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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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 …..
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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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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We salute our Veterans and those who serve…
Please visit our booth at Senior Week Friday and Saturday November 11 & 12th 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 20th 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

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

“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

“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 _____________________________________________________________________________________________

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

“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

“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

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.

Here’s wishing you a happy, healthy holiday season filled with JOY! ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

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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
Jennifer Wertz

It pays to enter every month…pass it on!

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

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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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

Sarah Green
It pays to enter every month…pass it on!
*note drawing winners must claim their free massage within 30 days of winning