newsbriefs Massage Space Celebration Special Offer
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o provide clients with a total spa experience, Massage Space, in Plano, expanded their services last year by offering a complete line of skincare treatments. In celebration of their first anniversary of providing skincare treatments, Massage Space is offering Natural Awakenings North Texas readers an introductory facial for $50 ($95 value) through October, by appointment only. The facial is customized based on the client’s skin type and condition and includes cleansing, exfoliation, steam and gentle extraction (if requested), followed by a relaxing massage of the face and décolletage to increase circulation. A masque will be applied to help purify the skin, absorb excessive oils and tone the epidermis for a youthful radiance and glow. Not only will the skin feel reawakened and moisturized, studies show that getting a facial regularly improves circulation, stimulates collagen growth as a natural way to combat wrinkles, helps expel acne-causing toxins and de-puffs areas around the eyes. Additional skincare treatments include microdermabrasion, custom facial treatments, alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) facial peels and waxing services. Skincare products include Dermalogica and the exclusive organic Gunilla line from Sweden. Location: 7000 Independence, Ste. 180, Plano. For more information or to book an appointment for a skincare or massage treatment, call 972-612-5363 or visit Massage-Space.com. See ad, page 13.
Nationwide Drug Take-Back Event
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articipate in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Drug Take-Back Event by disposing of expired or unused prescription drugs on October 26, in McKinney. The free, anonymous, no-questions-asked program, in partnership with the city of McKinney and the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, provides participants with an opportunity to safely dispose of all accumulated expired, unwanted and unused prescription drugs. The program is available to everyone and is not dependent on being a resident of McKinney to participate. If an original container is submitted, any identifying information should be removed. Items that will be accepted are solid dosage pharmaceutical products and liquids in consumer containers, prescription, over-thecounter and liquid medications, vitamins and pet medicine. Items that will not be accepted are intravenous solutions, needles, syringes, mercury thermometers, chemotherapy or radioactive substances, oxygen containers, pressurized containers/inhalers and illicit drugs. Drug Take-Back hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Directional signs will be located at the intersections of College Street at Eldorado and Wilson Creek Parkways. Participants will drive in, give medications to a uniformed officer by the tent and leave without exiting their vehicle. Location: 1550 S. College St., Bld. D, McKinney. For more information, call 972547-7385 or visit bit.ly/DTB-McKinney. natural awakenings
October 2013
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