CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - LiveWell

Recharge, Relax, Rejuvenate BE A MEMBER, REAP THE REWARDS Wellness is a state of being. The CHRISTUS LiveWell Women's Network gives you the support you need to help yourself and your family get well and stay that way. The CHRISTUS LiveWell Women's Network has more than 4,000 members who enjoy access to discounted services at the CHRISTUS Healthy Living Spa. Other perks include early registration and discounts to wellness events, such as the annual CHRISTUS LiveWell Women's Conference, access to health screenings, educational seminars, exclusive webinars and blogs, and invitations to exciting network activities. Register for your FREE membership today! For more information about the CHRISTUS LiveWell Women's Network, visit www.christuslivewell.org. Tara Villarreal, Director of the CHRISTUS Healthy Living Spa "We cater to the internal, topical and emotional needs of our clients in a relaxing environment designed to align the mind, body and soul." Looking for a retreat from the daily routine? Raenella Talbert finds quality "me time" at the CHRISTUS Healthy Living Spa. The CHRISTUS LiveWell Women's Network has more than 4,000 members who enjoy access to discounted services at the CHRISTUS Healthy Living Spa. Other perks include early registration and discounts to wellness events, such as the annual CHRISTUS LiveWell Three years ago, the busy homemaker and mother of two visited the Spa for a facial and some refuge from her daily grind. "I think of myself as a home traffic controller," Raenella says. "I'm busy looking out for the needs of those around me. My husband goes one direction, my kids go two others, and it's easy to get over- whelmed and start neglecting your own needs. A friend recommended the CHRISTUS Healthy Living Spa, so I thought I'd give it a try." Licensed esthetician Tara Villarreal — now Director of the CHRISTUS Healthy Living Spa — exfoliated Raenella's skin and applied specialized products designed to moisturize and protect her face, including a special environmental shield treatment and vitamin C. When Raenella left, she felt great, and her face was glowing. She quickly became a spa regular, coming in for facials, massages and pedicures. The CHRISTUS Healthy Living Spa is located in Beaumont on the CHRISTUS Hospital – St. Elizabeth campus. Additional ser- vices include body wraps, body scrubs, waxing services, Juvederm ™ and BOTOX ® injections, laser hair reduction, and a wellness program run by Dermatologist Howard Murad, MD. FINDING BALANCE "When I traveled, I might have gotten a massage or a pedicure, but now I realize setting aside time for myself every week or two, even just an hour, is an important part of my health," Raenella says. "The CHRISTUS Healthy Living Spa is well maintained, and the staff is highly qualified. It's a relaxing environment where everybody knows me and I can take a break from the world, even if it's just by sitting in the relaxation room for a few minutes." For more information about the CHRISTUS Healthy Living Spa, visit www.christushealthylivingspa.com or call 409.899.7SPA (7772) to make an appointment. Raenella Talbert 2 LiveWell | June/July 2014

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