The time of joy, happiness, family…and stress! That’s right, study after study shows that Americans are stressed out this time of year. And while holiday stress is real, it doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to combat it.

For the most part wellness tips and trends don’t change much year after year, aside from upgrading technology. But enter the time of a global pandemic, shifts in how we work, the balance of home and office, and a new set of trends are taking form in 2022. At Spa Theory we’re seeing a host of wellness trends that treat not just the body, but also the mind and spirit.

There is real science backing up the fact that corporate wellness programs are not a luxury, but actually a necessity to having a robust and productive workforce.

As a company focused on bringing wellness to people wherever they are at whatever time works best for them, we are clearly the biggest fans of a holiday focused on relaxation. National Relaxation Day is on August 15, and at Spa Theory we are all about the ways a good wellness day can make you more relaxed.

Make the most of summer and treat yourself to a spa service outdoors. The perk of using a mobile spa service like Spa Theory is that you get to dictate where the spa treatment takes place. Of course, you can easily transform your living room into a 5-star spa, but when the weather is warm you can also take that spa treatment outdoors.

It’s Spring allergy season and before you reach for the Kleenex and decongestants maybe this is the year to try another form of allergy relief…massages. That’s right, massage therapy is one of the best natural remedies for combatting seasonal allergies.

While we love at home massages for the ultimate relaxation, what you eat matters too. And there are plenty of foods to help you maintain a sense of relaxed calm.

The holidays bring up a lot of anxiety and stress for people – pressure to buy the right gift, figure out how to budget for the holiday period, too much time with certain family members, too much time without others…finding holiday cheer can be very hard. Many experts agree that one of the best ways to stay sane during the holidays is to have a holiday game plan.

There is real science behind the importance of practicing gratitude. According to Harvard Medical School, giving thanks actually makes you happier.

Our ability to handle life's stresses, successfully, and adapt to change and difficult times is our emotional wellness and it’s a good idea for each of us to check in on our personal emotional wellness at times like this – and check on those we know and love.

Managing stress isn’t a nice to have. It’s a must for a healthy life. And we’ll go on the record at Spa Theory as saying managing stress with self-care isn’t selfish. It’s a necessity.

Moms are pulling double and triple duty these days with work, home and school. Getting some me-time might seem unattainable but there are solutions. That’s where in-home beauty for busy moms comes in.

Because nothing zaps the Zen of a great day at the spa like the stress of traffic! With a few at home spa must haves you can go from blah to ahhh while never leaving the house.