Woodhouse Day Spa The Woodlands

  You may have heard about LED light therapy for skincare and you might be wondering if it is a good idea for you.  Light emitting diode, or LED, light therapy has been used for years by dermatologists to treat various skin conditions like acne and is becoming more popular for use by aestheticians in skincare treatment. LED facials offer many benefits for skincare and because they do not emit any ultraviolet (UV) wavelengths it is perfectly safe for use on all skin types. LED light penetrates the skin at various depths depending on the type of light emitted. LED light therapy uses red light and blue light to treat various skin conditions. Blue light is more commonly used in treating acne as it reduces activity of the glands in your skin which produce oil, thus reducing oily skin and acne. Red light is commonly used by aestheticians during LED facials to address signs of aging such as sun damage and wrinkles. LED red light is thought to act on cells in the body that produce col...

  Springtime is one of our most favorite times of the year, mother nature awakens from winter break and we all get busy with some happy spring cleaning. Nothing can remind you that you have been wearing cozy socks for months like pulling your summer sandals out of the closet. While we are excited for spring and the coming summer months, you will feel even better showing off your sandals with a pretty pedicure.  The color combinations are endless, whether you want to sport rainbow popping colors, stick with a pretty pink or a classy French pedi, beautiful nails are only one benefit of a professional pedicure. Show your feet and legs some love with a pedicure that leaves your legs and feet feeling invigorated with a thorough cleansing and leg massage in addition to trimming and polishing your toenails. Pedicures and Foot Treatments in The Woodlands The Woodhouse Day Spa in The Woodlands, TX offers several types of foot treatments and pedicures that do much more than care for yo...

  A deep tissue massage is just that, a massage that targets the deep connective tissues and muscles to help people with tight muscles or “knots” that cause pain.  A deep tissue massage utilizes different massage techniques than other types of massage like a Swedish massage.  Your massage therapist will begin by warming up your muscles with light pressure and familiar massage techniques. Once your muscles are warmed and you are more relaxed, your massage therapist will begin to use specific deep tissue massage techniques called stripping.  This involves using deep pressure and gliding along your muscle fibers while applying firm pressure with elbows, forearms, knuckles, or thumbs.  Friction is also applied across the grain of your muscles which helps to release adhesions and realign tissue fibers.  What Benefits Does Deep Tissue Massage Provide? Deep tissue massage can provide benefits to many ailments such as sports injuries, chronic pain, tight back, nec...