April Newsletter

April is STRESS AWARENESS Month!! Get some much needed relief with a massage! Please read through the newsletter or click the links below to jump to the areas that interest you!

What's Happening Fun Fact Fun Holidays this Month Hydration Recipe Specials

What's Happening

Get Ready…April is Stress Awareness Month

Spring is upon us. It’s time to dust off winter, take a deep breath, and ready ourselves for a new season. It can be a busy time of year, but don’t stress. No, really, don't stress! Stress is a natural negative reaction in your mind and body to challenges. And while it can positively motivate you to get through certain obstacles, it can also wreak havoc on your physical and mental health.

You can't escape stress, but you can change how you deal with it. When you're faced with anxiety:

• Take a deep breath and focus on why you're actually feeling this way.

• Take a walk or do any exercise where you can think about the situation and how to handle it without blowing up, figuratively and literally.

• Be proactive and schedule regular massage appointments. Massage has been shown to reduce stress significantly on physical and psychological levels.

Never forget, I'm here for you!

Aromatherapy Massage

An aromatherapy massage is a Swedish massage with scented plant oils (known as essential oils) added to the massage oil. Extracted from flowers and other plant parts, essential oils offer a pleasing scent and are believed to have healing properties. Lavender and rose, for instance, are known to promote relaxation. The soothing effects of aromatherapy massage can benefit a variety of conditions, including STRESS, headaches, insomnia, certain digestive disorders, back pain, and even premenstrual symptoms. Back to the top.

Fun Facts Massage Therapy reduces stress hormones, such as Cortisol, by as much as 40% in 1 session! Massage increases serotonin levels that play an important role in the regulation of one’s mood, sleep, and appetite. Back to the top.

Fun Holidays this Month:

April 2: Children's Book Day – What was your favorite book as a kid? Today’s a great day to re-read those treasures.

April 2: Reconciliation Day – Designated as a day to patch up relationships and to make amends. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love. April 4: Easter

April 10: National Siblings Day – Give some love to your siblings today.

April 11: Eight Track Tape Day - Do you remember those?

April 12: Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day – Here are 50 spins on a classic. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/articles/50-grilled-cheese

April 16: National Stress Awareness Day – It’s real people. Take some time to acknowledge the stress in your life and create a plan to stay ahead of the curve. (hint, hint…that might include a massage)

April 19: National Garlic Day – While it might make your breath smell bad, it makes food taste delicious.

April 20: Volunteer Recognition Day – Thank a volunteer today.

April 23: National Zucchini Bread Day – Here a delicious recipe. http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/zucchini-bread-17123

April 24: Administrative Professionals Day – Give the gift of massage to thank the admin who helps you all year long.

April 30: Arbor Day – Plant a tree today. Back to the top.

Hydration Recipe

Keeping hydrated is an important part of staying healthy. Water promotes cardiovascular health, keeps your body cool, helps muscles and joints work better and keeps skin supple. Here is this week’s hydration recipe:

Lemon Blueberry Water

Ingredients:

½ lemon cut into slices

Handful of blueberries, muddled

Instructions:

Slices the lemon

Muddle the blueberries

Add all ingredients to a pitcher of water.

Refrigerate until chilled – about 1 hour. Back to the top.

Specials: SPRING SCRUB SPECIAL Slough off your dead skin from winter! Prep it for spring by getting a relaxing smoothing body scrub! This is a full-body treatment that begins with body brushing to activate the lymphatic system, followed by a sugar scrub, and finally an application of body butter. (You get to keep the brush!) $10 Off! I also offer a focused hand/ foot scrub or back scrub. FREE HALF HOUR MASSAGE! Any referrals between now and May 31st, will be entered into a drawing for a free massage! Your referral must schedule within that time frame, keep their appointment, and mention your name, in order to be eligible. Back to the top.

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March Newsletter

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Spring is right around the corner!!

Please read through the newsletter or click the links below to jump to the areas that interest you!

What's Happening Fun Fact Fun Holidays This Week Hydration Recipe Winter Time Blues

What's Happening FREE HALF HOUR MASSAGE! Any referrals between now and March 31st, will be entered into a drawing for a free massage! Your referral must schedule within that time frame, keep their appointment, and mention your name, in order to be eligible. WHOLE BODY VIBRATION Covid messing with your workout routine?? I am excited to introduce Whole Body Vibration, WBV, now available at Therapeutic Tranquility! I am going to be completely honest.... I REALLY like this machine!! I seriously considered leaving it at home for my personal use! I have tried all settings and have used the bands that it came with. I LOVE it!!! Even though you only use it for 10 minutes at a time, it feels AMAZING!!! In 10 minutes, I can burn 178 calories, not counting the excercises I do while standing on it! I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Studies have shown that WBV is beneficial for reducing pain, increasing balance, toning the body, and even weight loss. The vibration causes the muscles to activate to maintain your balance. The Rumblex model that I purchased has up/down oscillation, side-to-side lateral movement, pulsation, and the ability to combine all 3 movements. It also has 60 speed settings for your own unique workout. There are 3 preset programs, manual mode, resistance bands, mini-bands, and Bluetooth. Combine all that together and you have a great work-out! All programs are only 10 minutes in length, as it is equivalent to an hour in the gym. Monthly membership, which consists of unlimited monthly use of WBV, will be $50. For single sessions, it will be $7 per session. It is advised to use WBV 3x a week, 10 minutes each. Each session does need to be scheduled in advance. I will be offering everyone one free trial session! COVID MASKS ARE REQUIRED! If the new variant that is more contagious is found in Washington, I will also begin using a face shield, in addition to the other precautions I take. This virus affects everyone differently and I can not take the chance of getting sick and having to take off work, let alone if I experience lasting symptoms of fatigue and would be unable to work. Just a reminder that I do ask that if you are experiencing ANY symptoms of illness, PLEASE reschedule with me! As always, I take your health and safety seriously. I have an air purifier, everything gets Lysol wiped/sprayed down after each massage, and I utilize my UV sanitizer. I change my shirt after each client as well, and I wear a mask and have masks available for your use as well. I am not using a blanket, but please feel free to bring in your own. Please visit my website for more information about what I am doing to minimize your risk of getting COVID when receiving massage. Back to Top.

Fun Fact

A 60-minute massage offers the same benefits as 7-8 hours of sleep does for your body. Back to Top.

Fun Holidays This Month:

March 1: World Compliment Day – When you meet people today, give them a compliment that is positive, honest and sincere.

March 4: Hug a GI Day – Give a great big hug to any and all GIs you see today. The men and women in our armed forces deserve our thanks and appreciation.

March 8: International Women's Day – A day to celebrate all the strong, wonderful women in our lives.

March 12: Plant a Flower Day – To celebrate, here’s a how-to on planting flowers. https://www.wikihow.com/Plant-Flowers

March 14: National Pi Day – Why today? Because today is 3.14, the value of Pi.

March 16: Incredible Kid Day – If you know an incredible kid, let them know how special they are. (My Son! <3 )

March 17: Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

March 20: Spring – Spring is finally here!

March 22: National Goof Off Day – Today is a day to just goof off. Find a fun, silly activity you can enjoy.

March 25: Waffle Day – Oh boy, waffles. Cook up a batch to enjoy.

March 26: National Spinach Day – Here are some great recipes for some tasty spinach recipes. https://www.saveur.com/best-spinach-recipes#page-4

March 30: Take a Walk in the Park Day – Schedule some time to explore the parks in your area today. Back to Top.

Hydration Recipe

Keeping hydrated is an important part of staying healthy. Water promotes cardiovascular health, keeps your body cool, helps muscles and joints work better and keeps skin supple. Here is this week’s hydration recipe:

Watermelon Strawberry Mint Water

Ingredients:

4 cups watermelon in /2 inch cubes, lightly mashed

1/2 pint strawberries, sliced in half

6 sprigs mint (lightly crushed)

Water

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher. Stir gently, cover, and refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 1 hour. Back to top.

Winter Time Blues

Spring is almost here. But at this time of year, many people are experiencing some winter blues. WebMD reviewed more than a dozen studies that revealed how massage can fight depression by lowering cortisol levels.

Cortisol is the body's response to stress, and massage therapy lowers it by as much as 50%. At the same time, massage provides many benefits and can also increase the levels of serotonin and dopamine, which are both neurotransmitters that help stabilize your mood.

If you or someone you love is experiencing the winter blues, schedule a massage today and help get through this last push before spring. Back to Top.

February News

THE MONTH OF LOVE!

COUPLE'S MASSAGES Valentine's Day Special! Enjoy a 60 or 90 minute massage with your special person, complete with rose petals and chocolates! Call to schedule your appointment. Can be booked on weekends! COUPLE'S MASSAGE WORKSHOP Always wanted to treat your significant other with a nice relaxing massage after a hard day at work, but unsure of what to do? Schedule one-on-one training with me and your spouse/significant other! I will demonstrate to each of you how to properly provide a relaxing massage with proper body mechanics, then you will practice on each other. This will be PG-13, you can save the rest for when you are at home! ;)

COVID MASKS ARE REQUIRED! If the new variant that is more contagious is found in Washington, I will also begin using a face shield, in addition to the other precautions I take. This virus affects everyone differently and I can not take the chance of getting sick and having to take off work, let alone if I experience lasting symptoms of fatigue and would be unable to work. Just a reminder that I do ask that if you are experiencing ANY symptoms of illness, PLEASE reschedule with me! As always, I take your health and safety seriously. Everything gets Lysol wiped/sprayed down after each massage and I utilize my UV sanitizer. I change my shirt after each client as well, and I wear a mask and have masks available for your use as well. I am not using a blanket, but please feel free to bring in your own, especially since the cooler weather is coming! Please visit my website for more information about what I am doing to minimize your risk of getting COVID when receiving massage from me. SCRUB OF THE MONTH Sweet and spicy: a blend of ylang ylang, cinnamon, sandalwood, and sweet orange. This can be a full-body scrub with body brushing or a focused hand/ foot scrub or back scrub. FEE INCREASE FOR CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS Pricing on my website now reflects the 4% convenience fee for all credit card transactions. All services paid in cash or check will not be affected by the Increase. Thank you for understanding! FILE MAINTENANCE I am updating my files as it's the new year. I will be sending out intake forms to each of you prior to your next appointment. Please review the information I have on file and update if need be. Some of you will be receiving a request to fill out a new intake form all together as the previous one was with my old scheduling system. Then you for your cooperation with this! FREE HALF HOUR MASSAGE! Any referrals between now and March 31st, will be entered into a drawing for a free massage! Your referral must schedule within that time frame, keep their appointment, and mention your name, in order to be eligible. Reminders: In addition to therapeutic massage, I offer Aromatherapy, cupping, Guasha, sugar scrubs, and Hot Stone Massages! Also, please feel free to bring your own blanket with the colder weather!