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NEWS AND UPDATES

1. SNEAK PREVIEW OF OUR NEW MENU - We've worked hard to incorporate the newest and greatest skin, body, and nail care ingredients into this latest menu, and we hope you enjoy receiving these services as much as we've enjoyed designing them! As promised, newsletter members can have a sneak preview of our new spa menu by clicking here. We expect these menus to arrive in about a week to a week and a half, so stay tuned!! If you have any comments or feedback about the new menu, please send them to info@paviadayspa.com - we'll be glad to hear from you.

2. NAMED "BEST MASSAGE OF SILICON VALLEY'' BY SAN JOSE MAGAZINE! San Jose Magazine's annual "Best of Silicon Valley" hit newsstands late last week, and we were delighted to find that Pavia Day Spa was named "Best Massage" in the Personal Care & Services category. We're very proud of our world-class Massage Therapist team, each of whom has had extensive training in various modalities and years of experience perfecting their techniques. So, if you've accumulated some stress that you need kneaded out of you, give us a call at 408-741-1555!

3. DON'T FORGET: JUNE 19TH IS FATHER'S DAY! Is a father you know in need of some stress relief? Then maybe he doesn't need another tie or power tool or golf accessory; give Dad the gift of "me-time" - after all, men get stressed too! Some time-out at the spa may be just what he needs to recover some sanity and well-being. Along with our Father's Day promotion, we also have some unique gift ideas for Father's Day...

PAVIA-POTHECARY TIP OF THE MONTH: LEMONGRASS FOR HAPPY FEET!

Lemongrass is an excellent oil for many reasons. Known as Cymbopogon Citratus, Lemongrass is listed on AromaWeb.com as being good for acne, athlete's foot, excessive perspiration, flatulence, repelling insects, muscle aches, and oily skin. The Aromatherapy Companion by Victoria H. Edwards (1949) describes Lemongrass as having an uplifing scent (and indeed it does - it smells like a cross between Ylang Ylang and Lemon) as well as antiviral, anti-fungal, and sedative properties. Almost every aromatherapy recipe out there for foot odor or other foot ailment includes Lemongrass. Here are just a few:

• Athlete's Foot Gel: Put 12 drops of Lemongrass and 12 drops of Patchouli in a 50g jar of Aloe gel and rub on affected areas.
• Soak for Athlete's Foot: 3 drops of Lemongrass and 2 drops of Patchouli in a basin of hot water make a great foot bath.
• Athlete's Foot Spray: Combine 10 drops Lemongrass, 10 drops Patchouli, and 5 drops Myrrh in 50mL of distilled water in a atomizer. Shake well and spray daily onto affected areas.
• Smelly Feet Powder: Add 12 drops Cedarwood oil, 3 drops Lemongrass oil, and 3 drops Lime oil to 1/2 cup of talc powder (but add it drop by drop). Seal in an airtight bottle, shake well, and let it sit overnight. Dust feet lightly each day with the mixture.
• Soak for Hot & Sweaty Feet: Soak feet in hot water containing 2 drops of Lemongrass and 2 drops of Peppermint.
• Soak for Smelly Feet: Same as making the Smelly Feet Powder, but put 2 drops of each of Cedarwood, Lemongrass, and Lime into hot water for a foot bath.
• Anti-Fungal Foot Soak: Add 2 drops of Lemongrass, 2 drops of Patchouli, and 2 drops of Tea Tree oil into a foot bath.

Given Lemongrass' wonderful properties for feet, how could we not design a pedicure around it? This is how our newest foot treatment, the Lavender & Lemongrass Sole Salvation, was born. Using GetFresh's line of foot products, this new pedicure is excellent for keeping feet fungus-free, callous-free, smooth, soft, and happy!

Click here to see this month's Newsletter special, built around the Lavender & Lemongrass Sole Salvation!

HOROSCOPE FOR GEMINI - BY THERESA HATCHER

Geminis are those dual-natured, complex souls born between May 20th and June 20th. Those born under the sign of the Twins are elusive and contradictory; on the one hand, this produces the virtue of versatility, but on the other hand, the vices of "two-facedness" and flightiness. Because Gemini is linked with Mercury, the planet of childhood and youth, Geminis tend to have both the graces and faults of the young. When they are good, they are very attractive, but when they are bad, they are more the worse for being the charmers that they are. Geminis take up new activities enthusiastically, but lack application, constantly needing new interests and flitting from project to project as apparently purposelessly as a butterfly dancing from flower to flower. Changing horses in mid-stream is another small quirk in the Gemini personality, which makes decision-making, and sticking to a decision, particularly difficult for them.

For Gemini, you may have noticed that early 2005 continued an ongoing pattern of learning to be more vulnerable, yet passionate in your primary relationship. From now on, there could be increased responsibilities with respect to relatives, or a sense of being repressed by them. Your growth will come from being more focused, deliberate, and analytical in your communication.- T.H.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR GEMINI:

Come tap into the natural, latent energies around your birthday - book a 1-hour Astrological Chart Reading or Reiki session, and receive a complimentary 20-minute Intuitive Tarot Reading!

STAFF SPOTLIGHT - MEET SUMMER BROWN, NAIL TECHNICIAN

We'd like you to meet one of our superb nail technicians, the aptly named Summer Brown. Summer has worked at Pavia since 2003, and we highly value her sunny personality, meticulous attention to detail (important when doing nails!), and maniacal adherence to cleanliness and sanitation standards. She is currently pursuing Psychology coursework at De Anza College, and is available for appointments Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Call today to make your next Nail Therapy appointment with Summer!

FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS

1. KNOCK HIS SOCKS OFF! Seriously, it's called "Knock Your Socks Off," our new foot deodorizing spray by GetFresh. Perfect for stink-a-phobes, this powerful Lemongrass foot spray is good as an odor-buster after taking shoes off, or when used prior to putting on shoes. It's also packed with aloe vera, witch hazel, cucumber, and menthol, which means Dad's feet will not only smell better, but also look and feel better too! You can even use it in stealth: Dad doesn't have to know who his Foot Fairy is!

2. A LITTLE LONGEVI-TEA: Finally, this ancient Chinese secret is making its way into the modern world. One doctor of Chinese medicine told me that as good as green tea is for women, it is even better for men. There is little doubt, however, that it is good for both sexes, as a 1994 epidemiological study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute indicated that drinking green tea reduced the risk of esophageal cancer in Chinese men and women by almost 60%. Recently, researchers at the University of Purdue concluded that a certain compound in green tea inhibits the growth of cancer cells, and other research indicates that green tea lowers total cholesterol levels. Is Dad looking to lose weight? A 1999 study at the University of Geneva in Switzerland found that men who were given a combination of caffeine and green tea extract burned more calories than those given only caffeine or a placebo. So give Dad the gift of health this Father's Day! If you have any questions or comments, please write us at info@paviadayspa.com!

FATHER'S DAY PROMOTION: CALL DAD A TIME-OUT!

This June, get Dad the gift he might not think of for himself: a water-based Body Therapy can be highly relaxing and soul-reviving, and is the reason that spas are called "spas" in the first place. From now until June 30, 2005, Dads get to take 10% off any Massage Therapy when they book any full-length Body Therapy (must be performed the same day)!

JUNE NEWSLETTER PROMOTION: TRY OUT OUR NEW LAVENDER-LEMONGRASS "SOLE" SALVATION PEDICURE!

Using the powerful anti-fungal, anti-viral, and deodorant properties of Lemongrass, this intensively repairing pedicure is perfect for feet in need of some serious rescue. From now until June 30, 2005, newsletter members who book the Lavender & Lemongrass Pedicure will take home a complimentary "Foot-Spa-At-Home" package containing 1 ounce of our new GetFresh Callous Control Foot Mask and GetFresh Relief for Tattered Tootsies home treatment! (While supplies last.)

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Here's wishing you a joyful June 2005!

Sincerely,

Mare & Albie