Shape Shifters: Cenla Health - Alexandria, Pineville, Louisiana

by Emily Toon

The demands and expectations of the spa-goer are changing. Recent reports indicate that the spa-goer is looking for a mind, body and soul experience. Spa- goers are seeking a place that connects healthy living with their spiritual well-being. They are looking for an hour, half day or full day of rejuvenation that is therapeutic and spiritual in nature.

The Nest Spa & Wellness Center offers such a place with healthy living, body beautiful services. The Nest's  ‘Shape Shifter' Program© was designed by Director, Dr. Marcia Hardy, to provide the spa-goer a caring and nurturing environment with the latest state of the art ‘shape shifter' services.

The Shape Shifter Services include cellulite busters, reiki or cranio-sacral sessions, anti-aging protocols, body detox and weight loss programs. All services are provided at The Nest facility located on a 300 acre Retreat site in the natural woodlands and beauty of Louisiana.

The cellulite buster, Endermatherapy, is a relaxing vibratory massage that targets hips, thighs & butt using slimming cream and different attachments to enhance lymphatic drainage.

CranioSacral Therapy is used to detect and correct imbalances in the craniosacral system. Monica Hendrixson, a member of the Nest Team and a licensed massage therapist specializing in CranioSacral Therapy, certified  in Fitness and Wellness,  reports that, “this therapy has been successfully used to treat headaches, neck and back pain, TMJ, chronic fatigue and other disorders".

Reiki is another shape shifter service that provides a therapeutic benefit. Reiki is  a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is based on the idea that a life force energy flows through us. If the life force energy is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you.

Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing.

In combination with The Nest's Body Detox and whole food, healthy Weight Loss Program the body eliminates toxins, drops pounds and lumpy fat and cellulite disappears in a healthy living lifestyle way so that results are long lasting.

The Nest Spa & Wellness Center is dedicated to providing its clients with a satisfying space for renewal; body and mind pampering. Although the services offered may vary, the underlying philosophy of The Nest is that the client feels a sense of care and nurturing with each service provided. Each service rendered is a gift from The Nest to the client receiving the healing touch or caring service.

The Nest Spa & Wellness Center is a full service spa and wellness facility promoting healthy living and wellness practices.

Emily Toon is a Dallas-based personal trainer and lifestyle coach. Ms. Toon works with The Nest in developing individualized programs for clients. Please contact her at 318.443.3322.