Health and Wellness Favorites 2023

January 5, 2023

Janet St. Paul names her go-to health professionals, places to wind down, and retreats.

January 5, 2023
Loves

Self-care in 2023

It’s all about self-care in 2023 and everyone deserves it! any of us are resolving to make healthier choices, take better care of our bodies, and find ways to improve the way we look and feel. After a long career of standing behind the chair, experiencing her own chronic concerns, and listening to the needs of her clients, Janet St. Paul has an updated list of her trusted spaces to wind down.

Importance of Mental Health Awareness

1 in 5 Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year so it’s important to stay aware of how you’re feeling and to take care of yourself. Here are a few ways that you can take care of yourself this year:

Find a therapist you feel comfortable expressing your thoughts to each week
Take days off (It’s OK to stop working for one day, it’ll always be there!)
Unplug while you’re on vacation
Meditate, practice gratitude, and focus on positivity
Find exercise classes that you enjoy
Do what makes you happy! Spending time taking care of YOU is not selfish, it’s important to be able to be the best version of yourself.

Retreats & Staycations

You don’t have to leave town to enjoy a little R&R. Here are a few of our favorite spots in Austin and just a short plane ride away. Natasha and I recently went to Sedona, AZ for a retreat with Catherine Scherwenka (click here to learn more) and it was a truly transformative experience. Highly recommend!

Lake Austin Spa Resort
https://aubergeresorts.com/commodoreperry/

Sedona, Arizona
So many wonderful retreats, hikes, and activities to do here! We went this past year and loved getting out in nature.

Sante Fe, NM
Another short plane ride away filled with resorts, spas, and activities!

Miraval Austin

https://www.miravalresorts.com/austin

Hotel St. Cecilia
https://hotelsaintcecilia.com/

Commodore Perry
https://aubergeresorts.com/commodoreperry/

Health & Wellness Professionals

As you may know, we have Dr. Katie Shea providing the most relaxing services right at the salon! You can book through her website and line up a visit at the same time as your beauty appointments to add on another hour of relaxation and wellness. Take a look at a few other wonderful recommendations below as well.

Dr. Katie Shea
Fundamental Health
https://www.fundamentalhealthcare.org/
In a session with Dr. Shea, one can expect to feel relaxed and at ease. Acupuncture is designed to promote balance by redirecting the flow of energy to the natural rhythm that is intrinsic to our self-healing bodies.

Catherine Scherwenka
Spiritual Empowerment and Retreats
https://maythegracebewithyou.com/
Explore the body through movement + yoga, the mind by cultivating awareness using meditation + breath-work, and expand your experience of life by having stronger connections deepening your relationships with both the seen and the unseen.

Kim Love Method
Nutritionist, Catalyst, Guide & Coach Method
https://www.kimlovemethod.com/
These methods guide you to the teacher and healer within you, where your results come from direct access to that empowered part of you.

Nina F. Davis, MS, LMT
Biodynamic Craniosacral and Lympth Drainage Therapy
http://www.ninafdavis.com
512-329-9993
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle-touch health care facilitation based on the discovery, 100 years ago, of a previously undetected subtle cyclic micro-movement in the body.

Shirat Ling
Cosmetic Medicine and Aesthetic Procedures
http://innatebeauty.com
512-656-5464
Dr. Ling’s philosophy incorporates osteopathic manipulative treatment, hormone balancing, and nutrition. She believes in subtle but effective techniques to augment and rejuvenate your inner and outer beauty.

RELAXING SPACES IN AUSTIN

If you want to spend a few hours escaping from the hustle and bustle of the city, here are a few quiet spots that we love. The new bookstore on the east side pours wine while you read. It’s a dream!