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Shana Lacs Approach to Deep Tissue Massage
Iloilo City now has metamorphosed into not just a city of historical and cultural passion but a center of wellness industry for the past years, making its tourism potential truly promising. More and more visitors appreciate the city’s tourism offerings including the best way to relax, rejuvenate and de-stress. The one and only authentic spa center that pioneered the neo-traditional “Ilonggo Hilot” is Shana Lacs Spa located at 205 Adelina Building along Gen. Luna and Jalandoni Streets. This spa center’s success relies much on their passion to satisfy, provide detailed message techniques and sincere service. For reservations of spa session, you can call them at (033) 338-3206.
Deep tissue massages have become increasingly sought after as a growing number of people are looking for therapeutic benefits instead of your standard relaxing treatment. However, there is a widespread misunderstanding of this type of massage. Most people suspect that it requires using your full body weight pressing as hard as you can to release a tight muscle. Your typical "no pain, no gain" theory. To the contrary, deep tissue massages performed correctly works with the muscle tissue versus against it perhaps resulting in some irritation but not a teeth gritting pain which causes the client to cringe. Deep tissue performed incorrectly can potentially bruise the tissue as well as cause a defensive reaction from the client by tightening the area being treated.
A knowledgeable therapist works with, not on, the muscle tissue at the client's comfort level. Stretching the muscle or applying friction in the opposite direction of the muscle using slow and firm pressure are some desirable approaches. Making use of such a technique is likely to result in far greater results for the client. Deep tissue massages focus on elongating a relaxed muscle which diminishes chronic muscle pain by breaking up muscle adhesions (very much like muscular scar tissue) and lengthening shortened fascia. This consequently improves circulation, improves flexibility and loosens muscles. All of which are essential for athletes or work out addicts, but also valuable to anyone aiming to improve their overall health and wellness.
As we age, our muscles tend to shorten from a variety of activities such as sitting for extended periods of time or working at a computer. If nothing is done about it, the fascia tightens around the shortened muscle and range of motion is lost, subsequently resulting in an inability to turn your head as far to the right or left, or touch your toes. Such decrease of mobility may only be inconvenient at best for some, but there is suffering affiliate with this limitation as well that proves to be much more of a problem. Since prevention is less stressful than curing, regular deep tissue massages need to be added to the top of your self care list!
So, for your relaxation and de-stress need, feel free to visit Shana Lacs Spa anytime of the day.

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Shana Lac’s Ilonggo pride

Shana Lacs Spa is considered an innovator and trendsetter for Ilonggo wellness industry with its continued quest to introduce new services. Shana Lacs Spa is more than just a wellness center that offers budget-friendly, effective and popular massage services that has become close to the heart of Ilonggos, it is a place where everyone can bring out the best in each of them by pampering themselves.

The spa center offers tranquil and serene ambiance that is truly conducive to relaxation. People are drawn every day to avail their signature massage that is “Hilot Ilonggo.” From its name, it is truly an Ilonggo pride since the massage is well-researched and done in classy Ilonggo way of pampering. The presence of traditional technique and modern ways of spa, this service is top-notch and most in-demand. Forget about others who offers this kind of spa service, Shana Lacs has often been compared but not duplicated with their special ways of serving their loyal spa lovers and incoming clients.

On its many years of existence, Shana Lacs developed and improved many spa services from foot massage, body massage and even facial services. This year, they were able to launch unique but effective services such as Breast Firming, Skin Firming, Ear-Candling, Ventosa massage and more. Checking out their wellness menu is like browsing a magical book filled with healing ways to rejuvenate the body from A to Z. What makes Shana Lacs even closer to the heart of Ilonggos, is their heartfelt gratitude to offer discounts and friendly price for those seeking relaxation.

Ilonggos are proud of Shana Lacs and its effective ways to liberate them from stress. Such promising reputation will one day bring Shana Lac’s Ilonggo spampering to the international market, a feat that the owners are looking forward to.

For now, enjoy and feel the difference at Shana Lacs, your own haven and special place for stress freedom. For reservation of services, call (033) 338-3206.

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What to expect at Shana Lacs Spa these days?

Simply the best wellness experience that is truly Ilonggo and distinctly personalized care. The spa center’s gracious and affable staff is always ready to take care of everything you need. They provide the information you need that suits your preference when it comes to relaxation and massage.
Now that summer is finally over and school days give young people the pressure of a hectic life, Shana Lacs Spa counters such problem with some of their best spa and wellness services that are all effective and still affordable. Students and professionals-on-the-go should try their soothing foot massage that has been popular for those seeking relief from stress. If they want to add more, it can go with manicure and nail services that give more confident feeling to every client.
Beauty conscious and those wanting to stay looking young, their effective facial services that uses only natural and organic beauty products are self-rewarding experience. These days, people need relief from stress and availing Shana Lacs top-class facial services are must-try and a wellness gift to yourself. It guarantees to bring out the best in each of you.
But ultimately and intimately, Shana Lacs signature “Hilot Ilonggo” massage is a must-try and worth it with its traditional Ilonggo origin of body healing fused with modern spa techniques, this popular massage is simply the best. No other massage centers that offers this kind of massage since Shana Lacs was the first pioneer to offer a truly Ilonggo massage. Swedish massage is another perfect offering from this fast-rising spa center.
Not only Shana Lacs offers soothing wellness services, but every day, exciting discounts and promo awaits you to suit your budget. Travelers, visitors, and even Ilonggos of all walks of life enjoyed visiting Shana Lacs Spa as a perfect haven away from life’s daily pressure.
Rejuvenate and relax now by calling (033) 338-3206.

A modern look at Hilot Massage

Accreditation and licensing is a welcome development in the history of Filipino traditional hilot massage. But there were dark times when hilot was labeled as quackery, pseudo-science, and massage was passed off as immoral. The advent of commercialized sex in the 1970s gave a bad name to the legitimate art of therapeutic massage, and the tarnished image of this ancient healing art is not yet totally well.

The message that needs to be understood by the general public is this: Bona fide spas are not prostitution dens. Massage therapists are not prostitutes. They are certified and licensed workers whose gifts and training are officially recognized. Therapeutic massage is a clean and decent health care occupation.

So there! There are behavioral and legal boundaries to make sure that the baby of wellness is not thrown out with the bathwater of commercial sex. What should be downsized and eradicated is, of course, sexual harassment and exploitation. Only then can the image of massage and Filipino hilot be itself healed.

Wellness Tourism

The Department of Tourism is on the right track in tying up with the DOH to promote the Philippines as a center of wellness and “medical tourism”. The problem is the machinery is not yet that well-oiled. The stakeholders are nagkakahiyaan pa about who should take the lead in the critical areas of the wellness industry. Key areas with yet insufficient results are:

1. the reconciliation of western and alternative approaches,
2. the standardization of methods and modalities of traditional and alternative health care or “TAHC”;
3. the accreditation of TAHC practitioners; and
4. the training of new TAHC practitioners.

The longer the “pioneering” phase is stretched, the bleaker are our chances of realizing what we have been equipped to become.

Countries which are known for spa and wellness pride themselves for having just one or two of the following wellness assets: mineral waters, thermal springs, therapeutic mud, medicinal herbs, seaweed, aromatherapy oils, scenic and biodiverse environs. Lo and behold, the Philippines is blessed with all of the above and what’s more, Filipinos themselves are essentially kind and hospitable!

Despite the slowness, foreigners have already begun appreciating the Filipino healing arts, even more than Filipinos themselves. Why not begin to appreciate the beauty of the Philippines? Why not protect the good things of our native heritage? Why not try Filipino hilot massage? Yes, why not?

Here's what author Stephen Gallup posted on the internet: “The Filipino healers have been ridiculed by many Western doctors. They attempt no rebuttal to the charges. They did not seek the gift and responsibility that has been laid upon them, nor do they explain it. But anyone who is dissatisfied with Western medicine can take comfort in knowing that this alternative is available. If nothing else, it provides an excuse to go catch a glimpse of a very beautiful corner of the world.”

We should not fail to appreciate the giftedness of our land and our people for traditional and alternative health care. Make no mistake about it. The Philippines has a rightful claim to the title of global wellness hub, over and above Europe, the Americas, and even our Asian neighbors. We just have to begin appreciating what God has given us – for our benefit and for others.

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Spa Wellness

Getting lost is the absolute best way to discover a place. Like many aspect of life, holidays and travel seems to be more about returning to the self these days and it is often those spaces in between structure and planning where we find inspiration.
Imagine your mind and body is fully worked out and to get it back working again will take some time. If we try going with out proper rest, your system will protest. When we abuse our body, it let us know in the form of pains and aches. This is the time that we need to heal and the best place to do it is in a spa.
Considering that medical experts cite stress as the number one factor in illnesses, stress relief is the main priority of most spa seekers. With services that focus on de-stressing the mind, body and spirit, the benefits of a spa vacation go beyond mere relaxation and beautification.
The following are benefits from having a proper spa treatment.
• enhancing spiritual awareness
• increase the body’s energy flow
• improving flexibility of our body
• reducing high blood pressure and hypertension
• healing emotional distress
• reduce the effects of ageing
• soothing our tired muscles
• toning and nourishing the skin
• detoxifying our body
• stimulating circulation
• reducing weight and weight-related problems
• reducing insomnia, stress and fatigue

Shana Lacs Spa is your ultimate spa and wellness destination in Iloilo where you can experience the best rejuvenation that is truly Ilongoo. Call them at (033) 338-3206.