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SPA ÉLAN PROMOTING YOUR WINTER ROSE WRAP There is nothing more delicate, graceful, or rare than a bouquet of winter roses. This elegant spa treatment captures the restful tranquility of a moonlit walk in a snow- covered garden. The session begins with a rose-petal polish that prepares the body for the luxury of rich shea butter spun to an alabaster glaze. While enveloped in warmth and the aroma of winter roses, the face and feet receive a soothing massage. The client emerges transformed and glowing. as possible to the gluteals. The feet are wiped with a hot towel, and the client is asked to bend the knees and hold the feet up. The plastic that is underneath the client's feet is rolled so that the dirty side is rolled up. The client's clean feet are placed on the massage sheet, which was placed beneath the plastic earlier (the client's knees are still bent). The product is removed from both legs with hot towels and then plastic is rolled up as high as possible under the gluteals (image 9). The clean legs are placed flat on the massage sheet and covered with a sheet or towel for warmth. The client lies back down on the massage sheet and slightly lifts up the hips for the plastic to be removed completely (image 10). The client is now draped with a massage sheet for the rest of the treatment. Option 3 If the product is an emollient base, like almond butter, babassu butter, or shea butter, it will not need to be removed. Instead, it is massaged into the client's skin to conclude the treatment. The important thing to think about when planning your seasonal wrap is aroma, indulgence, and texture. Mix the different ingredients so the client is constantly experiencing new scents. Use a variety of different massage strokes so that the client can experience the release of muscular tension, while enjoying the textures of the products. Add small enhancing elements like a face and foot massage or a warm cup of hot, spiced cider to make the treatment feel complete. Finally, give the treatment seasonal flare in the choice of products and enhancers. When you take the time to plan ahead and develop menu services that capture the spirit of the season, you encourage clients to take care of themselves and enjoy the New Year—all at the same time. therapist, licensed esthetician, aromatherapist, certified reflexologist, registered counselor, educator, and author. The work outlined in this article and the images are adapted from portions of the author's textbook, Spa Bodywork: A Guide for Massage Therapists (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007). Williams is also the education program director for Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals. She can be reached at anne@ abmp.com or anne@spabodywork.com. Anne Williams is a licensed massage 130 massage & bodywork january/february 2008