Can massage help with menopause symptoms?

October 17, 2023 by w b

18th October marks World Menopause Day. There’s no doubt that menopause can be challenging for many women. Fluctuating hormone levels and a reduction in oestrogen can cause various symptoms. So, it won’t surprise you that clients often ask us, “Can massage help with menopause symptoms?” While massage therapy can’t directly treat the underlying hormonal changes that take place during menopause and peri-menopause, it may, indeed, provide relief from some of the symptoms associated with menopause.

Can massage help with menopause symptoms?

You can fight the feelings…

Menopause often brings with it increased stress, anxiety and mood swings. Simply stepping through the doors to our beautiful day spa will help you relax. We’re well known for the calming and nurturing environment we offer all our clients.

Then, of course, endorphins (feel-good hormones) are released. As our therapists work their magic, blood flow increases, stimulating the release of serotonin and dopamine. But don’t just take our word for it… Here’s what a recent client had to say when she reviewed us on Facebook.

Pain, pain, go away!

Many women experience muscle aches, joint pain, and headaches during menopause. As Lisa’s review testifies above, massage can help alleviate these pains. A good massage will reduce muscle tension and release tightness in muscles and joints.

Farewell hot flushes:

It’s no secret that things can get a little warm for many women during menopause. But massage can help to calm your nervous system, which, in turn, can promote better body temperature regulation.

Sleep well:

Finally, if you find your sleep pattern has been disturbed, and you’re waking at night, you may find regular massage will aid your return to restfulness.

Have you ever asked yourself, “Can massage help with menopause symptoms?” Why not book some time at Woman and find out for yourself? Please find out more about the massage therapies we offer HERE.

Massage Treat for Relaxation Day

August 9, 2022 by w b

Next week, on August 15th, it’s Relaxation Day. As most of you will know, to say we’re keen on relaxation is a bit of an understatement. We’ve worked hard to create a space in Nelson city where you can escape from everyday pressures, take time for yourself and rediscover what it’s like to feel relaxed and stress-free. Nevertheless, we still want to celebrate this special day, and what better way to do so than with a little massage treat for you? Read on to discover more.

A Massage Treat for You – From Us:

Massage triggers an automatic ‘Relaxation Response’. This response manifests as a slowing down of your heart and breathing rate, helping your muscles relax. This relaxation response may also trigger an increase in the ‘happy hormones’ serotonin and dopamine.

But the benefits of massage go well beyond relaxation.

A massage treat can also help improve circulation giving your body a warming boost.
Massage can help manage pain and injury (but please don’t forget to tell our therapists before your treatment if you suffer from soreness, illness or injury).
A good massage can also help you get some shut-eye. We know some of you have a wee cat nap on the massage table at our Nelson spa, but a regular massage can help you develop healthier sleep habits at home.

20% OFF Massage for You!*

From now until August 16th, we’re offering you a little massage treat for less.

Buy any massage treatment (online only) over $100 and receive 20% off! Simply use the code andrelax at checkout.

Shop massage treats HERE.

*Terms & Conditions:

Offer valid until August 16th 2022.
Online sales only.
Only on massage treatments over $100.
The discount code cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.
The discount code cannot be used on already-reduced treatments or seasonal specials.
One purchase per customer.

Massage Treatments for Stress Awareness Month

April 13, 2022 by w b

April is international Stress Awareness Month. At Woman Beauty in Nelson, we feel proud that we can offer you a place to escape the everyday stresses of life. And our massage treatments are the perfect way to take time for yourself.

Massage Treatments to help you destress:

There is no doubt that stress is a part of everyday life. Whether work-related, a relationship issue or just the general business of life, almost everybody will have occasions where they say they feel stressed. But help and escapism are at hand, right here at Woman Day Spa in Nelson.

Here are three ways that massage treatments can help relieve stress:

1: And… Relax…

2: Sleep Well:

If you have been feeling stressed, there’s a good chance this may have affected your sleep. Before long, you find yourself in a bitter circle of feeling stressed because you can’t sleep and not being able to sleep because you’re stressed! But regular massage can help you spend more time in deep sleep, the restorative stage in which the body barely moves.

We don’t even mind if you drop off during your massage treatment at our Nelson Spa. In fact, if you do, we feel satisfied that we’re doing our job well!

3: Beat the Blood Pressure Rises:

Massage helps to stimulate your blood circulation, which helps lower blood pressure. So, if your stress levels are causing your blood pressure to build, a massage can definitely help.

At Woman Beauty in Nelson, we offer a range of massage treatments for men and women. You’ll also find massage included in some of our Pure Fiji Body Rituals and Spa Packages.

Special Spa Deals for a Nelson Winter

July 2, 2020 by w b

At Woman, as we transition from season to season, we always think about what our clients will need most. Winter in Nelson while stunningly beautiful, can also be cold and crisp. So, as ever, we’ve put together some special Spa deals to keep you warm and counter the drying effect that cooler temperatures can have on your skin.

Special Spa Deals for a Nelson Winter

Sothys Vanilla & Passionfruit Facial – SAVE $52

Sothys has been a leading innovator in the quest for perfection and beauty for women and men for over 70 years, renowned both internationally and here in New Zealand. A highly specialised brand, Sothys, has always stood out with its extraordinary commitment to research and innovation. We are delighted to be able to offer Sothys Paris treatments and products exclusively in Nelson.

Each season Sothys Paris brings out a limited edition facial. This winter it’s the Vanilla & Passionfruit Facial. This treatment brings you a dose of multi-function anti-toxin complex and minerals to boost your skin’s defence system. It smells divine, with delicious notes of vanilla and passion fruits. But most importantly, these key ingredients will leave your skin energised and toned!

Available to purchase in-spa only – Contact Us

Sothys Winter Warmer – SAVE $90

This delicious body treatment does exactly what it says on the packet… Keeps you warm! A stimulating masque creates warmth and increases the circulation; you are then cocooned. While wrapped, you will receive our heavenly head massage and finish with a full body massage.

Available to purchase in-spa only – Contact Us

Sothys Hydra 3ha Facial – SAVE $30

If you suffer from dry skin in winter, this is the facial for you! It’s the crème de la crème of facials, creating a unique triple Hyaluronic acid approach to restore, reactivate and rejuvenate all the key elements of the skin’s hydration. 71 % increased skin moisture levels after just one treatment.

Buy or Gift this Facial – Available Online

Aromastone Full Body Massage – SAVE $41

This Woman favourite is a perfect treat for the winter months. Enjoy a full body massage with the warmth of volcanic stones in a warm room and a heated bed. What more could you want?! Relax afterwards in our relaxation lounge with a herbal tea.

Buy or Gift this Treatment – Available Online

IPL Skin Rejuvenation – SAVE minimum $150

Okay, so we may have stepped away from the warming and skin rehydration theme here… But because direct sunlight is best avoided before and after this photorejuvenation treatment, winter is the perfect time to take advantage of its effectiveness.

If you have unwanted age spots, pigmentation and redness we can help. We can treat your face, neck, décolletage or hands. Prices usually start at $350 for a full face with other areas priced by consultation. Only experienced certified trained therapists perform this treatment.

We offer a complimentary consultation. Contact us to book yours.

Discover all of our special spa deals to help you get through the Nelson winter HERE.

Aromastone – Hot Stone Massage Benefits

August 22, 2019 by w b

One of our most popular massage treatments at Woman Beauty in Nelson is our Aromastone hot stone massage. It’s a blissful head to toe spa treatment incorporating hot stones and essential oils.

But there’s more to this massage than relaxation. In this week’s post we thought we’d share some of the benefits you can expect from hot stone massage.

Three Benefits of Aromastone Hot Stone Massage

You can wave bye-bye to muscular pain:

Whenever you have a nagging, aching muscular pain, we don’t doubt that you’re tempted to pull out a wheat bag or hot water bottle. That’s because heat can help increase blood flow to a specific area and help muscles to relax. If you are suffering from aches due to overexertion, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia or any other non-inflammatory muscle pain, then the Aromastone Massage might just be your new best friend!

You can say ‘Sayonara’ to stress:

While any massage should reduce anxiety and help you relax. The comforting warmth of an Aromastone hot stone massage is particularly beneficial if you’re feeling stressed. There is no doubt that your brain will interpret a safe source of heat as reassuring and pleasant. In turn, this psychological reaction will help to switch off your fight or flight response, lowering your stress levels.

You can welcome sleep:

Sleep plays a vital role in your overall good health. Adequate sleep is essential in maintaining your body’s ability to function; just like eating, drinking and breathing. So if you’re finding it difficult to come by, you need to take steps. Again, any massage therapy will help to promote relaxation and sleep, but an Aromastone hot stone massage could be particularly beneficial. There’s a strong psychological link between being warm and being cosy. When we say goodnight to our babies and children, we will often swaddle them and reassure them that they’ll feel as snug as a bug in a rug because there is a link between cosiness and settling for sleep. Combine the warmth of our Aromastone hot stone massage with the calming effect of the essential oils, and we believe you’re pretty much guaranteed a good night’s rest!

Are you ready to try or gift an Aromastone hot stone massage at Woman Beauty in Nelson? Buy yours HERE.

Spa treatments to warm up your Nelson winter

July 3, 2018 by w b

At Woman Beauty we believe that nothing compares to a relaxing treatment to warm up your winter. Step through our doors on a dismal day in Nelson, and we’re certain you’ll feel immediately cocooned and quietly comforted. So, in this week’s blog article, we’re sharing some of our most popular spa treatments to add some warmth to your week!

Five spa treatments to give you the warm fuzzies…

Massage starts with Mmmmm:
A massage is a perfect way to warm up in winter. For extra toastiness try the Aromastone Massage, this blissful head to toe spa treatment utilises hot stones. Buy yours here. Or relax and drift away with the special blends of the Pacific with the Full Body Island Massage. You can choose whether you drift off for sixty or ninety minutes. Buy yours here.
Wrap up warm:
The Pure Fiji Island Wrap hydrates your dry skin so you will benefit from a beautiful “island glow”. To begin with, your skin is gently dry brushed and warmed tropical oil is generously applied. Your body is wrapped with hot stones while a warm oil scalp massage releases tension hydrating the skin and detoxifying the system. You will leave with your mind renewed and your body restored. Buy yours here.
Indulge yourself:
At the end of a cold winter’s day, it’s tempting to relax in a warm bath. We don’t think you should have to wait until the end of the day! Instead, indulge in a hydrotherapy bath at Woman Beauty Nelson. After this, you’ll receive a full body massage, before finishing with a spa facial and taking time out in the relax lounge. Buy yours here.
Escape to the tropics:
Spa treatments can be like a mini break! Take half a day to pretend you are on holiday. Start with the signature Tropical Paradise Ritual. After this enjoy a crème scrub exfoliation followed by a relaxing massage with exotic oil. You will then be painted with body butter, and cocooned while enjoying a Fijian scalp treatment with warm oil. This pampering wouldn’t be complete without adding a spa manicure and pedicure. After this enjoy time out with a complimentary refreshment in the relax lounge. Buy yours here.
Do it with a friend 😉:
Enjoy our seasonal special this winter! This Couple Retreat is designed to be enjoyed with your partner or bestie. We’ll start you off with a warm foot soak using Pure Fiji bath soak. This is followed by a sugar scrub and a relaxing full body massage. Buy yours here; the special price is for two people.

Beauty treatments in Nelson – Winter’s most wanted!

May 30, 2018 by w b

Winter is here and with that comes the desire to rug up and enter hibernation mode. For some, that means an excuse to ease up on essential body maintenance, although that’s not a course we’d recommend… If you let that fuzz run free as temperatures freeze, you’ll find it harder to take back control in springtime. In honour of cooler temperatures, we thought we’d share some of winter’s most wanted beauty treatments.

Let’s get warmed up – A massage is a perfect way to warm up in winter. For extra toastiness try the Aromastone Massage, this blissful head to toe spa treatment uses hot stones and essential oils. Buy yours here.
Saving face – Your skin receives no let-up from the harsh UV rays over winter, especially in beautiful Nelson where we still have bright sunny days during the cooler months. Add to this the drying effect of wind and the lack of humidity, and your skin can become dry, red, irritated, and lacklustre. Facials are popular beauty treatments all year round, but if you want to feel like you’ve managed a winter escape, try the Pure Fiji Island Facial. We’ll take you on a journey with an ancient blend of powerful plant actives and exotic drift nut oils combined with the latest in dermatological revelations, producing phenomenal targeted facial care solutions. Buy yours here.
Get your glow on – Heading to a special mid-winter event in your cocktail frock? Then make sure your skin shimmers with a Sunescape Spray Tan. This beautiful natural looking tan has no harmful chemicals and is available in light, medium and dark. Spray tans are great winter beauty treatments for a quick pick me up! Buy yours here.
Who’s looking at you baby – If you’re wrapped in merino from torso to toes… Make your peepers work for you! Our eyebrow and eyelash tinting and taming services are a great way to help frame your face. These beauty treatments are a must all year round! Buy yours here. Ask us to help you select your new Jane Iredale mineral makeup for eyes. The autumn and winter range is stunning, we can make your eyes pop with beautiful colours, or we can show you how to create sultry smoky eyes.

This Christmas – Stress Less & Relax More

December 5, 2017 by w b

It’s no secret that Christmas, and the run up to the holiday season can be a stress filled time… Even in sunny Nelson, there seems to be mounting pressure to turn into Wonder Woman and deliver perfect pressies, mouth-watering feasts and entertainment that would fill Netflix with green eyed envy.

Thankfully, here at Woman Beauty Day Spa, we’re masters of the art of relaxation… Our clients often say they feel their troubles melting away as soon as they walk through the door of our beautiful Nelson villa, and we do our best to foster a sense of tranquility and calm. So, with that in mind, we thought we’d share our three top tips to ensure that you stress less and relax more this Christmas season.

Book a massage – A massage can lower your heart rate, cortisol and insulin levels. Think you have to set aside a full morning or afternoon to fit in some Massage Manna? Think again! Our Neck Back and Shoulder Massage is a great tension reliever when time is limited. Set aside 30 minutes at the end of the day, and we’ll have you laid back and ready to face the demands of the family again!
Treat yourself to a facial – A good facial won’t just calm your skin, it will have a similar effect on your demeanour. The Essential Spa Facial includes a neck, back and shoulder massage, so you can supersize your stress buster!
Summer Special to beat stress – We’ve just released our summer specials, and to help you combat seasonal stress disorder, we’ve included the Full Body Retreat. A firm favourite every year. Enjoy a foot soak in Pure Fiji’s milk soak, followed by a sugar scrub and full body massage. Afterwards, take time in the relax lounge and enjoy a complimentary refreshment and chocolates… We won’t tell them you’re here!

We don’t close our doors until Saturday 23rd December at 4:00 p.m. and we reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday 3rd January. So book now for your pre or post Christmas stress relieving treat!

Can massage help with menopause symptoms?

You can fight the feelings…

Pain, pain, go away!

Farewell hot flushes:

Sleep well:

A Massage Treat for You – From Us:

20% OFF Massage for You!*

From now until August 16th, we’re offering you a little massage treat for less.

Massage Treatments to help you destress:

1: And… Relax…

2: Sleep Well:

3: Beat the Blood Pressure Rises:

Special Spa Deals for a Nelson Winter

Sothys Vanilla & Passionfruit Facial – SAVE $52

Sothys Winter Warmer – SAVE $90

Sothys Hydra 3ha Facial – SAVE $30

Aromastone Full Body Massage – SAVE $41

Three Benefits of Aromastone Hot Stone Massage

You can wave bye-bye to muscular pain:

You can say ‘Sayonara’ to stress:

You can welcome sleep:

Five spa treatments to give you the warm fuzzies…

Massage starts with Mmmmm:

Wrap up warm:

Indulge yourself:

Escape to the tropics:

Do it with a friend 😉:

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