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By: Tori Paide, Founder It’s likely you’ve heard about the explosion of popularity that celery juice has seen in recent months. According to its proponents, “Fresh celery juice is one of the most powerful and healing juices one can drink. Just 16 ounces of fresh celery juice a day can transform your health and digestion […]

Dry brushing is an ancient practice that has jumped on the wellness scene lately. It is a simple technique that involves brushing the skin in specific patterns using a brush made of natural fibers to assist in detoxification through the lymphatic system and exfoliate the skin, leaving it smooth and stimulated. Traditionally a self-care ritual, […]

By Kachina L. Smith, D.Ac., L.Ac. The wisdom of Chinese medicine has consistently provided remarkable, even miraculous results for people worldwide. Among the many modalities within Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, cupping, and gua sha (pronounced gwa sah) are used for for a variety of modern day conditions as they are proven to improve circulation, reduce […]

Facial gua sha scraping tools are Instagram’s newest beauty trend. Just a quick search of skin care and you’re sure to see women applying rollers and scraping tools to their face all in the name for anti-wrinkles and aging. Publications like Harpers Bazaar are even calling facial gua sha the “natural facelift” or “botox of […]

TOMA rebranded this year to create more advanced and sophisticated products that continue to heal your skin naturally. They rebranded because it was time for them to up-level their products to fit the modern women’s needs. Though they reformulated some products and completely changed their look we want you to know they still work with […]

Get cozy and enjoy a decadent boost to the dark days of winter with our special seasonal Hot Chocolate Facial. After a thorough cleanse, experience a soothing facial massage with a warm TOMA customized Facial Hydrate oil. Next, our warm custom blended hydrating mask made with organic cocoa, rose, and white tea, work its magic […]

We are excited to incorporate CBD hemp products into our massage services! Various forms of the cannabis plant have been used therapeutically around the world for thousands of years, and using the oil on our largest organ, the skin, has proven health benefits. With the legalization of cannabis use medically in many states, including DC […]

Check out this great opportunity for a comprehensive self-care program at an amazing price! Hard working women this program is for you!  Has taking care of everything and everyone overrun taking care of YOU? Is your energy sapped, your stress high, are you numbing out with food and alcohol and maybe even feeling physically unwell? If you […]

Hello, my name is Ninette Ooman! I’m a Licensed Esthetician at The Still Point at Haven on the Lake. My holistic skincare journey began when I graduated from the Aveda Institute in Washington DC. Before that, my background was in Human Resources and Mental Health. I’ve always loved taking care of people, honoring what each […]

By Kachina L. Smith, D.Ac., L.Ac. For centuries, the wisdom of Chinese medicine has consistently provided remarkable, even miraculous results for so many people worldwide. Among the many modalities within Traditional Chinese Medicine are cupping and gua sha (pronounced gwa sha), both of which facilitate natural healing processes. They are useful for addressing musculoskeletal issues […]