Why We Spa...

A Delicious Ritual for Radiance, Recovery & Resilience

Okay, real talk. For me spa isn’t some fancy extra, it’s a practice.

A rhythm. A return. A reset.

In a world that claps for burnout and calls it ambition, spa time is where we clap back by slowing everything down, let the nervous system breathe, and actually take care of the body we live in. Whether you dance, skate, surf, weight train, travel, or you’re just doing life at full speed, consistent wellness rituals are what keep you feeling strong, supple, and still like yourself.

This is why spa is part of the Hoop Hustle Flow lifestyle. Not indulgence. Maintenance.

Consistency Is the Glow-Up You Need NOW!

Here’s the thing , wellness isn’t about going hard once in a while. It’s about showing up regularly.

When you spa consistently (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly - whatever fits your life), you:

• Calm inflammation before it turns into pain

• Support hormones and circulation (your future self will thank you)

• Keep skin elastic, juicy, and glowing

• Protect joints, ligaments, and connective tissue

• Teach your nervous system how to actually relax

Think of spa like brushing your teeth. You don’t skip it for weeks and then panic with bad breath and cavities. You just… do it.

Steam + Massage:

Detox, Skin & Soft Tissue Repair

Steam rooms are sacred ancient ritual for a reason.

Before we had modern medicine, nearly every culture understood the power of heat and touch. From Roman bathhouses to Native American sweat lodges to Finnish saunas, heated spaces were used for physical healing, spiritual purification, social bonding, and deep personal reflection. These weren’t just places to sweat, they were sacred spaces. People gathered to cleanse the body, connect with nature or the divine, and come back into balance with themselves and their community. This is big beauty energy in practice!! Even in the smallest way, that wisdom still lives in our bodies. And I'm so here for it!

So what steam does for you:

• Opens pores and helps the body sweat things out

• Boosts circulation and supports collagen

• Hydrates skin from the inside

• Helps breathing and chest openness

• Softens tight muscles and fascia

Why massage matters (pro or DIY):

• Moves lymph after heat (hello de-puffing)

• Releases deep tension and stuck spots

• Gets blood into joints and connective tissue

• Signals your nervous system that it’s safe to soften

Whether you’re booking a private masseuse or doing intentional self-massage (yes, I love touching myself.. he he ), steam + touch is a powerful combo for recovery, skin, and feeling grounded again.

Hot tip: Steam first, massage after - warm tissue is happy tissue.

Infrared Sauna:

Collagen, Heart & Cellular Repair

Infrared hits a little differently. It goes deeper into muscles, joints, and connective tissue.

Why we love infrared:

• Supports collagen and skin firmness

• Improves blood flow and oxygen delivery

• Gently trains your heart (without cardio stress)

• Eases joint pain and ligament stiffness

• Speeds up recovery when your body feels tired or inflamed

This is solid gold for women in midlife, when hormone shifts can affect skin, joints, muscle tone, recovery, and even how stressed your body feels day to day.

This is the quiet, preventative magic.

Why This Matters.

Especially for Women (Now and Later)

If you’re in midlife, let’s be honest, spa is non-negotiable and you better be reading this from the spa girly... If you’re not there yet, start now. There is no day like today to love up on yourself.

Think of your body like your car. You don’t wait for smoke to come out of the engine before servicing it. You keep it tuned so it runs smoothly.

Spa is pre-support, not damage control.

Regular heat, cold, massage, and recovery:

• Protect collagen and connective tissue before things thin out

• Keep joints and ligaments happier for longer

• Help regulate stress hormones that stack up over years

• Make transitions like perimenopause way less dramatic

We’re not fixing ourselves later. We’re taking care now.

Cold Plunge:

Circulation, Nervous System & Resilience

Cold plunging isn’t about being hardcore. It’s about training your recovery system.

Cold does a lot, fast:

• Pumps fresh blood through the body

• Calms inflammation and soreness

• Regulates the nervous system

• Boosts mood and mental clarity

• Supports joint and ligament recovery

The real magic is contrast — heat opens, cold tightens — and together they refresh the whole system.

Start slow. Breathe. Get out feeling alive, not punished.

How We Spa:

What to Wear

• A comfortable, flattering SkaterBooty swimsuit you feel good moving and resting in

• A swim cap (trust me, your hair will thank you)

• Easy layers for cooling down between rounds

What to Bring

• Your favourite body scrub (after heat, before rinse)

• Body/Shower oil for that post-spa glow, locking in hydration tight. I love Tropic Luxury Body Oil (slight hint of citrus).

• Flip flops or spa slides to keep those tootsies fungus free babe!

• A big water bottle or electrolytes

Scrub gently. Oil generously. Let your skin soak it up.

Coming soon: to help you keep GLOW Legit, the SkaterBooty Spa Kit made for spa days, recovery rituals, and travel wellness, so you don't have to think about it. Comment for inclusion on the pre-order list.

Pre-orders open February.

Post-Spa Behaviour (This Matters)

Spa doesn’t end when you leave.

Do this after:

• Drink way more water than you think you need

• Eat nourishing, protein-forward food

• Skip alcohol — your body’s already detoxing

• Choose rest, a walk, or gentle movement

• Let your skin breathe (no heavy makeup, loose clothes)

Think: soft landing, not crash landing.

Spa Is Self-Respect

Spa days aren’t about escape — they’re about longevity. About treating your body like a partner, not a machine.

At SkaterBooty Swim, we spa to:

Stay strong - Stay supple - Stay radiant - Stay connected to our bodies

This is care with intention. This is recovery as power. This is why we spa. 💦✨

Big Love,

Joy