October Newsletter

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

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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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:

1. you started and exercise class and gave up because it hurt or was too difficult.

2. You have chronic pain in your neck and shoulders, feet, or low back, but don't remember a specific injury to them

3. recently lost significant weight or had surgery, and don't feel “at home” with the changes to your body

4. 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

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

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

“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

“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

“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

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