In the fast-paced lives that many of us live, the opportunity for a “feel good” treatment can be healing as well as enjoyable.

Tir na nOg day spa co-owner Judi O’Brien said it was important people took “time to be still” in today’s busy world.

“It’s important to allow time for yourself,” Ms O’Brien said.

Many clients of the Liebig Street spa arrive stressed but leave relaxed and ready to face the world.

She tells the story of one client who arrived “wearing her shoulders as earrings” but after a clay massage left wondering what she was worried about.

Tir na nOg, which is Irish for “Land of Eternal Youth”, provides a wide range of professional and advanced skin and body treatments, from maintenance treatments to relaxation treatments.

It also offers La Stone Therapy (the original hot and cold stone massage), Hawaiian (lomi lomi) massage and Shirodhara (warm oil treatment) just to name a few.

People can book online at the spa’s website www.tir-na-nog.com.au

Body Bronze Warrnambool in Lava Street offers a lot more than tanning and solariums.

It has this month introduced a new skincare range, Alpha-H, that complements the Inika cosmetics already available at the salon.

Body Bronze owner/manager Tracey McCarthy said the Alpha-H range was made up of natural ingredients, and was very affordable and fast-acting, with some Body Bronze clients seeing visible improvement after two to three weeks.

The Body Bronze team is being bolstered with the addition of Jade Vastag, who has managed the Alpha-H Concept salon on the Gold Coast.

Another recent addition to the team is Anna-Jane Henderson who has 17 years of beauty therapy experience and 22 years working as a make-up artist.

Ms McCarthy said she was excited to offer the new Alpha H range to her clients and also wanted to highlight Body Bronze’s facials and skincare, along with its product and service range.

Services include waxing, manicures and pedicures, gelac nails for hands and feet, eyelash extensions, facials, massages, special occasion make-up and pamper packs.

Hair Room 116 at 116 Lava Street can have you looking sharp with a great cut, colour, blow wave or conditioning treatment.

It also does waxing and spray tans and can cater for wedding parties.

It does cuts and hair treatments for men and children as well as women.

The salon has six hairdressers and three apprentices and is open until 8pm on Thursdays and until noon on Saturdays.