January Appointments Available
Happy New Year!
Here is a list of available appointments for the rest of January:
Thursday, January 12th at 3:00 and 4:30
Friday, January 13th at 11:30 and 3:00
Saturday, January 14th at 1:30
Wednesday, January 18th at 3:00 and 4:30
Thursday, January 19th at 3:00
Friday, January 20th at 11:30 and 1:30
Saturday, January 21st at 1:30
Wednesday, January 25th at 11:30, 1:30 and 4:30
Thursday, January 26th at 1:00 and 4:30
Friday, January 27th at 11:30, 1:30 and 3:00
Saturday, January 28th at 11:30 and 1:30
Appointment times shown here are not guaranteed and are filled on a first come first serve basis. Please call to make an appointment. 505-205-9910 or e-mail me at chrystal.treeoflife@gmail.com.
Gift Certificates Available
Show your friends and family you have a stake in their health and wellness by giving them the gift of massage. There’s no better time of year to treat those on your gift list to a massage, a proven stress reliever.
Call 505-205-9910 to purchase over the phone or e-mail me at
chrystal.treeoflife@gmail.com
American Pregnancy Massage Association
I am happy to announce that I am a member of the American Pregnancy Massage Association. The APMA was founded to educate expectant mothers about pregnancy massage, help them find massage therapists with advanced training in pregnancy massage, and support research into the effects of pregnancy massage. To qualify for membership, the therapist must be current with the licensing requirements in the state where they practice, have graduated from an accredited massage school, and successfully completed a minimum 18 hour advanced training course in pregnancy massage. I completed 34 hours of advanced training in therapeutic massage techniques for pregnancy, labor and post partum with Bodywork for the Childbearing Year. “Pregnancy massage is one of the most beneficial things a pregnant woman can do to feel better,” said Rick Morgan, BSN, CMT and founder of the American Pregnancy Massage Association (APMA). “However, many women don’t know anything about pregnancy massage or where to find a qualified therapist.” Morgan says it is important that therapists have advanced training in pregnancy massage because there are considerations that need to be taken into account when working with pregnant women. While some massage schools cover pregnancy massage as part of the core curriculum, many do not or have very limited time dedicated to it. “The APMA member logo instantly establishes the therapist as an expert in pregnancy massage, and provides the expectant mom with the assurance that her therapist knows how to work with pregnant women,” said Morgan.
Get the Most from Your Next Massage
* Before the session, give your massage therapist accurate health information and share your expectations.
* Your massage therapist will probably use oils, lotions or powders to decrease friction on your skin. If you have allergies, tell your massage therapist.
* Music might be played during your massage session. If you find music distracting, let your massage therapist know your preferences. The same goes for talking during your session.
* Report any discomfort you experience during the massage session, whether it’s physical or has something to do with the environment.
* Provide your massage therapist feedback during the massage concerning pressure and speed of hand movement, for example.
* Discuss any apprehensions you have about massage therapy with your massage therapist. Remember, your massage therapist is a professional who is dedicated to the profession.
* Remember, too, the therapeutic benefits of massage are cumulative, so the more often you get a massage, the better you will feel and the more quickly your body will respond.
(Massage Therapy Journal®) Spring 2010