Jun 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
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| Riverside, CA? Really? The Mission Inn |
Prepare to Move into a Different Era! Kelly’s Spa Is an Elegant Edition to the Remodeled Mission Inn
Kelly’s Spa is in located in one of the most charming and romantic locations in Southern California, the Mission Inn in Riverside. If you live in or near Riverside, or have plans to travel in that section of the Southland, treat yourself to a night or at least a lunch in this amazing living museum.
Kelly’s Spa gets very high marks from the reviewers. Overall, the spa was getting a minimum average of 4 stars out of 5, and commonly 4.5 stars. Some of the negatives seemed to be related to Hotel staff issues, rather than to the Spa itself.
The most notable part of my review of the reviews was how often the eucalyptus steam room was mentioned. There is no doubt that the combination of steam and eucalyptus is amazing for relaxation, muscle relief, and wellness, so it continues to surprise me that some gyms, hotels, and spas who have steam rooms fail to go to the tiny extra expense of including an automatic injection system for eucalyptus oil into the steam room.
Here are a few of the reviews that we picked up from various review sites.
Ah Kelly’s… Where the eucalyptuses steam soothes the soul as well as the skin, the champagne is always bubbling , and the staff treats you like royalty. Not to mention pool access, decent lockers, calming lounges, and proper waxes.
Yes, I am most definitely a fan.
4/28/2013
while on a weekend getaway with my husband at the beautiful and historic mission inn hotel, my husband and i decided to wake up in time to be the first guests at kelly’s spa and have it all to ourselves:) we both
loved the eucalyptus steam room and found the entire experience to be soothing, relaxing, and rejuvenating. the atmosphere is very peaceful and service is friendly.
3/8/2012
why does this place have to be so far away from beverly hills??
I have been to at least 15 spas out west here and this place still gets my vote for most loved spa (ok, spa at the four seasons on doheny is amazing and does a great pedicure). I love that they could care less if you’re being healthy or are LA skinny and will stuff you full of champagne and chocolates and don’t care if you have some margaritas by the pool before or after your treatments. LOVE the eucalyptus steam room.
3/9/2009
Quiet and Relaxing environment secluded away from the hustle and bustle of the busy hotel! Love the eucalyptus steam room and locker area. The relaxation room is very peaceful with fresh fruits and Fiji water.
sasham648
Riverside, California, United States
12 helpful votes
Reviewed March 27, 2012
eucalyptus steam room is awesome prices are a bit much but this place is a one of a kind its not some where you go everyday
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This is the best kept secret in Riverside….
- Kelly’s spa @ The Mission Inn is the best spa ever. The staff is welcoming and always on point. The service is excellent. The Eucalyptus steam room is wonderful. I would and have recommended Kelly’s to many
Jun 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
We Reviewed the Reviews and the Folks Love the Bellevue Club
The Bellevue Hotel and Club complex sits on nine acres in Bellevue, WA just minutes outside of Seattle. The Club portion comprises an astounding 200,000 square feet that includes every amenity imaginable. The pool, pictured above, provides a visual of what to expect throughout the facility.
The review were not as obvious as some of the spas we have reviewed, in that most reviews for the club were mixed with reviews for the hotel, the catering department, and the restaurants. The overall ratings for the entire business, were universally above 8 out of ten, but when you narrowed the reviews to the club, there seemed to be only one complaint; the locker rooms. Well, the locker rooms are spanking brand new and state-of-the art now. And the steam rooms have the luxury touch of automatically injected eucalyptus oil pumped into the steam.
Even with the negative reviews on the locker rooms, most reviewers of the Club and Spa gave 9 out of 10 or higher. The common phrase was that this was the most luxurious spa in town.
The club provides personal trainers, classes, spa treatments of every kind, in addition to facilities for working out on your own. Here is the list provided by the company:
Conditioning Studio
The Bellevue Club recently unveiled its new Conditioning Studio with a brand-new TRX training system. Members now benefit from expert trainers and the newest fitness technology in a boutique gym setting. Near the Pilates and Yoga studios, the Conditioning Studio provides personal trainer services at lower group training costs.
What exactly is TRX? Based on a U.S. Navy Seals workout, TRX is a suspension training method that lets users perform hundreds of exercises that build power, strength, flexibility, balance and mobility. The Bellevue Club fitness team has taken it a step further by offering more than 40 different specialty training classes.
Kinesis
Located in the Conditioning Studio, the Bellevue Club is serious about Kinesis, an amazing exercise program that seamlessly blends strength, cardiovascular endurance and range of motion. Using cable pulleys for resistance training, Kinesis provides great cross training opportunities for all sports.
Basketball Gym
Full of natural light, the Club’s gymnasium has one full basketball court, three cross courts, a mini children’s court and an elevated track. Shoot hoops with your child, tumble and bounce with your toddler during a pre-PE class or join one of Bellevue’s most popular basketball leagues.
Fitness Classes
With more than 70 fitness classes per week, the Bellevue Club has something for everyone. From popular indoor cycling classes to dynamic strength training, the Club’s certified fitness instructors are the most sought-after in the Northwest. To simplify your life, the Bellevue Club’s GPX program allows members to pay one low monthly fee and take as many classes as they can handle.
- Step aerobics
- Indoor Cycling
- Kickboxing
- Pilates
- Yoga
- Water aerobics
- Strength training
Click here for the group exercise (GPX) schedule.
Click here for the group personal training schedule.
Locker Rooms
Function and luxury blend in the Bellevue Club locker rooms. With complimentary towel service, shampoo and conditioner, hair dryers, lounge areas with televisions and steam rooms, each locker room is beautifully designed with member comfort as the utmost priority.
Our Mens’ and Women’s locker rooms provide many special touches, including towel service; shampoo, conditioner, hairspray and other toiletries; hair dryers; lounge areas with televisions and steam rooms. Laundry service and large locker rentals are also available.
- Mens’ and Women’s locker rooms are for members ages 16 and older and infants who have not yet begun to walk.
- Family/Children’s locker rooms are available for junior members under the age of 16. If appropriate, kids under 6 may use children’s locker room of opposite gender with parent or guardian.
Jun 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
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| Ochlerotatus notoscriptus, Tasmania, Australia (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
As we head into the heart of mosquito season, the various sprays, ointments, and zappers come out of the closets and basements. You may not be aware that Eucalyptus Oil is considered to be the 2nd most effective method of repelling mosquitoes. Wikipedia points out:
However, more recent evidence shows that DEET serves as a true repellent in that mosquitoes intensely dislike the smell of the chemical repellent.[6] A type of olfactory receptor neuron in special antennal sensilla of mosquitoes that is activated by DEET, as well as other known insect repellents such as eucalyptol, linalool, and thujone, has been identified. Moreover, in a behavioral test, DEET had a strong repellent activity in the absence of body odor attractants such as 1-octen-3-ol, lactic acid, or carbon dioxide. Female and male mosquitoes showed the same response
So, why might you choose to use eucalyptus oil as a mosquito repellent instead of Deet or other chemicals?
- Eucalyptus Oil is natural. You can purchase it in pure oil form.
- The aroma is one of the most soothing and appreciated of all the aromatherapy scents.
- While minor, there are side effects to products with DEET
- Mosquitos have been shown to be able to adapt to and overcome DEET
- A bottle of 100% pure, pharmaceutical grade eucalyptus oil in your home has a long list of other potential uses including as aromatherapy, a shower mist, and an antibacterial agent.
Please not the the pure eucalyptus oil is not recommended as a topical mosquito repellent for children under 3, but is approved for all other groups.
Jun 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
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| Clearly not a eucalyptus leaf |
Do Not Use Concentrated Eucalyptus Oil to Repel Cats. It Can Be Toxic – Even Fatal
Eucalyptus Oil may be best known as a muscle relaxant, soothing aromatic, excellent cold remedy, and delightful enhancement to steam rooms, but fewer people are aware of the use of Eucalyptus Oil as a cat repellant and mosquito repellant.
One of God’s great mysteries is how animals know to avoid eating, smelling, or even coming into contact with plants or other animals that can result in harm to them. One of those cases is very useful when properly used. Cats who may be coming onto your property and doing damage to plants or bothering your pets hate the smell of eucalyptus.
And well they should hate that smell. Eucalyptus ingested by our feline friends can do liver damage and even prove fatal. So according to the website HowtoDoThings.com:
“…use only 10 ml of eucalyptus oil combined with 200 ml water in a spray bottle, and shake it vigorously. Afterwards, spray this mixture all over areas in your backyard that is frequented by stray cats.”
This may be one of the most effective and easiest methods. Other suggestions such as cutting up lemons and leaving them in the garden, may result in other unwanted pest who are attracted to the rotting fruit.
May 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Test Question: What Is Luxurious, Feels Fantastic, Helps Your Complexion, Calms Your Emotions, and Provides Health Benefits for Olfactory and Respiratory Systems?
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| English: British supermodel Kate Moss Português: Supermodel inglesa Kate Moss (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Humans are funny creatures. We are always in a mad search for the new method, the new cure, the new and better approach. Many of us spend thousands of dollars on products that promise us relief from the things that annoy us, and more thousands on methods to improve the things we find less than perfect about ourselves.
Sometimes the best products and approaches are inexpensive and obvious. Sometimes they are centuries old. Ask yourself, would people keep doing something for centuries if it didn’t work?
Steam is pretty cheap. It has been used for centuries to open pores, reduce stress, moisten the nose and throat, and just plain feel good. Steam baths were used in Russia, Turkey, Mexico, and Northern Europe hundreds of years ago through today. The most luxurious spas in the world offer steam baths as the ultimate in pampered living. Your neighbors up on the hill have a steam bath in their master suite. Inexpensive steam is irnonically evidence of wealth and health.
You can give yourself a facial steam bath with a sink and a towel covering your head to keep the steam enclosed. You can get a bit fancier and spend anywhere from $20 to $200 on a home facial sauna depending on the features. Or you can spend $700 to $1500 to outfit your current shower or bathtub with a steam unit. For as little as $1500, you can install a complete, enclosed steam unit in your home.
Now, if you are Kate Moss, you are going to add another ancient product to the steam. Eucalyptus Oil will multiply the results of your steam facial many times over. According to http://thehappyskindiary.com, Kate Moss uses a eucalyptus laced steam bath the next morning after any occasion where she was unable to get a proper cleansing the night before, or when she need a deep cleansing.
Kate would be tapping into ancient wisdom regarding the use of eucalyptus oil as a cleansing agent. But Eucalyptus Oil also provides additional health benefits to the respiratory and olfactory systems. And, of course, eucalyptus has been used for centuries in steam rooms and saunas. Today, the most luxurious spas in the world use this essential oil to improve the experience and wellness of their guests.
Now you can live large like Kate Moss or other jet setters. 100% Pure Eucalyptus Oil, then kind that is used in the very best steam rooms, is now available for home use. You can now enjoy to luxury of eucalyptus oil in a regular shower. Buy our 8 ounce spray bottle of 100% pure pharmaceutical grade eucalyptus oil at Amazon.com for you home shower or steam room.
May 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
Doesn’t Hurt to Try Eucalyptus Oil on Your Cold Sores, and Apparently Many Find Eucalyptus to be Effective at Stopping Cold Sores from Forming.
If you do a Google Search for Eucalyptus Oil Cold Sore, you will get pages and pages of results. If you check those results, you will see that tea tree oil, peppermint, and other essential oil are often recommended as a way to keep cold sores from getting nasty.
If you add this to the dozens of other known uses for eucalyptus oil, it just makes good sense to keep a bottle of pure eucalyptus oil on hand.
Eurospa Aromatics is a leading producer of eucalyptus oil used in steam rooms across the USA. They choose our oil because it is 100% pure oil and of pharmaceutical grade. We now offer the same identical oil for home use. We have a 16 oz bottle that is great for those who have a steam room at home. You can pour a bit into the receptacle that most steam generators for home use provide specifically for eucalyptus or other essential oils.
We offer an 8 oz spray bottle that can be used as a shower mist. Turn your shower on full blast with hot water only, allow a little steam to develop, then spray the eucalyptus oil directly into the spray. The room will be flooded with that much loved woodsy aroma, and the curative powers of eucalyptus will go right to work on your respiratory system to help whatever ails you or prevent microbes from even getting a start. Of course either size bottle can be used for any of the other purposes that eucalyptus has been found to be effective, from muscle release to stress reduction.
Our spray mist bottle of Suprema Grade Pure Eucalyptus Oil Makes A Unique Gift.
Please call us directly at 1-800-395-6478 We are developing a shopping cart, but currently only take phone orders. 8 oz bottle is 29.95
