Nutrient-Dense Kitchen 101

How to Build Your Nutrient-Dense Kitchen What is a nutrient-dense kitchen? We constantly hear about new diets and ways to lose weight, but there’s little education about nutrients, specifically. It’s frustrating when those diets don’t work1

Body Awareness: What It Is and How to Practice It

My craving for distraction starts first thing in the morning. I like a funny or inspiring podcast, and I’ll settle for nothing less than world-class. My plan is to absorb something that will help me be1

Unlock Radiant Skin with Microneedling

  New Year, New Collagen! If you’re on a quest for smoother, firmer, and glowing skin, microneedling might just be the answer. Also known as collagen induction therapy, this noninvasive procedure has become a go-to for1

Navigating Dry January: A Wellness Guide

As we usher in a new year, the desire for a fresh start and improved health takes center stage. Dry January, a month-long commitment to abstaining from alcohol, provides the perfect opportunity to reset both mind1

Unlocking the Secrets to Youthful Skin: The Power of Serums

Unveiling the Transformative Magic of Osmosis Serums Osmosis has taken some of our favorite serums and elevated them to new heights. Winter is upon us with cold, dry months ahead making this the perfect moment to1

Instruments of Pain Relief

“Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.” —Buddhist Proverb WHAT IS PAIN? What is pain? Pain is personal and defined as an unpleasant sensory or emotional experience that something is hurt. However, pain is essential for our1

A New Way to Find the Service You Need!

FIND YOUR PERFECT SERVICE WITH OUR FIND-A-FIX TOOL The Castle Hill Fitness Integrative Wellness department is here to support all aspects of your healthy living! You have your goals, and we have a wide variety of1

New! Active Release Technique

RELIEVE YOUR MUSCLES WITH ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE? A new Integrative Wellness service has launched at Castle Hill Fitness – Active Release Technique!  Active Release Technique®, or ART® is a state-of-the-art movement-based massage technique that can help1

A Surface that Moves While You Move

This post was adapted with permission from Larry’s Goldfarb’s blog. Applying the Feldenkrais® Method to Foam Rollers In the past few years, foam rollers have become a known entity. These dense, resilient cylinders can be found1

Expanded VIP Plus! Benefits

OUR VIP PLUS! MEMBERSHIP HAS IT ALL We’ve made some exciting updates to our VIP Plus! membership! This all-access membership already grants you one 60-minute massage a month – but why stop there, when we have1

New! Nutritional Therapy Services

READY TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH? A new Integrative Wellness service has launched at Castle Hill Fitness – Nutritional Therapy!  Nutritional Therapy is more than a meal plan. Working with a Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner1

How Boas Breathe: Improving Breathing with Feldenkrais®

This post was adapted with permission from Larry’s Goldfarb’s blog. From the perspective of the Feldenkrais Method®, problems arise when we lose our ability to adapt how we breathe to our circumstances. Interestingly enough, we can look1

Winter Skincare Routine 2023

AN ESTHETICIAN’S WINTER SKINCARE TIPS As the weather dips you may be loving the chilly temps, but your skin might be yearning for warmer times! Like all organic things, our skin changes with the seasons, so1

The Number One Thing Your Skin Needs While Traveling

AN ESTHETICIAN’S TRAVEL-FRIENDLY SKIN CARE TIPS YOU may be living your best life on your holiday vacay, but your skin may be pining for your home routine. It happens – try as you might, wellness habits1

5 Reasons You Should Get Regular Massages

Massages aren’t a luxury – they’re a necessity for your overall health and well-being. Getting bodywork done regularly has many benefits, and some of them might surprise you! Here are five benefits you’d enjoy from incorporating1

$25 Off First Session

$25 OFF FIRST SPA SESSION New to our Spa? We offer a first session discount to new clients! Grab $25 off your first spa appointment of 60 minutes or longer. Offer for Acupuncture, Facials, Massage, Physical1

Staff Favorites: Wellness Practices to Stay Grounded

At Castle Hill Fitness, we’ve talked a lot about tending to mental health. We’ve discussed why it’s so important to focus on, and shared our top recommendations for cultivating wellness rituals. Everyone has different experiences with1

Habit Hacks: Friends who Sweat Together

Simplify starting and consisting a new routine with Habit Hacks! Every month, Elite Personal Trainer and Health Coach, Tara Penawell, will serve up and break down the building blocks of creating a routine that sticks. Learn hacks from the pro that1

Habit Hacks: Back-Up Plans

Simplify starting and consisting a new routine with Habit Hacks! Every month, Elite Personal Trainer and Health Coach, Tara Penawell, will serve up and break down the building blocks of creating a routine that sticks. Learn hacks from the pro that1

Habit Hacks: Shifting Your Motivation

Simplify starting and consisting a new routine with Habit Hacks! Every month, Elite Personal Trainer and Health Coach, Tara Penawell, will serve up and break down the building blocks of creating a routine that sticks. Learn hacks from the pro that1

Habit Hacks: Habit Stacking

Simplify starting and consisting a new routine with Habit Hacks! Every month, Elite Personal Trainer and Health Coach, Tara Penawell, will serve up and break down the building blocks of creating a routine that sticks. Learn hacks from the pro that1

3 Chiropractic Exercises to Stand Taller

GET THAT BACK ON TRACK The good posture struggle is REAL. Between sitting at desks all day, couch potato-ing and watching Netflix, and looking down at your phone, the spine starts to slump pretty easily. While1

The Power of Vibrations: Sound Bath Benefits

A SOUND BATH FOR ALL THE GOOD VIBES Have you ever experienced the wonders of a sound bath? We all know and love a regular, cozy bath. Now imagine not needing to soak in a tub,1

Fall Facial Fest: Revitapen Special

OCTOBER 5 – NOVEMBER 5 Get fresh-faced for Fall with our seasonal skincare special! Book a PRO level RevitaPen facial for the BASIC level price. That’s a savings of $35!   What is Revitapen?  Drastically reduce1

Spa Gift Card Special for Valentine’s Day

A TREAT FOR BOO, AND A TREAT FOR YOU! It’s the season of love, and gifting the act of self-care is the perfect expression of it! Self-care is, after all, a crucial aspect of functioning at1

NEW! Chiropractic Services in Our Spa

BENT OUT OF SHAPE? We are pleased to now offer Chiropractic services in our Downtown Spa, with two new providers on our team! Our Chiropractors work to restore proper motion to the joints of your spine and appendages,1

Adaptogens: Why Do We Love Them?

  Even if you aren’t completely versed in the wellness-world lingo, you’ve probably heard of adaptogens or seen them in stores. Adaptogens have resurfaced in mainstream popularity these last few years for their long list of health1

Coming In Hot! Sauna and Hot Tub Updates

SUMMER JUST GOT A LOT MORE RELAXING We’re making some excited updates in the world of Recovery Pods – the Infrared Sauna is back as a bookable Recovery Pod, AND we’re expanding Hot Tub capacity! Recovery1

10 Mental Health Practices for Your Routine

MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH At Castle Hill Fitness, we focus on healthy minds as much as healthy bodies. All aspects of health are important, and mental health is not disconnected from the rest of1

Mother’s Day Gift Card Sale!

TAKE 20% OFF ALL GIFT CARDS  Moms and mother figures work hard to take care of others every day. Now it’s time to give them the opportunity to focus on THEMSELVES. Our Mother’s Day special offers1

Mother’s Day Spa Gift Cards

BRING ON THE PAMPERING THIS MOTHER’S DAY Our moms and mother figures work hard every day – we’re here to help shower them with some much-needed pampering and relaxation. Our Mother’s Day special is the perfect1

How We’re Celebrating Valentine’s Day

WE’RE PUTTING THE BLUSH IN YOUR CHEEKS THIS VALENTINE’S DAY Castle Hill Fitness and Valentine’s Day are a perfect match! After all, what could be more perfect than spending the day of love taking care of1

A Tonic to Boost Immunity

SHERRI LEPLEY’S IMMUNE BOOSTING TONIC We’ve talked before about the importance of maintaining a strong immune system, and how to do that. Exercise, sleep, stress management, and balanced nutrition are the four important cornerstones in supporting1

Our Wellness Spas are Open

Our Spas are open and safely delivering world-class care. At Castle Hill Fitness, we believe that recovery and self-care are an integral part of optimal health – and now that’s more important than ever. Our licensed1

Holiday Gift Guide

A HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE This year, in particular, the gift of healthy living has deeper importance. As your one-stop-shop for all things health and wellness, we’ve got you covered on thoughtful gifts1

Face Masks: Hottest New Health and Fitness Accessory

Overall health has always been our goal. It’s more than how much you can bench press or how sweaty your workout gets you. It’s how you take care of yourself and your community. Right now, an1

Recovery Pods: Now Booking!

BOOK YOUR RELAXATION RETREAT IN OUR RECOVERY PODS The Eucalyptus Steam Room, Hot Tub, and Dry Sauna are available as bookable, single-occupancy Recovery Pods at our 360 location. Book online or in the CHF app, just1

Beneath the Mask: Skin Care Tips

Skin Care Tips to Keep You Glowing Under that Mask!  As vital as wearing your face mask is for your and your community’s overall health, it can bring about some irritants. Namely, it can contribute to1

Summer Skin Care in a Safer Environment

Mask up and set yourself up for a glowing summer with safer skin care.  Only half your face will be visible for the foreseeable future, but that doesn’t mean you should let your skin care slide. Ciara1

A Guide to Strengthening Your Immune System

How You Can Support Your Immune System We’re not just building muscles at Castle Hill Fitness. We’re building fully healthy bodies, inside and out, all the way down to your immune system.  You’re doing all the1

Buzz Sessions: Free Health Discussions

REAL TALK, Mindset, and Careful Planning Can Keep You on Track You already look to us as a source for your workout needs and our set of training professionals has a whole other new program in1

The Power of Positivity

In times of uncertainty it’s easy to let our minds wonder into negative territory.  We start thinking of all the possibilities that lie in the future instead of living in the present.  Uncertainty can bring up1

Self-Jaw Release with Massage Therapist Annie Swafford

Check-in time: Are you clenching your jaw right now? First things first, unclench your jaw, relax your tongue from the roof of your mouth, and drop those shoulders! Doesn’t that feel better? Now we need to1

Advice from Our Health Coaches for a Healthy Pantry

For a Healthy Pantry and Boosted Immune System Right now, one of the best ways we have to prepare against the novel coronavirus is to make sure our bodies are strong and healthy, and to follow1

Keeping You Healthy AND Fit at the Gym

Maybe you’re sick of hearing this…but it’s flu season, and it’s a nasty one this year! The CDC has reported high levels of widespread flu activity in Texas this year, and we’ve still got a few1

Valentine’s Ideas to Set Your Heart Racing

FITNESS FOR ALL THE FEELS When planning out Valentine’s Day activities, there’s a certain vibe everyone strives for. You want something that makes you feel great, puts that flush in your cheeks, gets the heart racing,1

Your Winter Skin Refresh

REVITALIZE WINTER SKIN Reveal your natural radiance with avocado oil and shea butter while Vitamin C and licorice root extract combat cold-weather dullness. A boost of growth factors and powerful antioxidants will energize skin cells and1

Valentine’s Massage Special

Special Valentine’s Day Massage available February 14-21 Sorry, this deal has passed.  Aromatherapy promotes relaxation and helps relieve stress. It has also been used to help with a wide range of physical and mental conditions, including1

The Health Coach’s Guide to Holiday Survival

Sleigh This Holiday Season ‘Tis the season to be BUSY. If your days aren’t already a flurry of activity, then, sure enough, it’s a-comin’! On the one hand, it’s super exciting to have all these fun1

It’s All About Options: Anatomy Trains Structural Integrations

By: Thomas Damron, Personal Trainer + Massage Therapist. Re-posted with permission from his blog.    “Where you think it is…it ain’t” – Ida Rolf The above quote is a favorite of movement and manual practitioners of1

A Skin Care Expert’s Gym Bag Essentials

A Skin Care Pro’s Gym Bag Essentials Nothing says “living my best life” like a well-stocked, well-prepared gym bag. You already know the bare essentials necessary for a successful visit to the gym (shoes – check!1

The Lymphatic System – The What and How

You might have heard the term ‘Manual Lymphatic Drainage’ mentioned a time or two, and the buzz around this intriguing form of body work. Manual Lymphatic Drainage can reduce inflammation, help skin clarity, aid in circulatory1

The Pumpkin Facial is Back

Treat yourself to more than a PSL this fall with a specially formulated pumpkin facial! Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, this pumpkin peel will brighten and firm your skin for a flawless complexion this holiday season.  This deal1

3 Cookbooks We’re Crushing On Right Now

Alright! You’ve made the decision (maybe with some guidance from your health coach) to make adjustments in your eating habits. Which means you’ll need inspiration and guidance on the best meals to cook to suit your1

This Father’s Day, Skip the Tie for THIS Amazing Gift

CALLING ALL DADS We know you work hard for your World’s Greatest Dad mug, and this Father’s Day, we think you deserve something more. Whether it’s yard work or piggybacks that have your dad bod aching1

Flash Sale on Spa Treaments

FLASH SALE – AVAILABLE ONLY DURING JUNE 17-21 Get your body ready for the season of fun and play with the help of our Summer Flash Sale! Grab a 3-pack of deeply discounted bodywork sessions with1

You Might Need a Health Coach If…

By: Tonja Hancock, Personal Trainer. Re-posted with permission from her blog.    Wikipedia defines Health Coaching as a process that facilitates healthy, sustainable behavior change by challenging a client to develop their inner wisdom, identify their values, and1

Monthly Facial Special

Available in Our Spa from March 1-31!   Time to shed your winter skin and refresh for Spring! This 50-minute treatment features microdermabrasion and a hydrating mask that will brighten your skin, improve texture, and ready you1

Top Options for Mothers at Castle Hill Fitness

Mothers are the center of the household…and the walls, and the foundation, and the roof – and we get it, it’s exhausting! But no fear mama, we got you! Our fitness trainers and instructors have the1

Why is this the Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift?

BECAUSE BOTH YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONE CAN ENJOY IT!  This seasonal massage treatment is the ultimate pampering and relaxation for you or a loved one on this Valentine’s Day.  This 2-hour body treatment starts with1

An Extra Layer of Support with Kinesio Tape

The Kinesio Taping® Method provides support and stability to muscles and joints without affecting range of motion. Kinesio® Tex Tape is applied over the muscles to reduce pain and inflammation, relax overused or tired muscles, and support1

10 Weekend Activities to Manage Stress this Season

Work, home, chores, family time, holiday-related plans and errands…so many things, so little time to relax and decompress! As our weeks ramp up and social calendars become more and more packed, it might feel like there’s1

Now Offering Ashiatsu Massage!

ASHIATSU MASSAGE NOW AVAILABLE IN OUR SPA We are so excited to now offer this deep and luxurious massage style in our Spa with Summer Greenlees!  In Japanese, “ashi” translates to foot, and “atsu” into pressure. With1

Enhance Your Massage Treatments

ENHANCE YOUR MASSAGE AT OUR 360 SPA Your massages just got so much more amazing. We now offer five different enhancements on our 360 spa menu to create a truly custom experience!  Choose from any of1

Stress Reducing Tips for the Holidays

The holiday season is approaching and while it is a time for family, celebrations, and general merriment, it’s also one of the most hectic times of the year. All that bustling about can lead to a1

Flash Sale on Skin Care

SALE FROM OCTOBER 23-30 Stock up on all your skin care needs!  25% off all skin care products – Osmosis Skin Care, Lira Clinical, Skin Script, and Revitalash! Don’t delay – purchase while supplies last.  Sale1

Summer Spa Treatments

SEASONAL TREATMENTS IN THE SPA! The Summer Body Treatment is the ultimate exfoliating, moisturizing, stress-busting aromatherapy treatment! The session starts off with a full dry brushing to remove dead skin cells. With a full body dry brushing session, the1

3 Sunscreens to Complete Your Summer’s Skincare Routine

Sunscreen Faves that Do the Job and Look Good Doin’ It There’s plenty of reasons to rejoice for the end of winter – sunshine, flowers, and the end of those pesky cold weather skin problems! You’ve1

Experience the Royal Treatment

  Experience the Royal Treatment in Our Spa! This 90-minute therapeutic massage treatment features aromatherapy and special attention to the hands, feet, and crown. We will treat you like royalty! Exclusively available at our 360 location.1

Beat Your Allergies with This Natural Remedy

Spring is here, the sun is shining, and the flowers are blooming.  Not that we can appreciate any of it through the raging allergies that Spring has also brought with it.  So what do you do1

Conquer Healthy Eating With These 5 Strategies

On the road to healthy living, fitness isn’t the only thing we need to be focusing on. Nutrition plays a very large factor in the quality of life. However, as many know, healthy eating takes more than1

A Fun, Cozy Morning with Sleep Crown

On Saturday, February 3rd, we had the pleasure of hosting Sleep Crown and their unique, over-the-head sleep aid pillows in our Lobby Shop for the coziest pop-up. With her restorative yoga background and understanding of the importance1

Why We Love the Infrared Sauna

Castle Hill Fitness Downtown has two TheraSauna Far Infrared saunas, one in each of the locker rooms. The infrared sauna is a favorite among staff and clients alike, and is often used after a workout to1