You already know that you look and feel great after a spa getaway. But you may not know it’s good for your health, too! People often ask us if spa therapies really work. There is an important new resource for everyone to use that consolidates independent scientific research studies from around the...

Lyndell Nelis is an expert on keeping positive energy flowing. She is director of the Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai. She became part of its pre-opening team more than a year ago, after working in the spa industry in locations such as the Philippines and Thailand. “Joining...

Have you ever noticed how much your energy soars when you see old friends? It’s not your imagination that it’s good for you to reconnect.  Beyond the fun of laughing together, having a strong social network helps reduce the effects of stress on our heart-health and immune system, according to numerous...

There are so many great massages available today that you may find it hard to decide which one will best prevent or relieve your aches and pains. To help, Paul Hawco, spa director at the Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Pacific Rim, recently gave us a mini-course on some of the most popular massages...

It’s hard to enjoy the blessings in your life when you are stressed out. When you find time to get away to a spa, you’ll want to make the most of it to renew yourself – so you can enjoy the good things in your life and give back to others. We asked Roselia Flandes, Spa Director for the luxurious...

Has your fitness routine hit a plateau? Are you finding that you’re emerging from your workout with aches and pains – and not the energized feeling you’ve been seeking? These may be signs that you would benefit from a session with a fitness expert. Fitness experts at Willow Stream Spas are prepared...

Even if you make time in your schedule for regular massages, they may not give you a much-needed break from your daily routine if the setting is a strip mall or drab, clinical office. The Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess hotel makes it easy for spa goers to transform their outlook...

Each of us has our own “fingerprint” when it comes to what relaxes and energizes us, says Manhattan psychologist Joseph Cilona. “It’s very personal and unique to each of us,” he says. As a result, it can take some experimenting to figure out how to get the most from your spa visits, he says....

If you’re finding that your wardrobe’s a tad tight, here’s a potential solution: Salsa! Not the Latin sauce but the Latin dance. Salsa’s fast, fun, sexy, easy to learn and, like the sauce, hot. You’ve seen it on Dancing with the Stars and if you wander into one of the new dance clubs in just...

It is said that “the Kur” will help the body to restore its balance of minerals and nutrients. Your skin will be completely refreshed and your mind will be relaxed and alert. Our Willow Stream guests always rave about this treatment, and so we’ve decided to describe it here step-by-step. These...

This signature treatment will help you find your energy, from your first relaxing breathing to the grand finale: a luxurious pressure point massage. Some of you have asked exactly what happens during this amazing treatment, and so we will tell you here, step by step: Back Cleanse, Drizzle Oil and Breathing...

Warm weather and long days. Now is the time to turn indoor fitness into creative outdoor workouts. Water exercise is a perfect way to escape the heat and humidity of summer. Swimming is an obvious choice. Swimming or treading water is a great way to work the cardiovascular system. If it’s been a while...