Tammy's Journal
Slow Giving
In this season of gratitude, I’d like to initiate a move towards Slow Giving, taking the time to savor every bit of the joy found in the precious moments we spend together, and bringing attentiveness to each opportunity we have to accept and to receive gifts. As we all know, sometimes the thrill of […]
Candle Bright
Happily, at the Spa we work surrounded by candles, and it’s such a luxury to absorb their warm, flickering and friendly light. Candles are soft on the eyes and cast a loving glow, while consistently clearing and cleansing the energetic fields around us and reminding us of our truest intentions. But I also love to […]
Gathering In
So often we find ourselves in expansion mode, stretching to meet all of life’s challenges. But isn’t a relief when the light fades a little and we can loosen up just a touch on the reins? Often, people feel very swept up by spring’s effervescent energy, which will arrive in just 6 short months. But […]
Discovering Your Roots
The more I learn about the plant world, the more I’m amazed by the knowledge it holds and the parallels and teachings nature offers in our own lives. Take, for example, the potent reality and the metaphoric magic of roots. Autumn is a root time of year, when hearty root vegetables are harvested, and when […]
From The Ground Up
What to do with all the busy, buzzy energy that swirls around us during these seasonal transitions? The feeling is light and flutter-y—which can be so delightful! But it can also translate into a distracted, edgy feeling, which, frankly, can be a little much to bear. We like to say that getting “grounded” is the […]
Tammy Talks Transitioning Skin Into Fall
As I’m creating formulas or working with clients in the treatment room, I’m often wonderstruck by the intricate beauty of our skin. As an essential part of the body’s immune defenses, skin protects us against infection, with incredibly exacting precision. Skin cells are so intelligent, discriminating between potentially detrimental microorganisms and the beneficial, symbiotic microbiata […]
A Salad Manifesto
Here in Palm Beach, we are happily blessed all year round with beautiful fruits and vegetables at our local farmers’ market, but in September there’s a special buzz in the air as the traditional Fall harvest invites us to re-invent the ultimate salad, bringing together bold new tastes in order to absorb a seasonal burst […]
The Beauty of Slumber
Slipping into a new season provides a great opportunity to change rhythms. If your summer was dreamy and loose, transitioning to fall might mean a return to structure—and to good sleeping habits, one of the most fundamental paths to healing body, mind, spirit and skin. We all know the telltale signs of a sleepless night—the […]
Unveil Radiant Skin
As many of you know, I’m a huge fan of dry-brushing. So let me tell you a little about how this simple habit can help purify your skin, and burnish your summer glow. As you might guess, taking a few minutes each day to dry-brush your skin with a natural-bristled brush exfoliates dead surface cells, […]
Soul Dance
There are a million ways to get your blood moving, but for me none of them compares with dance, which both re-energizes and softens the spirit. The power of movement in dance is like no other, and this summer I’ve felt that so strongly. I make time to dance at least twice a week, and […]
Post-Sun Healing
It happens to all of us—we enjoy a beautiful, long day at the beach or in the garden so much more than our skin does. But not to worry! Here are my favorite post-sun tips, which should quickly restore and revive depleted skin. Though sunblock protects skin, it can also strip our natural protective barrier […]
Slow Beauty
We can all get swept up in a culture that celebrates speed. But sometimes it feels so good to find ways to simply let go of the clock. While I’ve so often seen immediate results when clients first switch over to using the plant-based natural formulas in my skincare collection, for me beauty is about […]