Quickly increase the range of movement in your neck by using a simple technique called Active Isolated Stretching. I’ll teach you two stretches in this video and give you an introduction to what A.I.S. is. By actively using our breath we increase blood flow to the tissues – and that means more oxygen and nutrients getting to the muscles. By specifically engaging one muscle group – the opposite is encouraged to relax – this is called reciprocal inhibition. And by holding each stretch for only 2 seconds we avoid engaging the stretch reflex. Try it out and let me know what results you achieve. As always I look forward to hearing from you. 
Posts Tagged ‘Relax’
Active Isolated Stretching
In Massage, self care, Uncategorized on January 28, 2021 at 5:19 PMRelieve neck tension …
In Massage, reflexology on October 14, 2020 at 4:42 PMUse some reflex points in the hands to reduce stress in the neck, head, and spine! Let me know if it helps.
p.s. **the mount of venus is the fleshy area of the thumb pad – palm readers identify different parts of the hands with the planets**
I’m still here . . .
In covid-19, Massage, personal, self care, Uncategorized on May 10, 2020 at 4:17 PMA quick hello to let you know I’m still here and can’t wait to work with you again . . .
Two quick ways you can use reflex points at home to help manage anxiety. Let me know how they work for you.
Summer Massage Special
In Indulge, Manchester, Massage, self care, Specials, Uncategorized on July 11, 2019 at 5:51 PMSummer is here. Yay! Vacations, beach time, dinners outside on the deck. We can get so busy spending as much time as possible enjoying the fresh air and sun, entertaining our children, catching up with old friends … that we forget to keep up our self-care routines. I’ve just made it easier for you to set aside an hour for continued “me time”. Today through August 31st, 2019 all regularly priced 60 minute Swedish or Therapeutic Massage sessions will be 15% OFF on appointments booked Tuesday – Thursday. Just use the secret code word “SUMMER” at check out.
Follow this link to book your next session now!
$12 OFF Gift Certificates
In CT, gift certificate, Indulge, Manchester, Massage, Specials, Uncategorized on December 13, 2018 at 12:03 PMThere are 12 shopping days left ’til Christmas.
Shop online through 12/24/18 to take $12 OFF select gift certificates for massage.
Find this special and shop now HERE.
Win a Free One Hour Massage!
In gift certificate, Massage, Refresh, self care, Specials, Uncategorized on December 1, 2017 at 8:39 AMAre you or is anyone you know stressed out? Massage may be part of the solution.
Every time you come in for a massage between 12/01/17 and 01/31/18, you will be entered into a drawing to win a “self care bundle” that includes:Â a gift certificate for a one hour massage; a handmade massage balm; and a microwaveable heat pack!
FREE CHAIR MASSAGE
In gift certificate, Massage, Specials, Uncategorized on November 21, 2017 at 9:18 AMSmall Business Saturday starts today! Get $10 off a gift certificate for massage for a friend and YOU get a FREE chair massage for YOU!
Offer valid through 12/31/17. Coupon for chair massage will be emailed to you and will be valid until 2/28/17. Go HERE and choose the Small Business Saturday gift certificate. It is already marked down $10.
Changing Sleep Patterns
In Essential Oil, Massage, self care, Uncategorized on September 22, 2017 at 2:02 PMFall is here. With that comes shifting schedules and potentially interrupted sleep patterns. Kids have to change their nightly routines in order to get up for school on time and our natural rhythms get messed with as daylight grows shorter and the time clocks change.
An easy self-care tool to support your sleep during all this change is to use high quality, pure essential oils.
A popular oil for relaxation is Lavender. [ Don’t get Lavender, Spike – as that is stimulating]
Here are a few ways to incorporate lavender into a nightly, calming routine:
1. Use an aromatherapy diffuser. Add approximately 3-5 drops of pure essential oil per 100 ml of water. You can start the diffuser 30 minutes before bed time to get the scent in the room, and then let it run all night.
2. Make your own linen spray. Add about 20 drops of lavender essential oil to one ounce of distilled water in a spray bottle. Shake well – and spray before bed. Add or remove the amount of essential oil based on your ‘scent preference’.
3. Give yourself a light massage by incorporating the lavender essential oil into a carrier oil such as jojoba or sweet almond oil. Add 15 drops of essential oil per ounce of carrier oil for a 2.5% dilution and massage into your feet, temples and pulse points.
My personal favorite is the diffuser method. It not only lulls me into a deeper state of relaxation … it also makes the whole room smell great.
Let me know if you try any of these and what your experience is like.
Have fun!
P.S. – Massage is another great way to help you relax. You can book your next appointment online by going HERE.
The Double Unwind
In Business, CT, for sale, Indulge, Manchester, Massage, self care, Specials, Uncategorized on September 7, 2017 at 10:30 AMI have news to share. Many of you know that back in February I had to leave the original location of the studio unexpectedly. For the past six months or so I’ve been improvising in make shift spaces, and for a short time have been sharing a room with a new yoga instructor.
The news: we are relocating and expanding our current space.
I’ll be back on Main St in Manchester – just a few doors in the opposite direction of my original spot. A local man has purchased the old armory in town and has plans to rehab it and lease spaces to local businesses. When I walk through the building I have visions of it being an artist / wellness spot in town – there’s so much potential!!
To welcome you to the new location I’ve teamed up with the yoga instructor, Ellen Mangiafico, to create a special for the month of November. Grab a friend and come in for an hour of unwinding for only $50 each!! You’ll get a half hour massage and a half hour one-on-one yoga session at an enormously reduced rate.
I’m excited for you to come see our new location and to continue to grow and expand in Manchester.
**Note – we will be moving into our new spot sometime in October. Until then you can still receive normal services at our current location on East Center Street.
Book your next service online HERE.
JUNE 2017 – MASSAGE SPECIAL
In Massage, Refresh, self care, Specials on May 24, 2017 at 1:02 PM
Summer’s coming. This is the time of year to rest and rejuvenate. If you can’t escape for a week, how about an hour? Â I’ve heard that a one hour massage can be the equivalent rest of one full night of sleep! Could you use a little down time?
When you book and receive your next regularly priced one hour therapeutic massage in June 2017, you’ll receive a coupon for $30 off of your massage in July 2017.
