The Spa Garage

My Footcare Clinics have FINALLY been given the go-ahead again by the SHA. If you have a loved one residing at Lakeside Home, I have two full clinic days planned for the next two weeks.
I’m eager to get back to care for our most delicate people 💞 If you have a loved one there that’s NOT on my list, DM me and we can chat about their needs ☺️

The feet take a lot of daily abuse from walking, running, jumping, and climbing, so naturally, they are subject to many different types of problems.✨

Pedicure safety is something I take very seriously, and you should too. It’s no joke.
If you’re a diabetic, elderly, have any conditions of the lower limbs, or cardiovascular issues, you should see a technician who is has training for this, and knows how to properly pedicure your feet. Because you folks need a little extra attention.
I’m one of those technicians 🙋🏼‍♀️

Did you also know I go mobile? If you have mobility issues, don’t want to leave your home in the cold... or just don’t want to come to a salon setting, you’re still able to get the help you need 🦶🏻 Call me at 306-697-8198.

Nail Salon Pays $1.75 Million To Woman Who Lost Leg After Pedicure Clara Shellman's leg had to be amputated in 2018 after a Tampa nail salon employee cut her foot, which then became severely infected.

Truth!

The strangest question I’ve ever gotten in my career was:
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥?

😅 (LOL)😅

I'm telling you, 100% of my male clients are heterosexual. Pedicures are not just "a girl's thing". And getting pedicures doesn't make a man less "manly". It's part of self care.

But what I want to really say is that, let's end the stigma. The only reason why men don't flaunt that they had pedicures done is because they fear a lot of men would follow suit (and there will be a long line of men in the salon, waiting to get their done).😅

Men, do yourselves a favor...GO GET YOUR PEDICUREs DONE.

Christmas Giveaway Time 🎄
In our small Town, we have some fabulous makers and businesses. Over the last little while, I’ve touched base with lots of them, and I’ve collected a few of my favourite things. I’ve also assembled some items that are my personal faves, that I use everyday!.
Here’s what’s included:
-a pair of slippers from Knotty O’Keefe’s, care of Michelle O’Keefe
- Apple Cinnamon Donut Tea, from Sipology, care of Tracy Throssell
-a 9oz jar of Coco & Hive, care of Meghan Wolcott
-Johnny & June Bath Salts, care of Kathleen McCann
-a key ring and scrunchies from Red Robin Designs and Esthetics, thanks to Michelle Declercq
-a dozen cupcakes from Curiouser Creations, care of Megan Anderson
-a $25 gift card from the Co Op
- a shiny pair of studs from Park and Buzz, care of Saleski’s
-Bath Bombs from Belinda’s Beauty Shop
- and I threw in a collection of OPI mini polishes, my FAVOURITE of all time Epic Twisted Mascara from Younique, and a bottle of my current favourite red 🍷That’s over $250 worth of stuff!

Here’s what I’m going to do: T’is the season of giving.. so I want to hear who you would want to win this basket 🤩 Tag them, then you HAVE to share why you think they deserve it! You can nominate as many people as you’d like, so let’s spread Christmas cheer folks!
As for the nominator, I’m going to treat you to a full Spa Pedicure 🦶🏻 Fellas, don’t be shy.. nominate the special people you love and you’ll get yourself a Manly Pedi 👌🏼
I’m going to open the nominations up tonight, Tuesday the 7th, and will leave them open for a week, until Tuesday the 14th at 9pm. Good Luck!

Just a friendly reminder ☺️

You’ll always hear people complaining about their bunions. But what really are they?🤔

A bunion is a bony bump at the base of the big toe. Joint mal alignment that can become larger over time causes bunions. It causes the big toe to deviate toward the others. A bunion can be very painful due to pressure and/or arthritis and lead to instability of other joints in the foot. Anti-inflammatory medications, pads, wider toe-box shoes, and less heel height may help. Custom shoe inserts (functional orthotics) can address the overall instability of the foot and may slow down the progression of the bunion. However, when conservative treatments fail to alleviate symptoms, surgery to correct the bunion deformity may be indicated.