The Holiday Survival Guide

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nstant Bliss: Quickie Treatments by Neighborhood

By Ann Lucas

Illustration by Joe McKendry

1. Back Bay. Ultrasound facial, 30 minutes, $125, Exhale, exhalespa.com; Shopaholic Massage, 15 minutes, $25, G Spa, gspa.biz.

2. Cambridge. Shirodhara “third eye” treatment, 30 minutes, $40, Pyara, pyaraaveda.com; mini facial, 30 minutes, $45, Sasha Salon and Spa, sashasalon.com.

3. South End. Ultimate Scalp and Foot Massage, 25 minutes, $110, 98 North Salon & Day Spa, 98north.com; Pumpkin exfoliating peel, 30 minutes, $35, Étant, etant.com.

4. West. Jimmyjane Manicure, 30 minutes, $28, Miniluxe, Newton Centre, miniluxe.com; Fast Blast Facial, 30 minutes, $85, Bluemercury, Natick, bluemercury.com.

5. North. Mini massage, 30 minutes, $65, Alexander’s Spa & Salon, Wenham; heart-shaped bikini wax, 30 minutes, $75, Andrew Michaels, Salem, andrewmichaelsspa.com.

6. South. Aromatherapy steam, 30 minutes, $25, Adamo Day Spa Retreat, Cohasset, adamodayspa.com; 30-minute makeover, $30, Maxime Salon, Hingham, maximesalon.com. —Ann Lucas

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What a wonderful tip sheet for the weary xmas shopper. Humor does help this time of year. Great ideas. Thanks

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In addition to stress, biofeedback is considered particularly effective for people struggling with tension headaches, chronic pain, heart arrhythmia, and other medical and psychological conditions. Many people retain their skills for life and require only occasional refresher sessions. Inna Khazan, PhD Clinical Psychologist www.BostonHealthPsychology.com