FUTURE HOME OF ST. MICHAEL HEALTH AND WELLNESS – After 8 years, we are excited to finally identify the home for our wellness place in the Philippines. Renovations and improvements are underway for an October soft opening. Thanks to Dale Mendoza for managing the project. A lot of moving pieces and behind the scenes activities. With READ MORE
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Our BRAND Promise
Cecilia Ramirez is the Founder, President, and CEO of St. Michael & Company, a women-centered and faith-based health and wellness company located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She holds a Master of Business Administration degree, specializing in brand management and strategic marketing, from Regent University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from READ MORE
Bulgaria’s Finest Rose Essential Oil
Bulgaria’s Finest Rose Oil In June, we visited Bulgaria to attend the Festival of the Roses and, most importantly, to learn and witness the distillation of Rose oil, particularly the home of the Damask rose (Rosa Damascena). As one of the most exclusive and expensive essential oils in the world, the rose is a source of READ MORE
PRAGUE- DESTINATION OF BEER SPA
PRAGUE- DESTINATION OF BEER SPA The Czech Republic is the only European country that boasts its reputation of having the beer spa. For centuries, Czech Republic is known for its rich tradition of Czech lager. The beer spa because of its ingredients can be refreshing and nourishing to the skin. Benefits of Beer Massage: Muscle Relaxation and READ MORE
Guam’s Biodiverse Ecosystem and Eco-Tourism
Surahana Bernice Nelson has been a practitioner of naturopathic medicine since the 1960s, using natural remedies to support the body’s inherent ability to heal itself. She currently leases a three-acre farm named “Åmot TaoTaoTano.” Today, her business partner, Susan Marie Taitano Aguon, joined her in managing the farm. Susan is also from a long lineage READ MORE
Korea: Land of the Morning Calm
The word “Korea” is derived from the ancient Korean word “Goryeo,” referred to as “the Land of Morning Calm. Geographically, Korea is located between China and Japan. A beautiful country, rugged coastline with numerous islands and the mountainous the Korean Peninsula . The peninsula is about 600 miles from its northern tip to its READ MORE
Travel Blog: Bali, Indonesia
TRAVEL BLOG: Bali St. Michael & Company recently visited the island of Bali in Indonesia. Bali is the province of Indonesia and is located in the westernmost part of the Lesser Sunda Islands and 2,232 mi². Denpasar is the provincial capital 4,317,404 people are living in Bali that is excluding foreigners. READ MORE
Travel Blog: Turkish Baths/Hammam
Aside from exploring the food, spices and essential oils in Turkey, came to check out the Hammam. Massage therapy books tell us that the history of spa treatments dates back as far as 5,000 years ago. The hammam in Turkey is one of the first and oldest massage therapy modalities We visited one of the READ MORE
Travel Blog: Jordan – Dead Sea Water
DEAD SEA WATER / HEALING PROPERTIES – May 2018, we joined the Jerusalem Pilgrimage and traveled through Aman, Jordan. We had the chance to experience swimming in the Dead Sea -Jordan side. According to Bible ancient stories, the Dead Sea is famous for its healing properties because it contains many minerals and its salt properties READ MORE
Travel Blog: Jerusalem – Mediterranean Cuisine
In 2018, we traveled to Jerusalem explore the history of healing from the Biblical perspective and the use of aromatherapy such as essential oils and resins. During our trip, we had an opportunity to explore Mediterranean and “sunny” dishes, Mizrahi cuisine is often light, with an emphasis on salads, stuffed vegetables and vine leaves, READ MORE
Travel Blog: Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Petra located at Aman in Jordan is known as the center of ancient trade routes between Arabia, Egypt, and the Mediterranean Sea over 2000 years ago. It was capital city for trade of the powerful and wealthy during the ancient times. It was a major destination of foreign trades of the most exotic essential READ MORE