Tried It: Lush Synethesia Massage

Tried It: Lush Synethesia Massage

When the Lush Spa first opened in NYC I was eager to try one of their most unique treatments, a Synethesia massage, and finally got around to taking the time out.  My masseuse, Jay, first asked me to choose a word off of a chalk board and then a phrase off from bottles of oil that would dictate the unique experience.  My choices –'enlightened' and 'free and playful.'  The massage was a carefully coreographed heightening of the senses and may I also add, the best of my life.

Gabby Bernstein, Author, Motivational Speaker, Spirit Junkie

Gabby Bernstein, Author, Motivational Speaker, Spirit Junkie

Interviewing people is one of my favorite things about being a journalist.  I love giving people a platform to share their expertise and messages.  Recently, I interviewed Gabby Bernstein, my idol and as a fellow 'spirit junkie,' it's safe to say, mentor.  If you follow my work, then you already know that meeting Gabby about two years ago over breakfast changed my life and sparked a personal spiritual journey.  Here, she shares her message.

What is A Health Coach?

What is A Health Coach?

In one of my recent posts, How I Came Into My Most Authentic Self and Finally Found Peace, I spoke about how I was going to start a Health Coaching practice. Since March, I've been studying nutrition at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and am at the point in the program now where I can begin taking on clients.  Woo hoo!  I'm excited and eager to help people lead a more balanced, healthier lifestyle. You're probably asking, 'what is a health coach anyway?'  Allow me to explain...

Clean Skincare

Clean Skincare

Eating clean is one of the most important parts of my lifestyle.  However, when it comes to my beauty regimen, I can't say that it's top-of-mind.  As a beauty writer, I test almost everything no matter what the ingredients are.  If it works, I'll talk about it.  Lately, the more I understand the importance of simplicity in overall wellness, the more I respect beauty brands who create efficacious products using minimal ingredients. 

7 Rules to Eat By

7 Rules to Eat By

They say, if you want to find out what you believe about joy you need to look no further than the food on your plate.  It's true.  The type of food you eat, how you eat it and how much of it you comsume says a lot about your overall state of wellbeing.  Here are 7 rules to eat by for optimal health.