HUGE Product Sale!

For a limited time only ... enjoy 75% off ALL Illume Aromatic Diffusers AND COOLA Organic Sunscreen products with the purchase of any 60 or 90 minute spa service! Come in and relax ... and stock up on holiday gifts!

Below are the current products we carry here at The Balinese Spa! Get them while they last!

• Illume - Coconut Milk Mango Statement Diffuser (retail $49.50)
• Illume - Pineapple Cilantro Statement Diffuser (retail $49.50)
• Illume - Gardenia Statement Diffuser (retail $49.50)
• Illume - Oceano Statement Diffuser (retail $49.50)
• COOLA Sport SPF 35 Pina Colada Sunscreen Spray
• COOLA Sport SPF 35 Citrus Mimosa Sunscreen Spray
• COOLA Face SPF 30 Unscented Moisturizer

Call to make your appointment now! (361) 749-0003.

Need a Reason for a Massage?

Need a reason (besides relaxation!) for getting a massage? Here are a few reasons why a massage can be beneficial to your health from an article in The Huffington Post -- "Massage Benefits: 9 Healthy Reasons To Make An Appointment Today," by Sarah Klein.

 

1.       Manage Anxiety & Depression -- For the same reasons that a massage is relaxing, it can also soothe anxiety and depression. Massage reduces levels of the stress hormones cortisol stress, resulting in lifted spirits and often lower blood pressure. It can also boost the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine, which are involved in depression.

 

2.       Ease Pain -- Eight out of 10 Americans will experience debilitating back pain, according to Time.com, but a massage can help. According to a 2011 study, massage helped people in pain feel and function better compared to people who didn't receive any massage treatment. "We found the benefits of massage are about as strong as those reported for other effective treatments: medications, acupuncture, exercise and yoga," Dan Cherkin, Ph.D., lead author of the study, said in a press release. Massage has also been linked to decreased stiffness and pain, as well as better range of motion in people with osteoarthritis.

 

3.       Improve Sleep -- If you've ever dozed off on a massage table, you don't need to be convinced that a massage can promote healthy sleep. A number of studies have examined this link, and chalk it up to massage's affect on delta waves, the kind of brain waves connected to deep sleep, according to Health magazine.

 

4.       Boost Immunity -- Multiple studies, although often small, have linked massage to better functioning of the immune system. In one 2010 study, researchers found massage increased a person's disease-fighting white blood cells. The stress-reducing powers of massage can also help keep you healthy.

 

5.       Beat PMS -- At least one small study found that massage can kick pesky PMS symptoms, like bloating and mood swings, to the curb.

 

6.       Raise Alertness -- Want to boost your brainpower? Adults who were given a 15-minute chair massage in a small 1996 Touch Research Institute (TRI) study were more alert and completed a series of math questions faster and more accurately.

 

7.       Curb Headaches -- Just like muscle and back pain, headaches can also be alleviated thanks to massage. A regular rubdown can reduce a person's number of migraines, according to WebMD, as well as limit how painful each migraine feels, according to the TRI. A 2009 study found that a 30-minute massage decreased pain for people with tension headaches, and even curbed some of the stress and anger associated with that pounding head.

 

8.       Save Face -- A little prodding in the right places can even have beauty benefits. "Massage increases blood flow, which plumps up slack skin, encourages lymphatic drainage (the shuttling of toxins out and away from cells so that more nutrients can travel in) and adds vitality to a dull complexion and lackluster hair," Kimara Ahnert, a New York City skin-care studio owner told Women's Health. And you don't even have to make an appointment -- simply rubbing your face and scalp for a few minutes can make a big difference.

 

9.       Ease Cancer Treatment -- Because of many of the benefits listed above, massage is particularly helpful for people living with or undergoing treatment for serious illnesses, like cancer. Various studies have shown that massage can relieve fatigue, pain, anxiety, depression and nausea in cancer patients.

Have a reason for a massage now? Make your appointment at The Balinese Spa today! (361) 749-0003! Or email the Spa Manager here for more information!

 

Kick Summer Off Right!

We're offering a sea shell massage for only $75 until July 15! (Regular price is $90). Make your appointment now and kick summer off right!

Port Aransas 2012 SandFest Special

The Balinese Spa is offering $10 off ALL massages this weekend (now through Saturday!). Mention this blog post and we'll spray you down with our new COOLA Organic Sunscreen before you head back to the beach after your service at NO CHARGE (while supplies last)! Make your appointment now before we book up! See you at the spa! (361) 749-0003.

COOLA - Organic Skincare

With Summer literally around the corner (and SandFest HERE already!), we are thrilled to introduce COOLA - an organic Suncare line - here at The Balinese Wellness Spa. COOLA offers sun protection for a range of skin types & lifestyles - and we're so exicted to be able to offer it to our guests! Stop in and stock up! Here's what we currently carry:

Sport SPF 35 Citrus Mimosa Sunscreen Spray - Spritz your sunscreen on the go with this clear, continuous spray in all natural Citrus Mimosa. Offering Broad Spectrum SPF 35 protection, this spray will nourish, repair and hydrate skin with 97% certified organic inactive ingredients like Aloe, Cucumber, Algae and Strawberry Extracts; and Red Raspberry Seed Oil, a natural sunscreen and anti-inflammatory rich in Omega-3 and 6.  Have your fun in the sun and then some with COOLA. (Easy spray-on application, 97% nourishing, organic inactive ingredients, Infused with anti-aging antioxidants, Naturally scented / non synthetic fragrance).

Sport SPF 35 Pina Colada Sunscreen Spray - Spritz your sunscreen on the go with this clear, continuous spray in all natural Piña Colada. Offering Broad Spectrum SPF 35 protection, this spray will also nourish, repair and hydrate skin with 97% certified organic inactive ingredients like Aloe, Cucumber, Algae and Strawberry Extracts; and Red Raspberry Seed Oil, a natural sunscreen and anti-inflammatory rich in Omega-3 and 6.  Have your fun in the sun and then some with COOLA. (Easy spray-on application, 97% nourishing, organic inactive ingredients, Infused with anti-aging antioxidants, Naturally scented / non synthetic fragrance).

Body SPF 30 Unscented Moisturizer - Give your body the extra hydration it needs with this unscented version of our sheer SPF 30 organic sunscreen. This formula features our exclusive Camilla Sinesis Liposome Complex, a powerful and deeply penetrating moisturizer that fights fine lines as it soothes, rejuvenates and protects. Vitamin C delivers antioxidant protection, while organic Cucumber and Shea Butter help replenish lost moisture during and after your day in the sun. 70% Certified Organic and 95% Natural inactives. (Hypoallergenic, Water Resistant, Paraben Free, Ultra Sheer).

Baby SPF 50 Unscented Moisturizer - Give your little one a 100% natural environmental shield that will safeguard him/her from both the sun’s harmful rays and pollutants like smog and dust. Designed especially for baby’s delicate skin, this mineral SPF 50 with broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection contains absolutely no chemicals or preservatives. Plankton and organic Beeswax naturally boost SPF protection, while organic Shea Butter, Sesame Seed, Avocado and Evening Primrose Oils keep baby soft as…well, a baby’s bottom. (100% Natural, Paraben Free, Preservative Free, Ultra Water Resistant).

Mention this blog post and receive 10% off your first purchase of COOLA - and a FREE sample (while supplies last)!

Introducing The Far Infrared Dry Sauna

The Balinese Wellness Spa is excited to introduce a new service to our menu - The Far Infrared Solo Dry Sauna! We offer 30 minutes for ony $30. The Solo portable sauna is clinically-tested and shown to lower blood pressure, increase core temperature and aid in weight loss. Since 2001, the Solo portable sauna has been a proven and popular personal sauna among the competition. Here are just a few ways the Far Infrared Solo Dry Sauna can help you:

PAIN RELIEF: Heat relieves pain by expanding blood vessels and increasing circulation. Better circulation allows more oxygen to reach injured areas of the body and helps reduce pain and speed up the healing process.

WEIGHT CONTROL: Perspiring is part of the complex thermoregulatory process of the body that increases the heart rate, cardiac output, and metabolic rate. The process requires a large amount of energy and reduces excess moisture, salt and subcutaneous fat. Fat becomes water-soluble and the body sweats out fats and toxins.

EXERCISE: During a 10-20 minute sauna session, your heart rate increases by 50-75%. This provides the same metabolic result as physical exercise. The increased cardiac load is the equivalent to a brisk walk. There is a nominal effect on blood pressure because the heat also causes blood vessels in skin to expand to accommodate increased blood flow.

The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) (August 7, 1981) reported what is common knowledge today: Many people who run do so to place a demand on their cardiovascular system as well as to build muscle. What isn't well known is that it also reported the "regular use of a sauna may impart a similar stress on the cardiovascular system, and its regular use may be as effective as a means of cardiovascular conditioning and burning of calories as regular exercise."

DETOXIFICATION: Toxins such as sodium, alcohol, nicotine, cholesterol and carcinogenic heavy metals (cadmium, lead, zinc, nickel) accumulate in the body during modern daily life. The body eliminates most toxins naturally by sweating. Heat therapy stimulates the sweat glands that cleanse and detoxify the skin. The heat simply speeds up the body's natural process.

INDUCED FEVER: Most illnesses are accompanied by a fever. During a fever, the body heats up to eliminate viruses and attack foreign agents. Often misunderstood, this rise in temperature is a natural stage of the immune system's healing process and is one of the best ways to rid the body of chemicals and unwelcome visitors. The immune system weakens the hold of viruses and bacterial growth. Saunas induce an "artificial fever" by heating up the body but without the pains of an illness. Subsequently, the body wards off invading organisms much more easily because the immune system is activated consistently by the "artificial fever".

REDUCE STRESS: Heat therapy loosens the muscles and relaxes the body. Many massage therapists use heat to provide more thorough and effective treatment.

BENEFIT TO SKIN: Heat improves circulation, expels dirt & chemicals and removes dead cells on the surface of the skin. This leads to a more soft and clear complexion.

Mention this blog post and receive 30 minutes for ... ONLY $20!! Offer ends May 1st.

Yoga Classes

The Balinese Wellness Spa now offers Yoga classes! Melt away your stresses as you experience a relaxing hour of Yoga on our unique outside deck. Yoga classes are complimentary for Guests at the Balinese Flats as well as all Starkey Property Guests. Not a guest at The Balinese Flats or Starkey Property? For just $10 you can join in on one of our Yoga sessions as well. Class starts Saturday, March 31st and will continue every Saturday at 8:00am EXCEPT the second Saturday of each month. Beach Yoga is offered to the public at no charge on the second Saturday of each month. Must be 18 years of age or older. We recommend bringing your own Yoga mat. Beginners are welcome. Availability is limited.

Yoga on the beach is a free basic yoga instruction. Class will take place at Horace Caldwell Pier, on the beach at the end of Beach Street. Nancy Myers leads participants throgh the step in this natural environment. Bring an old towel or mat suitable for use on the beach. Always held the second Saturday of each month courtesy of Parks & Recreation.

Please call The Balinese Spa at (361) 749-0003 or send an email here to get on the guest list and discover your inner Yogi! Stay up to date on all the events and classes offered at The Balinese Spa on our events calender.

Luxurious Sunless Tanning

The Balinese Spa is teaming up with Luxurious Sunless Tanning the last Saturday of every month ... starting April 28th! Get the color you desire by tanning the safe way with all natural, vegan products for only $40 here at the spa. By appointment only - 361.749.0003. Space is very limited. We look forward to seeing (and tanning!) you soon.

Here are some results from our trial sunless tanning session at the spa:

Welcome to The Balinese Spa

The Balinese Spa, a unique gem nestled in the heart of Port Aransas, Texas –a true sanctuary in the small beach community, is NOW OPEN! We are dedicated to supporting your personal well-being and health through luxurious spa services as well as the use of organic products and skin care lines. We offer affordable massages, body treatments and facials designed to relax and rejuvenate. From the moment you walk through the doors of The Balinese Spa, you will begin your peaceful journey intended to promote bliss and well-being.

From our serene massages and body treatments to our stress relieving yoga classes held on our outside deck overlooking Port Aransas, The Balinese Spa is a quiet retreat designed to be your getaway from everyday stresses. It’s your place to indulge. Our promise is to provide guests with the very best of pampering & tranquil services a wellness center has to offer.

Treat your mind, body & soul at The Balinese Spa.