Hi everyone,
I've taken the week off! All my clients got excited about Eleni going away! Truth be told, I too was excited about taking a week off, but not for the same reason my clients were excited! You see, I had scheduled surgery - repairing a hernia, which possibly transpired as a result of last year's surgery....goodbye gall bladder!
I didn't stress about the time I would have to schedule off work. I know I'm my own boss and am responsible for keeping up with the day to day activities, both treatments and administrative. At the beginning of the summer, I knew I had a lot of work ahead of me, including the kind of things I would integrate to make life easy for me and my clients, and all the new clients coming! Aside from the blog, I had a clear vision of the content and direction of treatments, and the way things were going to be done!
For one thing, a new web-site had to be developed, and a loyalty program, and an easy way of letting people know that only healthy treatments are being offered, and that the energy healing component definitely takes care of one's inside. And, it had to get easier for a client to book an appointment, so with the help of Gen Book, we now have a fab online booking calendar, AND the convenience of online gift certificate purchases. How cool is that?! Do you know what this means? It means you can buy online for your best friend, colleague, sister or whoever, email the recipient with their gift, while yougeta copy and confirmation of the buy, all while you're sitting in your warm, fuzzy pajamas feeling absolutely fabulous that you didn't have to go anywhere except to your laptop at home!
The other matter, I kind of worried about, but not too much, was this: how are my clients going to feel about me taking a week off? Honestly, what was I thinking?! I have the most amazing clients! I told them straight up that I was having surgery, once the date was scheduled. Of course they are understanding. Of course it would be no issue at all, and believe me, it hasn't been an issue, because while I'm still in hospital, yes, that's right....I'm in my capri jama pants, ecru colour with blue sheep, and my hospital robe, room-mates making noises you don't want to know about....I feel amazing because clients have been booking online. I've been getting the booking notifications. Business is being booked and taken care of because I had the foresight to see what I was missing in my business, and to make sure it was done before my surgery.
I feel so amazing the website went up with the online appointment book, on time, and I've just sailed through a surgery and recovery, which isn't over yet, but isn't going to be a long drawn event, simply because I planned an easy recovery too!
I'll be home tomorrow, taking it easy for sure, but also making sure I get to do some more fun things for my clients.....all stress free!
Eleni
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Gratitude
There has never been a better time than being in my "now." I am so grateful for everything I am, and all which I have. I work with incredible people. My clients are the most amazing people, with Souls that shine brightly. It took a long time to get to this feeling of just being in the "flow" and staying the most perfect day, everyday.....learning to embrace the contrast which comes our way. I am just so grateful!!
Environmental Defense - Inspiring Change
Tell Canada to Make Sure We're "Just Beautiful"
Canadians put toxics on their skin every day from the cosmetics and other personal care products they use. Thousands of cancer-causing, hormone-disrupting, and allergy-inducing substances have been banned or restricted in European personal care products. Some of these same harmful substances can still be found in Canadian products, but we are not told about everything that's in our products.
It's time that our laws got a serious makeover. Ask the Minister of Health to strengthen and enforce Canada's regulation of toxic chemicals in our personal care products.
To: The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health
We can't believe that harmful substances are allowed in our cosmetics and personal care products, and that you yourself don't know everything that's in them. That's why we're asking that the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist and that ingredient disclosure in Canada be given a make-over. To help us make healthier purchasing decisions we ask that you:
- Expand the Hotlist: Ban all substances banned in Europe, and all substances known or suspected of being cancer-causing, mutagenic, reproductive toxicants, developmental toxicants, neurotoxicants, and hormone disruptors. Canada, like Europe, must also have the law written so it is clear that using Canadian Hotlist-prohibited substances in personal care products, or improperly using Canadian Hotlist-restricted substances in personal care products, is illegal.
- Require disclosure: Manufacturers or distributors should disclose all substances, intentional ingredients and unintentional ing... more
SIGN HERE
- Target: The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health
- Sponsored by: Environmental Defence
Canadians put toxics on their skin every day from the cosmetics and other personal care products they use. Thousands of cancer-causing, hormone-disrupting, and allergy-inducing substances have been banned or restricted in European personal care products. Some of these same harmful substances can still be found in Canadian products, but we are not told about everything that's in our products.
It's time that our laws got a serious makeover. Ask the Minister of Health to strengthen and enforce Canada's regulation of toxic chemicals in our personal care products.
To: The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health
We can't believe that harmful substances are allowed in our cosmetics and personal care products, and that you yourself don't know everything that's in them. That's why we're asking that the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist and that ingredient disclosure in Canada be given a make-over. To help us make healthier purchasing decisions we ask that you:
- Expand the Hotlist: Ban all substances banned in Europe, and all substances known or suspected of being cancer-causing, mutagenic, reproductive toxicants, developmental toxicants, neurotoxicants, and hormone disruptors. Canada, like Europe, must also have the law written so it is clear that using Canadian Hotlist-prohibited substances in personal care products, or improperly using Canadian Hotlist-restricted substances in personal care products, is illegal.
- Require disclosure: Manufacturers or distributors should disclose all substances, intentional ingredients and unintentional ing... more
SIGN HERE
The Beauty of Science (As seen in Elevate Magazine)
“The Dr. Baumann cosmetic
line gives exceptional anti-aging and restorative results using natural
ingredients that have been scientifically proven to work—plus a unique
method of delivery.” - By Marissa Stapley-Ponikowski, Elevate Magazine
There are countless products on the market containing high concentrations of potent anti-aging ingredients, but these magic bullets aren’t always being effectively delivered to the lower layers of skin, which is the only place where they can truly be effective. Enter the Dr. Baumann line, developed in Europe by a doctor/naturopath and a cosmetic chemist. At the cornerstone of the extensive family of products is the Liposome MultiActive line, which includes Liposome MultiActive C + E ($149) and Liposome MultiActive Ceramid ($149, at selected spas, naturopathic clinics and laser clinics; dr-baumann.ca). Liposomes are a unique cosmetic ingredient because they act as transporters of active substances. This means that when they’re combined with other ingredients, such as vitamins and ceramides, they help deliver the useful properties into deeper layers of skin, rather than allowing them to remain on the surface. In addition, liposomes can boost the skin’s moisture content quickly.
Click here to read the full article.
There are countless products on the market containing high concentrations of potent anti-aging ingredients, but these magic bullets aren’t always being effectively delivered to the lower layers of skin, which is the only place where they can truly be effective. Enter the Dr. Baumann line, developed in Europe by a doctor/naturopath and a cosmetic chemist. At the cornerstone of the extensive family of products is the Liposome MultiActive line, which includes Liposome MultiActive C + E ($149) and Liposome MultiActive Ceramid ($149, at selected spas, naturopathic clinics and laser clinics; dr-baumann.ca). Liposomes are a unique cosmetic ingredient because they act as transporters of active substances. This means that when they’re combined with other ingredients, such as vitamins and ceramides, they help deliver the useful properties into deeper layers of skin, rather than allowing them to remain on the surface. In addition, liposomes can boost the skin’s moisture content quickly.
Click here to read the full article.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Back to School Skincare
Back to school isn't just about students going back to school. It's about new beginnings after summer. Back to business, back to your rhythm, back to autumn, back to cozy and warm fuzzy days. After a hot, sweltering summer, it's also about taking care of skin.
After summer it's all about repairing, nourishing and hydrating the skin. The Hydra Intense will give your skin everything in Liposomes and Ampoules, which boost the skin, giving it only what the skin naturally produces. Healthy skin should feel soft, supple, dewy and moist. If your skin doesn't feel like this on a constant basis, it's time to give you everything you've always wanted.
You're always welcome to a complimentary skin consultation. Call me at 647.896.1566 to book a time and together, we'll give your skin and you the opportunity for a healthy alternative.
Cheers to new beginnings!
Eleni
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