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Appointment required. Consultation required; non-candidates and other refund requests will be honored before service provided. Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as gift(s). May be repurchased every 90 days. Valid only for option purchased.

Pressotherapy is a painless, non-invasive detoxifying treatment used as a great alternative to liposuction for the treatment of cellulite

Choose Between Two Options

• $26 for pressotherapy for legs ($50 value)
• $21 for pressotherapy for stomach ($50 value)

Cellulite: Anatomy of the Dimples

Cellulite doesn’t have a cure, but science has developed treatments that, in some cases, can help minimize it. Learn what lies just beneath the skin with Groupon’s take on the bumpy bodily phenomenon.

Colloquial language has come up with a number of not-so-flattering terms to describe cellulite, but beyond its aesthetics, cellulite poses no particular risk. Put simply, cellulite is the bumpy texture produced by fatty deposits resting just below the epidermal surface. As the skin thins with age, cellulite often becomes more visible: as fat bulges outward and the connective tissue reaching down to the muscle tugs back, the surface of the thighs, buttocks, belly, or upper arms forms little dimples. More common in women than men thanks to their thinner skin, higher levels of estrogen, and characteristic patterns of fat distribution, cellulite has myriad causes that range from hormonal changes to diet, genetics, and blood circulation.

Because cellulite’s structure is so complex, it’s not easy to attack—even invasive methods such as traditional liposuction leave cellulite in place. Although it’s just about impossible to prevent cellulite from forming, doctors and aestheticians have proposed a variety of ways to diminish its appearance. From lasers that break apart fatty deposits to retinol creams to massage techniques that increase the flow of blood to cellulite-ridden areas, the med-spa bag of tricks is deep and eclectic. Because many of these treatments are quite new, it’s often difficult to judge their long-term permanence. Although diet and exercise won’t remove cellulite, they may make it less noticeable through weight loss, increased muscle tone, or the fact that you’re jumping on that trampoline too quickly for anyone to tell.

Limit 1 per person, may buy 3 additional as gifts. Valid only for option purchased. Appointment required. New clients only. Valid only at listed location. Consultation required; non-candidates and other refund requests will be honored before service provided. Services must be used by the same person. May redeem across visits.

Experienced podiatrist softens hard skin, checks feet for painful bone conditions, or uses a laser to kill fungus beneath the nail

Without feet, shoes, bicycle pedals, and tubs of warm mashed potatoes would lose their raison d’être. Maintain your most important body parts with this voucher.

Choose from Four Options

• $38.25 for a routine foot-care visit, including treatment of hardened skin and a paraffin foot bath (up to a $199 value)
• $140.40 for a consultation with x-rays and one laser treatment for heel pain or plantar fasciitis (up to an $1,100 value)

Foot x-rays reveal problems or irregularities with the bones in the feet and help the doctor best guide the laser to speed healing, increase circulation, and decrease swelling.

• $140.40 for a laser toenail fungus-removal treatment for one foot (up to a $699 value)
• $186.87 for a laser toenail fungus-removal treatment for both feet (up to a $1,200 value)

Laser treatments lasting 5–15 minutes blast away at nail fungus without the use of messy topical ointments or oral medications.

Not valid for clients active within the past 12 month(s). Consultation required; non-candidates and other refund requests will be honored before service provided. Appointment required. Merchant's standard cancellation policy applies (any fees not to exceed voucher price). Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Limit 1 per visit. Valid only for option purchased. Treatments must be used on the same area. Treatments must be used by the same person. Valid only for select treatment areas. Valid only at listed location.

Long-pulse laser treatments permanently reduce hair growth on areas such as the upper lip and the bikini line

Too much hair can hamper your social life, a burden all to familiar to anyone with three eyebrows. Control your tresses with this voucher.

Choose from Six Options

• $61.88 for three laser hair-removal treatments on a small area (up to a $150 value each; up to a $450 total value)
• $143 for three laser hair-removal treatments on a medium area (up to a $250 value each; up to a $750 total value)
• $187 for three laser hair-removal treatments on a large area (up to a $300 value each; up to a $900 total value)
• $149 for six laser hair-removal treatments on a small area (up to a $900 total value)
• $266.50 for six laser hair-removal treatments on a medium area (up to a $1,500 total value)
• $356 for six laser hair-removal treatments on a large area (up to a $1,800 total value)

With long-pulse lasers, technicians permanently and noninvasively reduce unwanted stubble on a choice of treatment areas (see fine print). Treatments on small areas take 10–20 minutes, medium areas take 15–30 minutes, and large areas take 30–60 minutes. For more information, see the laser hair-removal page.

Workshop not intended for licensing. Appointment required. Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as gift(s). May be repurchased every 180 days. Limit 1 per visit. Valid only for option purchased. All goods or services must be used by the same person. Merchant's standard cancellation policy applies (any fees not to exceed voucher price).

Licensed and experienced massage therapist offers massage workshops for couples

Choice of:

• Couples Swedish Massage Workshop for One Couple
• Couples Swedish Massage Workshop for Two Couples

Learn more about what to expect at a massage.

Limit 1 per person. Limit 1 per visit.

Menu includes scrambled eggs with steak and rice, chicken sandwiches with French fries, and many typical Colombian dishes

The Deal

• $12.50 for two vouchers, each good for $10 worth of food ($20 total value)

Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as gift(s). May be repurchased every 90 days. Limit 1 per visit. Valid only for option purchased. 24-hour cancellation notice required.

Students learn the fundamentals of photography during an accessible 2-hour course

Choice of:

• 2-Hour Intro to Photography Class for One
• 2-Hour Intro to Photography Class for Two

Must be 13 or older. Appointment required, 24 hour advance notice required. Must sign waiver. Must use all classes within 30 days of first initial class. Class cycles start the first week of each new month. Customers cannot use voucher in the middle of a class cycle. Not valid for current students at the studio. Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as gift(s). Limit 1 per visit. Valid only for option purchased. All goods or services must be used by the same person.

Dance instructors lead one- and two-hour courses in styles such as salsa, hip-hop, ballet, and bachata

Choose Between Two Options

• $19.50 for four weekly 90-minute dance classes (up to a $60 value)
• $30 for one month of unlimited dance classes (up to $120 value)

For either option, clients can choose from dance styles such as salsa, hip-hop, and bachata. See the full class schedule.

Limit 1 per person or couple, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Valid for couples or individuals; only one voucher necessary for couples. Valid only for 328 E. 61st St. location. All classes must be used by the same person or couple. Appointment required. May redeem across visits. Subject to availability. Valid only for option purchased. 24-hour cancellation notice required. Limit 3 per person.

Experienced instructors lead dancers through private, personalized lessons and group practice sessions

Dance is considered the body’s language, which is why Morse code messages are always relayed by tap dancers. Decode rhythms with this voucher.

Choose Between Two Options

$29 for a dance-class package for one or two (a $75 value)

• One 30-minute private class
• One 60-minute group practice session

$55 for a deluxe dance package for one or two (a $300 value)

• Two 30-minute private classes
• Four 60-minute group practice sessions

For private sessions, duos or single dancers saunter onto the dance floor for instruction with one of the studio’s energetic teachers. They then take their ballroom dance steps to a group session, where they adeptly twirl and glide alongside fellow students.

Limit 1 per person. May redeem across visits. Valid only for option purchased. All goods or services must be used by the same person. 5-class option must be used in 6 months.

Classes such as fit barre, TRX, yoga, Zumba, cycling, kettlebells, and Pilates help individuals work toward their fitness goals

Choose from Three Options

• $47 for five fitness classes ($75 value)
• $82.50 for one month of fitness classes and gym access ($150 value)
• $208 for three months of fitness classes and gym access ($399 value)

See the class schedule.

Building Muscle: Cells on the Move

Read on to learn exactly how fitness classes leave you with more muscle or better tone.

Bulky upper-body muscles might have hindered early humans who had to chase their prey across the plains, but it could help those who often had to climb trees to adjust their satellite dishes. That’s why the body builds muscle according mostly to use: do enough curls, and the biceps expand. As anyone who has experienced post-workout soreness could intuit, those curls are actually a form of controlled damage, making thousands of miniscule tears to the muscle tissue that beckon autoimmune cells to show up alongside testosterone and other hormones. The white blood cells help switch on satellite cells, which are similar to stem cells. Before they’re activated, satellite cells aren’t doing much—instead, they lie dormant around muscle fibers until they’re called into action to repair torn tissue.

This isn’t the only kind of cellular transformation at work in growing muscles. Long muscle cells, which contain several nuclei, can also begin to change type after a workout. Certain kinds of muscle fibers are equipped to handle brief bursts of effort but will quickly become tired if asked to do more intense work. These are the first to disappear as someone starts an exercise routine, as they’re converted into fibers with more endurance. This principle is so dramatic that a sports scientist can generally tell whether someone is a professional athlete or a professional mattress model by examining a minute sample of muscle tissue.

Must activate within 3 months. Appointment required. Consultation required; non-candidates and other refund requests will be honored before service provided. Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gift(s). Limit 1 per visit. New customers only. Must be 18 or older. 24-hour cancellation notice required.

After a digital scalp analysis, a laser stimulates hair regrowth for men and women during twice weekly 30-minute sessions

Without hair to protect them, scalps burn in the summer, freeze in the winter, and bear little to no fruit in the spring. Grow a bumper crop of hair with this voucher.

$101 for Three Months of Laser Hair-Regrowth Treatments ($1,000 Value)

Following an initial consultation to determine candidacy, scalps undergo a digital microscopic hair and scalp analysis and two 30-minute treatments per week. The Class 3A cold cosmetic laser helps stop hair loss and stimulate regrowth, generally rendering visible results in six–eight weeks.

Appointment required. Consultation required; non-candidates and other refund requests will be honored before service provided. Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as gift(s). May be repurchased every 30 days. Valid only for option purchased.

Specialists assess and evaluate patients’ condition and goals, and then develop a treatment program

Choice of:

• One Physical Therapy Session (60-Minute Deep-Tissue Massage with Consultation)
• Three Physical Therapy Sessions (Three 60-Minute Deep-Tissue Massages with Consultation)

Deep-Tissue Massage: Like Untying Knots Buried in the Sand

Not simply focused on relaxation, deep-tissue massage seeks to relieve muscle pain through intense, deliberate strokes. Check out our guide to know what to expect.

Some entanglements have simple solutions: a wrinkled tablecloth can be smoothed out in minutes with an iron, and an unruly mess of hair needs only a tube of superglue to be set straight forever. But when the fascia—the layer of connective tissue that covers and interpenetrates the body’s muscles and bones—gets tied up in knots, it’s time to call in an expert.

"What deep-tissue massage purports to do a lot of the time is mild fascial release, which is kind of warming up the fascia and releasing lactic acid and any other toxins that have built up there," says Katie O’Reilly, associate editor for DaySpa magazine. To achieve this, the therapist’s fingers, thumbs, and elbows move along the body in slow, deliberate strokes, applying pressure to penetrate beyond superficial muscle layers and relieve pain and tension. More intense than Swedish massage, deep-tissue sessions can last up to 90 minutes, ensuring the therapist has enough time to devote to particularly troublesome trigger points.

Conventional wisdom states that a proper deep-tissue massage should be at least a little painful. This "no pain, no gain" mentality, however, doesn’t totally apply—a massage, no matter how intense, should still be relaxing, and O’Reilly notes, “If you’re getting beat up during the massage, you should probably tell the therapist to rein it in a little bit.” Maintaining an open line of communication with your therapist is important for other reasons as well. He or she needs to know about your health history before administering the treatment, as the intensity of deep-tissue strokes may exacerbate certain medical conditions.

May be repurchased every 90 days. Registration required. Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as gift. Limit 1 per child. Valid only for option purchased. Not valid on major holidays. Not applicable towards summer sessions. Kids must be able to independently participate in group settings.

Occupational therapists encourage and help children improve their perceptual, cognitive, and motor skills for better handwriting

The Deal

• $13 for registration fee for one child for handwriting made fun classes ($25 value)
• Classes are regularly priced at 10 for $150

Phonics: Sounding It Out

As your children learn to read, they may encounter any number of methods for making words easier to comperehend. Read on for Groupon’s overview of the most popular approach.

As any first-grader learning to read can probably tell you, the connection between the letters of the alphabet and the sounds they produce is not always obvious. The phonics method of learning addresses this problem by breaking down words into smaller parts so that kids can associate letters (graphemes) with their corresponding speech sounds (phonemes). In this way, children learn the blueprints for all words, giving them an essential tool to decode the meaning of unfamiliar words using their understanding of 40-some sounds of the English language and the Plutonian alphabet on which it’s based.

War of the Words

The most popular alternative to phonics is "whole-word learning," which—unlike phonics’ repetitive drill-based method—emphasizes a more intuitive approach to reading by exposing children to literature and letting them make the cognitive associations between the alphabet and the words they see and hear. So which is better? Phonics learning is more easily tested, but teachers might end up narrowing the scope of the books they cover to only include those that reinforce phonics-style learning. On the flip side, whole-word learning emphasizes the act of reading, but it may neglect a fundamental understanding of how words actually work.

Bonus Points

• The famous phone number for Hooked on Phonics—1-800-ABCDEFG—is no longer in service. The company was sold to Education, Inc. in 2005 for $13 million.
• Phonics as a teaching method dates back to the 16th century, when German schoolmaster Valentin Ickelshamer began teaching sounds instead of words, hoping it would help students get his name right just once. Philosopher Blaise Pascal then popularized the method of splitting words into smaller parts.

Must sign waiver. Consultation required; non-candidates and other refund requests will be honored before service provided. Appointment required. Merchant's standard cancellation policy applies (any fees not to exceed voucher price). Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as gift. Limit 1 per visit. Valid only for option purchased. All goods or services must be used by the same person. Must use all sessions by expiration date on your voucher.

Helping men and women combat hair loss with low-level laser technology, patented formula hair products, and nutritionals

The Deal

• $119 for Scalp Analysis & 10 Sessions of Laser Hair Restoration ($450 value)

During a scalp analysis, technicians project magnified images of hair follicles onto a screen to ascertain the extent of hair loss and determine how many 20-minute laser hair-restoration sessions are recommended to achieve results.

View Anagen Hair, Face and Body Solutions’ other offers:

• Facial Treatments
• Microcurrent Treatments

Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Valid only for option purchased. Limit 1 per visit. Appointment required. Merchant's standard cancellation policy applies (any fees not to exceed voucher price). Consultation required; non-candidates and other refund requests will be honored before service provided. May be repurchased every 30 days.

Neurofeedback sessions use electrodes to monitor brain activity and alleviate they symptoms of issues such as ADHD and depression

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• $111 for initial consultation ($300 value) and one session of neurofeedback ($175 value; $475 total value)
• $142 for initial consultation and three sessions of neurofeedback ($525 value; $825 total value)
• $203 for initial consultation and five sessions of neurofeedback ($875 value; $1,175 total value)

After an initial consultation with a therapist, clients receive up to five sessions of neurofeedback, which is designed to alleviate symptoms associated with ADD, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. It is a noninvasive computer-based procedure that uses 19 electrodes placed on different points of the scalp to monitor brain activity. The goal is to discover the parts of the brain that are being affected by the client’s unwanted issues and then retrain those areas to eliminate the problem.

Appointment required. Consultation required; non-candidates and other refund requests will be honored before service provided. Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as gift(s). May be repurchased every 90 days. Limit 1 per visit. Valid only for option purchased. All goods or services must be used by the same person.

Chiropractic team aims to alleviate client’s symptoms of stress and chronic pain in a comfortable, relaxing environment

Choice of:

• Consultation, Exam, and One Adjustment
• Consultation, Exam, and Three Adjustments

Spinal Vertebrae: The Skeletal Support System

Chiropractors are experts in diagnosing and treating troubles with the spine. Before your appointment, bone up on your body’s tower of bones.

The human spine is made up of a stack of 33 bones, called vertebrae, which protect the spinal cord and support the entire upper body, all while producing red blood cells. Though nine of these bones are fused together, 24 of them are articulated, allowing for the controlled movement needed to tilt one’s head, lean to the side, or bend forward. Starting at the base of the skull and extending down to the tailbone, the vertebrae are organized into four distinct areas, each of which serves a unique skeletal function:

Cervical: The cervical region contains the smallest vertebrae in the spine. The top two, called the atlas and axis, allow the head to turn right and left while crossing the street or posing for a hieroglyphic portrait.

Thoracic: Forming the longest part of the spinal column, the thoracic vertebrae can also move, though their range of motion is limited compared to the regions above and below. That’s because these vertebrae connect to the ribs, holding in place the bones that protect many of the body’s major organs.

Lumbar: Lumbar vertebrae are linked by joints, known as facet joints, that are similar to the ones in our fingers. This allows for the extended range of motion needed to bend forward or backward. Because these vertebrae bear a high proportion of the body’s weight, this region is particularly prone to pain and injury.

Sacrum/Coccyx: Most of the vertebrae in the sacrum and coccyx region are fused; a joint connects the two regions, allowing for limited motion. The sacrum supports the pelvis, while the coccyx, otherwise known as the tailbone, absorbs the shock of sitting down after learning your tail has started to grow again.

Appointment required. Limit 2 per person, may buy 1 additional as gift(s). May be repurchased every 30 days. Limit 1 per visit. Valid only for option purchased. All goods or services must be used by the same person.

From the merchant: Custom framing design studio dedicated to high-quality craftsmanship and exceptional aesthetics

• $129 Toward Custom Framing

Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Limit 1 per visit. In-store only. Limit 3 per person.

Hair, skin, and makeup products that are free of bleach, chemicals, and hydroquinone for men and women with dark complexions

The Deal

• $25 for $50 value worth of bleach- and hydroquinone-free cosmetics

Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Limit 1 per visit. 24-hr cancellation notice required. Reservation required. Must sign waiver. May be repurchased every 30 days.

Burn calories and build lean muscle in these challenging semiprivate fitness classes led by a certified trainer

The Deal

• $230 for 10 semiprivate group fitness sessions and one personal fitness assessment (a $450 value)

Check the schedule for class times. Each session is a personalized workout that’s always different, involving activation and mobility drills with strength-building and cardio exercises. The fitness assessment measures the client’s physical ability.

For group classes, reservations recommended. Private lessons scheduled by appointment only. Limit 1 per couple. 24-hour cancellation and rescheduling policy. Subject to availability. Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as gift(s). Valid only for option purchased. Not valid for clients active within the past 6 month(s). Merchant's standard cancellation policy applies (any fees not to exceed voucher price).

Instructors lead group and private classes, even helping the soon-to-be-betrothed make a splash with wedding-dance choreography

• $41.50 for a Wedding Dance Consultation and Lesson for One Couple ($125 value)

Appointment required. Must sign waiver. Consultation required; non-candidates and other refund requests will be honored before service provided. Limit 12 per person. May be repurchased every 365 days. Limit 1 per visit. Valid only for option purchased.

From the merchant: We take great satisfaction in helping you maintain your oral health. Dr. Yuabov ‘s also offering laser hair removal.

Choose Between Two Options

• $68 for Dental Cleaning and Exam w/ x-rays
• $183 for Teeth Whitening