This month we are offering a two-day special.
In order to better acquaint you with Melody and Margaret, each will be available for one day at a special rate.
Book an hour session for $45 (the half-hour rate), book a 90-minute session for $70 (the hour rate)!
Melody will be available this coming Friday 6/10/11 and Margaret will be available this coming Saturday 6/11/11. Please call 804.714.7932 by close of business Wednesday 6/8/11 to book this deal. (On-line booking not available.)
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
quick tip - why lift with your legs
By now, we've all heard the urging "lift with your legs, not with your back;" but we rarely hear the why behind it.
While in school we learned some spinal stats. The skinny being: An average spinal column can take around 1000 pounds of pressure while it is properly aligned. Get out of alignment (especially twisted) and that number drops to under 100 pounds. All it can take is a quick jerk in the wrong direction and a tiny little package can lay you flat.
While in school we learned some spinal stats. The skinny being: An average spinal column can take around 1000 pounds of pressure while it is properly aligned. Get out of alignment (especially twisted) and that number drops to under 100 pounds. All it can take is a quick jerk in the wrong direction and a tiny little package can lay you flat.
Monday, May 2, 2011
kristina's corner
I love to travel and, two weeks ago, I got to vacate for the first time in a couple of years. What a great chance to leave it all behind, reset, and explore some new scenery! The destination? Portland, Oregon and environs.
But, as we all know- it's the journey, not the destination.
We hiked among and behind cascading waterfalls, drove over the snowy mountain passes and into the desert sunset, and enjoyed the good food and drink of the Pacific Northwest. It was a trip of wildflowers and stones, sun and storm, breathtaking views and wrong turns-- all fantastic.
I have luckily had the opportunity to travel occasionally over the years. A gift from my family early on that has grown into a fulfilling and enriching part of my life. For those of you who haven't tried it, I encourage you to explore its potential. Choose a journey and let yourself discover the wonder of a new experience. (PS- It doesn't always go smoothly, but that's part of the fun!)
For those of you who share my love of the great unknown, I'd love to hear your stories.
But, as we all know- it's the journey, not the destination.
We hiked among and behind cascading waterfalls, drove over the snowy mountain passes and into the desert sunset, and enjoyed the good food and drink of the Pacific Northwest. It was a trip of wildflowers and stones, sun and storm, breathtaking views and wrong turns-- all fantastic.
I have luckily had the opportunity to travel occasionally over the years. A gift from my family early on that has grown into a fulfilling and enriching part of my life. For those of you who haven't tried it, I encourage you to explore its potential. Choose a journey and let yourself discover the wonder of a new experience. (PS- It doesn't always go smoothly, but that's part of the fun!)
For those of you who share my love of the great unknown, I'd love to hear your stories.
news + promos
We can, and would be happy to, help with your Mother's Day needs. Remember, you can purchase Gift Certificates at your Member Rate (or you can have someone purchase you a gift certificate at your Member Rate).
We still have the wish list, too. If you've always wanted to try a Reiki, or a Reflexology, or a Hot Stone, or a 90 Minute Session- put it on the Wish List and we will steer any gift givers in the right direction!
We still have the wish list, too. If you've always wanted to try a Reiki, or a Reflexology, or a Hot Stone, or a 90 Minute Session- put it on the Wish List and we will steer any gift givers in the right direction!
quick tip - massage on the road
Many of us like to get a massage while on vacation. One resource for finding a Therapist in another area is the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) "Find a Massage Therapist" index.
http://www.amtamassage.org/findamassage/index.html
The AMTA is a national professional association that requires its members to adhere to professional, educational, and ethical standards. The organization works to educate the public about massage, create and uphold professional standards, and ensure fair legislation concerning massage.
Kristina has held an AMTA membership since becoming a Certified Massage Therapist in 2007 and currently volunteers as a local organizer for the association.
http://www.amtamassage.org/findamassage/index.html
The AMTA is a national professional association that requires its members to adhere to professional, educational, and ethical standards. The organization works to educate the public about massage, create and uphold professional standards, and ensure fair legislation concerning massage.
Kristina has held an AMTA membership since becoming a Certified Massage Therapist in 2007 and currently volunteers as a local organizer for the association.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
kristina's corner
What would you say to your teenage self?
I had the opportunity to address teen-aged students at my high school alma mater yesterday. Public speaking has ever presented a panic-inducing challenge for me, but after much self Reiki, breath practice, and positive encouragement from my peers, I quieted my nerves enough to go ahead. First! As a leader! Four times! Whew...
I was put in the Life Journey panel- we were all presenting on how your life path is often winding. And difficult. And full of challenge. And how to try to integrate the negative and learn from it to create positive outcomes. And ironically (correct usage?) one of our panelists couldn't make it unexpectedly leaving us with only two people to cover forty minutes in one of the presentations. (We had been told to prepare for five minute presentations.) As an excellent example of turning a seeming negative into a positive, I turned one of my talking points into a group exercise and my co-presenter and I got out into the group and mingled. At the end we had the best question and answer period our group had all day. We actually had students rushing up to us at the end to ask us more.
I was completely unprepared for this.
One of the students asked how to handle a downturn if it was "particularly bad." I hope I answered sufficiently well, and I may ask the guidance counselor to follow up, but my head has been spinning ever since with more ! better ! answers to his question. I don't think I'm going to be able to stop thinking about it until I write it all down. So, my next little mental project is going to be writing "Letters to my Teenage Self." (I hope its not already taken.)
What's the first thing? Perhaps, there will be joy.
I would love to hear your advice to your teenage self.
I had the opportunity to address teen-aged students at my high school alma mater yesterday. Public speaking has ever presented a panic-inducing challenge for me, but after much self Reiki, breath practice, and positive encouragement from my peers, I quieted my nerves enough to go ahead. First! As a leader! Four times! Whew...
I was put in the Life Journey panel- we were all presenting on how your life path is often winding. And difficult. And full of challenge. And how to try to integrate the negative and learn from it to create positive outcomes. And ironically (correct usage?) one of our panelists couldn't make it unexpectedly leaving us with only two people to cover forty minutes in one of the presentations. (We had been told to prepare for five minute presentations.) As an excellent example of turning a seeming negative into a positive, I turned one of my talking points into a group exercise and my co-presenter and I got out into the group and mingled. At the end we had the best question and answer period our group had all day. We actually had students rushing up to us at the end to ask us more.
I was completely unprepared for this.
One of the students asked how to handle a downturn if it was "particularly bad." I hope I answered sufficiently well, and I may ask the guidance counselor to follow up, but my head has been spinning ever since with more ! better ! answers to his question. I don't think I'm going to be able to stop thinking about it until I write it all down. So, my next little mental project is going to be writing "Letters to my Teenage Self." (I hope its not already taken.)
What's the first thing? Perhaps, there will be joy.
I would love to hear your advice to your teenage self.
news + promos
We have pretty big news this month. After a year of operating on both sides of the river, we plan to re-consolidate back to our original Carytown location as of May 1, 2011. We love our little Bon Air studio, but the vast majority of you prefer the Carytown studio. Thank you to all of you who ventured to the South Side-- we hope you will continue to visit us at our original home!
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