Nami Spa Blog

Are you stressed?

On Wednesday July 8, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm -

Our massage therapists are going to teach you how to relax.

You will learn different aromatherapy, meditation, diet, and
massage/reflexology techniques that will assist in total relaxation.

Herbal teas and healthy snacks will be served.

You will also go home with some aromatherapy gifts!

$50 pp (non-refundable)

* Space is limited and a reservation is required.

Visit http://www.namispa.com for more information.
   
   Don't delay book today!

Is there any job tougher than being a mother or teacher? Don't get me wrong both are rewarding in many ways, but can also be very stressful at times.

That is why Nami Spa is offering some great spa specials for both mothers and teachers the week of May 5th - May 8th.

Teacher's Special can be found at http://namispa.com/national_teachers_week.html.

Mother's Day Specials can be found at http://namispa.com/mothers_day_spa_package.html.

Mother's Day has many traditions for different nationalities. The Japanese tradition is to give your mother a red carnation. Each mother will be given a red carnation with our Mother and Daughter Spa Package. Ideal for Mother's Day! Check out our Mother's Day Package here http://namispa.com/mothers_day_spa_package.html.

If you would also like to have fun writing your own personalized haiku for your mother here's how -

What To Expect at Your Nami Spa Waxing Visit-

Rebecca will ask you to lie down on the wax paper. She will then use the hot wax to spread over the desired areas. A muslin strip will be placed over the waxed area and then pulled off the hardened wax in a clean, fast movement. Hard wax services do not require the use of a muslin strip. Rebecca is a licensed professional and is extremely skilled with waxing therefore she will not go over the same area, as this prolonges the discomfort and is very dangerous for the skin. Rebecca always wears gloves and makes sure everything is hygienic.

 * We use an aromatherapy wax to help you relax!

 

Some Things to Keep in Mind When Looking for a Professional Waxer

• It is best not to just check out the yellow pages or bargain hunt.


• Aestheticians who do Brazilian waxing see every part of you. A professional will put you at ease and decrease any possible embarrassment.


• A professional will minimize the number of repeat applications over the same spot as too much may tear the skin. Ouch!


• Most importantly make sure the aesthetician is licensed. The license should be displayed.


• Check that the wax paper bed covering is new and that the waxing supplies are sanitized and disposed of in a hygienic way after use. 


• It is best if your appointment is at least one week after a period so the skin is not so sensitive.


• Make sure the hair is trimmed to about 1/8th of an inch. It should be free from oils and lotion to make hair removal easier.  


• The pain can be reduced by using an antiseptic topical in advance and followed up with a soothing lotion to reduce irritaion and discomfort.

Call us with any questions that you may have.

Nami Spa

262 Beacon Street -6th Floor

Boston, MA 02116

Ph. 617-267-6264

Web. www.namispa.com 

Many of our clients are medical professionals; nurses, doctors, dentists, etc. As some of you may already know I used to work in the dental field. Many of the dentists that I worked for recommended massage to their patients who suffered from Temporal Mandibular Joint Disfunction (aka TMJ or TMJD). Most of the time jaw tension is caused from clenching, usually a result of stress. By massaging the jaw, facial, and neck muscles you relieve some of the tension placed on the Temporal Mandibular Joint from clenching. As a TMJD sufferer myself I know how painful jaw tension can be. Sometimes it can be so painful it leads to disabling migraine headaches. If you are suffering from one these you most likely don't want anyone touching you, but I recommend getting a massage if you feel one coming on. Getting massage before the migraine will most likely will prevent it.

The other day one of my clients who is a neuroradiologist told me after her session she believes that consistent massage is a better and safer way to improve postural alignment over chiropractic work. I am a believer of this myself, but was excited to hear it from a medical professional specializing in neurology. Another one of my clients who is a surgeon once told me that he recommends his patients receive a massage before their surgery. He said that he noticed that his patients who received massage before surgery have a better recovery. It makes sense since you would be less stressed and tense. I would love it if more people could receive massage on a regular basis, but I know that it is hard for some. Even if you can get a massage once a month I am sure you would see a difference. I would love to hear more feedback from medical professionals on their thoughts about the benefits of massage.

Nami Spa

262 Beacon Street -6th Floor

Boston, MA 02116

Ph. 617-267-6264

Web. www.namispa.com

I will be the first one to tell anyone how much I love Yelp! Yelp has helped our business tremendously. I do have one complaint though. I really wish that they would allow the business to post a response to reviews. Positive or negative. It would be nice to be able to thank positive reviewers publicly or explain your side of the story in regards to negative reviews. I feel it is very one-sided when an individual posts a negative review.

Usually I would just let this go, but I am very bothered by our last negative review posted on 3/3/09 by SS, especially because she attacks my staff.

Shayna did come in with her boyfriend Chris for a couple's massage. When she booked the appointment with me she never mentioned the discount. When the appointment was confirmed she never mentioned the discount. When she checked in and out for their appointment and signed the credit card receipt she did not mention the discount. Despite all these opportunities she still blames us even though she raved about the massages. Even telling me when she called four days later that she may have forgotten because they were both so relaxed and out of it.

Realizing that we all make mistakes I did the best that I could do and honored them with a discount of $40 towards their next visit. I thought this was quite generous on my behalf.

Please understand that our staff is on commission. Once they are paid for their services I can hardly take back the money. And as a small business owner I cannot afford to take the loss myself. We are all doing the best we can these days. If you mention or present the coupon we have absolutely no problem giving you the discount. Ask the many happy clients we have given it to! Or if we honestly made a mistake we would admit to it and properly correct it.

If you make the mistake though please be respectful and accept it. Do not make threats to call the Better Business Bureau, post a bad Yelp! Review, or as Chris did threaten that because he is an attorney he was going to put something in writing on his firm's letterhead. There is nothing more I cannot stand then when somebody undermines my or my staff's intelligence, honesty or professionalism.

Nami Spa

262 Beacon Street -6th Floor

Boston, MA 02116

Ph. 617-267-6264

Web. www.namispa.com

If you are anything like my husband and I who love to get a couple's massage and then treat ourselves to a nice lunch or dinner then this idea may be of interest to you too.

Boston's Restaurant Week is coming up. March 15 through March 20, 2009 and March 22 through March 27, 2009. You can get a Two-course Prix-fixe Lunch for only $15.09* or a Three-course Prix-fixe Lunch for only $20.09 or a Three-course Prix-fixe Dinner for only $33.09. *not available at all restaurants, availability noted on website.

This deal includes some of the finest restaurants in Boston where a dinner can normally cost $100 or more for two people. Check out their website for more details at http://www.restaurantweekboston.com/.

Pair this with Nami Spa's $20 Off any 60 Minute or More Massage or Facial special and you'll be sure to win extra points in the romance department. Check out our website for more details.

I can't wait!

Nami Spa

262 Beacon Street -6th Floor

Boston, MA 02116

Ph. 617-267-6264

Web. www.namispa.com

I don't know of anyone these days who isn't affected in one way or another by the economy. We're all trying to survive and do the best we can to get by. Nami Spa has created some great relaxing spa packages for a little destressing. Check them out...

SPA   PACKAGES

Priced per Couple - For Individuals Divide in Half

Perfect for anyone you feel close to.

Love At First Sight (Reg. $330.00) - Special $280.00

Duration: 2 Hours

Green Tea & Crushed Rice Body Scrubs for Two

followed by

Rose Aromatherapy Massages for Two

Aromatherapy benefits: romantic, supportive, and gently uplifting.

Lasting Friendship (Reg. $560.00) - Special $475.00

Duration: 3 1/2 Hours

Pear Blossom Aromatherapy Massages for Two with

Green Tea Hand and Foot Moisturizing Mask

followed by

Juice Beauty Organic Fruit Facials for Two

Aromatherapy benefits: emotional calm and peacefulness.

Bond of Love (Reg. $580.00) - Special $490.00

Duration: 3 Hours

Honeysuckle Aromatherapy Hot Stone Massages for Two

followed by

Juice Beauty Organic Fruit Facials for Two

Aromatherapy benefits: restoring, mood-lifting, and balancing.

Forget-Me-Not (Reg. $650.00) - Special - $550.00

Duration: 4 Hours

Green Tea & Crushed Rice Body Scrubs for Two

followed by

Forget-Me-Not Aromatherapy Body Massages for Two

ending with

Hydrating Facials with Intensive Herbal Eye Therapy for Two

Aromatherapy benefits: refreshing aroma! 

Check out our website at for more information.

Nami Spa

262 Beacon Street -6th Floor

Boston, MA 02116

Ph. 617-267-6264

Web. www.namispa.com

After our spa endured a major flood our insurance company had a salvage company come in and take all our products. I often wonder where they went.

For those of you who don't know what happened, here's a brief explanation.

Last year on the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend our landlord had an HVAC technician install a new air conditioner compressor. Unfortunately this individual miswired the system and hooked it to the heating system and not the air conditioning system. That Saturday night the heat kicked on instead of the AC. Because it was miswired, the heat was coming on and not the AC. The temperature eventually reached above 155 degrees. We know this because it popped one of our sprinkler heads with a maximum capacity of 155 degrees. Thus, flooding our spa from top to bottom.

All of our products were destroyed either by heat or water damage. Yet our insurance company still wanted to get some sort of compensation for the products, so they had a salvage company come in and take the products. I tried to stop them from doing so because in my opinion the products were obviously damaged, but the insurance company would hear nothing of my argument and had the salvage company take them. So I often wonder where these products ended up. Are they in some supermarket, on the shelves of some pharmacy, or being sold on ebay?

I know they aren't on my shelves. We discarded every damaged product no matter if the insurance company gave us compensation for them or not. I will only buy my products from an authorized distributor. I highly recommend you do the same. You just never know what you'll get if you don't.

-Nicole

Nami Spa

262 Beacon Street -6th Floor

Boston, MA 02116

Ph. 617-267-6264

Web. www.namispa.com