Summer is here in full swing and my apologizes for not blogging sooner. It's been a busy June. I did some trainings in mid June working with joint mobility in the neck, back and hips and the end of June went to Chicago to brush up on Lomi Lomi. I'm so excited!! Both modalities offer so much to the client on structural and spiritual levels.
The myofascial work done in mid June was taught by Erik Dalton who created many different ways to increase joint mobility to help with things like neck cricks, frozen shoulders, low back and leg pain. All techniques were very useful and the feedback thus far has been wonderful.
The Lomi Lomi training was very similar to what I learned 4 years ago, but with one big difference...it was in Chicago versus Hawaii. Not knowing if the same energy would be produced, I'm so happy to say the spirit of aloha was alive and well in Chicago too. I was so moved by the bodywork that I am going to a more advanced training in October. I'm realizing that Lomi Lomi is a true passion and one that shapes who I am as a person and how I work with each and every one of you. If you haven't had the opportunity to experience a Lomi Lomi yet, please take the time to do so. I had forgotten some of the strokes and was able to reconnect with them on a deeper level and would love the chance to share that spirit of aloha with you.
Here's what's available for next couple of months, so you can plan your summer bodywork session accordingly:
JULY:
Sunday, July 12th, 2pm
Monday, July 20th 5:30pm, 7:30pm
Tuesday, July 21st, 5:30pm
Sunday, July 26th, 8:30am
Wednesday, July 29th, 5:30pm, 7:30pm
Thursday, July 30th 5:30pm, 7:30pm
AUGUST:
Monday, August 3rd, 5:30pm, 7:30pm
Wednesday, August 5th, 5:30pm, 7:30pm
Saturday, August 8th, 12pm, 2pm
Sunday, August 9th, 8:30am, 2pm
Monday, August 10th, 5:30pm, 7:30pm
Thursday, August 13th, 7:30p
Sunday, August 16th, 8:30am, 2pm
Monday, August 17th, 7:30pm
Wednesday, August 19th, 5:30pm, 7:30pm
Monday, August 24th, 7:30pm
Wednesday, August 26th, 5:30pm, 7:30pm
Sunday, August 30th, 8:30am, 2pm
Monday, August 31st, 5:30pm, 7:30pm
If these days or times don't work, please call me at 612.67.9093 or email me at balancethroughbodywork@gmail.com to make other arrangements.
Hoping you are well,
Michele
Friday, July 3, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Mother's Day Special and Appointments available for May
Spring has finally sprung and what better way to show mom how much YOU CARE FOR HER by getting her the gift of massage this Mother's Day!
Receive $10 off any gift certificate for Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10th!!
This offer is good until April 30th, so email me at balancethroughbodywork@gmail.com, or call me at 612.670.9093 to have your gift certificate mailed to you in time for Mom's Special Day!!!!
Here's are May's available times:
Tuesday, May 5th at 5:30pm
Sunday, May 10th at 8:30am
Monday, May 11th at 7:30pm
Monday, May 18th at 7:30pm
Thursday, May 21st at 7:30pm
Saturday, May 23rd at 12pm
Saturday, May 23rd at 2pm
Sunday, May 24th at 8:30am
Sunday, May 24th at 1:30pm
Sunday, May 31st at 8:30am
Sunday, May 31st at 1:30pm
I will be taking some time off in June to learn new skills and build on old ones. I will be attending a weekend workshop June 19, 20 and 21st and traveling to Chicago to refresh my skills in Lomi Lomi from June 24th thru the 29th. Therefore, June is filling up fast, be sure to call today to schedule your appointment!
Hoping you are well,
Michele
Receive $10 off any gift certificate for Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10th!!
This offer is good until April 30th, so email me at balancethroughbodywork@gmail.com, or call me at 612.670.9093 to have your gift certificate mailed to you in time for Mom's Special Day!!!!
Here's are May's available times:
Tuesday, May 5th at 5:30pm
Sunday, May 10th at 8:30am
Monday, May 11th at 7:30pm
Monday, May 18th at 7:30pm
Thursday, May 21st at 7:30pm
Saturday, May 23rd at 12pm
Saturday, May 23rd at 2pm
Sunday, May 24th at 8:30am
Sunday, May 24th at 1:30pm
Sunday, May 31st at 8:30am
Sunday, May 31st at 1:30pm
I will be taking some time off in June to learn new skills and build on old ones. I will be attending a weekend workshop June 19, 20 and 21st and traveling to Chicago to refresh my skills in Lomi Lomi from June 24th thru the 29th. Therefore, June is filling up fast, be sure to call today to schedule your appointment!
Hoping you are well,
Michele
Monday, March 16, 2009
Now scheduling Sunday appointments!!!
I am now starting to schedule appointments every other Sunday. At this point, I'm setting appointments at 9am and 2pm. I am willing to add more times if necessary. In addition, some Thursday appointments are also open. So, here's what's available for March and April:
Sunday, March 29th: 9am, 2pm
Sunday, April 5th: 9am, 2pm
Monday, April 6th: 7:30pm
Wednesday, April 8th: 5:30pm
Thursday, April 9th: 7:30pm
Thursday, April 16th: 5:30pm, 7:30pm
Sunday, April 19th: 9am
Wednesday, April 22nd: 5:30pm
Thursday, April 23rd: 5:30pm
Monday, April 27th: 7:30pm
Wednesday, April 29th: 5:30, 7:30pm
Keep in mind Mother's Day is coming on Sunday, May 10th. Give mom the gift of relaxation by getting her a gift certificate. Order anytime before April 15th and get $10 off her session!!!
Hoping you are well!
Michele
Sunday, March 29th: 9am, 2pm
Sunday, April 5th: 9am, 2pm
Monday, April 6th: 7:30pm
Wednesday, April 8th: 5:30pm
Thursday, April 9th: 7:30pm
Thursday, April 16th: 5:30pm, 7:30pm
Sunday, April 19th: 9am
Wednesday, April 22nd: 5:30pm
Thursday, April 23rd: 5:30pm
Monday, April 27th: 7:30pm
Wednesday, April 29th: 5:30, 7:30pm
Keep in mind Mother's Day is coming on Sunday, May 10th. Give mom the gift of relaxation by getting her a gift certificate. Order anytime before April 15th and get $10 off her session!!!
Hoping you are well!
Michele
Monday, February 16, 2009
Time to think spring!!!
With winter winding down, it's time to THINK SPRING!!! I am so excited to have spring arrive.
Be sure to watch your step with the melting and re-freezing going on! If you happen to fall, be sure to ice the injured area and elavate it as best you can. Once the swelling has gone down, if you need a little help stretching out the muscles, please call me to set up an appointment.
You can call to set up an appointment WITHOUT any injuries too, of course!
Please forward the blog to people if they are interested in bodywork sessions. That way, they can check me out to make sure they feel comfortable.
For those of you that have passed along referrals...thank you so much! I'm creating a successful business because of YOU!!! It means the world to me that you would entrust me with your friends and loved ones.
I am so grateful for all of your support during the tough economic times. As you all know, I don't take anything for granted, most especially you! And you can bet you'll get your money's worth!
February is all booked up, but there are still some time slots in March. Keep an eye out in the upcoming weeks for available dates and times. If you KNOW you'd like an appoinment, email me at balancethroughbodywork@gmail.com, or call at 612.670.9093.
Be well!
Michele
Be sure to watch your step with the melting and re-freezing going on! If you happen to fall, be sure to ice the injured area and elavate it as best you can. Once the swelling has gone down, if you need a little help stretching out the muscles, please call me to set up an appointment.
You can call to set up an appointment WITHOUT any injuries too, of course!
Please forward the blog to people if they are interested in bodywork sessions. That way, they can check me out to make sure they feel comfortable.
For those of you that have passed along referrals...thank you so much! I'm creating a successful business because of YOU!!! It means the world to me that you would entrust me with your friends and loved ones.
I am so grateful for all of your support during the tough economic times. As you all know, I don't take anything for granted, most especially you! And you can bet you'll get your money's worth!
February is all booked up, but there are still some time slots in March. Keep an eye out in the upcoming weeks for available dates and times. If you KNOW you'd like an appoinment, email me at balancethroughbodywork@gmail.com, or call at 612.670.9093.
Be well!
Michele
Sunday, January 4, 2009
More helpful hints for a healthy 2009!!
I hope you all enjoyed the long weekends and had a safe holiday. I wanted to offer some tips to keep you healthy this year!!!
*Drink warm water instead of cold to warm you from the inside out.
*Wear a scarf around your neck and under your coat to keep the cold air from "invading" your defensive Qi. Wearing a scarf can protect you from getting a winter cold.
*Stretch out after you have shoveled the driveway or sidewalk. This will keep your back limber and prevent you from getting stiff.
Just a few thoughts on how you can take care of yourself all year.
I still have some time slots avaiable toward the end of January. I am also working on Martin Luther King day, the 19th, if you prefer a day appointment. Call me at 612.670.9093 or email at balancethroughbodywork@gmail.com to schedule your appointment.
Hoping you are well.
Michele
*Drink warm water instead of cold to warm you from the inside out.
*Wear a scarf around your neck and under your coat to keep the cold air from "invading" your defensive Qi. Wearing a scarf can protect you from getting a winter cold.
*Stretch out after you have shoveled the driveway or sidewalk. This will keep your back limber and prevent you from getting stiff.
Just a few thoughts on how you can take care of yourself all year.
I still have some time slots avaiable toward the end of January. I am also working on Martin Luther King day, the 19th, if you prefer a day appointment. Call me at 612.670.9093 or email at balancethroughbodywork@gmail.com to schedule your appointment.
Hoping you are well.
Michele
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Seasons Greetings to all!
I got wrapped up in the season and missed the last 2 Sundays to blog. My apologies for those of you who look forward to this! ;-)
First, let me thank all of you for your business over the last year. At last count, I completed over 100 massages this year. Thank you for the success of Balance Through Bodywork.
Second, I have new brochures now available! They were professionally done and I am so proud of how they turned out. I couldn't be more pleased. Thank you to Gina for all of your hard work. They look awesome!!
Lastly, what everyone is wondering..."what appointment times are left? For crying out loud, I'm going to be seeing my family this week and I could really use a session!!!"
Monday December 29th at 7:30pm is the last session for the year.
In January 2009:
Saturday 3rd at 12 noon or 2pm
Wednesday 14th at 7:30pm
Monday the 19th (MLK day) 1pm or 3pm (Great for those of you who have that day off!!)
Wednesday 21st at 7:30pm
Thursday 22nd at 5:30pm **NEW TIME/DAY ADDED**
Monday 26th at 5:30pm or 7:30pm
Wednsday 28th at 5:30pm or 7:30pm
Saturday 31st at 2pm
As always, if these days/times don't work, please call me at 612.670.9093 or email at balancethroughbodywork@gmail.com to see if something else will.
Have a happy and safe holiday season.
Hoping you are well.
Michele
I got wrapped up in the season and missed the last 2 Sundays to blog. My apologies for those of you who look forward to this! ;-)
First, let me thank all of you for your business over the last year. At last count, I completed over 100 massages this year. Thank you for the success of Balance Through Bodywork.
Second, I have new brochures now available! They were professionally done and I am so proud of how they turned out. I couldn't be more pleased. Thank you to Gina for all of your hard work. They look awesome!!
Lastly, what everyone is wondering..."what appointment times are left? For crying out loud, I'm going to be seeing my family this week and I could really use a session!!!"
Monday December 29th at 7:30pm is the last session for the year.
In January 2009:
Saturday 3rd at 12 noon or 2pm
Wednesday 14th at 7:30pm
Monday the 19th (MLK day) 1pm or 3pm (Great for those of you who have that day off!!)
Wednesday 21st at 7:30pm
Thursday 22nd at 5:30pm **NEW TIME/DAY ADDED**
Monday 26th at 5:30pm or 7:30pm
Wednsday 28th at 5:30pm or 7:30pm
Saturday 31st at 2pm
As always, if these days/times don't work, please call me at 612.670.9093 or email at balancethroughbodywork@gmail.com to see if something else will.
Have a happy and safe holiday season.
Hoping you are well.
Michele
Monday, December 8, 2008
Helpful hints to get you through the winter!!
Good Evening! I'm hoping you are all safe and warm on this cold winter day.
I just wanted to share some ideas about taking care of your body this winter. With the snow falling outside, it's important to remember proper body mechanics when you pick up the shovel!
Keep in mind to turn your entire body, feet and all, in the direction you are throwing the snow vs turning at your midsection. This will save your lower back, especially if the snow is heavy. Be sure to stretch when you finish. It may not be a "gym" workout, but it's still a workout!! Stretching right away when you are done will also help alleviate back pain.
Some suggested stretches:
-Cat stretch: be on the floor on all fours and pull your belly button toward your spine to round your back.
-Child's pose: A great yoga position to stretch the lower back. Kneel on the floor, push your backside to your heels and bend at the waist. For an added stretch: put your arms overhead to get the stretch through the midback and shoulders.
-Sit and reach: Sit on the ground with your legs in front of you, outstretched. Bend at the waist to try to reach your toes. Don't bounce, just reach as far as you can until you feel the stretch.
Hold each stretch for 30 seconds to a minute, relax and try to stretch a little bit further the next time.
If at any time you feel pain, stop right away!!! Feel free to email me at balancethroughbodywork@gmail.com if you have further questions about the stretches or you'd like other suggestions.
Hoping you are well.
Michele
I just wanted to share some ideas about taking care of your body this winter. With the snow falling outside, it's important to remember proper body mechanics when you pick up the shovel!
Keep in mind to turn your entire body, feet and all, in the direction you are throwing the snow vs turning at your midsection. This will save your lower back, especially if the snow is heavy. Be sure to stretch when you finish. It may not be a "gym" workout, but it's still a workout!! Stretching right away when you are done will also help alleviate back pain.
Some suggested stretches:
-Cat stretch: be on the floor on all fours and pull your belly button toward your spine to round your back.
-Child's pose: A great yoga position to stretch the lower back. Kneel on the floor, push your backside to your heels and bend at the waist. For an added stretch: put your arms overhead to get the stretch through the midback and shoulders.
-Sit and reach: Sit on the ground with your legs in front of you, outstretched. Bend at the waist to try to reach your toes. Don't bounce, just reach as far as you can until you feel the stretch.
Hold each stretch for 30 seconds to a minute, relax and try to stretch a little bit further the next time.
If at any time you feel pain, stop right away!!! Feel free to email me at balancethroughbodywork@gmail.com if you have further questions about the stretches or you'd like other suggestions.
Hoping you are well.
Michele
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