Paradise Tanning

I almost forgot I took this picture. 👀

Before I ever did a HOCATT session, I took this photo of my leg on purpose.

When I was researching HOCATT, one of the things that caught my attention was the information about supporting healthy circulation and overall skin wellness. I had these visible veins in my legs that I was really self-conscious about, and my skin always looked dry and crepey—so I actually took a “before” picture and circled the areas because I wanted to see if I noticed any changes.

And then…I basically forgot about it. 😂

Fast forward to now, after making HOCATT a regular part of my wellness routine, and I realized I hadn’t been noticing my veins anymore.

That made me go find my original picture.

And WOW. Not only do the veins appear much less noticeable to me, look at the difference in the appearance and texture of my skin. 🤯

They’re still there—you can see some faint veins in my current picture. I’m not claiming HOCATT made them disappear or that it treats vein conditions. But this is exactly why I took a before picture in the first place, and I’m pretty excited about what I’m seeing.

Same leg. My actual photos. 2025 → 2026.

Just one more change I’ve personally noticed along my HOCATT journey. ❤️

8 visits. YOUR way. 🌴

One of the biggest reasons we created our Wellness Membership was because we didn’t want you to have to choose just ONE thing.

Maybe you want to tan before a trip. ☀️
Maybe your body is craving a Red Light session. ❤️
Maybe you just need 20 minutes in the massage chair. 💆‍♀️

With our $99/month Paradise Wellness Membership, you get 8 visits every month and YOU decide how to use them — tanning, Red Light, massage, or a mix of all three.

And because we wanted the membership to actually reward our regular clients, you’ll also unlock lower member pricing on additional sessions and HOCATT, and 20% off tanning lotions.

No waiting around for a sale. No choosing one service for the whole month. Just use Paradise in the way that works for YOU. 💗

Already coming in a few times a month? Ask us at the desk and we can help you figure out whether the Wellness Membership makes sense for you.

3-month minimum commitment.

Paradise Tanning & Wellness | Palmer, Alaska 🌴

Meet the Paradise crew 🌴🤍

From left to right:
Taylor • NaDene • Violet

We actually managed to get all 3 of us in the same place long enough to take a picture. 😂

We’re definitely heading into our busy season, and I have to say…I feel pretty lucky with these two.

Taylor & Violet are reliable, professional, friendly, and just genuinely fun to work with. They take such good care of Paradise and our clients, and I appreciate them more than they probably know. 🥰

Some days it takes all three of us…and some days I’m pretty sure they could run the place without me. 😂

If you’ve been into Paradise lately, which one of us did you see? 👇

PEPTIDES 101 — Part 4 💪

Okay, next up…

Muscle, Recovery + Performance.

This is another area where peptides have gotten a LOT of attention—especially from people who are active, strength training, trying to maintain muscle as they age, or simply wanting to recover better. 👀

Depending on the peptide, researchers are studying different roles involving things like muscle and tissue repair, recovery, body composition and physical performance.

And I think this one is especially important to talk about because peptides aren’t a replacement for actually USING your muscles. 😂

The foundation still matters:

💪 Strength training
🥩 Enough protein + good nutrition
😴 Quality sleep
💧 Hydration
🚶‍♀️ Movement
❤️ Rest + recovery

You can’t skip all of that and expect a peptide to do the work for you. 😂

Peptides are tools—not shortcuts.

It’s also important to remember that injuries may require proper evaluation and treatment—not just a focus on recovery tools. If someone is injured or experiencing ongoing pain, they should consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any peptide therapy or changing their routine.

And not every peptide is appropriate for every person. If someone is interested in peptide therapy, the medical side—including what may or may not be appropriate—is determined by a licensed provider based on the individual.

That’s exactly how we look at things with our Paradise Journey:

Build the foundation. Then add the tools that support it. ❤️

Next up in Peptides 101… 👀
We’re going to keep working our way through the series!

This is what a HOCATT feels like. 😂♨️

Warm. Relaxed. Eyes closed. And for about 30 minutes…nobody needs anything from you. 😂🙌

But there’s actually a reason I love that feeling so much.

We spend SO much of our lives in go-go-go mode. Work, kids, schedules, phones, stress…our bodies don’t always get much time to slow down and recover.

That’s one of my favorite things about a HOCATT session. ❤️

You sit back in the warmth while multiple modalities work together to support relaxation, circulation and recovery—and so many people get out saying some version of:

“Oh my gosh…I feel SO relaxed.”

I like to think of it as giving your body 30 minutes where it doesn’t have to DO anything.

Just warm up. Slow down. And reset. ❤️

And conveniently…😂

I have a few HOCATT appointments available this Saturday!

If you’ve been curious about it, come see what the relaxed little monkey is all about. 😂🙌

Direct Message us on social media to grab a Saturday spot. 🌴

Or we can book you an appointment Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday of next week!

PEPTIDES 101 — Muscle + Metabolic Support 💪⚡

Okay…we’ve talked about what peptides ARE, and we’ve talked about skin + hair.

Now let’s talk about another reason there’s so much interest in peptides…

Muscle + metabolic health. 👀

One peptide you may hear us talk about in this category is MOTS-c.

MOTS-c is a naturally occurring peptide produced in our cells that’s being researched for its role in cellular energy, metabolism, insulin sensitivity and the body’s response to exercise.

Basically, researchers are interested in how MOTS-c may be involved in the way our cells use and manage energy. ⚡

And here’s something I think is really important…

Metabolic health isn’t just about losing weight.

Muscle, movement, how our bodies use energy and staying strong as we age are all part of the bigger picture. 💪

And this brings us right back to our Paradise Journey philosophy…

A peptide isn’t going to replace:

🏋️‍♀️ Strength training
🥩 Eating enough protein + real food
🚶‍♀️ Daily movement
😴 Good sleep
💧 Hydration
❤️ Recovery

Those are the foundation.

Peptides are another tool being researched and, when appropriate, may be considered as part of a plan with a licensed provider.

That’s what I want this Peptides 101 series to be about—not just telling you WHAT these things are, but helping you understand why there’s interest in them and where they may fit into the bigger picture. ❤️

Build the foundation. Then add the tools that support it. 🙌

More Peptides 101 coming soon… 👀

NEW limited-time Kenetik flavor at Paradise! 👀

🍓 Raspberry Lychee

And yes…it’s pretty dang good! 😊

If you haven’t tried Kenetik yet, it’s a ketone drink that gives you a caffeine-free energy option—without reaching for another coffee or energy drink.

It can be a great option when you’re:

⚡ Looking for caffeine-free energy
🥑 Eating low carb or keto
⏰ Fasting
🍽️ Trying to manage hunger or cravings
☕ Cutting back on caffeine
🌙 Wanting something later in the day without adding caffeine before bed

No caffeine. No sugar. Just ketones for another source of fuel when you need it. 🙌

Raspberry Lychee is LIMITED TIME, and we’ve got them cold and ready to grab at Paradise!

Come try one and tell us what you think. 👀❤️

PEPTIDES 101 — Part 2 👀

One of the things I find so interesting about peptides is that they’re not all trying to do the same thing.

Some are being studied and used for their role in skin health, collagen signaling, hair support and tissue repair. ✨

One you may hear us talk about is GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide).

And here’s the really cool part…

GHK-Cu is actually a naturally occurring peptide found in the human body. It’s been studied for its role in processes involving collagen production, wound healing, skin remodeling and tissue repair.

That’s why there’s so much interest in GHK-Cu for things like skin texture and elasticity, the appearance of fine lines, and supporting healthier-looking skin. It’s also being researched for its potential role in hair growth and follicle health.

It’s also one that personally caught MY attention. 😂

Because I’m 46, and while I absolutely care about being healthy on the inside…I wouldn’t mind helping the wrinkles, skin, hair and everything else on the outside too. 😂🙋‍♀️

But this is also where our Paradise Journey philosophy comes in.

A peptide isn’t going to replace good nutrition, hydration, sleep, movement or taking care of your skin.

It’s just another tool.

And that’s exactly how we want to teach about all of this—what the tools are, what they’re being studied for, what we know about them, and where they may fit into the bigger picture. ❤️

Next Peptides 101…we’ll talk fat loss + metabolism 👀 yep there are peptides for that!

I hate to break it to you…but the “boring” stuff actually matters. 😂

We can talk about peptides. We can talk about GLP-1s. We can talk about HOCATT, red light, supplements and all the cool wellness tools—and trust me, we WILL. 😂

But none of those make the foundations irrelevant.

Sleep. Real food. Hydration. Walking. Strength training. Recovery.

They’re not flashy. They’re not new. And they’re probably not going viral anytime soon.

But they’re exactly why we created Paradise Journey.

We wanted something that helps you focus on the things you can actually do every day—and then use other tools when they make sense for you.

No perfection. No extremes.

Build the foundation first. Then add the tools that support it. ❤️

And yes…I’m doing it right alongside you. My little checkboxes are keeping me accountable too. 😂

Which “boring basic” are you working on right now? Sleep, water, walking, nutrition or strength? 👇

Now that the fair is over… Lee and I are ready for a little RESET. 😂🙌

Tomorrow we’re starting the 3-Day Jumpstart from our Paradise Journey!

The idea is pretty simple: for 3 days we’re cutting way back on carbs and sugar and focusing mainly on protein, healthy fats and hydration to help our bodies begin shifting toward ketosis—using fat and ketones for fuel instead of relying primarily on carbs.

I got a little taste of this when I did my sardine fast earlier this summer. By the second day, I couldn’t believe how different I felt—clear headed, focused and WAY less food noise. That was probably my favorite part!

This isn’t how we plan to eat forever. After the 3 days, we’ll transition into the way we actually want to eat long term: mostly whole foods, plenty of protein, fewer processed carbs, less added sugar and still enjoying things like fruit. 🍓 Which, by the way, is exactly what we talk about in our Paradise Journey guides. 😉

And since we put this Jumpstart in the Paradise Journey, we figured we should do it right along with you!

We literally just decided we’re starting tomorrow, so you have just as much time to prepare as we do. 😂 And really… there’s not much to prepare!

Want to start with us tomorrow? Comment JUMPSTART 👇 and I’ll privately message you our FREE 3-Day Jumpstart.

We’ll share how we feel—and our results—when we’re done! ❤️