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Dee Ramee Holistic Therapist
With 30 years of experience practicing acupuncture and oriental medicine, holistic therapist Dee Ramee uses stress assessment, Chinese herbs, and qigong to heal you inside and out. Read More
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Originally published on August 14, 2007
Energizer Honey
Qigong at Peace Wellness
When it comes to releasing tension, a trip to the waxer does the trick (one scream and we’re as good as emptied). Anything’s better than the shrink, especially when she’s all, “How do you feeeel?”
Delving into the psyche is so new age (read: old). Or so we thought. But then we met Dee Ramee, a licensed therapist with a master’s in acupuncture and Oriental medicine.
Ramee adheres to a holistic approach, so treatment begins with a lengthy assessment to determine points of stress, both physically and mentally. Following that, she may custom blend a concoction of powdered Chinese herbs obtained from an herbal pharmacist with more than 30 years’ experience.
Ramee also teaches medical qigong, a subtle practice of moving qi, or energy, through the body. Through breathing and gentle movement, she guided us into an entirely new (and positive) direction while expelling all those nasty, negative vibes.
It may just blow your mind.
Dee Ramee at Peace Wellness, 316 Newbury Street, Back Bay (617-536-1100 or peacewellness.com). -
Jill Kravetz MiniLuxe
Owner Jill Kravetz kept cleanliness and efficiency in mind when she opened her small nail salon with big perks in Newton Centre this year. Read More
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Originally published on February 27, 2007
Hot Digits
MiniLuxe Opens
The mini is having a moment.
Cars, skirts, iPods. The smaller they get, the more we want. Except, of course, when it comes to pampering treatments. In that case, more and bigger have always been better.
Not so at newly opened MiniLuxe, a nail and beauty salon in Newton Centre that will make you rethink that theory. There, “mini” is reflective of price and distraction, rather than service and results. (This bright little space is big on both.)
Everyone at the salon cares about health, safety, and your time. Most services are about 30 minutes, and this spot is open Sundays. Sink into a comfy chair, and they’ll ease your nail-ment: calluses, skin renewal, preggie peddies, teen treatments, or the basic luxe edition. They also offer waxing services and mini facials.
The self-proclaimed product junkies in charge have also stocked up on some of our favorite things, like LaLicious body butters, Kiss Me mascara, M. Flynn accessories, and Jonathan Adler candles.
How very big of them.
MiniLuxe, 792 Beacon Street, Newton Centre (617-332-9200 or miniluxe.com). -
Michael Moore Moore Massage
Based in the Back Bay, therapist Michael Moore goes deep with orthopedic massage for those with severe pains in the neck and makes house calls when necessary. Read More
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Originally published on March 6, 2007
Ask For Moore
Moore Massage
Drug Treatment: Moore Massage
Uses: Relieves tight joints, sore muscles, and pains in the neck and butt.
Warnings: Avoid if you prefer the fluff-and-buff procedure of meditative spas. Massage therapist Michael Moore works into every crevice of pain to coax relief out of places you didn’t know needed it.
Do Not Use: If you enjoy the hip, shoulder, and neck flexibility of Gumby. This service is meant for those who suffer from acute to severe cases of everydayism.
Active Ingredients: Thirty to 90 minutes of orthopedic massage in which Moore releases trigger points, stretches stiff spots, and kneads through mounds of knots and tension.
Side Effects: May cause mild soreness, utter relaxation, and, in lucky cases, nirvana.
Directions: Book an appointment in Moore’s Back Bay office. Discounts available on packages. For severe cases, schedule a house call.
Moore Massage, 441 Stuart Street, 4th floor, Back Bay (800-495-1850 or mooremassage.com).