Our new office is now open!
On April 28th we officially opened our doors to our new office. We are still at The Porch & Rail Shoppes, we are now located at the front of the building next to The Yoga Place. Stop in to see our new spacious office or schedule a massage to relax in our new rooms!

Water Works
“Besides decreasing headaches, heartburn, constipation, fatigue and kidney stones, getting your fair share of water each day may help prevent serious illnesses including heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer and asthma.

One study at the University of Loma Linda, California, showed that people who drink five or more glasses of water every day cut their risk of suffering a fatal heart attack in half. Researchers believe because water, unlike other beverages, is absorbed immediately into the blood stream, it thins the blood and reduces clot risk. This also helps moderate blood pressure because it’s easier for the heart to pump thinner rather than thicker blood.

Furthermore, researchers at Harvard reported men who drank six cups of water daily reduced bladder cancer risk by 50 percent. Other studies indicate that high water intake also curbs the risk of breast and colon cancers. And even asthma sufferers have reason to gulp it down. A University of Buffalo study revealed dehydration reduces lung function and triggers bronchial spasms, especially while exercising.”

Massage & Bodywork, Aug/Sep 2003


Four Reasons To Get A Massage
Any therapist who’s had the pleasure of watching a client’s health and vitality improve through regular massage sessions would love to have everyone understand the benefits available to them from bodywork. Here are a few key points that should help you appreciate how regular massage can help you have a healthier life:

• Massage helps to support your health— When you really take time to evaluate what’s important in your life, it’s a good bet you’ll place your health near the top of the list. After all, what will you be able to do without it? Let’s start with the fact that a full-body massage contributes to the proper function of your entire body.

In attempting to remain healthy, your body’s systems are performing functions constantly. The pressure and motion of the massage strokes assist in virtually all aspects of these functions. For instance, the nutrients that provide sustenance to the trillions of cells throughout your body—as well as the outgoing cellular waste—can be processed more efficiently with the aid of massage.

Getting a clear understanding of this concept should help you to see how other massage benefits are accomplished.

• Massage reduces stress— This one fact should inspire everyone to get massage regularly. Imagine your life with less stress! Considering stress is responsible for most illness (not to mention those tense muscles), alleviating stress from your life can make a major difference in every aspect of your health and attitude.

• Massage addresses the source of the problems— One of the tenets of complementary healthcare is that, given the proper tools, your body will heal itself. Just think of how many of life’s complaints are caused by an imbalance in your body—and massage helps to restore that state of balance.

How do we know massage actually assists in this re-balancing act? Some of the outcomes measured during massage studies—changes in hormone levels, blood pressure, etc.—are of various functions your body regulates. When these studies show an improvement in these levels, it offers measurable proof of the positive changes available through massage. Most would agree it’s preferable when you can employ natural means (like massage) to help your body correct these functions.

• A massage makes you feel better— It’s great to know more about how massage contributes to improved health. After all, we all want to be as healthy as possible. But there’s something special about taking an hour or so out of your busy life just to feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Anyone who remembers how they felt at the end of a good massage session will tell you it’s another great reason for making massage a regular part of your life.

While you decide what important steps you’ll make this year to improve your life, be sure to make your massages a part of your plan!

© 2006 Massage Marketing. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

Life & Business Coaching The Top 5 Questions You Really Want To Ask
1. What is coaching?
Coaching has become one of the leading tools that successful people use to experience extraordinary lives. Through regular coaching sessions clients identify what is important to them and align their thoughts, words, and actions accordingly.

2. Does coaching really work?
Coaching is a relatively new profession that is being embraced by many motivated and creative people. Coaching works because of synergy, structure, and expertise. The coaching relationship is all about you and what you really want out of your life!

3. Coach, Therapist, Consultant ....... aren't they all the same?
Coaching is not therapy or consulting! Therapists explore various issues in depth usually dealing with the past. Therapy tends to help answer the "why do I" questions. Coaching is more action oriented and focuses primarily on the present and future.

4. Who really works with a coach?
You would be surprised to learn that entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, and people experiencing life transitions are some of the people who typically work with a coach. All professional athletes have partnered with a coach to help them win, including greats at the top of their sport, such as Tiger Woods. Coaching is like having your very own trainer...For Your Life!

5. How much does coaching cost?
Coaching is considered an investment in "yourself"! Designed to meet our client's needs, we have four levels of coaching available. Check out our coaching website for details,
Circle of Life Coaching

Q&A
Q: Why is it I feel great after most massage sessions, but sometimes I feel run down for a day?

A: Massage brings change to your body, and most of the time you feel invigorated and renewed after your session. When you feel less than terrific afterwards, the first question to ask is: Are you drinking plenty of pure water? The most common reason for feeling a little run down, etc. is that the massage has begun a detoxification process, and your body has released toxins and cellular waste into the bloodstream for disposal. Water helps your body to eliminate these toxins, just like the rinse cycle in the washing machine helps to remove dirt from your clothes that’s been loosened by the wash cycle. When you cut short or skip this vital step, you run the chance of letting this waste material redistribute in your body. Water is one of the easiest health aids you can incorporate into your life. Make sure you drink several glasses every day—especially following your massage!

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