StGeorgeMassage.com

January Newsletter

2012-01-06T22:50:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year

January massage specials

20 % off Hour Massage

25% off 90 Minute Massage

New Class announcement!

“POSTURE UP!”

The movement class that teaches you how to exercise without pain or injury.

“Your body is your best dance partner, if you lead, it will follow”

Your body was designed to work with Gravity

Soft tissue can be reformed and repatterned

You can correct posture and body imbalances

Make any exercise more fun and pain free

Increase performance, strength and balance

WHEN: Class held Tuesdays 10 am

beginning January 17^th

WHERE: Dixie Arts Conservatory

212 North 1000 East. St George, UT

$30 includes “4 week pass

and a posture and movement assessment” ($54 value)

or drop in for any class for $6.00 each

Bring yoga mat or beach towel

wear loose, work out clothes

call 435 215 3480 to register

We welcome your suggestions for future classes

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To Book a Massage or if you have any questions.. call anytime at 435 215-3480

As this New Year begins we wish to thank those who have helped make

2011 so great:

Optimum Health (Adam & Robin), Networking is the Secret (Rebecca & Andrew), The Spectrum

(Shellie), DeVonna's Healthy Talk (Devonna & Donelle), KCSG (Dawn & Josh), Senior Sampler

(Barbara), StGeorgeUtah.com (Scott & Cindy), Dixie Arts Conservatory (Maria & crew), Fusion

Organic Salon (Irina & David), Perks (Lori), and Pilates on Main (Marium & Sue who is

contributing our this month). It's a pleasure networking with local businesses that are honest

and know the value of a helping hand. Please give them your support. ________________________________________________________________________________________

Pilates on Main: Pilates for Everyone

Created by Joseph Pilates, the Pilates method is a system of exercises designed to strengthen the muscles in the elongated state. With the focus on creating a strong and flexible core, Pilates improves muscle control, coordination, and strength.

Originally developed to help immobilized patients in WWI, Pilates gained popularity when Joseph moved to the Unites States and set up his studio across from the New York City Ballet. Because of its diverse history, Pilates is now favored by athletes of all sorts as well as the medical community for issues ranging from the rehabilitation of injuries to the treatment of chronic back pain and neurological conditions.

One of the great things about Pilates, is the flexibility of it. Pilates workouts can be adapted to fit just about any need or goal. Utilizing mat work, special apparatus, and a bevy of qualified and caring trainers, Pilates on Main is well equipped to help clients meet those needs and attain their goals. Owner and skilled instructor, Sue Swensen has a deep passion and commitment for her studio and helping others in their fitness goals. The best part of teaching Pilates Sue says, “is the interaction with the client and the satisfaction of seeing the client progress in their practice of the Method.”

Pilates on Main is a unique and functional studio, aiming to create a positive environment in which clients individual concerns and needs can be heard and addressed. There are a multitude of options for anyone seeking to improve their quality of life and fitness level. These options range from private sessions to group classes at all levels. For more information, contact Sue Swensen at (435) 680-7163 or check them out at www.bodybalancebysue.com. The caring and professional staff are ready to help.

Note: I have been doing Pilates with Sue and her staff since September and I love it! It has made a

difference in my body. I didn't know much about Pilates before and now I “are” one. Make sure to

check them out and make your New Year body better....Michael Forrest, LMT

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themselves to block access to e-mails rather than letting you decide if

something is spam or not. To avoid interruption of getting this monthly

newsletter update your e-mail to another free service such as google (gmail) or

Yahoo, or you “like” us on facebook to get notifications of our month news and

specials.

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is .....

Beth Fitzgerald (she entered on December 13th, you should too)

It pays to enter every month…pass it on!

*note drawing winners must claim their free massage within 30 days of winning

Remember to enter again each month click here to enter

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December Newsletter

2011-12-02T09:27:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays

Did “Black Friday” stress you out? Stress free holiday

shopping is now available

with 2 for 1 gift certificates on sale through Christmas.

Any of our massage

specialties to fit your budget. Buy one for someone you love and keep one for

yourself...

No classes scheduled until after the Holidays.

We welcome your suggestions for future classes

The Posture Shirt is a big hit! We are now offering a new and cutting edge

product that re-enforces everything with have taught you about overcoming neck

and shoulder pain. Introducing the “Posture Shirt” by Align Med. For a limited

time you can get this innovative new product at a 10% discount by entering our

promo code “MRFMASSAGE” ask about it on your next visit for a massage. We

have samples that you can try before you order online and look for testimonials

from real people like you!

Get super deals on massages to make your holiday shopping bight and less

stressful! Go to our website to learn more

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To Book a Massage or if you have any questions.. call anytime at 435 215-3480

In today's world the internet is becoming more and more vital. It certainly has

been key to our success and we work hard to stay up with all the trends and

flow of the electronic superhighway. You have helped us grow by telling your

friends. Visitors and newcomers to town put a lot of stock in reviews of

restaurants, store, even movies. The same is true of our business. If you want

to help us grow and earn free massage upgrades of either a doTerra Aroma-

touch or a 30 minute add-on to your massage, then tell people about your

positive experience with us at

Yahoo local:

Google Places

and be sure follow our business page on Facebook

Our success this past year is because of you and we thank you!

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Overcoming the Holiday blues

For many people this time of the year is associated with joy, but for many others it reopens wounds,

grief,or sadness. It's hard for some to deal with feelings that come to visit each year, not unlike the

Ghost of Christmas past that visited Ebeneezer Scrooge in Dickens' “Christmas Carol”. All the more

reason to have compassion towards others in this season.

Granted some of this can be self inflicted by having too much on the schedule. Parties, Shopping,

indulging in too many goodies. We do it every year. Some of the problem may well be not being able

to simply say “no”, and most certainly we also don't know when to say “yes” to doing something nice

and healthful for ourselves. Make sure to take time to rest. Don't shop till you drop. Don't eat till you

burst. If you take care of yourself then you'll have more energy to spend helping others. Do find

balance. Look for opportunities to make a difference. Give gifts that empower life.

Get to know someone new in your neighborhood. Discover “Random Acts of Kindness”.

Wishing you all the Joy and Happiness that this season promises. Smile and pass it on!

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Watch out for Big Brother! If you have an MSN, Hotmail, or Live account,

chances are your newsletter is not getting to you. Microsoft has taken it on

themselves to block access to e-mails rather than letting you decide if

something is spam or not. To avoid interruption of getting this monthly

newsletter update your e-mail to another free service such as google (gmail) or

Yahoo, or you “like” us on facebook to get notifications of our month news and

specials.

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is .....

Dale Jensen (he entered on November 11th, you should too)

It pays to enter every month…pass it on!

*note drawing winners must claim their free massage within 30 days of winning

Remember to enter again each month click here to enter

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November Newsletter

2011-11-08T08:35:00.000-08:00

We salute our Veterans and those who serve...

Please visit our booth at Senior Week Friday and Saturday November 11 & 12^th at the Washington City Rec Center. This event is helping to raise funds for the new Veterans home being build for our area. There will many vendors during the expo and events all week sponsored by the Senior Sampler. We will be launching our Holiday specials during the event, so get your Xmas shopping early with 2 for 1 gift certificates.

The Aura & Chakra Balancing, which has been one of our most popular classes, will be repeated Sunday November 20^th from 1pm till 5pm. This exciting mini seminar will teach what the “Aura” is how to sense and see it. You will also learning how to sense the energy centers of the body called the “chakras” and how to balance and increase the energy flows of the body. Class is just $20. If you have attended in the past, you can retake the class again for FREE by bringing someone new.

We welcome your suggestions for future classes

We will be repeating our “Pain Free Movement” class soon and hope to have full exercise classes starting in January. You can get some of the same information Friday 11/11/11 at 11:30am at the Senior Week Expo.

We are now offering a new and cutting edge product that re-enforces everything with have taught you about overcoming neck and shoulder pain. Introducing the “Posture Shirt” by Align Med. For a limited time you can get this innovative new product at a 10% discount for details visit our website or ask about it on your next visit for a massage.

Get super deals on massages to make your holiday shopping bight and less stressful! Go to our website to learn more

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To Book a Massage or if you have any questions.. call anytime at 435 215-3480

In today's world the internet is becoming more and more vital. It certainly has been key to our success and we work hard to stay up with all the trends and flow of the electronic superhighway. You have helped us grow by telling your friends. Visitors and newcomers to town put a lot of stock in reviews of restaurants, store, even movies. The same is true of our business. If you want to help us grow and earn free massage upgrades of either a doTerra Aroma-touch or a 30 minute add-on to your massage, then tell people about your positive experience with us at

Yahoo local:

Google Places

and be sure follow our business page on Facebook

Our success this past year is because of you and we thank you!

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Living a Joyful Life

My favorite word for many years has been “Joy”. It always amazes me how such a small word so perfectly expresses a beautiful emotional state of being. The older I get the more the pursuit of joy has taken priority in my life. I directly attribute this pursuit to the success how business has been experienced this past couple of years. I no longer desire to invest time, energy, or thought to matters that keep joy at a distance. How blessed I am to be practicing a profession that helps people eliminated pain from their life and assists them on empowering health. How rewarding to see the smiles on peoples faces when they come out of their massage sessions by any of our talented therapists. They know that we care about them.

When I teach the “Mind, Money and Power” class we discuss how you can never really create something that you “want or need”. Just saying”I want this...” or “I need this...” reaffirms to the subconscious mind that you are in a state of lack. Even reforming how we say something boosts the harmony of creating that thing in our life. Example: for most people you can never really “LOSE” weight..losing weight is kinda like losing your car keys...eventually you will find them again, they are usually never really lost, just misplaced. So it is with weight. You never really lose it, it just comes back to again later. Better to “Release” the weight. To let it go, which comes not so much from what you eat but rather from how you change your perception of yourself. That is why Diets don't work but “Live-its” do. Its really about a lifestyle change and changing the way you feel and interact with food. I know people who bless their food every meal and then after they say Amen they totally negate that blessing by saying something like “I know this isn't very good for me” or “a minute on the lips and ten years on the hips”.

This is true with any aspect of our lives. I now pursue the Joyful life because I quit working for a living, instead I am committed to letting my living work for me. I know longer invest time in doing things I don't love. I don't worry about making money ( I let the US Mint worry about that) instead I allow the universe to reward me for energy I invest in the things I love doing. Gratitude is a huge part of that. Gratitude doesn't allow you much time to worry about the economy and gratitude is a building block for success.

For the first time in my adult life I am worthy enough to be successful just for me. In the past, my success has been wrapped around taking care of others (bringing home the bacon) but being single and with the kids grown adds a new dimension. Celebrating my success and adding to my joy also means doing things that I love and that enhance the quality of my life like getting regular massages. Other things and a shout out to Sue over at “Pilates on Main” for my regular work outs, Katie Powell (The Powell Method) for voice coaching, Adan and Robin over at Optimum Health for my sessions in the hyperbaric chamber. It feels good to take care of myself with these things.

This year when you hear “Joy to World” take time to reflect on what you are doing to bring more joy into the lives of others. If that brings a smile to your face, build on it; if you don't have enough to smile about then consider what you can do to build a more joyful life.

In order to be loved, first make yourself lovable.....

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Remember, Sports Massage is essential if you plan to get more active with this great weather. Come see us to stay injury free and improve exercise results!

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is .....
Barbara Armbruster (she entered on October 12th, you should too)

It pays to enter every month…pass it on!

*note drawing winners must claim their free massage within 30 days of winning

Remember to enter again each month click here to enter

October Newsletter

2011-10-11T21:06:00.001-07:00

Fall is in the air...

Please join us for an exciting FREE class Wednesday October 26^th at 7 pm. “Pain Free Movement” We will teach your the rules that will help you work with gravity and keep you injury free whether you want to do Yoga, Zumba, Free Weights, Pilates, Kickboxing, Tai Chi or any other exercise program. We will be doing FREE movement and posture assessments. This class will be fun, but space is limited to reserve your space ahead of time.

Name Power, which has been one of our most popular classes, will be repeated Sunday October 30^th from 1pm till 6pm. This exciting mini seminar will teach what your name means, how to use it effectively in business and family relationships, how to make positive changes in your life by simply making small changes in your signature. This is information not available anywhere else. Class is just $20. If you have attended in the past, you can retake the class again for FREE by bringing someone new.

We welcome your suggestions for future classes

Please join us for “The Front Porch” October 12,13,14 & 15^th at the Opera House at 7:30 pm. Tickets are just $7.50 at the box office. Present by the Dixie Dramatic Association “The Front Porch” is an original play by local playwright Harold Hickman that deals with the issues of Alzheimer disease as it effects the lives of three sisters. Look for me in the role of Joe Bennett, you are sure to enjoy all of the characters in this engaging play.

Congrats to Crystal Buck, LMT. She has taken the leap to becoming a full time therapist. We always get rave reviews on her massage sessions and know you'll love having her work on you. You can book with Crystal directly by calling 435 313-0990.

You can also book directly with Jana Crosby, LMT by calling 435 590-0198

Get super deals on massages all month long! Go to our website to learn more

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To Book a Massage or if you have any questions.. call anytime at 435 215-3480

Yahoo local:

Google Places

and be sure follow our business page on Facebook

Our success this past year is because of you and we thank you!

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Lessons from the “Karate Kid”....

The most important gift that Mr. Miyagi gave to young Daniel-san was muscle memory. It wasn't really important that the fence got painted or that the cars got waxed, want was important that the actions repeated over and over, mirrored the actions of the Karate “. Over the years I too have used muscle memory to teach people how to overcome postural and structural imbalances, thus relieving the source of chronic pain.

Our body is constructed of muscle that has been designed to work efficiently with gravity. We need gravity to strengthen muscles and then again gravity becomes a dreaded enemy when we move with improper form. In our modern society, we are being worn down by repetitious movement and bad posture. The most common complaint I treat is the sore shoulders and neck that is a direct result from too many hours in front of the computer. If you get locked in the same position for a long period of time it has the same effect on the tissue as doing the same exercise over and over. It becomes a strain on the body and results in damage.

Most people hear the voice of a parent in your head saying “Stand up straight” or “don't slouch”, the problem is that no one has shown you what standing up straight really is. Whenever I do a movement assessment and reset someone in correct posture, it feels very strange to them. We become so invested in our bad posture that standing incorrectly feels comfortable and natural. It takes work to make the corrections and, quite frankly, most people are lazy. You have to be truly “sick and tired of being sick and tired” before someone develops the motivation for change.

This month on Wednesday October 26^th at 7 pm I am leading a FREE class “Pain Free Movement”. I challenge you to come if:

you started and exercise class and gave up because it hurt or was too difficult.
You have chronic pain in your neck and shoulders, feet, or low back, but don't remember a specific injury to them
recently lost significant weight or had surgery, and don't feel “at home” with the changes to your body
Want to avoid surgery to replace knees, hips, or back surgery

If any of these statements are true, we can help. The purpose of this class is to teach you how to use your body effectively in gravity. To learn re-patterning exercises that will aid you correcting posture and strengthening weak muscle groups. To turn back the clock because no matter how old you are, tissue can be reformed and strengthened. It is my desire to give you a message of hope where others are telling you there's nothing you can do with negative message like “everyone in our family has bad knees (or backs or whatever)”, “This surgery is common for people your age”, “ You're just going to have live with this pain”

“Your body is your most perfect dance partner, where you lead it...it will follow”

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Remember, Sports Massage is essential if you plan to get more active with this great weather. Come see us to stay injury free and improve exercise results!

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is .....
Lori Bawden (she entered on September 6th, you should too)

It pays to enter every month…pass it on!

*note drawing winners must claim their free massage within 30 days of winning

Remember to enter again each month click here to enter

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September Newsletter

2011-08-30T13:29:00.001-07:00

September Newsletter

Schools Back, Summer is almost gone...

We are suspending classes until October. Oops, I did it again! I am currently in rehearsals for the "Front Porch" which will be on stage at the Opera House the second week of October. I will pass on more details in next month's newsletter.

Congrats to Jana Crosby, LMT. She has taken the leap to becoming a full time therapist. We admire her and praise her for her hard work this past year. She has some loyal clients and she too she very loyal and caring to them. If you haven't been to us in awhile, give Jana a try. You love her work!

Also please try Crystal Buck, LMT and Ashley Dickinson, LMT. We have an awesome team of therapists!

Get sizzlin’ deals on massages all summer long! Go to our website to learn more

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In today's world the internet is becoming more and more vital. It certainly has been key to our success and we work hard to stay up with all the trends and flow of the electronic superhighway. You have helped us grow by telling your friends. Visitors and newcomers to town put a lot of stock in reviews of restaurants, store, even movies. The same is true of our business. If you want to help us grow and earn free massage upgrades of either a doTerra Aromatouch or a 30 minute add-on to your massage, then tell people about your positive experience with us at Yahoo local: Google Places and be sure follow our business page on Facebook

Our success this past year is because of you and we thank you!

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Water, Water everywhere....

Water, is the most essential element, next to air, to our survival. Water truly is everywhere, still most take it for granted. Water makes up more than two thirds of the weight of the human body, and without it, we would die in a few days. The human brain is made up of 95% water, blood is 82% and lungs 90%. A mere 2% drop in the body's water supply can trigger signs of dehydration: fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on smaller print, such as a computer screen.
Water is important to the mechanics of the human body. The body cannot work without it, just as a car cannot run without gas and oil. In fact, all the cell and organ functions made up in our entire anatomy and physiology depend on water for their functioning.
• Water serves as a lubricant
• Water forms the base for saliva
• Water forms the fluids that surround the joints.
• Water regulates the body temperature, as the cooling and heating is distributed through perspiration.
• Water helps to alleviate constipation by moving food through the intestinal tract and thereby eliminating waste- the best detox agent.
• Regulates metabolism
How Much Water does the Body Need? A good estimate is to take the body weight in pounds and divide that number in half. That gives you the number of ounces of water per day that the client needs to drink. For example, if the client weighs 150 pounds, he/she should drink at least 75 ounces of water per day. If they exercise, they should drink another eight ounce glass of water for every 20 minutes they are active. If they drink alcohol, they should drink at least an equal amount of water.
At least twenty percent of the water the body needs will come from the foods it consumes. The rest will come from the beverages it takes in. Water is the best choice, the body knows to process water straight into the cells of the body without secreting enzymes and acids needed for chemically breaking down everything else that goes down the gullet; Fluids such as sweetened soft drinks and sodas have added corn syrup that adds extra calories and may contain caffeine. Sports drinks contain electrolytes and may be beneficial; just look out for added sugar and calories that may not be wanted. Fruit and vegetable juice are a good food because they have vitamins and nutrients but may not do much to keep you hydrated (read labels, however -- vegetable juices may be high in sodium). Waters that have flavoring, will be treated and processed in the body as a food with one exception; Citrus! Lemon or lime do not trigger enzymes for digestion probably because of there acidic content, so that these fluids are processed as water and go straight into the cells of the body.

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Remember, Sports Massage is essential if you plan to get more active with this great weather. Come see us to stay injury free and improve exercise results!

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is .....
Linda Helquist (she entered on August 22nd, you should too)

It pays to enter every month…pass it on!

*note drawing winners must claim their free massage within 30 days of winning

July Newsletter

2011-07-04T22:38:00.001-07:00

Happy 4th of July!

July Newsletter

Come celebrate our first anniversary!

We are having an “Open House & Client Appreciation Day” and fund raising “Yard/Parking” lot sale Saturday July 9th from 8am until 1pm. Come join the fun as we have $5 massages, $5 card readings, drawings for massages and all kinds of great stuff. Our special guest will be Debbie Barimonde who will be doing $5 Chinese face readings. We welcome donations for the yard sale which is being held to raise money for new supplies/linens etc so that we can continue to keep our massage prices low and affordable. In addition, you can purchase 2 for 1 massages ($60) from Michael at this event only, See you there!

“Name Power” which combines Handwriting analysis and Numerology with the practical understanding of what our names mean and how to use this knowledge to project the influence you desire in your life and business dealings. Saturday July 16th 12pm -4 pm only $10.00 for this dynamic workshop. Advance registration is required.

*space is available for your group or class, let us know when to put you on the calendar

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Want a FREE massage in July? Our best clients come from referrals from people like you that spread the news about the great bodywork we offer. Here’s how to earn free massages in July: for every NEW client you refer in July you will receive a free 30 minute massage. You can use this to get a Half price hour massage or turn a hour massage into a 90 minute session. 2 referrals get you an hour, 3 gets you 90 minutes and so on. So pass this newsletter on to family, co-workers and make sure they tell us that YOU sent them!

Get sizzlin’ deals on massages all summer long! Go to our website to learn more

Our success this past year is because of you and we thank you!

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Is Gravity getting you down?

“Astronauts lose muscle mass from even short periods in weightlessness”

Our system of skeletal and muscle systems were designed to efficiently work in a gravity environment. Unfortunately, most us do not use this system correctly and most of our chronic aches and pains come from poor posture and not using our muscles correctly with the force of gravity. Gravity is a constant that we cannot turn off, nor do we want too. Our muscles need the pull of gravity strengthen and build muscle tissue. They were designed to work together and each muscle has a specific task that it was designed to do.

Where we get into trouble is when we don’t use the muscles the way they were designed. The body has a way of creating a structure based on how we move and what we demand of the muscles. Example: forward rotated shoulders. Because of the way we are built; being bipedal, forward focusing eyes, tactile use of the hands; most humans eventually get shoulders that have short tissue in the front (pectoralis) and over stretched/lengthened tissue in the rear (rhomboids). Ideally these two groups should form a concentric diamond shape <>. The most common complaint I get is soreness in the upper back/neck region just because of this. Invariably, the back tissue is over stretched with micro tears that we commonly call “knots” while the chest tissue is tight and shorted and painful to manipulate. Even though it feels good to work the muscles of the back, the only true permanent relief you can get is by working the chest muscles and lengthening that tissue to bring balance between front and rear compartments of shoulders. There are seven muscles in the rotator cuff of the shoulder and when they are all properly engaged the shoulder becomes the one joint with the most mobility. Most of us only actually use 4 to 5 of these muscles so that we ask some muscles to do a greater share of the work while others “sleep”. Over use of certain muscle is the most common wear and tear that translates into pain. This is the reason that fast ball pitchers like Nolan Ryan have long careers while curve ball pitchers like Sandy Koufax have elbow and shoulders problems and shorter careers. It’s all about mechanics not about how hard you throw.

Working sports massage at Triathlons and Marathons, I can even assess how runners aren’t properly using leg muscles by where they get cramps. Someone who runs “shuffle footed” by not fully bending their knee generally gets hamstring cramps from not engaging their Quads enough. This may also be exaggerated by running up or down hills. All in all, the muscles don’t lie and you don’t have to be “House, MD” to figure out what went wrong with the runners form.

You don’t have to be an elite athlete to benefit from postural/structural coaching. We all are subject to the effects of gravity. Most people who have poor posture or balance/movement problems don’t even know what good posture for their structure is. We all hear the voice of our Mom in our head telling us to “stand up straight” or “don’t slouch” but few of us have ever been shown what good standing up straight posture is. There was a reason for the “charm schools” of the past where young girls were taught to move with balance and grace while balancing a book on their head. We find good structure appealing and bad posture unattractive. Good structure is healthy and athletic, while poor posture is weak and awkward. What we do with our bodies shapes and defines us. Forensic scientists can tell what a person did for a living by the build up of bone tissue were the muscle attached. Cowboys get bowlegged from all that time in the saddle (wear high heeled cowboy boots didn’t help much either). My point is that the body is an amazing machine that will do the tasks we ask of it. If you think that your bad posture is genetic, you are wrong. It comes from patterning yourself and the way you stand and move from other members of the family. If you think that there is nothing you can do about the years of abuse that have shaped the body you now have, you are wrong. You can repattern how you move and use your muscles.

We can help. We have been trained in “Movement Assessment” and from the feet up we can help you be more effective in how you deal with gravity. We can help you with body work that lengthens short tissue and by teaching you repatterning exercises that increase mobility and balance. Since we can’t turn off gravity, we can do the next best thing when you are finally sick and tired of being sick and tired, and that is teach you how to move better with a lot less pain.

“make sure to like us on Facebook to keep informed of all our specials, activities and discussions

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Remember, Sports Massage is essential if you plan to get more active with this great weather. Come see us to stay injury free and improve exercise results!

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is (we are give away 3 this month in honor of our 1st anniversay…see you should have entered!)
Jana Garrett (she entered on June 6th, you should too)

Suzanne Wynn (she entered on June 11th, you should too)

James Southworth (he entered on June 5th, you should too)

It pays to enter every month…pass it on!

*note drawing winners must claim their free massage within 30 days of winning

June Newsletter

2011-06-03T19:44:00.001-07:00

“Fathers Day“ Get Dad “Grillin’ & Chillin’”, Dad is gonna love our special gift packages. We are teaming up with Dave’s Direct home of the All Natural Meat Co-op for massage and the best Piedmontese beef (extra lean and tender) that Dad can grill. We have packages starting at $22.50 (just massage for our vegan friends, retail value $30.00) and beef and massage packages at only $44.00 (retail value $69.95) All packages can be upgraded, for all the Father’s Day packages visit our website.

“Partners Massage” Weds June 8th 6 pm -8 pm learn awesome massage techniques you can use at home with your partner. Space is limited to just 5 couples at only $20.00 per couple. Advance registration is required.

Mind, Money, & Power Thursday June 16th 7 pm this class is FREE. Stop working for a living and learn to let your living work for you. This is a must attend event for sales professionals, entrepeneurs, and anyone who wants to learn the keys to a successful life.

http://www.mastershipstudies.org/mmp.html for more info

Aura and Energy Balancing Saturday June 18th 12 noon til 4pm $15.00. Learn how to see, feel, and interpret the energies that are part of our physical self.

*space is available for your group or class, let us know when to put you on the calendar

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We welcome Crystal Buck, LMT to our staff . Crystal has been working as a LMT since 2005 with great experience that can really make a difference in your wellness goals.
Thanks to all of you for making May 2011 our best month yet. We put in over 175 massage hours in May. We are grateful for all the referrals that are helping us grow at a pace far exceeding our expectations.

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Chasing illness or empowering wellness?

“the most import ingredient you can have for good health is hope”

The primary difference between traditional Western medicine and alternative approaches is attitude and philosophy. Debates will rage on over technology and protocols but the true difference is really about objectives.

Western medicine is still relatively new in both practice and concept with most advances occurring in a matter of decades. Alternative medicine is based on traditions that are based on centuries of practice and application.

Western medicine focus is on symptoms and overcoming disease. If something doesn’t work properly, remove it, either by surgery or by pharmaceuticals. Much as I love the TV show “House” the forensic focus is on tracking down symptoms in a Sherlock Holmes fashion. The attitude is one of eliminating disease.There are times when this is the perfect approach but often it is not because in order for your doctor to be a detective they are reliant on information that only you can give. The old saying “physician heal thyself”, to me means that each of us must be our own physician. Ultimately, we are the ones who bear the responsiblity for our own health care, even the when, where, who, and how of the care “we” initiate is dependant on our decision making process. The public service ad of recent years encouraging people to ask questions of their doctor is key to what I’m communicating about who has the responsibility for your health care.

Alternative medicine at it’s best has a holistic approach that looks at the entire person. Rather than focusing on the disease or malfunction, the focus is on bringing the body back into balance. The attitude is one of empowering wellness. Homeostasis is the state of being harmonious with wellness. It is based on the belief that the body wants to function in a state of wellness, therefore, the treatment is about assisting the healing process.

Massage is a treatment that bridges both approaches. Injury massage is about addressing malfunction caused by trauma. Therapeutic massage is all about assisting the bodies healing process. Massage is an effective companion modality for both approaches and represents a tool you can utilize no matter what your healthcare approach is.

“make sure to like us on Facebook to keep informed of all our specials, activities and discussions

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Remember, Sports Massage is essential if you plan to get more active with this great weather. Come see us to stay injury free and improve exercise results!

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is
Delene Brimhall (she entered on May 24th, you should too)

It pays to enter every month…pass it on!

*note drawing winners must claim their free massage within 30 days of winning

May Newsletter

2011-05-02T20:02:00.000-07:00

“Mom deserves a Smooth day!“ What could make Mother's day smoother for her than a relaxing massage and a tasty Smoothie from Perks! Espressos & Smoothies..

$25 gets Mom a 30 minute massage and a $10.00 gift card from Perks! (retail value $40)

$40 gets Mom a full hour massage and a $10 gift card from Perks! (retail value $70)

Purchase these quickly at any Perks! Espresso & Smoothies locations, at our massage facility on Sunland Drive or online at www.StGeorgeMassage.com

Mom will love you for it! (ok, she already loves you but now she'll know that you love her back)

“doTerra education group” meets at the Center for Self Growth the third Tuesday of each Month at 6:30 pm. Learn about the healthful and practical uses of these wonderful essentials oils. For more information call Diane Biasi 435 862-9353

We are involved in the Sunriver Pet festival on May 14th and the Sand Hollow Triathlon on May 21st so at the present no other classes are scheduled for this Month

This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is Jennie Wertz (she entered on April 2nd, you should too)

It pays to enter every month…pass it on! We only had 4 entries this month??? You can't win if you don't enter!

*note drawing winners must claim their free massage within 30 days of winning

April Newsletter

2011-04-01T19:02:00.000-07:00

“April Love“ Spring is here and love is blossoming. We did so well for Valentines, that we again wanted to highlight couples massage. What better way to tell someone you love them than with the gift of therapeutic massage for health and relaxation.

“Open House and Garage Sale” Saturday April 9th 9 am -5 pm loads of great stuff. $5 chair massage, $5 foot massage, $5 psychic readings, drawings and more. Stop by and browse ( let us know if you have anything to sell, samples to promote, or donations for the drawings)

Mind, Money, & Power Thursday April 14th 7 pm this class is FREE. Learn to succeed no matter what the economy.

http://www.mastershipstudies.org/mmp.html for more info

Paranormal Activity Tuesday April 19th 6:30 pm $5.00

Everything you wanted to know about ghosts, hauntings, and spirits

http://www.mastershipstudies.org/paranormal.html for more info

*space is available for your group or class, let us know when to put you on the calendar

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April Love massage deals all February!

doTerra Aroma- Touch Chakra Therapy $18.00

a great add-on to any massage or use as a brief pick me up session to rebalance and reenergize.

30 minute Massage $25.00

Full Hour Massage $40.00

Couple Massage $80.00 (Same room, 2 therapists, same time)

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Networking’s the Secret

We are going to continue with our theme of highlighting local businesses and promoting success breeds success to combat the wave of negativity that is dished out on the evening news. So, let me share with you a great group of people that I have discovered in the past few weeks that literally provides me with an infusion of enthusiasm that gets me through the week. They are called “Networking’s the Secret” and meet every Tuesday at noon at the Pizza Factory in Ancestor Square.

Besides getting a good deal on lunch (all you can eat pizza & salad for $6), you get a chance to meet with other professionals and entrepeneurs, and of course NETWORK! It’s good to see what

Unlike other networking groups, this one is not exclusionary so that any number of people in the same field are welcome. The message is not about beating the competition, rather it’s about learning from one another and sharing success. If you are in sales, have your own business, or have a product you want to market, then I highly suggest that you check this group out.

for more info like them on facebook (they are one of my likes and if you haven’t liked StGeorgeMassage.com, you go do it now!) or got www.networkingsthesecret.com

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Remember, Sports Massage is essential if you plan to get more active with this great weather. Come see us to stay injury free and improve exercise results!

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is Ann Krulic (she entered on March 7th, you should too)

It pays to enter every month…pass it on!

*note drawing winners must claim their free massage within 30 days of winning

March Newsletter

2011-03-05T08:35:00.001-08:00

Look for us at the Sunriver Health Fair Saturday March 19^th 8 am-12 noon

“Overcoming Chronic Low Back Pain”

Wednesday March 23th 1pm Free Lecture Learn natural exercises and stretches.

Learn how to strengthen your “core”.
Change the way you move from the feet up.
Learn remedies for immediate relief.

call 435 215-3480 to reserve your space for this dynamic class

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“The Aura and Energy Balancing”

Saturday March 26th from 12pm til 4pm. Workshop is just $10.00

Learn to be aware of the energy within you and all around you.

Activate and strengthen “Qi” (chi)
Sense and see Auras and etheric energy
Live healthier from the inside out
Balance your own and others “energy”

Call 435 229-1882 or visit www. mastershipstudies.org

for more information

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March Massage special

1 hour massage for $40.00, 2^nd visit in March is just $35.00 and all others in March will be just $30.00. We reward you for making massage a regular part of your health routine!

Supporting local business “Creative Minds Learning Center”

Last month we were glad to support our friend Maria Vaccaro Bithell and her work in our community through Kidz on Stage/Dixie Dance. We were gratified by your response and have decided to continue this trend for the next few months by highlighting other local businesses worthy our your support. We are grateful for your support that has seen our efforts rewarded by continual success and in these days of stress over our economic conditions, we all have an obligation to assist and aide those who are making a difference. So if you know of a local business or enterprise that we should high light, let us know.

This month we want to tell you about our neighbors at “Creative Minds”. Without a doubt this has become my favorite place to take my 2 year old grandson to engage in play and interaction with other kids. Patterned after discovery museums, this facility is loaded with sections designed to stimulate imagination. There are sections where the child can pretend they are Stahlei farm, Lin's Supermarket, an auto shop, dress up on the Tuacahn stage , and a Pirate ship just to name a few examples. Since this is all indoors, it's a great way to beat the heat or have something to do on a blustery day. Please check them out on facebook.

Location

1316 South 400 East

Saint George, UT, 84790

Hours

Mon - Fri:

10:00 am

6:00 pm

About

Our facility is a HANDS-ON, INTERACTIVE, LEARNING ENVIRONMENT designed
to provide children of all ages
the opportunity to
-IMAGINE - CREATE - EXPLORE -
just like children's museums across America!

Phone	435-674-4540
Website	http://www.facebook.com/creativemindslea...

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Now available "Doc's Bees" lip balm. Made from beeswax of Dr. Nathan Moore's Santa Clara beehives, it helps sooth desert chapped lips and there is just enough of local bee pollen to help you build immunity from local hayfever syptoms. Tube sticks are just $2 and small jars are just $4.

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is
Rob Woodgate (he entered on February 5th, you should too)

It pays to enter every month…pass it on!

*note drawing winners must claim their free massage within 30 days of winning

February Newsletter

2011-02-04T10:04:00.000-08:00

“Many Lives, Many Loves” Thursday February 10th 7 pm FREE

Just in time for Valentines Day, learn about soul mates and karmic relationships. Answer the question “Have we loved before”?

Becoming Dream Masters Tuesdays beginning February 15th 7pm through March 22nd. $5.00 each class or all 6 for $25.00

Our most popular class is repeated by popular demand. Learn what you dreams mean, how to recall dreams better, improve sleep, and program your dreams for help in your waking life.

Trinity Seminars Workshop Saturday February 26th 12-4pm $10.00

Learn the power of the group mind to accelerate learning, increase intuition, channel the energies around us, and enhance spiritual growth. Based on the Trinity Seminars developed in the 1970′s, thousands have benefited from this dynamic workshop.

call 435 215-3480 to reserve your space for these dynamic class or visit www.mastershipstudies.org

*space is available for your group or class, let us know when to put you on the calendar

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SWEET HEART massage deals all February!

doTerra Aroma- Touch Chakra Therapy $18.00

a great add-on to any massage or use as a brief pick me up session to rebalance and reenergize.

30 minute Massage $25.00

Full Hour Massage $40.00

Couple Massage $80.00 (Same room, 2 therapists, same time)

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Date Night every Friday & Saturday in February with extended hours for “Couples Massage” only!

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We Can Make a Difference!

I am sitting in my hotel room this morning in Provo providing sports massage for High School swim team athletes at State finals. I love the enthusiasm of these teenagers and hope to make a difference as I warm up their bodies for optimal performance, help them recover, and stretch them to prevent injury.

There is a way you can make a difference too. There has been a lot of focus on “Buying Local” and helping local business. Let me suggest one for you. Most of you have followed my exploits with SGMT and other plays I have been in over the past few years. It’s one of my passions and a way to give back to this community. A person of great influence and a passion for the arts is Maria Vaccaro Bithell. She has been the choreographer for SGMT and responsible for teaching and guiding the performers. A great example was the phenomenal “Tap dancing” in “Singing in the Rain”. Here is a note I got from Maria yesterday that you should be aware of:

Hey all, hope everyone is doing GREAT!! As you may know I am know what use to be Center Stage is now Dixie Arts Conservatory (Kidz on Stage/Dixie Dance). We are still a non-profit studio and offer a huge variety of classes starting at age 1-Adult for extremely low prices. I am running a one man show now that Heather Hunt has moved out of state to start her new and exciting life. We have never and will never turn any student away due to finances as quite a few of our current students have experienced from other studio’s in town.
This is my passion in life and I am honored to teach and share my love and knowledge of the arts with everyone.
I have tried to start a sponsor a student program through the studio to help some of these kids out with their tuition. This semester I have encountered some absolutely incredibly talented kids who have found a love for dance and musical theater. Some of which struggle financially due to unemployment and health issues.
Some examples: Katie has been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and was told she shouldn’t have even made it this far. To see this young lady in class is a true blessing, she is so alive and has the biggest smile on her face through the entire class. Her grandparents take care of her and her medical bills have drowned them.
Jordan 9yr little dude always wanted to tap. We found him a pair of shoes and it was like Christmas morning when he put them on, plus he a true tapper.
I could go on and on with many more. I scholarship and trade as much as I can for these students but it doesn’t pay the bills. I am writing you today to see if any would be interested in helping. As a sponsor your personal/business name will appear on all posters/programs and website. ($25 a month for the 1hr class). The students, parents and I would greatly appreciate your support. If you know of any other persons/businesses who would love to be involved please pass this on.

I sincerely thank you,

Maria Vaccaro/Bithell
435-669-3087

*Not only does Maria have a great influence on the youth in our community but you should know she offers “Adult Tap” and other classes you might be interested as well. Let her know you heard about her here. Help out this local business so that it doesn’t go away. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Happy Valentines Day!

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is
Ashley Christensen(she entered on January 30th, you should too)

It pays to enter every month…pass it on!

*note drawing winners must claim their free massage within 30 days of winning

January Newsletter

2011-01-11T18:12:00.001-08:00

“Name Power” Saturday January 29th 12pm – 4 pm $10.00

Learn what your name means, what you are doing with the power it is in your life, how to make changes in your life through your signature.

Using a unique combination of Numerology, Hand writing analysis, and simple repatterning exercises you can learn to come out a winner in the “Name Game”. You won’t get this information anywhere else and you will be amazed and amused by the simplicity of Name Power.

call 435 215-3480 to reserve your space for this dynamic class or visit www.mastershipstudies.org

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“Acupuncture Clinic is on Tuesday January 11th with Will Christensen, DC from 1 pm til 5pm. Acupuncture sessions are available at a discount of just $40.00. Call us at 435 215-3480 to book.

The doTerra group is meeting at the Center Tuesday January 11th at 7 pm to discuss uses of essential oils in stress management. Discover the many uses of essential oils that are pure herbal remedies from natures medicine cabinet. class is open to everyone and is FREE

The southern Utah chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association is having a “Meet & Greet” January 20th at 7 pm at The Center for all professional body workers and massage students. We will be discussing plans for bringing continuing education classes to southern Utah over the next year.

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January Massage special

2 full hour massages for $77.00

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Why Golf is like Life.

I love to play golf. I’m not especially good at it but that just doesn’t matter. There is a joy in the beauty of the outdoors and getting away for a little while. Even when I was able to play as often as 3 times a week when I lived in Texas in the 1990′s, I never managed to shoot better than the high to mid 80′s. Today when I’m lucky to play a half-dozen times a year, I don’t think I often even break 100. With a wicked slice and many other short comings you’d probably wonder what brings me back for such frustration. It takes a golfer to know, there’s even a favorite joke that says it all; it goes- “Why do they call it Golf? (answer) because all the other four letter words were taken”. We share the joy of our pain.

It’s not the errant shots that move us, rather it’s the those ones that near perfection. That 30 foot putt that goes in the hole, the drive that is straight and long, the chip shot that bounces off the flag stick. It’s in those rare moments in a round that make us look like the pro that gets us back for another round.

This is becoming my new philosophy for a joyful life. This past year I have seen more joy and happiness than I have ever before. I have decided to do only those things that I love and live with the faith that if I do that success and prosperity will follow. Doing this requires that I approach life like I approach golf. Build on the times I hit the sweet spot. You see, you always have choices. You can dwell on the hardships of life or allow yourself to be uplifted by every success you experience. enthusiasm and joy are contagious. There are a million cliché’ sayings such as “Nothing succeeds like success” or “to be loved you must first be lovable”. Truthfully, in my wise old age I’m finally getting comfortable with life. It is no longer a battle against the forces of evil but rather a celebration of every achievement that reinforces that you are on the right path and doing some good in the world. Like the old saying, “even a bad day at golf is better than a day at work”, I have learned to quit working and have fun. Now, however, I have also allowed my worthiness to catch up with joy quotient so that the things I love and have fun doing provide for the success we are experiencing.

PS: my apologies to my friend Jim. I no longer turn on my phone when I am golfing. You see, I am learning.

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We now offer FREE WiFi at The Center. Recently, one of our clients downloaded 3 books on her Kindle while she sat in our waiting area while her husband was getting his massage. Bring your laptop and enjoy the peace and tranquility of our facility. Been awhile since you had a massage? Enjoy our special this month only and get back in the groove of good health. We have missed You!

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is
Tammy Gentry (she entered on December 19th, you should too)

It pays to enter every month…pass it on!

*note drawing winners must claim their free massage within 30 days of winning

December Newsletter

2010-11-30T10:20:00.000-08:00

Half Price Sale! From now until Christmas you can purchase unlimited massage gift

certificates. One hour $30, 90 minutes $45, Hot Stone $37.50. Get them online or

call 435 215-3480 to get them in person.

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"Acupuncture Clinic is on Tuesday December 7th with Will Christensen, DC from 1 pm til 5pm. Acupuncture sessions are available at a discount of just $40.00. Call us at 435 215-3480 to book.

Mark you calendar for Saturday December 4th from 12pm until 4pm "Tarot Workshop" with Michael Forrest. Using the language of symbols, no other tool has been as useful for developing intuition and opening the doors of ancient wisdom, Cost of the workshop is $10.00.

Join us for a special evening , "Everything you wanted to know about Meditation and stress relief" Thursday December 16 Weds at 7pm. The holidays can be a very stressful time and you can find peace in the midst of chaos. This event is FREE.

Name Power classes will begin January 8th. More on that next newsletter.

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The Sanity Clause

Although the holiday season can be filled with joy, for many of us it can be a time of stress and burning the candle at both ends. Usually, we have so many commitments to be out and about it's no wonder that the average person uses New Year resolutions not to begin a new helpful habit, but to just get back on track. We feel the need to make up for all the treats we ate or the wear and tear that we put on ourselves with parties, travel, and shopping till you drop!

Here's a few helpful hints to get you through:

If you travel this season, take your pillow with you. It can really help to have something familiar to use as a sleep aid. Avoid sleeping pills. You want good sleep, not the sleep of the dead. Sleeping pills can cause you sleep longer in one position which cuts off circulation to areas of the body, thus you wake up with aches and pains. Also, we are affected by the magnetic pull of the poles. It doesn't mater whether you current head of the bed is facing North, South, East or West; but do try to make sure that you are sleeping with the same directional orientation when away from home. This make your rest space much more comfortable.

Sitting too long in one position can cause all kinds of problems. Blood clots from thrombosis have killed more people on airplanes than terrorists. Whether you travel by car or plane, make sure you move about. Take advantage of rest stops in the car. On airplanes, move about during long trips and stroll the airports rather than just sitting for hours at the gate.

Now, I'm the last one to nag about your diet. Try to eat balanced. You know you are going to eat more treats and we won't debate whether you deserve them or not. However, intent makes a huge difference. Don't associate negative feelings such as “guilt” with food of any kind. Your body listens to you and emotions have a bigger role than we realize in digestion and how the body processes what we take in. Even subconsciously, if you are telling yourself “I know this isn't good for me” as you bite into something then you are setting up the body to process it as something not good. Don't expect good from negative intentions. Ever wonder where the saying “I ate something that didn't agree with me” came from? Chances are the body did agree with you and processed it exactly the way you set it up.

Finally, try to stick to your routine. If you work out on a regular basis , to stay with that. Even away from home set aside certain hours of the day for yourself whether it's to work out, meditate, or eat one wholesome meal. Control your own time rather than putting your life on hold until after the holidays.

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-Oops I did it again! Look for me and many of my friends at the Dickens Festival.

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

Jennifer Wertz

It pays to enter every month...pass it on!

*note drawing winners must claim their free massage within 30 days of winning

November Newsletter

2010-11-02T14:36:00.000-07:00

You can't beat this!

You can help us build our sign! A limited number (9) of Half off ($30.00) gift certificates are available to purchase directly with Fast Signs 1044 W, Red Cliffs Dr. Buy one or all. To purchase contact Kelly Harward at Fast Signs at 435 627-8855. One of our challenges at our new location has been having people find us, signage is the key, so help us out and get a great deal!
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"Acupuncture and Trigger Point therapy for pain relief" is a free lecture Tuesday November 9 at 7 PM. The lecture will be given by Will Christensen, DC. Also Dr. Christensen will be holding an Acupuncture Clinic at the Center Tuesday November 18 from 1 pm til 5pm. Acupuncture sessions are available at a discount of just $40.00. Call us at 435 215-3480 to book.

Mark you calendar for Friday November 12 at 7pm for a free lecture "The Secrets of the Triune Mind" with Michael Forrest. Based on the popular "Trinity Seminars" this lecture will help you to open the power of the group mind. Learn to shift dimensions, control time, and open new pathways to learning.

Join us for special evening with Linda Rae, "Talking with Angels" November 17 Weds at 7pm. Linda Rae will share how her angel readings came about and how anyone can receive guidance and help from a angelic beings.

Tarot classes will begin December 4th. More on that next newsletter.

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Start your Christmas gift shopping early with massage gift certificates. Reflexology for just $25.00 ($10.00 savings) and our popular 2 one hour massages for $77.00 ($43.00 savings). Tell someone who loves you "I want my massage!"

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The Healing Power of Gratitude (reprinted from an earlier issue, worth a rerun at Thanksgiving)
Nothing makes us feel better than a heartfelt “Thank You”. It’s important to feel appreciated, it fuels the fires of our inner drive to help us continue with our efforts. Life isn’t about surviving, it’s not about winning or losing, it’s not even about earning a living; rather it’s about the mutual benefit we receive from interaction with others. We learn nothing from solitude. The infamous monks who go up on the mountain top to meditate gain no enlightenment until they come down and communicate with their pupils, the vision they garnered from their meditation. It’s the journey and the lessons that help us grow.
One of my favorite quotes is from the late Chief Dan George in the movie “The Outlaw Josey Wales”, in it he repeats the words told to him by the President when the tribal leaders were invited to Washington, “endeavour to persevere”. Sounds so much more worthy an effort than just merely surviving. I have always gained value from the precepts of being an “impeccable warrior”, that is to conduct yourself with dignity and taking full responsibility for your actions.
That being said, I want to thank all of you for the positive words of encouragement and support you have given me over the past few months. You have made a difference and have helped me to “Endeavour to persevere” during a difficult time. Recently I had been experiencing more and more pain in my wrist. I tried all my usual remedies, icing, wrapping and even massage but it just wasn’t improving. Now these type of injuries are common to massage therapists and I read articles on self care looking for some easy solution. It really began to worry me, even to the point of wondering if I was cut out for this career. So I put out the thought and asked for guidance. The answers came clear and strong.
Physically: I sought medical treatment firstly to get a clear diagnosis so that I knew what I was dealing with. First my physician tried steroid treatment which had no effect whatsoever. So then we had an MRI which confirmed that I had arthritic tendinitis and pinpointed the inflammation. Next we tried a Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drug which has given me great relief, reduced my pain from an 8 to about a 2 and has allowed me to continue to work as my body heals. Also some of you may have noticed me using some new strokes and using my forearms and left hand more recently during sessions. I will continue to learn techniques that allow me to improve my skills while putting less strain on my body.
Emotionally: YOU. I have had such positive feedback on everything I do. People have told me how much they enjoyed these articles and newsletters, appreciated my efforts in the community such as SGMT, and most of all for my body work. Let me share some examples; one client wrote, “Man, I wish I could come for a daily massage. If I were Oprah, I would hire you!!!” another wrote “I had my first massage from Michael in mid-December and was very impressed. Although I have Fibromyalgia, RA, and 2 torn menesci, I left the appointment pain-free and remained so for several hours, enabling me to Christmas shop and wrap gifts. What a treat! Thanks so much, Michael…I’ll be back for sure!”. Now I’m not sharing these to toot my own horn but rather to let you know that comments like these inspire me and most certainly helped me to recover every bit as much as the medicine the doctor prescribed. I continue to be an impeccable warrior not because I am strong but because I am stronger for connecting with all of you.
I am grateful that I have found a profession that allows me to do positive things for others. I am grateful for my health and that my work makes me healthier. I am grateful that because of my age and life experience I can connect with more people and share their health concerns. If I haven’t told you lately, “I love you” and thank you for letting me do work that I love.
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Oops I did it again! The acting bug bit me as soon as I moved back into town on October first. Look for me as the Sheriff in "Murder By Poker" at the Sunriver Community Center, November 15th through November 19th. Performances are free to the public. Come out and enjoy an original old time Melodrama written and directed by my pal Gary Payne of SGMT and Ghost Tours.

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

Sarah Green

It pays to enter every month...pass it on!

*note drawing winners must claim their free massage within 30 days of winning

October Newsletter

2010-11-02T14:35:00.001-07:00

Help us, help Alex and Dane. I'm sure you have heard in the news about the two Snow Canyon High Schools boys that were struck by lightning last week. October 24-30 is National Massage Therapy Awareness Week. As an affiliate of the Utah chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association (our professional organization) we are donating a portion of our proceeds that week to assist the families of these two boys in order to help with the medical expenses needed for their recovery. We will also be helping with fund raising via chair massage at events throughout this month. Visit our website often throughout the month to stay informed about any of those events. We will honor our pledge never to fill your in box with unwanted e-mails by only sending this ONE newsletter each month, so we ask that you stay in touch if you want additional updates on our efforts to help Alex and Dane. For updates on how these 2 young men are doing go to www.alexanddane.blogspot.com

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Make plans to attend our “Come As You Were Party” Thursday October 28 from 7pm until 10pm.

In the spirit of the season, come dressed as you believe you might have been, would have like to have

been in a previous lifetime. Prizes awarded to the best costume. The $5.00 cover charge includes refreshments, Tarot readings, Angel readings, massage, reflexology, drawings for great prizes.

This is not a trick or treat event, so leave the kids at home (they will have their night on Halloween) and

come hob knob with your fellow wizards, pharaohs, cowpokes or whoever joins us. Half of all proceeds from this event will be donated to Alex and Dane to help with their medical needs and recovery.

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People Wake Up!

Over the course of my life, I've seen an intrusion creep into our day to day existence that is killing each one of us little by little. Like the “death of a thousand cuts”, this torture affects us all as we blindly go by just as lemmings to a cliff. I'm talking about way we eat in America. Let me share my own personal experience beginning last February when I decided to give up eating or drinking anything with “High Fructose Corn Syrup”. I was addicted to soda pop. I easily went through 12 cans everyday. It was hard, but my plan included mega-dozing on citrus fruit to over come the cravings the first 30 days. I also increased my water intake. It worked and since then I have lost 30 pounds and is has stayed off. I now hover around 220 lbs which is territory I hadn't seen in over 20 years. Now in recent news, I see where the food distributors have asked the FDA to change the name of high fructose corn syrup to something more appealing such as “corn sugar”. This the same thing that happened a few years ago with artificial sweeteners. Now those poisons have attractive names like Splenda or Equate (for more information go to http://www.buzzle.com/articles/sucralose-vs-aspartame.html ). The fact remains that these are artificial substances that the body doesn't know how to process and often stores in the tissues rather than eliminating them. Long term effects are not known or just becoming noticeable because these substances are relatively new. In the case of corn syrup, these pleadings with the FDA were supposedly initiated to overcome the bad press that corn syrup had gotten in recent years. Shakespeare said, “a rose by any other name is still a rose.” However, the ad rep's from Madison Avenue have found that consumers are willing to accept any product that is cleverly packaged, so the food brokers have come up with strategies that increase profits while substituting natural ingredients for far cheaper artificial ones. All the while, our supposed “watchdog” agencies in the government play a complicit role, AS DO YOU! After all, most people don't read ingredients on packaging or do the have the degrees in chemistry to decipher complex names, the just purchase products because of the leprechaun or rainbow billed toucan. We don't market the same way as other countries where people buy fresh foods daily, we have been trained to stock up for weeks or longer, so shelve life and preservatives govern what is available. I remember going to the market in Mexico and all the chicken was yellow, quite different from here where the chicken is bulked up to twice the size of natural. Fruits and vegetables are picked before they ripen on the vine and have full nutrient value, so they ripen in crates on trucks or warehouses. Here's a little history lesson just to show one dimension of how we have been manipulated over the years. After world war 2 the baby boomer generation spread quickly from the cities into the suburbs. The little corner market became a thing of the past, the interstates were built, advances in electric appliances (no more blocks of ice), and population became spread out of greater distances. Between greater demands by consumers and the need for greater shelf life, food products became juiced with preservatives and competition required more elaborate packaging. In the late 50's Castro took over Cuba where a huge chunk of our cane sugar was imported from, in the next decade revolutions and unrest also had an effect on sugar costs. First attempts at sugar substitutes were pretty awful with heavy aftertastes. Even the reports of lab rats getting cancer from saccharine didn't deter the food industry. Why? What was at stake?...money, lots of money. First convince the American public that sugar was bad for them. Convince them that getting used to the after taste in substitutes was worthwhile. Replace sugar with the far cheaper corn syrup all the while justify the increasing price hikes because of the cost of sugar. In a few short years, they had successfully replaced sugar with soft drinks that cost many times more using ingredients that cost far less. Profits for Pepsi, Coca Cola and the rest went through the roof. Pepsi bought chains like Taco Bell with these new profits. Introduce new sodas that have additional ingredients like caffeine such as Mountain Dew and people began to become addicted to sodas sweet or sugar free and consume even more. No body protested, in fact people sang along with the jingles like “I'd like to buy the world a Coke” or “Whatever shape you're in”(seven up), how could something be bad for you that is named after a doctor? In recent years, there has been a huge corn shortage because of ethanol fuels. Suddenly, the soda companies are trying to give sugar a come back because now it's cheaper than corn syrup, coke even promoted a vintage version made with real sugar last year. Oh by the way, long time tobacco companies who had a longtime history of making a product that was bad for you seem good (Winston taste good like a cigarette should) diversified many years ago to over come the government's regulation of their industry by buying out many of our major food companies such as General Mills. Think they would change their ways? Are you mad yet? Like being manipulated? All this happened in my lifetime. Check the facts, read the labels, think about what you are putting into your body and into your sweet children's bodies. Then get mad and start the change.

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$35.00

One hour massage

October only

With Michael or Jana

Interested in using our meeting space at our new location on Sunland Dr.?
Our space can comfortably seat 15 people (or up to 25 people packed in)

there is a TV, DVD, VCR for audio/visual presentations. Perhaps you have

a group that has outgrown meeting in your living room or are looking for a

place to teach a class. Rates for the use of our classroom start as low as $25.00.

Let us know if we can serve you.

Space is available for alternative healthcare professionals part-time or full-time.

Our massage rooms can easily be used for all body workers, energy workers,

counselors etc. whether the use is everyday or once a month, let us know

how we can serve you.
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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

Jim Schwendinger

It pays to enter every month...pass it on!

*note drawing winners must claim their free massage within 30 days of winning

September Newsletter

2010-08-31T16:55:00.000-07:00

We want to get know our growing staff of talented and dedicated

therapists. You can view the individual profiles of Amanda, Jana,

Paul, Tawnie, Michelle, Phaedra & Michael on the "about us" page

of our website.

We know you'll love you massage experience with any of them.

Call 435 215-3480 to book now,.

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Please attend our special events at "The Center" this month. Thursday September 16 at 7 pm "KM Healing Stones"

This is a FREE class presented by Kathy Martin, RN & Reiki Master who has designed custom jewelry using the healing

properties of Gems and semi-precious stones. Come and learn about the ancient lore of Healing Stones.

On Saturday September 18th 12 noon to 4 pm join us for "Becoming Dream Masters" this is the dynamic class

that will help you decode and unlock the power of your dream state, learn to utilize the power of the 1/3 of our

life we spent asleep.

Learn about prophetic dreams, Symbolic dreams, Message dream and much more.

There is a $10.00 charge for this mini seminar.

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Epson Salts

It seems lately I have recommended Epson Salts to many of our clients to

help recover from muscle soreness due to activity or injury.

Epson salts have been around for along time, they are "Magnesium Sulfate"

and you have probably heard of the importance of Calcium and Magnesium

in the proper function of the muscles. There has been some research that

shows that taking these two together as oral supplements can counteract each

other, and the most effective way to add these supplements to you daily regimine,

is to take Calcium orally and Magnesium topically.

Bathing with a cup of Epson salts, is absorbed through the skin and immediately

begins to calm the muscle receptors which lessens the muscle tension that causes

pain. Relaxing, calming, and helping the muscles begin the healing process of

returning to homeostasis.

Certainly an old time remedy, it is inexpensive, it works and should be stocked in

everyones medicine cabinet.
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Interested in using our meeting space at our new location on SunlandDr.?

Our space can comfortably seat 15 people (or up to 25 people packed in)

there is a TV, DVD, VCR for audio/visual presentations. Perhaps you have

a group that has outgrown meeting in your living room or are looking for a

place to teach a class. Rates for the use of our classroom start as low as $25.00.

Let us know if we can serve you.

Space is available for alternative healthcare professionals part-time or full-time.

Our massage rooms can easily be used for all body workers, energy workers,

counselors etc. whether the use is everyday or once a month, let us know

how we can serve you.

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

Abigail Porter

It pays to enter every month...pass it on!

*note drawing winners must claim their free massage within 30 days of winning

Remember to enter again each month click here to enter

August Newsletter

2010-08-02T11:24:00.000-07:00

We want to welcome Phaedra Applegate, LMT to our staff of talented therapists. We have been working with Phaedra at our New Life Chiropractic location where she is working hard to be an asset to Dr. Matt's practice as well as for us. She graduated from Sensory Development Institute here in St George and has already proven to have a superior sense of touch and great skills. You can view the profile pages of all our therapists (Michael, Amanda, Cameron, Phaedra, Paul, and Jana) by clicking here. We really need your support in getting out the word about our new location at "The Center" 376 Sunland Drive, Suite 7B (rear) and helping to keep our therapists busy. To that end we are bringing back one of our most popular specials 2 full hour massages for $77.00. We hope you'll partake in this and give all of our new therapists a try..

Thanks Dr Lorann Blaine for her generous donations to the Center. We highly recommend her ESM Seminar being held on August 7,8 & 14,15. For more info go to www.esmseminars.com.

Look for our FREE lecture on "Eliminating Chronic Low Back Pain" on Thursday August 19th at 7pm at The Center.

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Diane Biasi is contributing our article this month: Diane has been a big help training our therapists in the doTERRA Aromatouch protocol. We appreciate all she does to help us grow.

Euphoric, relaxed, energized, de-stressed: these are some of the comments recipients of the Aromatouch technique have used to describe how they felt after an Aromatouch technique session. Eight pure essential oils or oil blends applied on the back and feet help to make this experience possible: Balance , Lavender, OnGuard , Melaleuca, Aromatouch , Deep Blue, Wild Orange and Peppermint meld together for a unique experience.

doTERRA has developed a new oil application technique called the Aroma Touch Technique. It is a clinical approach to essential oil application and a powerful, accessible way for everyone to experience the healing powers of essential oils. The technique was developed by Dr. David K. Hill, a leading expert in essential oils for use for medicinal benefit.

I first learned the AromaTouch technique in a room full of essential oil enthusiasts at the Dixie Center. Dr. Hill taught us the details of each oil used in the technique and why they are in the technique. Then he taught us about the sympathetic response and the parasympathetic response and the four areas addressed by the technique such as stress, toxins, inflammation and balance. By the middle of the day we were ready for our turn on the table. We learned by watching, doing and then experiencing the treatment by a rotation of 3 students with one massage table. If you can imagine a convention sized room with 50 or so massage tables and each of us anticipating our turn. The aroma in the room was intoxicating. The combination of the eight oils creates it own unique smell. It was an incredible experience to be taught by the developer of the technique and to watch so many people react to the treatment. Everyone had a unique response. But, all were benefited and anxious to go home and teach their associates or family members.

As the flu season kicked in I was now armed with a technique that would help sick family members but I also had a technique that I could use for wellness or an aching back after a long trip. Many times last winter I applied the oils of the Aromatouch technique on my eight year old son. When he had a flu virus with a fever, I would apply the eight oils and his fever would drop immediately, sometimes by one point, sometimes more. Most of the time, he would wake up fever free and feeling well and he would go back to school the next day. If he didn’t return the next day, he would return to school within a couple of days when other kids with the same virus were out of school for the week.

My husband is a hard working person physically, and he has some nerve damage. When he is in pain he will apply the oil blend Deep Blue on his knees or neck or where ever he has damage. On severe days, I apply the entire Aromatouch technique on him and he not only sleeps well but feels relief from his ailments. I have been traveling a lot this summer on road trips. When I was traveling alone I would apply the eight oils on my spine before and/or after my drive as far as I could reach on my spine. They helped tremendously to keep me pain free and able to handle a long drive myself. Of course, Michaeal’s massages would help me in between my trips. Sometimes, I would bring him a bottle of the Aromatouch blend for him to apply on my shoulders during a massage.

I have been pleased to teach Michael and his team of massage therapists the AromaTouch technique. It is a great benefit to me to have the service offered on his menu. There are many times when I am too busy to apply it to my husband or times I wish he could apply it to me and was not available. It is a great benefit to our community to have the Aromatouch treamtent being available to all us.

The Aromatouch treatment can be applied as often as necessary to help the body maintain health or to help those with health issues. Athletes benefit from the treatment either before and/or after an event. It can also be applied to the calves as well. I applied it to the back of my mother’s knees last week when she was in severe pain from pinched nerves. She was out of bed in 30 minutes. It can be adapted to add essential oils for a specific need or a therapist can modify the treatment as necessary for individual needs. It would be a great add-on prior to a massage for health maintenance or sore muscles. The massage room would also smell heavenly and benefit you aromatically as well.

Some people like to receive a weekly treatment, some like to have it applied monthly.

The uses of essential oils are vast and represent a well-documented model for improving overall health. Widespread acceptance of essential oils has led many to choose the more natural approach to healing and prevention. doTERRA CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils have been recognized as the most therapeutic oils in the world.

This month add Aroma-Touch to any massage session for half price ($15.00) Try it, You'll love it!

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Interested in using our meeting space at our new location on Sunland Drive.?

Our space can comfortably seat 15 people (or up to 25 people packed in) there is a TV, DVD, VCR for audio/visual presentations. Perhaps you have a group that has outgrown meeting in your living room or are looking for a place to teach a class. Rates for the use of our classroom start as low as $25.00. Let us know if we can serve you.

Space is available for alternative healthcare professionals part-time or full-time. Our massage rooms can easily be used for all body workers, energy workers, counselors etc. whether the use is everyday or once a month, let us know how we can serve you.

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

Dan Newbold

It pays to enter every month...pass it on!

July Newsletter

2010-07-05T06:46:00.000-07:00

We want to welcome Cameron James Taylor, LMT to our staff of talented therapists. We worked with Cameron last year at the Summit Athletic Club and we know well his great work effort and concern for those fortunate to receive his bodywork. Cameron is also excited to take over the position of Massage Volunteer Coordinator for the St. George Marathon, which I held the past 2 years and I'm happy to do everything I can to assist in the success of this event. You can view the profile pages of all our therapists (Michael, Amanda, Cameron and Phaedra) by clicking here. We really need your support in getting out the word about our new location at "The Center" 376 Sunland Drive, Suite 7B (rear) and helping to keep our therapists busy. To that end we are bringing back one of our most popular specials 3 for $99.00. We hope you'll partake in this and give all of our new therapists a try..

Thanks to all that attended our open house. We enjoyed connecting with our and new friends. Remember that meeting space is available at our new location "The Center" and to that end don't miss "Past Lives and Soul Mates" on Tuesday July 20 at 7 pm. The cost of this event is just $4.00. If you would like more information on this event and other classes being held at "The Center" please shoot me an e-mail as we are building a separate mailing list so that I can keep my commitment not to send more than 1 e-mail a month to our health & massage fans.

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Can’t afford a massage but still want to be apart of things? We are in need of a few things for our new location that we will gladly trade for massage. Real or not potted plants, shelves for storage or books, comfortable chairs for our waiting area, we will even consider a partial trade + pay for linen/laundry service. So check your garages and let us know.

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Our Mission Statement:

The therapists' at StGeorgeMassage.com want you to know that there is a difference in the types of
massage available in Southern Utah. Most establishments offer you "Spa Massage" and while this type
of massage is definitely beneficial in helping to reduce stress and helping you relax, it, in most cases,
just doesn't go far enough to address your specific health needs. Whereas, "Therapeutic Massage" ,as
we practice it, is designed to help you achieve your specific wellness goals. Sports massage will not
only help you increase endurance and performance, but always reduces the likelihood of many athletic
injuries. Injury massage helps the body heal and recover more quickly from injury, surgery, and illness.
Structural massage is designed to correct postural and movement imbalances so that we can function
more efficiently with the constant force of gravity. Pre-Natal and Post Natal massage can reduce
stretch marks and make the transitions occurring to both Mother and Child smoother.

These are just a few of the differences of "therapeutic massage" which can have lasting and dynamic
effects. We have created a therapist driven practice where we attract the kind of individual who wants
to continually improve their skills and whose primary concern is for the benefit of those we treat.

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We are proud to announce the addition of couples massage, 4 handed massage, and Aroma-touch therapy to our menu of services. Next month we will highlight how Aroma-touch therapy works and how our sense of smell is an important factor in the healing process.

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Interested in using our meeting space at our new location on Sunland Dr.?

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

LeAnn Rohde

It pays to enter every month...pass it on!

June Newsletter

2010-06-13T07:16:00.000-07:00

Our newsletter is a little late this month because we have fantastic news for you and wanted to wait until all the details were in place. We are proud to announce the opening of our new “2nd” location. Located at 376 Sunland Drive, Suite 7B . Will be having an open house Thursday June 24 from 4pm to 8pm just for those of you that get this newsletter (we’ll have a public open house in early July). Come join us for free massages and refreshments. Our new facility offers 2 fine massage rooms and a classroom that also doubles as a massage room big enough for couples massage. So come down and join us, get rubbed, refreshed and take a chance on some drawings we’ll have.

This month we are offering couples massage for just $99.00. Also Amanda is offering Hot Stone massages at $20.00 off (just $55.00). Most importantly this month, remember Dad with a massage gift certificates. Call 435 215-3480 to book now!
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Can’t afford a massage but still want to be apart of things? We are in need of a few things for our new location that we will gladly trade for massage. Real or not potted plants, we need folding tables for our classroom, shelves for storage or books, vinyl lettering or other signage, comfortable chairs for our waiting area, we will even consider a partial trade + pay for linen/laundry service. So check your garages and let us know.

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My friend John:

Some of you have been clients for several years, and over that time we have become friends. I deeply care about your health and value your patronage, often I work on entire families and that makes it hard not to get close.

So the other day, I ran into John only to hear that he recently had been hospitalized. My immediate reaction was, “why didn’t you call me? I would have come to see you.” In my experience there is nothing worse than a stay in the hospital. It’s especially worse for us guys, as any wife will tell you we revert to a 6 year old when we are sick. Massage is being used all over the world to bring comfort to those in hospice settings. The power of touch should never be underestimated. Neo-Natal units seek volunteers to do nothing more than to touch and hold premature babies who are confined to incubators. Studies have shown remarkable increases in weight gain for those infants who are gently caressed and touched (even if the touch is with rubber gloves, the intent is communicated). Unfortunately, in todays corporate setting we have gotten away from the personal touch that was part of hospitalization. I can remember the days when a nurse or candy-striper would give an alcohol rub or a gentle massage. This was an important part of speeding a persons recovery or for preventing bedsores. Like elsewhere in medical care, personal touch has been replaced by machines or devices, but it’s not just the same nor is it as effective except on the accounting department’s spreadsheet.

Even though massage is contraindicated when a person is on blood thinners or on pain medication. A skilled therapist can adjust to a doctors orders and provide beneficial touch that can aid recovery and shorten healing time. Although most people think of massage only as an important step to maintain health, I thought it important to remind you of the power of healing touch. The effect of massage on the immune system by aiding the lymphatic system in its role of removing toxic materials, such as virus, heavy metals, waste for cell rebuilding; has been established as dramatic. Unlike blood flow which is pumped through the circulatory system by the heart, the lymphatic system relies on movement and muscle contraction to move these toxins from the cell into the lymph nodes where these substances are processed before being released into the blood stream where they can be chemically detoxified by the liver and eliminated by the kidneys by being processed into urine. So if we are bed ridden or become less active as we age, massage becomes an important substitute for muscle movement (exercise) in helping the flow of lymph in the body. This doesn’t mean you can cancel your gym membership and schedule a massage in place of exercise, but let’s face it when we are sick, or as we age; we can lose muscle mass or important muscle function. Therefore, massage is an important partner along with exercise in maintaining muscle function and in restoring health by its important effect on bolstering the immune system and speeding the healing process.

Bottom line, you get sick, call me and with you doctor’s permission, we’ll work to reducing pain, restoring function, and back to normal.

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I want to thank all of you who supported us and visited us at our booth during May’s What Women Want it was great to reconnect with so many of our friends.

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Interested in using our meeting space at our new location on Sunland Dr.?

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We are looking for name for our new center that will project our mission of health and success in life and growth in knowledge and in our potential. A name that projects the energy of happiness and fulfillment though unlocking the secrets of life’s purpose. Got suggestions?

Classes will begin again in July in Dream Interpretation, Name Power, Aromatherapy and more… look for class schedules in next months newsletter.

This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

Deborah Booth

April Newsletter

2010-04-08T12:41:00.000-07:00

Stgeorgemassage.com and New Life Chiropractic & Wellness Center welcomes Amanda Empey, LMT to our massage staff. I recently came to the realization that in order to grow my massage practice I needed to grow some new hands. Well, Amanda is those new hands. She has a great enthusiasm for bodywork and is eager to learn from each and every massage she does. By adding her to out staff we are now able to provide service to you seven days a week and more hours per day. If it’s been a while since you have had a massage, we hope you give Amanda a try. Don’t worry, I won’t be cutting back on my availability and together we plan on bringing you more services than eve before.

This month we are offering Employee rate to everyone. Whether you come to Amanda or to Michael, you can have a great hour long massage for just $40.00 (a $20.00) savings. Call 435 215-3480 to book now!

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“Home Remedies” That really work! is the topic of a FREE lecture we will be doing this month, presented by New Life Wellness Center.
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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

Mary Beller

March Matchness

2010-03-13T11:26:00.001-08:00

March Newsletter
This month cut out coupons, whip out your Dixie Direct, bring in your massage membership. We will simply match any current massage offer from any licensed massage therapist here in St. George. Dollar for dollar we want you to experience what is hands down (pun intended) the best massage in Southern Utah.

“The Aura & Energy Balancing” a one day mini-seminar is Saturday March 20 from 12 pm (noon) until 4 pm at Mojo Underground Dixie Commons 1644 South Dixie Drive. Workshop is $10.00 (pre-registration recommended) for more information click here

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Remember the Employee and Senior special rates are still available through me. Always make sure you call me at 435 215-3480 to book your appointment.

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What is the Aura?

Recently, I was watching a “Universe” episode on the National Geographic channel that was on the planet Jupiter. In it was a description of the immense energy fields that are produced by Jupiter (quite different than gravity or magnetic fields) that reach far out to space and would be deadly to space explorers on the near moons. Earth has similar fields that protect us from the cosmic rays produced by our own Sun but let in the beneficial elements of life giving sunlight. The inter-reaction of these rays and the field are what cause the dazzling light shows in the arctic regions known as the “Aurora Borealis”. similarly, all lifeforms that have any mass also produce energy fields. We can be aware of these energy fields but it takes practice and training to sense them on more than just the instinct level.

And there is no doubt we have instincts that sense energies around us. These senses can even stimulate physiological responses in us such as the danger response that causes the hairs on the back of our neck to stand up, yes, just like a cat or growling dog; this is a natural “flight or fight” response we get that triggers the Arrector pili muscles in the hair follicle to contract giving us goosebumps. We have catch phrases that describe this reaction (ie: he gives me the creeps’ or heebie jeebies or willies) because it’s a common experience to all people whether or not you pay attention to it. We also have slang for positive responses just as good vibrations (vibes), warm fuzzies, euphoria, giddiness; all over which are responses to hormones and chemicals in our body that are triggered by responses from external stimuli that we “sense”.

Ancient cultures and traditions have identified these energies with names like Qi or chi (or Ki in Japan), Chakras, Kundalini, halos. In the books by Carlos Casteneda, the Yaquai Indian shaman Don Juan describes the energy that surrounds human as a luminous egg. The Aura is just another such name to describe this natural phenomena. It never ceases to cause me to wonder how much wisdom the ancient people gathered about the world around us because the didn’t have TV to distract them. In our modern world we rely more on technology than our senses to shape our perception. In some cases this is a blessing but more often it is a handicap. _________________________________________________________
This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

Mary Rafail

Happy Valentine

2010-02-05T14:41:00.001-08:00

February Newsletter
This is the month to let someone know that you love them. For the entire month my Valentine specials are a full hour massage with aromatherapy for just $44.00. You can double someone’s pleasure by buying TWO for $77.00. Purchase online here.

Thursday night “Dream Interpretation” classes are on in full swing. If you like to join us, it’s 7 pm at New Life Chiropractic & Wellness Center” Classes are free to the public.
We are planning a mini-seminar in March on “Auras”, let me know if you have an interest in this and we’ll make sure you are informed once the class date has been set up.

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Remember the Employee and Senior special rates are still available through me. Always make sure you call me at 435 215-3480 to book your appointment.

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Treating Foot Pain

The feet are unique and complex in design. I often call them the “drainage grates” of the body because with so many bones, muscles and tendons in the feet; often we have swelling and pain because so much collects in this area because of working against gravity and the dense maze of tissue. You may not know that the major veins of the legs actually have valves similar to the heart valves to help return the blood supply to the torso just because it needs a little extra push to counteract the effects of gravity.
The more time you spend on your feet the more you stretch out the tissues from body weight. The feet are built to distribute your body weight and uses a series of arches to help you balance and mechanically push off and absorb the shock of weight coming down. When this system works correctly it provides a tremendous foundation for the proper function of the skeleton and the muscles. However, it doesn’t take much to break down this system. Stub a toe, an ingrown toe nail, poorly fitting shoes all can cause us to redistribute our weight (maybe even a limp) which throws the entire body out of whack. Unfortunately, in our society we y custom have a poor relationship with our feet. We rarely go around barefooted (unless you’ve adopted the Japanese custom of leaving your shoes at the front door) and we typically abuse our feet until they scream out for attention.
Plantar Fasciitis: is a condition of heel and foot pain caused primarily by an inflamed plantar tendon which runs the entire sole of the foot, over the base of the heel and connects to the Achilles tendon. The most common symptom of this condition is extreme pain the first steps you take in the morning. Eventually, the pain lessens as you continue to move about and work out the tissue. This was common for me when I worked as a retail sales clerk at the mall and had to stand for hours. My feet ached all through my shift and I was constantly shifting my weight. First thing I did when I got home was kick off my shoes and sometimes soaked my feet, but the worst was the next morning when I woke up and got out of bed. I could barely stand and it felt like I was walking on broken glass. Sound familiar?
Remedy: the key is to lessen the effects of overnight inflammation. As we sleep the body attempts to repair damage and injury. The problem is that the body will sometimes overreact and we get swelling because the bodies defenses are throwing tissue to the effected area in an attempt to repair damage. But the inflammation and the pain associated with it, can often be incapacitating ,which is because the body is trying to force us into a “rest” mode. It would be ideal if you could take a break and give the body the time it requires to repair itself, but understandably, it’s back to work the next day.
So the first action is reduce the swelling that occurs when we sleep. For at least 20 minutes before bedtime, rest with you feet elevated above your heart. This is to reduce the effects of gravity and to lessen the amount of blood pressure needed to push the blood back to the heart. Now I’m not a big fan of using ice except in first aid to immediate new trauma. Most people find the numbing, stinging effect of ice hard to tolerate so probably wouldn’t use ice if I recommended it. However, I am a fan of using “cold” to reduce swelling by slowing down the body’s metabolism. So a good compromise is to take 2 towels and soak them in cold tap water and then to wrap them around the feet and ankles while you elevate them. Most people can tolerate this for the entire 20 minutes. It may even feel good and take away the burning sensation your tired “dogs” may have.
What this treatment does is to slow down the bodies defensive reaction so that it doesn’t throw as much tissue (fluids and such to support new cell growth), therefore, it reduces the swelling and pain that occurs the next morning. Warning! Avoid heat treatment as heat can increase the amount of inflamation.
Reflexology and other types of foot massage assist the healing process. Massage helps to break up toxins that adhere to the bones and tissues that can eventually cause joint malfunction. The feet have as many nerve endings as the hands and in most cases are starved for positive attention. Just as the chinese used to bind the feet of little girls so they remained small and couldn’t grow, it’s hard to believe some of the misshapen feet I see on my female clients from the shoes we force our feet into for the sake of fashion. So we not only ignore our feet but often abuse them. It is no wonder then that we have so many elderly using walkers and powerchairs. Remember to treat your feet as if you want to keep them your entire life.

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

Jamie Sears

Welcome 2010!

2010-01-01T13:00:00.000-08:00

January Newsletter
As I approach this new year and want to continue to build on the positive changes I’ve made in coming to New Life, I ask myself how to attract the right kind of clients so I can do the most good? The answer is that my best clients have been refer
red by existing clients. To encourage and reward this, our special this month is “Refer a friend-get a massage“. Sim
ple, you send me a new client, they get a massage (even at an employee or senior discount) and you get a massage certificate of equal value. Just give me the chance to get “my hands (pun intended) on them” and the rest takes care of itself!
I’ll even give you a free massage for every gift certificate you buy for a friend (gift certificate issued to a specific person over 18 and local resident) who has never been to us before. You already know how great your massages are, so help a friend feel healthier this year.

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Remember the Employee and Senior special rates are still available through me. Always make sure you call me at 435 215-3480 to book your appointment.

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What do you Dream? part four

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Good news! Dream Interpretation classes begin Thursday nights from 7pm to 9pm on January 21 here at New Life Chiropractic & Wellness Center. These classes will be free to the public and will be part lecture/part workshop. Space is limited so make sure to contact me to sign up. Don’t worry if you can’t make every class because each one will be loaded with new information and fun to participate in.
Now to our final installment in the Dream series.
I’m going to share with you a couple of simple techniques that will make it easier to remember and program your dreams. Like many of us, you awake and remember only fragments of a dream. Perhaps you’ve even tried a dream journal but your notes are fragmentary and maybe even incoherent (you were probably still have asleep when you made the notes and they seemed to make sense at the time). You know there are important details in your dream but they quickly fade from memory. This first exercise is designed to create connectivity between the time you fall asleep and awaken.
*begin by repeating to yourself that you will clearly remember your dreams that come during this sleep period. Make sure TV’s, radios, music is off because auditory stimulation can greatly affect your dreams and may even implant suggestions (maybe that’s why you just had to buy a Sham-Wow or George Foreman Grill because you left the infomercials running all night while you slept). You can choose to set a pad of paper and pen on your bedstand to record and dreams you have. Have a glass of water ready and drink only half of it as you turn off the light and lie down to sleep. (Note: this exercise works best when you DON’T have to rely on an alarm to wake you. Try this during afternoon naps or on weekends when you are not a slave to the clock.) Upon waking, before you turn on a light or even attempt to write anything down, finish the other half of the glass of water. What you are doing is a little programming that this the transition between waking and sleep states is a fluid, connected period with now abrupt breaks. When something is smooth we see it as one activity rather than broken up chapters. You are programming your memory to be able to retrieve the dream because you are filing it in an orderly fashion because you dreamt with intent. Over time you will be able to remember dreams clearer because you are in control and they no longer scatter like roaches when the lights come on.
*when I was a child, I loved to weave my dreams and linger in that state between awake and asleep when the dreams began but I was still aware. Being a product of the TV generation, even a four and five years of age I can remember doing things like blinking my eyes to “change the channel” if I didn’t like the dream that was percolating from my unconscious. I can remember doing this many times until I found my happy dream that I could follow into sleep. As adults we get so caught up in time issues and such that we forgot how to have fun with sleeping. So this technique focuses on fun and it’s simply this; tell yourself what you want to dream. This works best for a nap especially if it’s on the couch or even a hammock as long as we are not in our normal place for sleep. When we sleep in bed we sleep deeper because subconsciously we are in a place that we feel safest and because we are letting the body take over to regenerate cells and heal tissue. When we nap in the easy chair or someplace NOT our “night time nest” we tend to sleep just a little less deep. Like the cat sleeping with a eye half opened, part of us stays alert because of instincts we have for self-preservation. Therefore since you are sleeping a little lighter you can use this time to order up a dream and stay a little more in control. Pick something you enjoy, a beach vacation, a romance, a picnic watching clouds go by. If you don’t like the direction the dream is going, try changing the channel or if you don’t like the way the dream is ending, try rewinding and choosing a different ending. Make it fun!
I urge you to employ some simple self-hypnosis techniques which is nothing more than stating to yourself that the sleep you experience will be healing, restorative, and refreshing. Tell yourself before each sleep that you WILL remember clearly those things that occur in your dreams that can aid you and help you be more aware.
In our classes we will share even more techniques and I hope that those who come will be able to share dreams with others so that we can all grow. No matter what you believe, no matter what your age, no matter what your health or background is; we all share the fact that we dream. Very little time is spent on this yet it involves almost one-third of our time on this world. It doesn’t take an expert to unravel your dreams, you are already an expert. If a person was a plumber for 8 hours a day for 40 years, would you consider them an expert? Well if you do the math, you’ve done enough dreaming in your life for ample experience, so isn’t tie to WAKE up the expert dreamer in you?

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

Lacy Williams

Happy Holidays

2009-11-27T14:10:00.000-08:00

December Newsletter
Make the holidays special for the ones you love. From now until Xmas, buy 3 one hour massages for just $99.00. That’s good enough to take care of 2 people on your list and keep one for yourself. You can purchase these online (click here) or in person at New Life. Let me know whether you want regular gift cards or holiday ones.

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Remember the Employee and Senior special rates are still available through me. Always make sure you call me at 435 215-3480 to book your appointment.

Thanks for all the support to my articles on Dream interpretation, I will be forming classes after the first of the year, so here’s the next installment. ____________________________________________________________________-
What do you Dream? part three

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The final classification of dream types is probably my favorite. There is so much history, lore, and belief system integration in this type of dream that the only question is not whether you believe this is possible, but how much do you believe (to what degree) that this occurs for all of us.

Astral/Clairvoyant Dreams
Tibetan monks have been experts in astral travel for thousands of years. Many in western religions believe that the veil can be pierced and that spirit worlds exist around us constantly. The New Testament tells of angelic visitations in dreams and often it is hard to distinguish between what maybe called a “vision” and a dream. As a young boy being raised in the LDS faith I was told of many circumstances where a loved one that had passed on had appeared to a family member to give counsel and solace. Since my own Father had passed away when I was 3 weeks old, many of these stories centered around him.
So in real-time, without the confines of the physical body, ancient tradition of many cultures believe that the dreamer is free to travel to distant places and check in on a person close to your heart. Often, we awake with a feeling that we need to contact that person if we sense that something is wrong or the opposite may occur where we awake with a feeling that all is well so that we can invest our emotional energy somewhere else.
Modern ESP experiments have focused on developing “remote viewing” skills. This is nothing more than a updated name for the term “clairvoyance”. Much was focused on the work of Edgar Cayce in the 1930’s and 1940’s, his followers have coined him as the “sleeping prophet” for the visions he related. My point being that there is not much difference in states of consciousness between a hypnotic trance such as Cayce’s, zoning out in a daydream, peyote hallucinations, or the dreams we have on a daily basis. When the dreamer discovers that the mind is free to travel without restriction between distant places in this world or realms of the spirit such as the “Astral plane” of the Tibetan monks, then this realisation adds a new dimension to the dream experience.
Now, I have no desire to mess with your beliefs, but rather to illustrate that within all of our belief systems there is some room for acceptance that when we make emotional connections with other people, we establish a line of communication with them. They become part of our spiritual sojourn in this world as so we connect with them on many dimensions. How many of us have had a phone call from someone only to find out that they had been thinking about us as well. No deeper, more mysterious meaning than that, just people emotionally connected reaching out for each other and perhaps some of that connecting takes place in our dreams.

Now that we know the different types of dreams, it is important to keep a dream journal. Begin to write down your dreams and see what class they belong too. What you will begin to notice is that there is a different flavor or texture to different types of dreams. In some you are more detached as though you are merely observing everything going on; in others, you are physically or emotionally involved to a great degree even waking up crying or kicking the wall (just like the family dog who yelps and whose legs move as if running in their dream). It’s only through getting familiar with your own dreams that you can literally program them and the different levels of your consciousness to achieve greater guidance in your life, emotional resolution, better health through more restful sleep and much more.

In our final article we will give you simple tips on how to program dreams. How to remember dreams better and how to become a dream weaver.

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

Alfonso Gonzales

Are You A Humpty Dumpty?

2009-10-31T12:01:00.000-07:00

August Newsletter

Hope you enjoyed our guest article last month from Dr. Will Christensen. I highly recommend his services as a gifted Chiropractor. Let me know if you would like to see more guest articles in the future.
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Remember the Employee and Senior special rates are still available through me. Always make sure you call me at 435 215-3480 to book your appointment.

Many of the gift certificates I have sold in the past have an expiration date of June 30, 2009. I will still honor them after that date but they may be subject to a $10.00 fee to cover space rental, linens and supplies. Call me if you have questions on this policy. The $10.00 fee would apply for outcall or at the Summit Athletic Club.
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Are You a “Humpty Dumpty?”

Each year new studies demonstrate what most of you already know as have experienced for yourself, that is, massage therapy keeps us healthier and reduces injury and illnesses caused by stress and exertion. Massage helps lower blood pressure, calms the central nervous system, and increases circulation to all the tissues in the body which helps removes toxins and increases the delivery of cell regenerating nutrients. Those who know this and have regular (monthly) massage, report improved energy and stamina, better sleep patterns, reduction in muscle cramps, and are less inclined to suffer from and recover quicker of colds and allergy symptoms.

In-spite of all this awareness, I still get the call from the client who needs immediate pain relief from an injury or neck ache or headache. Like “Humpty Dumpty” we put them back together again and we don’t see them again until the next time they are in pain. As much as I want to help, sometimes I can’t because of scheduling because someone in pain wants help “Now” and I understand that and it bothers me when I can’t accommodate them.

Most people aren’t aware of the simple changes they can make to have a body that functions better and makes them less prone to dysfunctional neck/back aches, headaches, sore feet, tired muscles. I have training in assessing movement, balance, and body structure. Helping to make you move more effectively and be less worn down by gravity. Those clients who have saught out this kind of help have been amazed by results from making changes in the way the walk, sit and go about their daily tasks. Awareness is the biggest key. The muscles don’t lie, they were designed to function a certain way and when we deviate from proper function the result is almost always those aches and pains. You don’t have to live with pain. Your Mother was right when she said “sit up straight” or “don’t slouch”. We all have gotten into bad body patterns where we are not using our muscles correctly. We hold stress in our bodies and do long term damage just simply because we don’t know any better.

Maybe it wasn’t wise for Humpty to go sit on that wall, maybe he didn’t have choice like most of us who literally sacrifice our bodies for the work we do. When I work in the mall years ago, my feet ached all the time and I eventually developed “plantar fascitis”. I bought better shoes, and learne to treat my condition. I wish I knew about massage back then too. My point is, we need to do everything we can to make living in this body better for longer.

One of my massage instructors tells the story of his grandpa who worked on a ranch all his life. When my teacher graduated from massage school his grandpa declared that he never had a massage and never needed one. My teacher had no answer at that time because even at 70 his grandpa worked circles around everyone and throw bales of hay around with the best of them. A few years later his grandpa needed hip replacements. Then my teacher had an answer. Massage probably could have prevented that. It would have reduced the damage that sitting in the saddle day in and out for years had done to grandpas hip joints. I recently saw a rancher walking into the store in Mesquite, wearing his jeans, boots and cowboy hat. His legs were so bowed that it was painful watching him walk. I remember playing with plastic cowboys as a child whose legs were bent just like that so they would fit on the toy horse. We often become what we do.

I challenge you to take care of yourself before the “pain in the neck” sets in. To fascilitate this, I will be glad to do a free movement assessment for anyone seeking to find answers on how you can function better and with less chronic pain.
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We recommend ANASAZI STEAKHOUSE & GALLERY on Sunset Blvd

Visit Anasazi’s website at http://www.anasazisteakhouse.com/
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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

Julie Kay

Additional winners:

Monique Darling and Dustin Nelson

your choice of one of these 2 books

The Pocketbook of Patriotism

Hope, Faith and Healing

What do you Dream? part 1

2009-10-31T11:46:00.001-07:00

October Newsletter

Big changes that I’m sure you’ll be pleased with. First of all I have a new home at “New Life Chiropractic & Wellness Center” at the Dixie Sunset Plaza 1812 W Sunset Blvd, Suite 18, St George, UT 84770. Effective immediately I will see all my existing clients at this new location and I’m sure you be pleased with the quiet atmosphere and the fact that I’ll have greater flexibility in scheduling your appointments and will be available more hours and days of the week. To launch this new endeavor, I’m bringing back one of my most popular specials of 2 for 1 on any massage service. Consider this your economic stimulus and stock up for Christmas gifts or for yourself in the coming year. You purchase these online (click here) or in person at New Life.

I’m committed to bringing back the friendliness and superior care that you have been accustomed to in the past. I have a faith and conviction that we have all had enough negativity about our economy and that I’m here to help you meet your well being and health goals. ____________________________________________________________________
Remember the Employee and Senior special rates are still available through me. Always make sure you call me at 435 215-3480 to book your appointment.

If you have an expired gift certificate, I will honor those at “New Life” , no questions asked, no extra fee, no restrictions.
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What do you Dream?

Many years ago, I used to conduct classes and workshops on dream interpretation and reprogramming. I integrated studies on symbology, retraining the subconscious, and even a little Tibetan Astral travel. It never ceases to amaze me how little is known about dreams, published, or even discussed in our mainstream media. We spend 1/3 of life asleep and all of us dream (even if we don’t remember them well), and all of us can benefit from understanding the doors of our secret mind.

So this is the first in a 4 part series about dreams. What does this have to do with massage? Not much, I have used guided imagery in some sessions when it was appropriate, other than having a better relationship with your unconscious mind can have great health benefits such as have more restful sleep.

Most of us are familiar with Sigmund Freud’s pioneer effort into modern dream interpretation, but any student of the Bible knows it goes back much further than that. Joseph interpreted Pharoah’s dreams and was quite a dreamer himself, there are many instances of angelic visitations in dreams, and whose to say that visions are nothing but waking dreams. Robert Louis Stevenson claimed that stories such as Treasure Island and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde were brought to him by ‘brownies” during his dreams (remember that the people of Scotland and Ireland took great stock in “little people”). Freud advanced theories of the subconscious that delved heavily in the meaning of symbolic meanings for the actions of the dreamer. Mostly his ended up relating to sex or Mother issues. Others such as Jung looked at symbols as being universal or archetypical. My research breaks dreaming into four specific types where the rules of interpretation may be different for each type, therefore, the first objective is to identify what category the dream falls into.

Then lets discuss the first and most commonly known dream type.

Symbolic Dreams: we have dreams where the characters are often exaggerated like a Salvidor Dali painting and the places we see and things we do are unlike those of our waking life. These are the dreams where repressed feelings and memories are often dealt with in form that we can handle. We may even assume the character of some unknown person so that we aren’t directly confronted with issues that we have been avoiding or are just not ready to handle. Often in our waking life we suppress memories, for an example, I couldn’t remember much of my elementary school years for much of my early adult life. There was a lot of emotional pain associated with those years. Eventually, I was able to bring back those years by association of the good times I had back then. We tend to throw out the baby with the bath water, only when I could bring balance to those years could I face and deal with the bad things and balance it out by celebrating the good that occurred. Once that happened, several reoccurring dreams I had up to that point (and yes they were often scary and largely symbolic, mostly having my legs stuck in quicksand as I was trying to run away from the bad guys), left and never came back. As we grow and learn in life eventually we must face all our inner demons in order to progress. By getting these issues addressed as symbols we can be detached and objective as we unravel the messages brought to us by our dreams. It doesn’t have to be dark and heavy either. Dreams associated with this quadrant of the brain are tied to our emotional body so it’s not unusual to wake up laughing or crying.

Next month we will talk about 2 other types of dreams, and in the articles after that we will discuss dream programing, techniques to remember dreams, and even some ways to sleep better. Please send me any questions you want me to address in this series. I hope you enjoy this topic and I wouldn’t be opposed to conducting some workshops down the road if there was enough interest.
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We recommend ANASAZI STEAKHOUSE & GALLERY on Sunset Blvd

Visit Anasazi’s website at http://www.anasazisteakhouse.com/
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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

Jeane Bulloch

What do you Dream? part 2

2009-10-31T11:36:00.000-07:00

November Newsletter

We had a great first month at “New Life Chiropractic & Wellness Center” at the Dixie Sunset Plaza 1812 W Sunset Blvd, Suite 18, St George, UT 84770. We became reacquainted with old friends and met some really great new ones. Thanks to all of you and we look forward to great experiences in the months to come. You have only till the 31st of October to take advantage of the 2 for 1 special, so don’t miss out. If you do, no worries my special until Christmas is pretty good too. From now until Xmas buy 3 one hour massages for just $99.00. That’s good enough to take care of 2 people on your list and keep one for yourself. You can purchase these online (click here) or in person at New Life. Let me know whether you want regular gift cards or holiday ones.

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Remember the Employee and Senior special rates are still available through me. Always make sure you call me at 435 215-3480 to book your appointment.

I had a good response to my article on Dream interpretation, so here’s the next installment. ____________________________________________________________________-
What do you Dream? part two

In order to understand the next 2 classifications of dream types, we have to have a brief discussion on the nature of TIME. As humans existing in a material, three-dimensional world, we experience time in a linear fashion. That is, we live moment to moment, day-to-day, year after year. For us time exists in a straight line with experiences sticking up all along like pearls on a string. When we are not in a third dimensional state, we are free to move more freely through time and the past, present and future exist more spherically, and we can have access to all them through the compartments of our mind associated with each. In dreams where we travel randomly through the subconscious, superconscious mind and then sort out those experiences in the conscious mind.

Memory Dreams

The subconscious is the part of our mind where we store memories. These can be anything from the memory of the movie you watched last weekend to childhood events, and in the deepest levels of the subconscious it may be that we have access to ancestral memories (some believe that these may be buried in our dna), memories from other incarnations or timelines, or some have been able to access psycometric memories where we may tap into the memories of a location (this may help explain some instances of hauntings in old houses and castles). These are the dreams that are usually responsible for reoccurring dreams and often the most emotional of dreams, as emotions are the “tab” system that the subconsious uses to file away memories.When these types of dreams are activated we are transported back into time with a vivid experience as if the memory is new. Psychologically, we will continue to revisit past experiences until we can release and deal with the emotions associated with those experiences. We often repeat experiences in life until we learn the life lesson. The dream may be accessing a more distant memory that we are more detached from than the current circumstance, where we can’t “see the forest from the trees”.

Precognitive Dreams: If in the unawake, unconscious state of sleep, we are true time travellers, then the superconscious mind may have access to future events that are nothing more than trends we have already set into motion. It may be nothing complex that a review of things we may encounter the next day if we continue on the path we have set in motion. Some of you can say you have experienced “De Jevu” where people or actions seem familiar. This could be because you already experienced this possibility on some level in your sleep. The Bible is full of prophetic dreams such as those of Joseph who saw many years in the future to foresee 7 years of plenty to be followed by 7 years of famine. Most of us don’t see very far in the future because we haven,t been keeping dream journals or developing a relationship with our dream state. Some people call these warning dreams because they often get more intense the more we don’t heed what this part of our awareness is trying to tell you. I prefer to call this dreams of guidance and like anything we do, the more you use this guidance the more it will come to you and the easier they will get to understand.

Now it is true that some dreams can be a composite of different types. Therefore future events may unravel in symbolic terms because familiar symbols can make it easier to interpret the information that the dream contains.

One last word on the nature of time. When it comes to the mind, all time is relative. Where does someones mind go who has been in a coma for 20 years? Why did summer when we were kids seem to last forever or why do kids ask “are we there yet?” I’m sure that all of you have experienced dosing off for just a few moments and having a dream that seemed hour-long. As we get older the years seem to fly by. So although time can be measured in exact increments (seconds, hour minutes) life’s experiences are measured by emotions.. the roaring 20’s, our best years, or as in the “Tale of Two Cities”… “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”.

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We recommend ANASAZI STEAKHOUSE & GALLERY on Sunset Blvd

Visit Anasazi’s website at http://www.anasazisteakhouse.com/
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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

Misty Brennan