Massage Draping

Some of the online reviews of myself have commented that I am "sloppy" or "casual" with my draping. It is true that I am casual with the draping. If this bothers you, then it would be better for you to find someone else to go to.

Most massage therapist give the type of massage that they like to receive. I do not like to have the therapist sticking their hands between my legs stuffing the drape in there not do I like it being tucked under a leg or behind my back. I find this to be very disruptive of the flow during the massage. Therefore, when I give a massage I do not do this. I prefer to give a massage that is flowing.

I do understand that there are many people that do prefer to have the draping tucked in. Like other aspects of massage, there is not a single style that is for all.

I have been to three business in the metro west region that have offered no draping! One of these an upscale spa near Worcester, one that is a retreat near the Rt 2 area and one other at a long time massage therapy business that is also near Rt 2. I cannot imagine what the critics of my casual draping would say about these places.

I allow the client to choose between a sheet, towel or blanket. I tell the client to undress to their level of comfort. Some clients leave everything on, some take everything off and others leave their under garments on. I also ask what parts of the body the client wants me to work on. This may include the glutes, abdomen and chest. If there are areas they do not want massaged, they are avoided.

I find it unfortunate that most massage therapist are afraid of the human body and choose to ignore 2/3 of the torso. Perhaps they think of massage as something sexual and that is why they will not massage the entire torso. I look at massage as a much needed therapeutic treatment. The benefits of massaging the chest, including breast, the abdomen and glutes are many.

Earthsong Yoga

This past Nov, I purchased Earthsong Yoga located at 186 Main St in downtown Marlborogough. The studio offers Svaroopa, Anusara Inspired, Hatha, Kripalu, Vinyasa, Kundalini Yoga along with, Gigong and Zumba Fitness. Check out the offerings at our web site http://www.earthsongyoga.com

Hot Gemstone Massage

If you like hot stone massages, you need to try a hot gemstone massage. I use smooth tumbled gemstones including; red jasper, jade, rose quartz, black agate and amethyst. The warmth and energy that come from these stones help to bring you to a higher state of relaxation.

This massage is offered as a full body massage or focusing on a trouble area. 30 min - $35, 60 min - $65, 90 min $90

Goodbye Corportate World

The end of my life in corporate world is ending on Apr 30, 2008. YEAH!!!! I am officially retiring from Raytheon after 33 1/2 years.

Starting May 1st my schedule for massage and day spa services will be:

Mon 08:00am to 09:00pm
Tues 12:00am to 09:00pm
Wed 08:00am to 04:00pm
Thur 12:00am to 09:00pm
Fri 08:00am to 04:00pm
Sat 08:00am to 04:00pm
Sun 10:00am to 06:00pm

Online Gift Certificates

Gift Certificates may now be purchased online for any of the massage therapy or day spa services we offer. You can select the service, design your gift certificate, preview it, and then send or print it immediately. It’s fast and easy! Payment may be made using either your Visa or Mastercard.

Health Plans Offer Massage Therapy Discounts

Most health plans are now offering massage therapy discounts to their membership. My clients are frequently surprised to hear that their health plan offers this discount for massage therapy. I have become an approved discount provider for 53 different health plans. Under this plan I give clients that are members of these plans a 20% to 25% discount off any of the massage therapy services that I offer. This discount cannot be used for ear candling and spray tanning services.

It is very easy for you to take advantage of this discount. When you come in for your first visit, I will have you fill out an intake form. On that form it will ask for your health insurance plan name and id number. If your health plan is one of the 53 that I am associated with, you get the discount. No referrals, no paperwork is required. The other great news is that there is no limit to how often you can use this discount. I provide this discount because the health plan companies provide me advertising via their web sites. An additional way that you can save money for massage therapy is that with every 4 massage sessions, the 5th session is free!! This combined with the health plan discount makes receiving massage therapy on a routine basis very affordable. However, not every massage therapist has enrolled with the health plans so if you are not coming to me, you will need to verify if they are a qualified provider.

For reasons that I do not understand, I am not permitted to list the health plans that I am affiliated with???? You can verify if I am or not on your health plans web site or give me a call at 774-267-9148. I am affiliated with MOST of the major plans in the New England area.

Your health plan provider's web site will have a link to alternative care providers or complimentary care providers. Typically, you can search for a provider by entering a zip code and distance that you are willing to travel.

In addition to massage therapy, this same service can be utilized to find an acupunturist or chiropractor.

Inch Loss Body Wrap Study

We are conducting a study to measure the inch loss when receiving a parafango body wrap over a 12 wrap series.

The treatment begins with a dry brushing, followed by an application of ANESI Aminocel serum to remove dead skin cells. An application of body slimming gel from Pevonia is then massaged onto your body. Warm parafango, a mixture of paraffin and dehydrated mud, is then painted on you. You will then be wrapped in a solar blanket and comforter to seal in the heat from your body. After 30 min you are unwrapped and the mud is pealed off. The treatment concludes with an application of Vita Cura™ Triple Action Slimming Body Cream.

Currently, after 6 wraps our test client, April, has lost 9.5 inches!! The results of our study are posted at:

http://www.elementsofbodywork.com/dayspa/therapy/April.pdf