SILK WEAVING IN CAMBODIA- In December we travelled to Cambodia to check out silk weaving. Silk Island (Koh Dach) lies along the Mekong River just north of downtown Phnom Penh , With such great admiration and fascination we learned a lot about silks, weaving and the women behind those beautiful scarves. Here is a snippet READ MORE
Taiwan- In Search of A Perfect Cup of Tea and More
OOLONG TEA IN TAIWAN- PingLin is about 2 hours drive from Taipei. The picturesque location is approximately 500m in altitude with an average temperature of 20 °C. Cooler temperatures with an annual precipitation of 3,000-6,000 mm make Pinglin ideal for growing Oolong tea. Yearly tea growers enter the competition to get the highest distinction for READ MORE
Philippines- A Spa and Wellness Destination
The Philippines is one of the most visited wellness destinations in Asia; with over 7,100 islands, pristine white sand, and turquoise clear water, there are the top 12 best beaches that global travelers visit. In 2022, El Nido is the Philippines’ secret lagoon, ranked 6th among the 50 Best Beaches worldwide. The Philippines has also attracted READ MORE
A Month Trip of Healing – Turkey, Philippines and Cambodia
After Thanksgiving, we immediately left for our month-long trip. Christmas break was coming up, and we decided to take advantage of the holiday break. During our trip, we experienced profound meanings of healing, the sense of touch, and how emotions affect overall wellness. Combining Western and Eastern massage modalities can be beneficial in addressing some READ MORE
Turkey- Spices and Essential Oils
Turkey is one of the most beautiful countries to visit. It takes a 12 hour plane ride from Washington DC to Istanbul, the capital of Turkey. It is a sensory overload for sure. From colors, textures, scents to taste. Also known for its most appetizing cuisines in the world, Turkish food and culture displays a READ MORE
Thank you – Milestone of 2023
https://stmichaeloils.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Thank-youVideo-4.mp4 Thank you – St. Michael’s Year 2023 Accomplishments About St. Michael & Company Inc. St. Michael & Company is a women-centered and faith-based health and wellness company in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Our wellness journey began when a family member was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017. Since searching for healthy options for cancer care and treatments, we have READ MORE
Organic Bali-Inspired Spa Packages at St. Michael
St. Michael & Company Massage and Spa offers our exclusive organic signature Bali-inspired curated spa pacakges designed to echo the Asian traditions of healing, wellness, and well being from foot bath, organic facials, essential oil blends, and herbal poultices. The Organic Bali-Inspired Spa Packages includes all organic holistic , and indigenous facials, foot bath, massage READ MORE
BENEFITS OF DETOX
https://stmichaeloils.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Detox-Massage-Video.mp4 BENEFITS OF DETOXIFYING 1. Reduce inflammation 2. Increase blood circulation 3. Lose weight 4. Prevention of chronic diseases. 5. Stronger immunity. 6. Increased energy. 7. Mental clarity.
RELAXING THE MIND & BODY
https://stmichaeloils.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Balinese-Foot-Massage-Video.mp4 GOAL TREATMENT- To promote overall wellness and reduce stress, tension and muscle pain. BALINESE FOOT MASSAGE-Massage that used Helichrysum, Zinia, bay leaves, mint leave, lime, lemon and himalayan salt. SHIRODHARA-The Shirodhara with Abhyanga Indian massages is a 60-minute session. It is a traditional Ayurvedic therapy or the practice of slowly and steadily dripping on READ MORE
SPA EXPERT FROM BALI VISITS ST. MICHAEL MASSAGE & SPA
https://stmichaeloils.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Copy-of-Copy-of-Spa-St.-Michael-Video-2.mp4SPA EXPERT FROM BALI – Honored to have Ms. Ayu Mahandayani, President of Reeva Intenational Spa School at St. Michael & Company Massage and Spa . We created a spa menu that is based on the healing traditions from Bali merging with natural and indigenous herbal treatments that our clients willl benefit from. With more than READ MORE
Special Curated Massage and Spa- Pretty In Pink
PRETTY IN PINK STORY -Faithful and courageous. These are the words that describe Catrena. A cancer survivor who is very positive, hopeful, prayerful, and has a zest for life and learning. We met Catrena at the St. Michael’s Cancer Survivors and Caregivers Women’s Retreat last June. Her positivity and enthusiasm lit the room. You cannot READ MORE
Japan: The Land of the Rising Sun
https://stmichaeloils.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/St.-Michael-Visits-Kyoto.mp4 Hiizurukuni, Nihon kara kon’nichiwa. Watashitachiha bunka o tansaku shi manabu tame ni Kyōto ni kite imasu. Hello from the country of the rising sun – Japan. We are here in Kyoto to explore the history and culture of this beautiful country. Our main goal for this trip to learn about Shiatsu and Reiki, both READ MORE
Women’s Retreat: Take a Breath. Celebrate
GRATITUDE – We are blessed and honored to have met these inspiring and extraordinary women. Your stories have touched our hearts. May your light continue to shine as you shine unto others. The Latin verb aspirare, meaning “breathe,” is the source of several verbs. Aspirare means “breathe on.” The connotation is that one breathes heavily READ MORE
 Wellness – The Brain and The Nervous System
WELLNESS- BRAIN AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. Feeling happy begins when we are centered and balanced. It all begins in the brain, the human body’s communication network – the nervous system, and our neurotransmitters and hormone production. Neurotransmitters are classified as excitatory or inhibitory, which help regulate our moods, appetite, and sleep-wake cycle. Examples of neurotransmitters READ MORE
Philippines – Exhale and Immersing With Nature
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
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: India
From Catholicism to Hinduism, St. Michael & Company traveled to India. India is diverse in food, language, religion, arts, and traditions. We visited the cities of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Varanasi. Our trip can be described as a pilgrimage of healing– profound, colorful, in-depth with meditation – Namaste- peace. Indian people are very religious. You 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 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: 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