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New Study Reveals Biological Benefits of Massage

Victoria Bennett, Assistant Manager, The Spa at Chelsea Piers

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Think a good massage can do more than just relax your muscles? Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles do. After a study in which 53 healthy adults underwent varying degrees of massage, researchers discovered that a single massage session resulted in positive biological changes.

Volunteers who received a 45-minute deep tissue Swedish massage saw decreased levels of the stress hormone cortisol in blood and saliva, and in arginine vasopressin, a hormone that can lead to increases in cortisol. They also experienced an increase of white blood cells in their immune systems.

Volunteers who received a light massage for 45 minutes experienced greater increases in oxytocin, a hormone associated with contentment, than the Swedish massage group. They also saw greater decreases in adrenal corticotropin hormone, which stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol.

So go out and get a massage today! It's good for you!

Don't Settle for Dinner & a Movie

Alison McCarthy, Director of The Spa at Chelsea Piers

Date Ideas , Deals , Spa 1 Comment »

If you and your mate are bored with the standard date night, then visit Chelsea Piers for an adventure! Come into The Spa anytime during the month of February, book a 50-minute Couples Spa Treatment and receive two complimentary Chelsea Piers Gold Passports.

Each Passport (valued at $110) includes:

  • Day Pass to the Sports Center
  • $15 Tee Time Card for the Driving Range at the Golf Club
  • Admission to ice skating session and skate rental at Sky Rink
  • Batting Cage tokens at the Field House
  • Complimentary shoe rental at 300 New York

Upgrade your date night! Call The Spa at 212.336.6780 for an appointment today. Offer expires 2/28/2010. May not be combined with other offers or discounts.

Share the Holiday Spirit at The Spa

Alison McCarthy, Director of The Spa at Chelsea Piers

Deals , Gifts , Spa No Comments »

The Spa makes it easy for you to share the spirit of the holidays – purchase $150+ worth of gift cards and receive a $30 service credit to The Spa. Better yet, purchase $250+ worth of gift cards and receive a $50 service credit to The Spa. Who said you can’t do something nice for yourself while shopping this holiday season?

Here are a few great gift ideas that everyone on your shopping list will enjoy: a Hot Rock Massage to loosen muscles and joints, a Thermal Mud Body Treatment to leave you tightened and toned or a Spa Sampler package including a 25-minute Swedish Massage, 25-minute Customized Facial and a CP Manicure.  

Happy Holidays!

NEW at The Spa: Marathon Mondays

Alison McCarthy, Director of The Spa at Chelsea Piers

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Attention runners! If you’re looking to make the most out of your marathon, don’t let tension impact your performance. Let our experienced massage therapists boost your performance and recovery with muscle specific work on Mondays leading up to the NYC Marathon. Allow us to facilitate deep release of tight muscles, such as the ever-elusive hip flexors, and ease the pain of marathon training.

Techniques include trigger point therapy, myofascial release, passive positional release, deep tissue, reflexology and neuromuscular therapy.

September 28 – November 2
All Mondays leading up to the NYC Marathon
4pm – 9pm

15% discount for non-members. 25% discount for Sports Center members.
To book today, visit The Spa or call 212.336.6780.

Don’t forget to join us on Monday, November 2 for a post-race recovery massage and a well-deserved pedicure!

Chelsea Piers Named Best Place for a Parent Date Night in NYC

Erica Schietinger, Vice President, Corporate Communications

Bowling , Date Ideas , Golf Club , Ice Skating , Sky Rink , Spa , Sports Center No Comments »

You hired a babysitter and you’re ready to hit the town! But, where do parents treat themselves to Date Night these days? Chelsea Piers, of course!

New York City parents have named Chelsea Piers the Best Place for a Parent Date Night in NYC’s Parent’s Picks 2009, hosted by Nick’s ParentsConnect and GoCityKids. Because this was the only write-in category, we are extremely thankful to all parents who submitted Chelsea Piers as their vote this year.

Here are a few Parent Date Night ideas to help you relive your youth, pamper yourself, do something active with your partner or just get away from the kids for a few hours!

  • Purchase a ball card and hit the driving range at the Golf Club. Stand close to your loved one and work on your grip, stance, swing and more. Or, take a golf lesson from one of our Teaching Professionals and learn the basics together.
  • Step into a harness and a new adventure – try rock climbing at the Sports Center health club. Learning to climb with someone you trust can be not only a bonding experience, but also a way to challenge your bodies and minds.
  • Treat yourselves to side-by-side Aromatherapy massages, facials and more at The Spa. Right now, all services are 20% off and 30% off for Sports Center members. With the holidays rapidly approaching, now’s a great time to book a treatment with a loved one.
  • It’s getting colder and there’s nothing quite like ice skating and a cup of hot chocolate to bring back childhood memories. Join us at Sky Rink for the perfect wintertime date.
  • Set sail and snuggle with your hunny on one of many day cruises leaving from Chelsea Piers. Beautiful fall and winter cruises will allow you to enjoy the Hudson as the seasons change.
  • Strike! Pull out those attractive bowling shoes from 20 years ago and head over to 300 New York. There’s nothing like a friendly competition on the lanes.
  • End your date with a delicious meal and beer tasting at Chelsea Brewing Company. CBC offers 20 hand-crafted premium beers that are sure to please any palate.

To view our award and the rest of the 2009 Parent’s Picks winners, click here. There’s plenty to do around here, so grab a babysitter and come on over.


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