March Newsletter
- ashleythmassage
- Mar 2, 2021
- 4 min read
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 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.
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