Holiday Boutique Party THIS SUNDAY

Who: 16 spirited women showcasing their wares: lingerie, t-shirts, scarves, handbags, candles, books, baskets and cards
What: Shopping and Vino!
When: Sunday, December 3, noon until 4:30 pm
Where: Tone-Up Santa Barbara, 3006 De la Vina St (State and de la vina, where it meets Calle Laurales, across from TJ’s)
Suesan of Yachtie Girl will be hosting and a portion of all our sales will be donated to the Unity Shoppe because we strongly believe that "No progress is possible without shelter, food and clothing".

Holiday Event at Walter Claudio -- This Saturday!

Don't miss the Walter Claudio Holiday event THIS SATURDAY, December 2nd! Not only will you benefit from promotions and savings on your holiday gifts, but you can also contribute to the Dream Foundation! Holiday T-shirt sales benefit the Dream Foundation.

• Earn double points through the Aveda pure Priviledge program
• Receive a makeup application and skin care tips from Aveda makeup artists
• Enter a raffle to win salon and spa services or your favorite Aveda products!

For more information, visit Walter Claudio! Happy Holidays!

Walter Claudio: Newest Spa Defined Member!

I am very excited to announce that Spa Defined has added a new category -- Salon Spas! Walter Claudio is Spa Defined's FIRST salon spa member! They are a beautiful addition to SD and I am very pleased to represent them! Check out the photo slide show on Spa Defined and check back soon for my personal review -- I am getting a facial soon! Walter Claudio is an Aveda concept salon and spa, so they use Aveda products, but they are also they only spa in Santa Barbara that uses Ole Henriksen for their facials.

My Date with Drew

I'm in Las Vegas now taking a little vacation (and still hoping to get some spa time in). However, I did see the documentary "My Date with Drew" and love it!!! It's cute, funny and inspiring in a sweet way. Has anyone else seen it? So....if you could have a coffee date, or any date with anyone, who would it be??

Cupping and Acupuncture

After giving 8 facials on Friday in Solvang, I had injured my right arm, neck and shoulder. It hurt so bad that I could even lift a glass of water that night! I called my acupuncturist friend Julia Dubiel! She treated me the next morning with cupping on my back and neck and treated my arm with acupuncture. My arm feels so much better! Thank you Julia! I didn't know if I would be able to give facials next week, but I think I will be just fine thanks to the treatment. Oh...and I will not be giving that many facials again in one day:)

Equipment for Sale!

2 stainless steel mayo tables approximately 12"'x24" on rolling wheels -- worth $100 ea; will sell for $25 each. Great for a small piece of equipment. Also for sale a Lumicell Touch cellulite machine, by Silhouet Tone. Sells for $13,000. Will sell for $4,500. It would be a great additon to a massage therapist treatment. This cellulite machine has infrared and magenta light properties as well as the vacum subdermal massage. Specs on this if anyone is interested. Email Julie at skinessentialsjp@aol.com or call 695-8699 if you are interested in purchasing this equipment.

Thank you for your support

Thank you to my member spa clients that are on Spa Defined for your encouraging words and support regarding the closing of the college I worked -- Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine. It's been a couple of weeks now since I...and everyone lost their jobs and students were informed they would need to transfer. Being Director of Advertising and Marketing was an amazing opportunity and I loved working with the staff, faculty and students and will miss it very much. For more information, you can visit my sbcom blog at www.sbcom.blogspot.com or visit www.sbcom.edu

Cielo Spa Open House!

Cielo Skin Care Spa is having a Holiday Open House on December 2nd from 1-5 pm at 1725 C State Street.

Shop for spa holiday gifts! Chenille robes, Votivo candles, Hand Bags by Chira, and Hand made scarves are just a few of the gift ideas that will be available. The Babor skin care trainer will also be on hand to demo some new Babor products (wrinkle filler) and give away goodie bags full of Babor products. For more information call 805-687-8979.

Great Holiday Gift!

Skin Essentials will have the Ultra Sonic Cleanser available for purchase just in time for the gift giving season. This spa/facial "tool" is double effective of manual cleansing and it also increases product absorption -- basically you're getting better results from your products because they are penetrating deeper into the skin. This is a useful and thoughtful gift for women, but also is a great gift for men -- they get a smoother shave and for teens who may have problems with breakouts. They sell for $195 and will go fast! Do yourself a favor and get your shopping done early!

I got spoiled at Skin Essentials

I recently had a facial by Julie at Skin Essentials in Montecito. Julie's philosophy on skin care is more clinical and results-oriented (instead of pampering), although my skin certainly felt pampered by all of the "bells and whistles." First she used the ultrasonic cleanser to deep cleanse my pores -- I loved the feeling of the brush cleansing my skin! She followed up with a Silk Peel using a diamond tip infusing hyaluronic acid into the skin. What's so important about hyaluronic acid??? It's naturally found in the skin between the elastin and collagen fibers and delivers nutrients to the skin while providing hydration to the skin. I had a breakout on my chin which she treated with Salicylic Acid dermal infusion, then used the ultrasound to further clean my pores and for further healing used an oxygen treatment. Julie finished the treatment with a hydrating mask and serum. Amazing! My skin felt tingly...like it was breathing. The combination therapy really gave my skin a renewed glow and smooth feeling -- lots of healing for my skin! Thanks Julie!

Schedule a massage for a good cause!

During the month of November Montecito Body Works, will be donating 20 percent of all proceeds to the Hearts Adaptive Riding Center in Santa Barbara. They are currently raising funds for the new Hearts Learning Center ~ and we would like to help them with this very important project!

Hearts Adaptive Riding Center is a community supported therapeutic horseback riding program dedicated to providing empowering, educational and enjoyable horseback riding and horsemanship experiences for disabled children and adults. For more information about our program, please phone 805-964-1519 or visit our website at www.heartsadaptiveriding.org

Hearts Adaptive Riding Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing therapeutic horseback riding to physically and mentally disabled children and adults. Hearts is accredited as a Premiere Level facility by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association.

Mag light and steamer

Does anyone have an extra mag light or steamer they are not using and would consider selling it?? Email me at melissa@spadefined.com

FREE Health Lecture Friday Night

Topic: Acupuncture treats more than pain
Lecture by: Gayatri Heeson, L.Ac., SBCOM Faculty
Date: Friday, November 3rd
Time: 7-9 pm
Location: 1919 State Street, classroom building
For more info: 898-1180

Montecito Body Works & Hearts Adaptive Riding

Hearts Adaptive Riding Center is pleased to announce that Montecito Body Works has chosen Hearts as their charity during the month of November. Jacque Jackson, the owner of Montecito Body Works, will be donating 20 percent of all proceeds during the month and is also giving a free hand paraffin treatment for all who mention November being Hearts Charity Month.


Montecito Body works is located at 1235 Coast Village Road, Suite I. Appointments can be scheduled by calling (805) 886-6636, email charities@montecitobodyworks.com or on the website at www.montecitobodyworks.com .

Hearts Adaptive Riding Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing empowering, educational and enjoyable therapeutic horseback riding to physically and mentally disabled children and adults. Hearts has been serving Santa Barbara’s disabled community for over twenty years and is accredited as a Premiere Level facility by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association. For more information about our program, please phone 805-964-1519 or visit our website at www.heartsadaptiveriding.org