Posts Tagged ‘massage’
$60 Swedish Massage Special | Manchester, CT
In Indulge, Massage, Specials on October 24, 2013 at 1:19 PM
Win a FREE Massage | Manchester, CT
In Business, Indulge, Massage, Specials on October 19, 2013 at 9:15 AMOn November 1st I’ll have made it six whole months in business!! To celebrate I’ll be creating an opportunity for you to enter a raffle drawing to win a free massage. Details to follow. :)
Natural Face Lift – Massage Special for September/October 2013
In Indulge, Massage, Refresh, Specials on September 17, 2013 at 3:47 PMSeptember/October 2013
Neck, Scalp & Face Massage!!
We will combine Swedish massage techniques for relaxation and elongation of the muscles with the natural face lift reflexology points of Facial Rejuvenation to leave you feeling refreshed and younger looking. Normally $35.00 for 30 minutes this new treatment is on special for September/October 2013 for only $25.00. Book now!
Open Tuesday-Saturday by appointment. Call to schedule your massage: 860.306.0067
Massage can help with Addiction & Anxiety
In Business, Massage, Specials on July 27, 2013 at 5:41 PMI’ve read two articles recently about the benefits that massage can have for people suffering with anxiety and / or addiction. One of the biggest things I’ve witnessed on my table repeatedly is just how quickly safe, therapeutic touch can help a person to be more fully grounded in their body. We spend so much time in our heads every day – worrying about the hundreds of things we need to accomplish, wondering if we are doing OK as a parent; friend; business owner…hoping that soon life will get easier. All of that thinking and worrying increases our stress levels and specifically raises the levels of cortisol in our bodies. That can put us into a cycle of feeling run down, often leaving us with decreased immune system functioning, tiredness and lack of patience, etc A one hour Swedish massage can aid in breaking that stress cycle.
I’ve had clients come in for massage practically bouncing off the walls from the busyness of their lives – their levels of anxiety are high. Many of them, somewhere in our session time, will heave a huge sigh of relief and settle in – shifting from existing just mentally to really sinking down “into themselves/their bodies”. It’s not uncommon for people to shed tears as a way to release tension. They really get in touch with the effects life is having on them and are able to experience a sense of peace and well-being, often for the first time in many months. Massage has been proven to increase dopamine and serotonin and decrease cortisol – all of which can help alleviate depression and anxiety and help support you in making healthier self-care choices.
We’d love for you to experience the benefits of massage first hand. Please check out our massage specials for July and August here.
Massage Specials … July & August 2013 … Manchester, CT
In Business, Indulge, Massage, Specials, Uncategorized on July 22, 2013 at 5:26 PMSummer is about kicking back a bit – enjoying life – and taking care of yourself, right? Come get some pampering at Studio on Main. Reduce stress, breathe deep…relax.
Due to such a high demand we’ve extended our July massage special through the 31st of the month. Here’s the details: one hour relaxation massage, $55 – cash only, cannot be purchased as a gift certificate or combined with other offers, must be booked and received between July 2-31, 2013.
And for August…
Not sure if you like massage? Not sure who the right therapist for you is? Come try us out in August with this amazing special. Half hour Swedish Massage for only $30 (normally $45). During a 30 minute massage we pick one section of the body to work on (most people choose the upper body) – it’s great self care, affordable and restorative. Same details as above: Cash only, cannot be purchased as a gift certificate or combined with other offers. Must be booked and received between August 1-31, 2013.
We are open by appointment Tuesday-Saturday. Call today to book your appointment: 860.306.0067!
Massage Special for July 2013 and new referral program for 2013
In Business, local artist, Marketing, Massage, Photography, Specials on June 27, 2013 at 4:59 PMHello! I haven’t been posting on the blog because my computer died and I’m waiting on a new one. This has also inhibited my ability to process or post any pictures for several weeks and that has been super painful! I didn’t realize until I couldn’t do it quite how much photography both energizes, rejuvenates and relaxes me.
This post is laboriously being pecked out letter by letter on my IPad because I want to share a few updates with you.
In order to keep things running smoothly here I need to do about 10 more massages per week. To help attain this goal I’ve implemented a new referral program. You send a friend, family member, colleague, neighbor who needs to relax to me. When they book and receive their hour massage they get $10 off and You get an $8 credit towards your next hour massage! Do this ten times and you’ve earned yourself a FREE massage!*
For July I am also implementing my own mini living social deal. From July 2-July 20, 2013 all one hour Swedish Massages are only $55.00!! That’s an $80 value at a $25 savings! Massages are scheduled Tuesday – Saturday by appointment and must be paid for in cash.* Know anyone who is stressed out? Share this post with them and they will love you!
*[neither offer can be combined with any other offer, cannot be purchased as a gift certificate and there is no cash value. July special must be booked, received and paid for between July 2-20, 2013]
Lastly, I’ve still been taking pictures even though I can’t get them off my camera. I’ve been inspired by Julia Margaret Cameron and played with some lighting after a recent head shot I did with a client. Here are two images from that session. I’ve taken a picture of the back of my camera with my IPad…so these are not high quality….but satisfy my need to make an image…
Hope to see you in July!
Raffle Winners from Saturday’s Open House … and Fresh Bread
In Business, cooking, Massage, Open House, Photography, Specials, Spring on June 3, 2013 at 3:21 PMThe Open House on Saturday was a great success!! Once the guests arrived I was so engaged with interacting with everyone that I neglected to take any pictures, but there are a few detail shots here. It was fun to meet new people and I’m so grateful for the love and support from so many friends and family members.
There were lots of flowers everywhere and these were my favorite. I’ve spent this rainy Monday morning playing around with a few photographs, making homemade bread AND drawing the winners of the raffle prizes…
I’ll be mailing the gifts out this week and can’t wait for the winners to come in and use them.
Drum roll …. winner of the 10 minute hand massage is Karin G from Manchester; winner of the 30 minute Swedish massage is Ann A from Glastonbury; and winner of the 20% off coupon is Carey P from Vernon!! Yay!
For everyone else who came please remember that your gift for signing up for the mailing list, $20 off a 30 minute massage is valid only for June and July 2013 – so call to book your spot now. If you weren’t able to make it Saturday you can still take advantage of the $15 off 30 or 60 minute therapeutic massage special rolled over from May. Looking forward to seeing you!!
A wonderful compliment … first day success … and soft opening mishap.
In Business, Indulge, Massage, Specials on May 1, 2013 at 4:47 PMIt’s been a great day so far!! Thanks for all the well wishing texts, emails and phone calls. I’ve had a few people ask me what time the soft opening is tonight – so just to be clear – I am open for business but haven’t scheduled an open house yet. I hope to see you there when it happens. :)
The wonderful compliment: My first client of the day … and of the new business … got $20 off her massage!! I couldn’t have been more happy to work with her. We chatted for a few minutes before hand and she told me that she’s had a few massages in the past but didn’t see what the big deal was. After her session was over she came out with that “massage drunk” face I love and said … “Now I get it …” What a great compliment and perfect way to begin my new venture. :)
The first day success: Besides doing massage … I’ve also sold three pictures today!! This is so great!
Soft opening mishap #1: The fuse in my massage room kept turning off whenever I tried to plug in my heater. I wound up unplugging a few things and pulling it all together and now know of one thing I need to figure out before the next session.
Soft opening mishap #2: Cox came to set up Internet today at 10:30am … and didn’t finish ’til … 3:30pm. I had to call in help to watch over the shop so they could continue to work while I was in massage.
It all worked out in the end and all in all it’s been a fun first day! Can’t wait to see you here. :)
What is a soft opening? [May 1, 2013]
In Business, Marketing, Massage, Photography, Specials on April 29, 2013 at 7:15 PMThere’s been some confusion over my use of the term “soft opening” for my new studio. Several people told me they had no idea what I was talking about – so they didn’t know how to respond.
I think I learned the phrase from my days in the service industry. When a new restaurant opens it is good practice to do a soft opening before the grand opening. It means that you open your doors for business quietly (no advertisements or announcements) and test the waters with a few customers who wander in. It gives the employees a chance to learn the ropes and gives a little cushion of time to correct any oversights that arise or errors in equipment functioning, etc. That way when you have a formal grand opening you are more prepared to put your best face forward.
In my case by soft opening I mean that I’ve only just gotten my hands on the space in the past couple of days. I’m pretty much ready to do business – but not everything will be in place for a while. Aesthetically probably not for a year. Specifically – my massage room is up and ready to roll. I already have a massage booked for May 1st – the first day of my soft opening – Yay! …and have sold my first gift certificate! The art gallery is in progress – and will develop over time. Many of my things are in – and in the near future I will add more variety from other local artists. Photographically – I’m ready to take portraits – as I have always been, using natural light and organic backgrounds. Photo studio wise – my backdrops are still coming as well as some extra lights. So that end of the business is ready to function – and will grow and change as time goes on.
The grand opening will probably come in late May/early June. This will be a chance for the general public to come see the space – enjoy some refreshments – and learn about all I have to offer. In the meantime – I appreciate all positive word of mouth. For all of May 2013 there is a special offer of $15 off of the 60 or 90 minute house massage – so tell someone to take advantage of it and book today!
Here are several quick pictures I took today – sneak peek.
Postcards have arrived … $15 off for May 60 & 90 minute “house massages”
In Business, Marketing, Massage, Specials on April 26, 2013 at 12:57 PMThey’re here!!
The postcards to announce the soft opening of the studio have arrived – and along with them a reminder that all 60 & 90 minute “house massages” are $15 off for the month of May 2013. I can’t wait to spread the word – and I hope you’ll help me. I’ve got extras for you to pass along to anyone you know who might love/need a massage.
p.s. Isn’t that just about everyone you know? ♥
Tania Palermo [Studio on Main] 