Mindshift: Pushing Beyond Your Limits Women’s Retreat was unlike any other women’s immersion retreat. Immersion comes from the Latin word immersion, a stem of immerser meaning “to plunge in, dip into, sink, submerge,” from assimilated form of in- “into, in, on, upon.” This retreat was an immersion in nature incorporating the five elements (metal, wood, READ MORE
Category: Wellness Retreat
Costa Rica -La Pura Vida
We begin 2023 with a 5-day exploration trip to Costa Rica. Rugged rainforests surround Costa Rica on the Caribbean and Pacific coastlines. It is known for its beaches, volcanoes, biodiversity, and tropical rainforests with abundant nature and wildlife. Costa Rica and its locals live by the phrase ‘Pura Vida, ‘ which translates to the READ MORE
Women’s Immersion Retreat: Mindshift- Pushing Beyond Your Limits
Mindshift: Pushing Beyond Your Limits February 24-26, 2023 “Understanding how your own mind operates frees you to become the person you truly are. Your mind wants to keep you safe… but only according to the rules it has learned. True freedom comes when you learn to choose to change your beliefs rather than running on READ MORE
Catch the Wind: Find Your Passion and Purpose
We are blessed to host our St. Michael’s Women’s Retreat ; Catch The Wind at Church Point Manor. The quintessential Carriage House was a great gathering place for intimate conversations to recharge and renew. The cellar provided a space to explore creativity during the vision board exercise. It was also a great space to exhale READ MORE
Find Your Purpose and Your Passion
Ms. Tracy Lamar-Ray, Life Coach and Development Strategist, Glom Initiatives, Inc. Ms. Tracy Lamar-Ray, is the founder and Development Strategist of Glom Initiatives Inc. Tracy is highly energetic and inspirational. She will facilitate goal setting and vision board making. Ms. Lamar-Ray is a Harvard University graduate with a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. With18 years of experience as an READ MORE
Philippines Spa and Wellness Destination Retreat
Recent statistics indicated that tourist arrivals in the Philippines declined to 1.5 million in 2020 compared to 8.3 million tourists recorded in 2019, translating to travel receipts amounting to US$1.6 billion in 2020 (from US$9.3 billion in 2019). St. Michael & Company Inc., both women-owned businesses, announced their 2023 wellness programs to boost travel and READ MORE
Women’s Retreat: Goal Setting and Vision Board
Renew and recharge! Join us for a one-day women’s retreat to help you set goals, be inspired, catch your second wind and create your vision board for 2023. Find your passion and purpose through the art of self-discovery to find that authentic self, and be intentional in the creative process of investing in your aspirations. Bring a friend and enjoy the wellness activities READ MORE
2023 Spa and Wellness Destination Retreats
St. Michael & Company is excited to announce its 2023 Spa and wellness Destination Retreats. Bali, Philippines, and Phuket are Top Asia’s best spa and wellness destinations. It’s not just a trip- it’s a wellness retreat. It combines spa treatments, nature tours, and other activities to reconnect with your inner stillness and creativity. Recharge your 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: Turkey
St. Michael & Company Spa and Wellness visited the country of Turkey. Turkey sits in the borders of Asia and partly Europe . A vibrant and colorful country, located in the crossroads of the eastern Mediterranean. At heart of the city of Istanbul, you will find the famous Blue Mosque, the New Mosque, the READ MORE
Travel Blog: Greece
Happy Valentine’s Day from Athens where Valentine’s day originated. Derived from the Roman god of desire and affection, Cupid and his ancient Greek counterpart Eros. Eros was the godly child of Aphrodite. St. Michael & Company Spa and Wellness traveled this year to Greece. The country knows for its ancient history enriched with history and READ MORE
Travel Blog: Jerusalem and Holy Land
In 2018 we had our Holy Land pilgrimage where we visited several holy sites and churches. Our trip to Jerusalem and Holy is meaningful and memorable. These places are testament to stories of healing, power of touch and holy oils. The Church of the Annunciation located in Nazareth, in northern Israel is the 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
Travel Blog: Thailand
AROMATHERAPY AND THAI MASSAGE -Sawasdee-kha and Kapunkan. We are excited to share 2021’s highlight. We traveled to Thailand to learn about Thai Massage, a massage therapy modality that uses the infusion of aromatics, essential oil and herbal compress in treatment of muscle pain and for relaxation. Thanks to Thip Nuadthai Traditional Thai Massage and Phuket READ MORE
Hot Stone Massage
HOT STONE MASSAGE Description: Hot stone massage. Warm and soothing hot stone massage is ideal for people who have muscle pain and tension or who simply want to relax. This type of therapeutic massage eases muscle tension, improves blood flow, and relieves pain by using heated stones. Treatment Goals: Muscle Pain, Stress Relieve, Relaxation Indication: READ MORE
Essential Oils for Skin Care
Coffee scrub Ingredients spoons for mixing mixing bowl measuring spoons or cups a carrier or base oil, such as coconut oil, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, almond oil, or olive oil sealed container to store the scrub in a few drops of your favorite essential oils, if desired Add the coffee grounds and hot water to READ MORE
Let’s Make Candles
For centuries since the beginning of time, candles have been used for gatherings, religious ceremonies, holiday preparations and aesthetic decorations. Candles come in different colors, shapes and scents. Candle making is part of aromatherapy. There are so many variety of candle waxes : Paraffin Wax. Paraffin wax, also known as straight wax, Soy Wax Palm Wax. READ MORE
Chemical Composition: Aromatherapy Effects on Blood Pressure
A study was conducted in October 2010 published in the National Center of Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine titled “Effects of Aromatherapy on Changes in the Autonomic Nervous System, Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity and Aortic Augmentation Index in Patients with Essential Hypertension.” The study created two groups to undergo a clinical trial using READ MORE
Life Is Sweet With Essential Oils
Holidays are coming up which means we will be seeing a lot of chocolates begining halloween and the list goes on and on for the “ber” celebrations- thanksgiving, christmas and new year. So we highlight the blending of essential oils to chocolate desserts. Where does chocolates comes from? As history indicates, chocolates come from cocoa READ MORE
Study Shows Essential Oil Application for Fluid Retention
A case study was conducted in 2016 by a registered nurse following the National Association for Holistic guidelines demonstrated the efficacy of the clinical aromatherapy blend in reducing edema over three weeks. While the study needed research, it showed promising results. Fluid retention is often associated with edema or swelling. It can be caused by READ MORE
DAILY ESSENTIALS: How to Use Essential Oils
Safe Use of Essential Oils Use only pure essential oils derived from plants preferably endorsed by FDA and organizations such NAHA (National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy ). Essential oils are for external use and not for ingestion. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before essential oils. READ MORE
DAILY ESSENTIALS: ESSENTIAL OILS -MUSCLE SPRAIN vs. MUSCLES STRAIN
For athletes, muscle sprain and strain are the most common sport injuries. These injuries are painful and creates physical performance dysfunction. Depending on the injury, the ability to return to practice or competition is crucial. Proper diagnosis and treatment are essential in minimizing down time and recovery. Aromatherapy and essentials oil can be incorporated to READ MORE
DAILY ESSENTIALS: Sweet Orange Oil
Latin name: Citrus sinensisCountry of origin: PortugalPart of the plant: RindsExtraction method: Cold pressedMain biochemical components*: Limonene, delta-3-care, linaloolProperties: Antiseptic digestive, sedative, stimulant (digestive and lymphatic) tonic, antidepressant. Why Use Physical uses: Poor circulation, digestion, water retention, constipation, infections (bacterial, fungal), lymphatic support. Skin care uses Dull skin, oily skin, puffy skin, dry skin, wrinkles, rough skin, poor circulation, minor READ MORE
FLAVORFUL LIFE- Squash Gazpacho
Today’s lunch will be flavorful and full of aromathic spices and herbs. Aromatherapy is not just about essential oils. Aromatheraphy is also about using the herbs and plants for cooking. Through cooking, we drive the aroma from the herbs infused in cooking. While traveling to Spain during the hot summer months last year, we were READ MORE