Canyon Ranch just got a little better!

Leading Shore Area Spa and Center for Well-Being hosted their 10th successful retreat!

Bay Head, NJ (December 15, 2007) Need a respite before the holidays? Patti Durkin has come up with the best solution: a four day stay at Canyon Ranch, a world-class spa in Lenox, Massachusetts.

Don’t have the time to plan?  Patti Durkin, owner and operator of Therapeutic Touch, solves that problem for you at a deep discount.

Therapeutic Touch, a Center for Well-Being, has developed a wonderful service for their clients; a guided stay at Canyon Ranch.

Therapeutic Touch was the first massage and facial spa to open in the shore area. The Spa, located in Bay Head, NJ has been a major part of the shore community for 19 years. Patti with her husband Roger, have been serving clients worldwide, including high-profiled individuals who enjoy vacationing at the shore.  

“Our staff takes great pride in being able to provide an environment that people look forward to returning to.  Our clients say our massages are the best they’ve ever had,” states Durkin.

Therapeutic Touch is not just offering luxury services, but a life style.  Their diverse treatments are current as well as proven to relieve stress, add balance and restoration. After a stay at Canyon Ranch, clients can look toward Therapeutic Touch and its staff to help retain their focused mindset on health and wellbeing.

Therapeutic Touch, located in downtown Bay Head, NJ, is open all year and offers a variety of Massage Treatments, Skin Care, Holistic Healing and Spa Packages. Visit www.therapeutictouchnj.com to learn more.

With the collaboration of Bay Head Travel Agency, Durkin has been a valued guide for spa-destined groups for over 10 years.  “Our Canyon Ranch Trip is particularly successful because of its timing. My clients are looking to find balance in their busy lives, seek a stimulating vacation that focuses on health and vibrancy.” says Durkin. “With our joint efforts with Bay Head Travel, my clients get to enjoy beautiful spa facilities during the fall foliage season, for a fraction of the cost,” explains Durkin.

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“My trip to Canyon Ranch with TherapeuticTouch is always a unique and enjoyable experience. Along with all of the fitness, health and information classes, you get to meet new friends and faces, who can also become a part of your new healthy life!" B.Cavalero, Pt.Pleasant, NJ

“We teamed up with Therapeutic Touch so we both could offer our clients an easy and enjoyable spa experience with family and friends. Canyon Ranch in Lenox, Massachusetts, is a great fit. It is close enough to the shore and New York.  With just a few nights stay, Canyon Ranch can change your life for the better.” Jill Carhart, CTC, Owner of Bay Head Travel LLC

The benefits of such a unique, spa experience do not end with the Canyon Ranch group. Durkin shares her experience with all her clients throughout the year.

“I make sure I attend the best medical and health classes offered at Canyon Ranch. Sharing what I learned at Canyon Ranch is one way that our staff stays fresh and current with issues that affect well being and life balance. I'm very proud to have a team of professionally competent therapists that are capable and uniquely versed in handling the various issues of pain relief and stress reduction,” Durkin, says.

Make your reservation for the 2008 Group Canyon Ranch Trip and learn more about Therapeutic Touch and its services by visiting, www.therapeutictouchnj.com.

About Patti Durkin:

Patti has an extensive portfolio of experience that she brings to her business. Having the opportunity to study with experts in her field, Patti is educated in Neuromuscular, Deep Tissue, Connective Tissue Massage, Sports and Injury Massage, Myofascial Release, Reiki, Reflexology, Thai Massage, Body/Mind Energy Integration and Holistic Skin Care Therapy.  Patti is a graduate from Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey and The Florida School of Massage in Gainesville, Florida.

Known among her collogues as a ‘pioneer in holistic health’ and a student of yoga since the ‘70’s, Patti lives and works closely with the yoga principles in her life and business. Patti’s organic business style allows her to hear client’s needs clearly and with warmth and integrity, offer a menu of services that help her clients find peace, balance and health.

Patti is committed to leading others to increase their body, mind awareness, and reach higher levels of well-being.

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