Morocco is a land where wellness is woven into everyday life. From ancient trade routes to family kitchens and hammams, the use of essential oils, spices, and herbal teas reflects a holistic philosophy rooted in Amazigh, Arab, and Andalusian traditions. These natural elements are not luxuries—they are rituals of care, preservation, and balance passed down READ MORE
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A Tale of Two Hammams: From Istanbul’s Marble Legacy to Morocco’s Living Ritual
A Tale of Two Hammams: From Istanbul’s Marble Legacy to Morocco’s Living Ritual The first journey of 2026 unfolded in Morocco—just yesterday, marked not by monuments alone, but by an immersion into one of the country’s most enduring traditions: the Moroccan hammam. This experience arrived with fresh eyes and a renewed appreciation for how different READ MORE
FUTURE HOME -St. Michael Health and Wellness Center
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
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
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
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
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: 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
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
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
Daily Essentials : Peppermint
Peppermint Latin name: Mentha piperitaCountry of origin: USAPart of the plant: Leaves, stems, flowersExtraction method: Steam distilledMain biochemical components*: Menthol, menthone, isomenthoneProperties: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, decongestant, stimulant, antispasmodic, astringent. Why Use Physical uses: Poor digestion, indigestion, nausea, stomach aches, motion sickness, respiratory congestion, sinusitis, coughs, infections (bacterial, viral), muscle aches, muscle spasms, sciatica, stiff joints, menstrual cramps, headaches, feeling over-heated, nerve pain, sluggishness, READ MORE