On Wednesday evening, I was greeted by a Knight in shining armor, a big-little German boy, Strawberry Shortcake and a Gorilla.  These were just a few of the 20 costumed dancers of all ages that attended “Monster Mash.”  For Halloween, Spa Koru presented a fun and active way to celebrate early!  I taught […]

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Over this past weekend, Spa Koru hosted a Yoga and Adventure Retreat for eight ladies of Skirt! magazine.  Skirt! magazine is a Hampton Roads, VA magazine that is all about women…their work, play, families, creativity, style, health and wealth, bodies and souls.  Spa Koru felt very privledged to be able to host a weekend full […]

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Meredith Ransone has worked as an esthetician for several years, and is presently Spa Koru’s lead skincare professional.  Above and beyond her experience and training in basic skincare, she has extensive training with Spa Koru’s own Eminence Organic Skincare line. Meredith has put together an at-home skincare regimen for you to follow in between your […]

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This weekend, Spa Koru participated in the first Hatteras Island Health Fair provided by The Outer Banks Hospital. Trafford Hill, Spa Koru’s Acupuncturist, attended with Spa Koru. It was a great opportunity for us to gain greater exposure for acupuncture. Trafford is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Acupuncture appointments. Here is some additional information […]

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This is a season dedicated to traditions, rituals, and quality time placed aside for yourself or with with the ones you love. We have turkeys and trimmings, trees and presents and feasts and celebrations to look forward to. How are you spending your quality time? What are some of your most enjoyable rituals?
Last week I […]

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The benefits of the steam room have been known for thousands of years, however it is more recently that an influx in health conciousness has catipulted the use of steam rooms into mainstream western society.
Steam rooms open  the pores in the skin, thus promoting the following health benefits:

Eliminates Toxins - The average body has over 2.6 million sweat […]

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As many people know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.  A staggering number of women and men are affected by this disease each year. The American Cancer Society estimates that breast cancer ould result in 40,480 deaths this year, which will include both women and men.  Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death […]

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·    decreased negative stress
·    improved ability to cope with problems
·    greater resistance to the common cold
·    reduced risk of coronary artery disease
 
            There are several ways that individuals misinterpret and perceive situations as negative. Negative thinking people often get “tunnel vision” and can see only the bad aspects, while blocking the good. They also […]

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This past Friday evening I rode my bike over to the beach after coming home from work to take a few minutes to unwind.  That is one of the many perks of living on an island!  It was blowing a healthy Southwest wind and the waves were rough.  I reclined back into the dunes and […]

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Mr. Thompson has given me an opportunity to be the Assistant Director of Spa Koru. With pleasure I accepted his offer. I am so excited to be a part of this company and all of the people who surround it; whether it be customers or employees! I am eager to take on this role and […]

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