The Tiva Journal

By Alisa, Founder of TIVA BEAUTY in Calgary. At some point, your body changes—skin loses density, energy drops, and the methods that used to work stop giving results. This is about more than just age; it is about how your body functions. Many women focus solely on losing weight, but being slimmer doesn’t always mean…

You eat clean. You work out. You stay disciplined. And still, something feels “off.” It isn’t your weight or your effort—it is your body quality. When skin feels less firm and puffiness persists, your body is sending a signal that its internal systems need support. Many women in Calgary feel stuck because traditional dieting and…

In recent years, more clients in Calgary and across Canada are looking for advanced body treatments that go beyond traditional massage. However, there is growing confusion around the role of Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) and technologies like Icoone. Understanding how these two approaches differ—and how they can work together—is essential for anyone looking to improve…

We see it all the time at TIVA BEAUTY in Calgary: clients trying to “cover” their pores with heavy foundation. Here is the simple truth: Makeup doesn’t smooth texture. By the end of the day, foundation sits inside your pores, mixes with natural oils, and actually makes skin texture more visible. If you’ve ever looked…

Lately, we see this more and more: clients who haven’t gained weight, yet their stomach looks different—heavy, bloated, and softer. The truth is, this “bloated” look is rarely just about what you ate. Your body is a complex system. When the abdominal area feels “off,” it is usually a combination of slower digestion, fluid retention,…

Right now, we are seeing more and more clients in Calgary who are on GLP-1 therapy. The weight is going down, and the numbers on the scale look great—but often, a different feeling follows: “I’ve lost weight, but something feels off.” If you feel this way, it’s not in your head. When the body loses…

You can have a full skincare routine and expensive creams, yet still feel like your skin looks tired. The reason is simple: most skincare only works on the surface, but real skin quality depends on what’s happening underneath. Two key elements are often missing from standard routines: proper hydration at a tissue level and the…

Most people separate hormones and skin like they’re in different universes. They’re not. Progesterone is one of the most underestimated hormones when it comes to skin quality. When it drops, your skin doesn’t just “change” — it loses its structural stability. Low progesterone is a quiet disruptor. While skincare products target the surface, hormonal imbalances…