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We love having groups of women at body blitz relaxing and socializing. We can accommodate parties of all sizes and can mix and match treatments to suit your individual needs. See what these groups of women have to say about their experiences at body blitz: ….
“The spa day was amazing! The morning could not have been more perfect. Most of the ladies were new to body blitz and they all couldn't say enough about how great it was. I would suggest your facility to anyone considering hosting a large women's event, because it was a really unique and well received idea. I received comments from two guests saying it was the best wedding shower idea!”
Stephanie Herod
“Let me start my saying that I am still feeling so utterly relaxed after yesterday and am already looking forward to my next visit! From beginning to end, everyone made this day wonderful. Every question was answered, every change to our dates/guest list was taken care of, and everyone was beyond helpful!!! I can't believe how fast the response was to my emails and/or phone calls, it made us feel valued as clients. Our bride-to-be had a wonderful time and all of us are hoping to make this a regular outing.”
Louisa Bunclark
“The whole experience was great/awesome/amazing....not enough words to describe it! Everyone especially the very surprised birthday girl was wowed by the whole experience. From the day I spoke with you until the moment we left I knew it was a great choice in picking body blitz! We are even looking into planning another trip to the spa in a couple of months! It was great great great! Thank you all very much!!! (my skin still feels amazing same with the birthday girl, every time we talk we have to mention this to each other)
Iris Shillingford, CSC Analyst
“Everyone in our party had a fabulous time! No one wanted to leave and everyone went back to the pool after their treatments. I loved the chai shake that was delivered to me while I sat in the sea salt pool and those red lounge chairs were a little slice of heaven! I realize I'm gushing a little bit here, but it really was perfect. The only thing that would have made it better would be that we could have stayed longer! Thanks again for a wonderful experience from our whole group - the bride especially!”
Kristen Schnare
“This will be our 3rd group booking - 1st for my bridesmaids for my wedding, 2nd as part of a bachelorette for one of my bridesmaids when she got married and this will kind of be a 1st year anniversary for both of us. We always have such a great time. The RMTs are the best and everyone who works at body blitz is always so professional and friendly. We love it!"
Teresa Pun
In celebration of Mother's Day, we thought it appropriate to speak to Erica Ehm, publisher of
http://www.yummymummyclub.ca/. We asked her a few questions about being a mom, a wife and an entrepreneur.
1. What is your career? What do you love most about it?
I am the publisher of YummyMummyClub.ca, a national online magazine that speaks to the woman in every mom. I love that the magazine is written by and for women who are hoping to help and inspire each other. On a more macro level – my staff is incredibly talented, hard-working and smart. So on a day to day basis, I am surrounded by amazing women who bring my site to life.
2.
How do you balance motherhood with your career, marriage, family and friends?
Umm, I don’t. I have very low
expectations of balance. Life keeps getting in the way of my schedule so I have
learned to be less of a control freak and cope with the sh*t that comes my way
unexpectedly.
3.
How do you stay sane?
By celebrating imperfection and
surrounding myself with people who love me and accept me just the way I am. My
husband and my kids are incredibly understanding and supportive.
4.
Top 3 pieces of advice you would give to other women?
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Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
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Don’t give up your dreams and what
defines you when you have kids.
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Remember your imperfections are the
qualities that make you unique. Celebrate them.
5.
If you could clear up one misconception about your profession, what would it
be?
I work in the business of “mommy
bloggers”. I hate that term. It’s patronizing and implies the women are silly
and not professional. However, many of the women in my biz are professionals
from a variety of fields who chose to stay home and become self-employed. I’m
proud to work alongside so many of them.
6.
Tell us about your first experience with body blitz?
My girlfriend took me and we had a
blast. I love being totally naked and jumping into the waters. I was a bit
taken a back when a stranger recognized me and started chatting with me while I
was totally naked, but she was super interesting. So much so, that she became
one of my bloggers. We always tell the story of how we met naked.
7.
What is your favourite part of the water circuit and why?
I love the very hot to very cold.
Although I don’t stay in the cold very long, it’s an incredible sensation on my
skin.
8.
Your ride? The rocket? Bike?
Car?
I live right beside the subway – so I
take it whenever I can. Otherwise, I drive a very sexy white Honda minivan.
9.
What books are on your nightstand?
Currently reading Steve Jobs biography.
I just finished The Dove Keepers by Alice Hoffman. Prior to that I read the
Invisible Bridge – one of the best books I’ve ever read. Next: Jann Arden’s
autobiography.
10.
Early bird or night owl?
I. Hate. The. Morning.
11.
Proudest accomplishment?
I have 3. My marriage – I picked the
right guy. My kids – not only do I love them, I really like them too. And
finally, YummyMummyClub.ca – is a dream come true for me.
 The press is raving about our eco-friendly face product line. Here is what they have to say …
Argan Oil Face Serum "We love how it (the argan oil) literally melts into the skin and creates a hydrating barrier to combat the harshness of winter weather. The finish doesn't look oily either." hipurbangirl.com
"
...the argan oil face serum packed a powerful and proactive skin-care punch. Easily absorbed, intensely moisturizing and grease-free - it's safe to say we're hooked." sweetspot.ca
"The serum is my favourite of the line and not only does it feel good, it smells good too!" beautycrazed.ca "
"...and the argan oil face serum has been my lifesaver this season. At the end of November I was in Mexico and arrived with my skin being whacked with a dry, bitter cold that showed evidence immediately with some lines and dry patches. A few weeks of this serum and my skin feels revived and ready to tackle the New Year." ca.chine.yahoo
"What I loved about the African argan oil, is the fact that even though it is an 'oil' it was not too clingy to my hands after applying + absorbed quickly and my skin felt like it was wrapped in a warm blanket." glossglamzenfly.blogspot.com
Revitalizing Face Moisturizer “A beautiful face moisturizer.” beautysquared.blogspot.com
“As soon as I apply body blitz replenishing face moisturizer, my skin has a luminescence and radiance that I thought was available only to stars like Charlize Theron and Angelie Jolie.” gottheknack.blogspot.com
“Toronto’s body blitz water spa’s replenishing face moisturizer features the much-lauded Renovage™, anti-aging ingredient which increases the lifespan of cells, thereby reducing visible signs of aging.” Ensemble Vacations
Balancing Face Toner "I like this toner. It leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth without feeling like it's taken away all the moisture. It smells fresh. It's restored my faith in toner." beautysquared.blogspot.com
Exfoliating Face Wash "...and we’re now devoted to the exfoliating face wash, which sloughed off pore-clogging bacteria with its apricot seed powder." sweetspot.ca
"This is a very creamy and luxurious exfoliator that feels gorgeous on my skin. It smells fresh and the apricot seed kernel powder is extremely gentle yet gives the effective exfoliation." beautysquared.blogspot.com
Green Clay Face Mask "Use a purifying mask rich in antioxidants or clay to zap impurities from your pores (body blitz green clay face mask)" HELLO! Canada
"This clay mask had an amazingly smooth and creamy texture, not in the least bit gritty or thick. It didn't feel heavy on and had a gentle scent. It was a treat to have on. Afterwards, my skin felt smooth, moisturized and clean and looked fresh." beautysquared.blogspot.com
 Was it love at first sight? Well… it was - in a round-about way.
Physically, he was not my type. I was looking for Mr. Tall, dark and handsome with a little athletic ability, intelligence and good money sense on the side (yeah me and every other 21 year old single woman at the time). But instead, standing beside me at the bar in the basement of the Madison Avenue Pub was Mr. Average, blonde and chubby.
It was September 1984, I was with a girl friend, he was with his squash partner and none of us paid too much attention to each other…at first. As the night wore on, my girlfriend started telling me how she had been agonizing about calling a guy she hardly knew to ask him out. I didn't think asking men out was that big of a deal so to prove my point I turned to Blondie Brush-Cut next to me and said, "I'm doing a survey and would like to know what you think about women who call men they barely know to ask them out on a date."
He smiled at me with a devilishly crooked grin then reached into his pocket, pulled out a quarter (no cell phones back then) handed it to me and said, "I'm Rob, I'll give you my phone number and how about you call me and we'll see what happens." At that moment, I knew he was the one. Any man could be handsome, smart and play sports, but how many had his quick wit, charm and confidence.
We ended up talking with each other until closing, forgetting completely that we had arrived with other people.
Twenty-five years later, 20 years of marriage, a mortgage, 4 kids, pets, home renovations, and living through great times and some really, really bad ones, we're still together. When friends ask how we keep things going, we usually look at each other and make some wise crack, like it's cheaper to keep her. But all joking aside, I think it's because even though we've seen each other at our worst, our love for the qualities that make each of us our best is what we can't seem to live without. Well, that and the fact that even tall dark and handsome men have dirty underwear and no matter how athletic they are they still can't seem to get it into the laundry basket.
Anita MacLeod
Cari MacLean, body blitz client and wife of Ron MacLean (host of Hockey Night in Canada on CBC), has been married for 27 years. We sat down with Cari and asked her about the keys to a great relationship.
1. When did you and Ron first meet?
Highschool, 1978
2. How long have you been together?
Close to 34 years. We will celebrate our 28th Wedding Anniversary in September.
3. What do you think is the secret to a great relationship?
Not losing your individuality. Staying true to you. 1+ 1 = 2, rather than 2 becomes 1.
4. What is the nicest thing you have done for each other?
It’s not so much the big gestures as it is the daily small nice gestures, like getting each other a coffee, writing and leaving notes, buying flowers, making dinner, brushing off the snow on both cars etc. Just being aware of each other’s presence and extending small courtesies along the way.
5. What is the nicest thing you have done for others?
We are both very generous with our time when it comes to local, national and international charitable causes.
6. Tell us about your first experience with body blitz?
I was lucky enough to attend the official opening. Since then have enjoyed many visits, both solo and with friends.
7. What is your favourite part of the water circuit and why?
Hard to believe but it would have to be the cold water plunge pool because I find the swearing I do when entering it to be very cathartic.
8. What is your favourite body blitz product?
Love the mint ~ lime body wash.
9. What is your secret to staying fit?
I run and play hockey…both done with other people. The group component means my activities are just as much about being social as they are about being physically active.
10. Favourite food? Drink?
I would never say no to pizza or champagne, but would never consume them together!
11. Top 3 pieces of advice you would give to other women?
1. Love yourself and treat yourself accordingly 2. Build and nurture a strong foundation of friends, both male and female, young and old, couples and singles. 3. Step outside of that box every now and then and do something that challenges you emotionally, spiritually, socially or physically.
12. What books on your nightstand?
I just finished The Hunger Games trilogy (Suzanne Collins), currently reading The Sisters Brothers (Patrick DeWitt), and of course have a well read copy of Cornered (Ron MacLean and Kirstie McLellan Day ) on the stand.
13. What’s your favourite indulgence?
Road trips.
14. Proudest accomplishment?
Just ran the New York City marathon. A bucket list item for any one who runs.
You can read more about Cari and Ron MacLean in “Cornered” by Ron MacLean and Kristie McLellan Day.
 With this months focus on detoxing and cleansing the body, we thought it would be appropriate to speak to Dr. Cyndi Gilbert; a naturopathic doctor, professor, author and body blitz client. 1. What is your career? What do you love most about it?I’m a naturopathic doctor, professor, and author. I love working with patients to help them achieve their health goals from a holistic perspective, using natural therapies. I’m a synthesizer, so I enjoy the challenge of understanding patterns and the relationships between symptoms, whether those are physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual. I love inspiring students to engage with philosophy as it relates to our definitions of health and illness. Most of all, I love having one foot in science and the other foot firmly planted in art. 2. Tell us about your first experience with body blitz?In the summer of 2005, my husband and I traveled in Andalucía, Spain where we visited the ruins of ancient Moorish baths and soaked in modern hydrotherapy spa waters. I was excited to return to Toronto and hear that Body Blitz was opening. My husband, on the other hand, is still jealous that there isn’t a spa like this for men. 3. How do you do the water circuit?For general health promotion and detox I follow the circuit as is or alternate between the infared sauna and the cold pool a few times. If I’m feeling congested, it’s all about the eucalyptus steam room. When I’m tired after a long day or just need to relax, I like to linger in the sea salt pool. But no matter how I spend my soaking time, I always follow the golden rule of hydrotherapy and end on cold. 4. How do you stay balanced with life, career, family, friends & health?Knowing my limits and living within them. Between my career and motherhood, I have two jobs where I’m primarily giving and caring for others so I make sure to balance it out by making more time for my own wellbeing. It helps me be a better person, partner, mother, and doctor. 5. What is your best beauty secret?A (mostly) healthy, whole food diet, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, water, stress management, play, and lots of love. 6. If you could, what advice would you give yourself 10 years ago? 5 years ago? 20 years ago?Trust your intuition. Love who you are. Breathe. 7. What’s your favourite indulgence?Dark chocolate and single malt scotch. 8. Worst detox ever done?The hardest detox I’ve ever done is the Eubiotic diet, which limits foods that feed bad gut bacteria in order to make space for good bacteria to grow. For 4 weeks, I ate little more than leafy green vegetables, avocado, fish, chicken, fresh herbs, olive oil, and brown rice. It proved far more challenging than even a week-long water fast. I realized just how addicted to sugar we all are. 9. Most exotic place you’ve been to?Luang Prabang, Laos and the tiny villages upriver along the Mekong. 10. Your ride? The rocket? Bike? Car?All of the above. I couldn’t live without my double Chariot bike trailer for easy child transport around town. I ride the subway to the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in North York where I teach one day a week. And the car means regular family day hikes in the Niagara Escarpment.
 Be creative this holiday season. Body blitz has gifts for the whole family, from baby to teenager to mom and dad and grandma.
1. Give a blitz gift certificate to the three generations of women in your family. Grandmother, daughter and granddaughter can spend some quality time at body blitz while they relax and catch up. Our online gift certificates are just a click away.
2. Tea lovers will go crazy for the exotic flavours of our body blitz ayurvedic teas. Our teas are made up of different herbs and spices, each with their own unique health benefit. Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that literally translates to “science of life” or “practices of longevity.” What better gift to give to someone you love.
3. For the finest cooks, we have the finest sea salts. Our bath salts can also be used for cooking! These gourmet salts, from the Isle of Noirmoutier, the Mediterranean Sea, Lake Manatou and the Himalayas, are loaded with minerals and trace elements. They are also rich in flavour and healthier than processed salt. They make a great stocking stuffer for dad.
4. For the teenage daughter, our ‘get blitzed’ tanks are 100% cotton and are great on their own or they can be layered under sweaters. Now you can stay warm and be stylish.
5. For expecting moms or new babies, our get blitzed onesies are the perfect gift. They come in holiday red, are 100% cotton and are available in three sizes; 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12–18 months.
6. Our body blitz products are available online and can be delivered to your doorstep. Our eco-friendly face and body products combine natural elements from the sea, earth and various botanicals and are 100% Canadian made.
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