Healing With Hemp
In need of some TLC? Indulge in some CBD at Ste. Anne’s Spa.
Renowned for its exquisite treatments, the all-inclusive spa and wellness retreat is pampering guests with a brand new ultra-luxe treatment – the cannabis-infused Canna Massage. Aimed at relaxing, refreshing and heightening the senses, this new herbal body treatment uses essential oils infused with CBD, a non-psychoactive cannabinoid extract from the marijuana plant that is well-known for its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties.
“The CBD massage is the ultimate in relaxation and natural health. It will include an aromatherapy element to induce an even deeper level of relaxation,” says Natalie Koshowski, spa director at Canada’s premiere destination spa (steannes.com).
Expect to be rubbed down with Ste. Anne’s new CBD-infused Relax Massage Oil – it won’t get you high since there are no psychogenic effects, but you can bet on sheer blissed-out wonderfulness with all your worries just floating away. The CBD allows the muscles to relax for a deeper massage without any of the pain of a deep-tissue massage, delivering a more soothing and stress-melting experience.
The award-winning spa is leading the way in welcoming weed wellness by incorporating marijuana’s natural healing substances into their skincare line too, including CBD-infused lotions, balms, body butters and oils. Not only is pot good for muscle and joint pain and headaches, it can also have positive skincare effects, so Ste. Anne’s is growing their Skin Nourishment line to include a range of new CBD skincare products.
“CBD nourishes and moisturizes the skin, and can help to repair damaged and troubled skin and heal it,” says Koshowski. Skin Nourishment CBD includes Relief Body Butter, made with nourishing natural butters of Ucuuba and Kokum to help with eczema and psoriasis, and Rescue Muscle Salve made of Arnica and Black Cumin Seed oil to help relieve inflammation, including muscle and nerve pain from arthritis and also sciatica.
Ste. Anne’s Repair Skin Salve is a CBD-infused beeswax salve combining the oils of Calendula, Chamomile and Lavender and applied topically to repair skin, reduce inflammation, and take care of bug bites, bruises, rashes and scrapes. Revive Aromatherapy Oil is a wonderful remedy of Peppermint and Eucalyptus oils blended with CBD to ease headaches and migraines when applied directly to the forehead and temples, while Rest Aromatherapy Oil promotes sleep and calmness through its exotic blend of Lavender, Marjoram and Vetiver, with a hint of CBD.
It’s high time to hit the spa! With the growing popularity and legalization of marijuana, cannabis-infused products are a growing trend, and Ste. Anne’s has plans to grow its herbal remedies to meet client demand, and offer guests a spa experience like no other.
The positive therapeutic powers of the cannabis plant extracts like CBD are renowned, yet sadly its use is highly stigmatized, says Ste. Anne’s Spa owner Jim Corcoran, who is committed to bringing a more liberal, more compassionate and enlightened approach to health and healing. “More people worldwide view it as socially acceptable and medically important. I have seen cannabis help people function and manage their pain significantly – it is natural medicine.”
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