2018 is upon us and with it comes the expectation of bettering ourselves. All day we see and hear advertisements reminding us of our New Year’s Resolutions or what they should be. Everything from quitting smoking to learning a new language but undoubtedly the number one resolution time and time again is to lose weight and be healthier. This is clear by the overwhelming amount of diets and gym membership commercials we see a hundred times a day. Whether it’s Marie Osmond trying to sell me Nutrisystem or Oprah with Weight Watchers, I’m over it.

However, losing weight and living a healthier lifestyle is more than just paying for overpriced gym trainers and eating chemical filled prepackaged food. It’s a mindset that only you can feel. You have to want to do it because you want to and you need to believe in yourself, it all begins there.  Then with the help of qualified professionals and a healthy, clean eating style, you will be on the fast track to weight loss. According to Forbes Magazine only 8% of people who set New Years Resolutions will stick with them. Let’s change that statistic. It all starts with a positive mind. Keep your goals realistic, safe and believe in yourself. Then let the highly qualified professionals at Essentials give you a hand. Their team can not only help with weight loss and nutrition but your overall well being. It’s important to stay healthy, stress free and keep your energy levels high during your weight loss journey. Essentials will give you the individualized attention and expertise you need to attain this goal, that you can’t get anywhere else.

what essentials has to offer

Weight Loss Coach and Nutritionist – When trying to lose weight its vital to have a support system. With Essentials you have a team by your side helping you achieve your weight-loss goal. Their MD and Nutritionist/Wellness Coach have combined information, meal options, recipes and even healthy snack options to guide you along your journey. Your coach is not just a meal planner. She will educate, guide and evaluate. Your own personal cheerleader who wants to see you succeed as much as you want to.

Medical Prescriptions – The trained medical professionals at Essentials have prescriptions that can help assist you with your weight loss journey. They offer appetite suppressants, which are Clinically proven to reduce weight, it also decreases your appetite and boosts your metabolism, making it easier to make healthier food choices and portion control. They also have Lipo B injections. Lipotropic injections contain nutrients that contain fat burning compounds, amino acids, vitamin b12 and other vitamins and minerals. It aids in boosting your metabolism, reducing appetite, increasing energy and helping your body to burn fat. They also have specialized IV Drips that help with weight loss. They are designed with a special blend of metabolism boosters, coupled with an appetite suppressant and trace elements to maximize your weight loss.

B12 INJECTIONS –  Essentials has B12 Shots. B12 is essential for improving mood, energy, and concentration. It’s also shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. It can help improve sleep and boost your immune system. Their trained medical professional team can administer these shots. T

Health and Wellness Treatment Options – Essentials offers an array of Health & Wellness programs developed for not only weight-loss, but stress-reduction, mental well-being and spiritual wellness. These packages can include nutrition plans, wellness coaching, stress reduction with massage and supplement recommendations. Others include these as well as Emotional Help, Hormone Balance Test Kit, B12 Shot, Skin Analysis & Treatment Recommendations.

Meditation Classes – Essentials also will be offering meditation classes guided by their Reiki Master, Renee Masse.  Your Intention is extremely powerful and is what will gain in strength the more you follow this practice. Intention allows for other goals and objectives to manifest in life. Meditation is also about awareness in the present moment. It is awareness of breath and sensations throughout the body without the measure of judgment.

Reiki and Chakra Balancing – Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. It is also a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use.

Essentials has all the tools, help and support you need. Every resolution begins with you. Wanting to change and better yourself is the first and most important step. If you’ve already slipped up, that’s okay. If you haven’t started yet, that’s okay. There shouldn’t be a timetable for bettering yourself. It’s a new year, time for a new you.

 

IV Drip Therapy can tackle anything from your worst hangover to helping your body recuperate after a new gym routine. It’s designed to rehydrate, replenish, revitalize, rejuvenate and restore. Essentials offers several customized options that are tailor-made for what you need most. IV Drips and IM Shots maximize health, prevent illness and reverse disease.  Below is a glance at the vast options that Essentials Medispa has to offer.

IV Drip Therapy Options

Hydrate Drip

This great for all you athletes and gym rats out there. Dehydration is the #1 cause of aging & fatigue. This drip goes beyond sports drinks, delivering high doses of fluids, and electrolytes into the bloodstream for instant rehydration after athletic activity or too much sun. It balances salts, restores hydration and flushes out toxins and Lactic Acid build-up.

Energy Boost Drip

Great for first timers, this drip is loaded with mega-B vitamins, Magnesium, Calcium and Trace Elements. This IV helps energize your body for days, restores optimal health and fights infection and fatigue. Great for jet-lag and improving mental clarity.

Anti-Aging/Skin Drip

Ideal for people who aren’t in love with their complexion and seeking that natural glow. Aside from hydration, the biggest reason for an anti-aging skin boost is to maximize absorption of specific vitamins and promote collagen and elastin production as well as potent nutrients that promote healthy skin, hair and nails. It also restores hydration, prevents and reverses free-radicals.

Immune Boost Drip

Boost your immunity, flush your toxins and reduce your chance of getting sick with this IV Drip. Designed with a special blend of high dose immune-boosting Vitamin C, coupled with mega B’s and trace elements to maximize your immune system. Perfect for frequent flyers, those with low immunity or exposure.

Weight Loss Drip

Increase your metabolism, suppress your appetite and restore hydration. Designed with a special blend of metabolism boosters, coupled with an appetite suppressant and trace elements to maximize your weight loss.

Hangover Relief Drip

With New Year’s coming, a hangover is almost inevitable. Prepare yourself now. Alcohol has a variety of effects on the body. Most notably dehydration. This effect can lead to fatigue, weakness, muscle aches, headaches and a variety of other symptoms. Alcohol also irritates the lining of the stomach which can result in nausea, and/or vomiting.

The Hangover IV attacks all these metabolic abnormalities in one in as little as 45 minutes. Fluid is replaced intravenously which is not only quicker but bypasses the stomach who’s lining can already be temporarily damaged. The IV contains medications that decrease nausea and headache as well as vitamins and minerals to replenish and revive.

Executive Stress/Detox Drip

Ideal for rapidly replenishing those vitamins and minerals our modem lifestyle depletes. More efficient than oral daily vitamins, this IV has high doses of the Myers Cocktail and is perfect for executives, people on the go or those with daily stress. It not only hydrates and boosts your immune system but it detoxifies the body and relieves pain. Great for executives, high-stress lifestyles, and those always on the go.

IM Shot Options

B12 – Pure Energy Shot

B12 Package of 5

Lypo B+ – Metabolic Weight loss Shot

Glutathione Shot

Glutathione is the most powerful internal antioxidant and helps to stabilize and regulate our vitamin and nutrient intake, allowing them to work more efficiently in our bodies. it helps to detoxify, reduces intracellular inflammation and oxidative stress. While our own bodies naturally produce glutathione, pollution, toxins, medication, poor diet and the natural aging process depletes the levels. Sufficient levels of glutathione improves all other antioxidants and helps them effectively fight free radicals in the body.

Biotin Shot

Biotin, also known as Vitamin B7, is part of the B Complex group of vitamins. It is a requisite for maintaining healthy hair, skin and nails. All B’s help to convert carbs (food) into glucose (fuel) which the body uses to produce energy. Biotin is also effective in protecting the skin from infections, rashes and acne.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a super-antioxidant that is clinically proven to boost immunity and is involved in many body functions, including, wound healing, maintenance of cartilage, bones and teeth, the formation of collagen and absorption of iron. It is also one of the safest and most effective nutrients.

 

It has become known as, “the mother of all antioxidants.” Exclaimed by medical professionals and celebrities alike. The list of its benefits is endless. From strengthening immunity and burning fat to helping with re-hydration and anti-aging. IV Drip therapy isn’t just for celebrities anymore. Anyone can utilize this life altering experience with just a little drip. It’s perfect for athletes, business professionals and busy moms alike. Busy days, long flights and strenuous physical activity can all drain our immunity and energy leaving us susceptible to getting sick and injured.

Essentials offers several different options when it comes to choosing your drip. We are going to talk about all of these tomorrow but first let’s learn a little about IV Drip Therapy and the process that is involved.

7 Questions About IV Drip Therapy at Essentials Medispa with Mike Murphy, Infusion Specialist

Mike Murphy is a credited Infusion Specialist at Essentials Medispa. He has 18 years of experience as a Firefighter and Paramedic. He has worked for pre-hospital agencies and hospitals, as well as working as a Flight Paramedic on a Helicopter.

What is the setup like for IV Drip Therapy?

Process is just like the hospital, we provide everyone a private room unless they request to be with a friend etc, the site is prepped using aseptic technique.

Who can do it?

No physical is needed and can be done by anyone unless on a fluid restriction by Physician.

How often can it be done?

Can be done as much or as little as individual wants, we have several clients that have it weekly and some do it twice a week.

Is there recovery time?

No recovery time is needed and you can drive yourself to the appointment, discomfort is about the same as having your blood drawn.

Who is IV Drip Therapy for?

Treatment is perfect for anyone looking for a boost of energy, several clients use it to prevent sickness after traveling a lot or to avoid jet lag after long flights. Great for working parents looking for that extra energy or those working hours. This is excellent for when you feel a cold coming on to keep it from being as severe. We have one treatment that is for skin health helps with collagen production to get that “Glow”

Where do you get the supplements from that are put into your IV?

All of our IV supplements are custom compounded for us in a Pharmacy and are the type and quality that would be administered in the Hospital.

Are there any recommendations to enhance the treatment?

You can add Vitamin C or other powerful anti-oxidants to boosts your immunity and energy levels.

What’s my first step if I’m interested in IV Drip Therapy.

Consults are free you can sit down with me and discuss your needs/concerns and so we can find the right treatment to fit your needs.

 

Grab a cup of coffee… Snuggle under a blanket and imagine a fire crackling in the corner. Enjoy the Winter Edition of the Essentials Journal.

As my hair stylist pushes the pedal to raise my chair, I can’t help but notice the frizz fest which is my hair in the mirror. It’s not only dull and lifeless, but my split ends have split ends. With a worrisome tone, my stylist asks when was the last time I was here. I nervously mumbled six months. I heard silence for a second, followed by a sigh and then she began cutting. I clearly have waited too long in-between trims. There are several reasons sometimes we don’t give our hair the routine maintenance it deserves. It can be hard with our hectic schedules to make it to the hairdresser or maybe we don’t want to spend money on “just a trim.” Some of us are desperately trying to grow our hair out after a regretful short cut or if you’re like me all of the above.

Regular trims are vital to hair health, whether you are trying to grow it out or maintain a certain hairstyle. Just ask, Julianna Stafford, Master Hairstylist and Salon Lead at Essentials Medispa. She explains that trims are very essential because they allow your hair to grow by getting rid of the dry brittle ends, which keeps your hair healthy and eliminates breakage. The problem I experienced because of my procrastination was they had to take a lot off because of how damaged my hair was. According to Julianna, almost always, if you wait past the point of a regular trims you will need inches off instead of the minimal.”

When it comes to the timeline of when one should get a maintenance trim, Julianna says it differs for everyone. “There are so many different scenarios, I personalize what each of my clients’ needs are; how much maintenance do they want, what is their lifestyle, how much heat do they use on their hair.” The answers to these questions allows her to decide how frequently they should visit the salon.” She suggests 3-5 weeks for someone with a shorter style or a couple weeks longer for those with longer styles. She only recommends people wait 12 weeks if they have very healthy hair and don’t want a lot of maintenance.

These questions also help stylists decide what products are right for your hair. Some products are a necessity to keep hair healthy and hydrated with the daily abuse we put it through. Julianna says that products are so important to her. “I’m not the type to push clients to purchase items that their hair doesn’t need. Every individual should use a leave in, especially if you live in Florida. There is always heat, the sun can damage our hair like it does our skin. If you are in a colder climate, like me. The winter is equally brutal to our hair, by pulling out the moisture. These products are essential for everyone’s hair.  Essentials carries great Kevin Murphy products that have an SPF, that protects hair. The salon also offers 4 different Kevin Murphy treatments. Make your routine trim trip worthwhile, they can be added on to any hair service.

Still nervous about  finding the time or paying for routine maintenance. Essentials offers three different levels of hairstylists. They have Jr Stylists, Sr Stylists and Master Stylists. These levels are determined by years of experience, color knowledge, service and retail sales and rebooking. All very knowledgeable and talented, but gives you three different pricing options and several appointment times to work with, depending on what you are looking for. Avoid the frizz look. Schedule an appointment today.  Talk with Julianna or one of the several talented stylists about what you are looking to get out of your cut.