, and may even feel light-headed. This is closely associated with increases in endorphins.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out the promotional video below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;object width="560" height="340"&gt;&lt;param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cNWFRLJVLh0&amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;fs=1?color1=0x3a3a3a&amp;amp;color2=0x999999"&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cNWFRLJVLh0&amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;fs=1?color1=0x3a3a3a&amp;amp;color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information about &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/"&gt;SPA LUX&lt;/a&gt; or to make an appointment call (918) 615-3339 or visit &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/"&gt;www.SpaLux.org&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/cranio-sacral-therapy-video'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Thank You from Spa Lux!]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Opened a little over two years, Spa Lux luxury day spa can be found in the heart of upscale South Tulsa. This 4000 square foot facility has become &amp;#8220;home&amp;#8221; to many spa-going individuals and offers some of the most unique treatments in this beautiful city.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As Tulsa’s largest day spa, Spa Lux, has an incredible selection of services, from the Zen Hot Stone massage to the Anti-Aging Facial, Cranio-Sacral therapy, a pedicure with Hot Rocks or a LED-light hydrotherapy session.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/2853/current/flower.jpg" class="" alt="" title="" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The reviews are equally as impressive.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Everything is done in a way that makes it tranquil but not frozen.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;“One word&amp;#8230;AMAZING!”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;“It was like I walked out of there with a breath of fresh air in my muscles!”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Spa Lux is the epitome of professionalism and relaxation&amp;#8230;I whole-heartedly recommend this first class spa.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#8220;All the services offered are performed just as they would be at a top international resort day spa. Spa Lux may only be compared to the best day spas in New York and Las Vegas. It is the only day spa in Tulsa that was awarded the prestigious honor of best design by DAYSPA Magazine and was recognized as one of the “25 hot spots in America” by Travel+Leisure Magazine.&amp;#8221;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Who knew that this gem would be in Tulsa? You walk in and it’s like being in one of the top celebrity spas in LA.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;“We need a place like this in Tulsa.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Spa Lux has received a number of great reviews by DAYSPA Magazine, Travel+Leisure Magazine and the Tulsa World. However, the words do not do it justice&amp;#8230;there is no more interesting place in Tulsa.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;“I discovered Spa Lux through a personal recommendation. I have been to a number of places around town&amp;#8230;the line of products was better than any other I’ve had. As an added bonus, Spa Lux is a beautiful place to visit.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve had a similar experience, &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/about"&gt;Spa Lux&lt;/a&gt; would love to hear from you. You can post your own review of the Spa and your experience on:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?oe=utf-8&amp;amp;client=firefox-a&amp;amp;rlz=1R1GGGL_en___US338&amp;amp;um=1&amp;amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;amp;q=spa+lux&amp;amp;fb=1&amp;amp;gl=us&amp;amp;hq=spa+lux&amp;amp;hnear=Tulsa,+OK&amp;amp;cid=4495686718675963668&amp;amp;dtab=2&amp;amp;pcsi=4495686718675963668,1&amp;amp;ei=RFtETMqpKobGsAP4--WGDQ&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;oi=local_result&amp;amp;ct=result&amp;amp;resnum=2&amp;amp;ved=0CCAQqgUwAQ"&gt;Google&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://local.yahoo.com/info-45822702-spa-lux-tulsa;_ylt=An74CU6_5P4SC9cWOIe3NyqHNcIF;_ylv=3?csz=Tulsa%2C+OK"&gt;Yahoo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://tulsa.citysearch.com/profile/618787310/tulsa_ok/spa_lux.html"&gt;CitySearch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.insiderpages.com/b/15246738907/spa-lux-tulsa"&gt;Insider Pages&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spa Lux values customers’ feedback, as it ensures a consistent improvement level and openness with the customer-employee relationship.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information, visit &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/"&gt;www.SpaLux.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/thank-you-from-spa-lux'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 02:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Last Minute Father's Day Gift Ideas]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Dad works very hard when it comes to providing for his family, which usually means that he doesn&amp;#8217;t have much time to relax or take a break from life. When it comes to relaxation and skin fitness, dads need it just as much as moms do. With Father&amp;#8217;s Day quickly approaching, there is one gift that keeps on giving. A &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/about"&gt;gift certificate&lt;/a&gt; from &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/"&gt;SPA LUX&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spafinder.com"&gt;Spa Finder&lt;/a&gt; reported that &amp;#8220;the male spa-goer increased nearly 900% in the past 4 years. Over 30% of their inquiries come from men who want to lose weight and improve diet and fitness. Up to 60% of men are seeking a retreat to keep their minds off of work and there is a significant increase of men booking spa vacations alone,&amp;#8221; (Source 1).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/2852/current/men.spa.treatment.jpg" class="" alt="" title="" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The most popular male spa treatments worldwide are &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage"&gt;massages&lt;/a&gt; which represent 80%, &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/facials"&gt;facials&lt;/a&gt; representing 10 – 15% and &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/bodytreatments"&gt;body scrubs/mud masques&lt;/a&gt; representing 5 – 10%. A lot of men also enjoy mini treatments including &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage/revitalizing-scalp-treatment"&gt;scalp treatment/massage&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage/30-minutes-your-way"&gt;neck/shoulder massage&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/handsandfeet"&gt;foot scrub/pedicure&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/handsandfeet"&gt;hand scrub/manicure&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage/reflexology"&gt;foot reflexology&lt;/a&gt;. Due to sun exposure &amp;amp; damaged skin, stress, shaving and/or dandruff/scalp problems, men are focusing more than ever on their appearance and desire to stay young .&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This Father&amp;#8217;s Day, think outside the box! It may just be the best gift he has ever received!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Print out a Gift Certificate by clicking the Button Below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/about"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/2852/current/giftButton2.gif" class="" alt="" title="" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/"&gt;SPA LUX&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8922 South Memorial Drive&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Suite “B”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/"&gt;www.spalux.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sources: Huene, Beate V. The Modern Man: Baronesse Cosmetics - Spa Canada Magazine, 2006.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/last-minute-father-s-day-gift-ideas'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Father's Day Specials]]></title>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Dads need to be celebrated!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Father’s Day is June 20&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPA LUX offers services created exclusively for men. Please take advantage of these special discounts on the week of &lt;strong&gt;June 14 through June 19&lt;/strong&gt; for any gentleman visiting SPA LUX.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/2851/current/glitterhappyfathersday1.gif" class="" alt="" title="" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/packages/escape"&gt;Men’s Escape Package&lt;/a&gt; - $199 (only during the week of June 14)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Includes:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30 minute Dead Sea Salt Scrub&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;60 minute Muscle Meltdown Massage&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;60 minute Men&amp;#8217;s Seaweed Facial&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/massage/muscle-meltdown-massage"&gt;Muscle Meltdown Massage&lt;/a&gt; (1 hour) - $80&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/services/handsandfeet/the-gentleman-s-manicure---pedicure"&gt;Gentleman’s Pedicure &amp;amp; Manicure Package&lt;/a&gt; - $70&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information about SPA LUX visit &lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/"&gt;SpaLux.org&lt;/a&gt; or call (918)615-3339 to make an appointment&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.spalux.org/about"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.spalux.org/articles/2851/current/giftButton2.gif" class="float" alt="" title="" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gentleman’s Facial - $80&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.spalux.org/blog/father-s-day-specials'&gt;Permalink&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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