September/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
Ellen Mangiafico will be teaching a beginner Embody Yoga class in our studio. It will run for six Saturday’s in September and October. The first class is September 7th from 9:30-10:30 AM and is being offered at an introductory rate of $5.00.
To learn more please see our Facebook Event page here. We are looking forward to seeing you. ♥
Drop into the studio every Wednesday from August 14th to September 25th from 3 – 7 PM and share space with us. You could bring a sketch pad and sit on our wonderful porch to draw. Bring a book to read. Knit, crochet. Come for conversation or just come because you need a few minutes to get away from it all. We’ll be here holding space just for you.
We are so happy to announce that in September / October 2013 we will be offering a six-week yoga class here in the studio!!
Ellen Mangiafico will be leading an hour long beginner level class at an introductory rate on Saturday mornings. She is completing her teacher training in Embody Yoga and is a warm and generous soul who is eager to share what she’s learned with you.
Here are the details:
Class fee: $30.00 [$5 per class, 6 classes]** [this is an introductory rate]
Dates: Saturday September 7, 14, 21 and October 5, 12, 19, 2013
Time: 9:30-10:30 AM
Supplies: You must bring your own yoga mat, towel, etc – check in with us for details and possible wholesale prices.
Place: Studio On Main
264 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06042
Class size will be limited to 6 – 8 people
**Payment: $30.00 payment in full must be received by Saturday August 31, 2013 in order to reserve your spot. Payment can be made at Studio on Main by cash or credit card. There are no make up dates. If you miss a class we will not refund payment.
You can follow our Facebook Event page to be notified of any changes or updates.
We are having our second “game night on the porch” this evening. Come play old school board games, have a homemade chocolate whiskey and beer cupcake (AKA Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes) and a glass of white wine Sangria!! We will be offering chair massage for $10.00 and hand massage for $5.00 between 6 pm and 8 pm (normally $12 and $10 – cash only). As always you can browse through our art gallery and come meet new friends.
I’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.
Summer 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!
Hello! 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!
The 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!!
I love iced tea!!
L . O . V . E . love !!
My favorite is black iced tea, fresh squeezed lemon and sugar in the raw.
…and I enjoy it best when served in a mason jar.
I’ve been trying to mix it up lately – and last night made an Iced Green Tea with Pomegranate. After it steeped for a bit I added strawberries and blueberries to give it a little extra flavor. Yum!! I’m hooked on this new concoction.
One of the things I’m looking forward to in the new studio is being able to serve up some refreshing, unique beverages like this.
Imagine, after your massage is through – I deliver you this thirst quenching deliciousness. You take a sip while taking a peek in my art gallery … or you grab something to read and lounge on my front porch for a minute before heading back to your busy life.
Doesn’t that sound like heaven?
Tania Palermo [Studio on Main] 