So you know that my massage studio is located in Clarendon, and that Clarendon is incredibly dog friendly.  Even the coffee shop downstairs sells dog treats, so you can sit on the patio enjoy your coffee and friends while your beloved enjoys a treat.  Some folks even stop at AKA Spot next door for dogie ice-cream for their beloved to enjoy.

A client adopted a boarder collie from a rescue group and was experiencing some behavior issues with the new [to the family] gal and picked up some resources on Tellington TTouches.  These Tellington TTouches have been an amazing experience for this collie and her people.

Here's a audio link to a segment from a presenter at the World Massage Conference, held earlier this month.  In the audio clip Linda Tellington Jones talks about how Tellington TTouches can address timidity, hyperactivity and fears in Dogs, as well as aggressive behaviors of Cats. Take some time to listen, its an amazing modality. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XafUh9WyXSY&feature=player_embedded#
 
Let me know if you would like for me to hook you and your pet up with a Tellington TTouches practitioner to help develop a greater bond for you and your beloved.

stephanie
(703) 627 2700 cell

        

Why get a 15-minute massage??

Well, plainly put, it feels good.  A great way to spend a short bit of time, tunning into your body and how you feel, releasing tension cause by stresses such as work, relationships, travel and shopping.

This weekend as you are out and about, if you feel any stress or its companion, frustration, building up in you; head over to the massage studio. 

I am holding usual hours this weekend, which includes the Walk-In Clinic, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun, 11am - 6pm - with no appointment needed for a 15 or 30-minute chair massage or table massage.

Click the link above to learn about the benefits of massage that can be gained in 15-minutes, don't just take it at face value, come over to the massage studio and experience it for yourself.

I'm here in your neighborhood in Clarendon, right above the Java Shack at 2507 N Franklin Rd.

        

Nothing more powerful to reduce stress and help the body to relax and unwind than Professional Massage Therapy. 

This week I am in the Massage Therapy Studio, and I have opened up my schedule for appointments.  You can schedule your appointment, right NOW, on-line, http://www.schedulicity.com/MakeReservation.aspx?business=TLMKCP - chose between Chair massage, Foot massage & Table massage of various session lengths, and then pick a day and select a time.  
        If you do not already have an account with Schedulicity, you will be prompted to create one.  
        Once you create an account your appointment is booked.

As soon as you book your appointment, a text message is sent telling me that you are coming in for a massage, at what time and what day.

If you need to change your appointment you are able to do that on-line also.  Please note, you are not able to cancel your appointment within 12 hours of the appointment.

I get updates of your changes, do not fear. 

You are still able to call me direct (703) 627 2700.  You make continue to call me direct to schedule appointments.  When you call me direct you are able to call me direct to change an appointment that is within the next 12 hours.

This is a new system for me.  Help me break it in.

I look forward to seeing you this week.

        

Celebrate the Columbus Day weekend with deals on Massage Therapy.

Columbus set off on a long journey which brought professional rewards and personal fulfillment.

This weekend, you too, can set off on a long journey which can bring you professional rewards and personal fulfillment.

Massage Therapy is your route to professional rewards and personal fulfillment over the next calendar quarter, half year or even full year.

Right now, if you buy 10 of the same massages [such as 10 30-minute massages] you will receive 2 additional massages.  Thats the next 3 months of weekly massages at a 17% savings.

Most folks are aware that massage can be a relaxing experience, that massage can improve athletic performance and that massage is a healthy lifestyle habit.  Did you know that massage can help you in the workplace, that massage can improve your ability to focus and create better work product?  There is published research on this.  HTTP://thon-sitechairmassagetherapist.com/FACTs.html

A calendar quarter will get you to the end of the year.  Experiencing the benefits of massage during this upcoming season can be immensely rewarding.  What stops you from continuing those benefits into the new year.

You can carry the benefits of massage into the year to come.

I offer a 30-day pass for massage.  A 30-day pass is good for as many 60-minute massages you can schedule for yourself over the 30 day period. 

With a 30-day pass, if you come only once a week you save over 25% of the usual cost for the 5 60-minute massages you receive.

If you buy 6 30-day passes, you will receive 1 additional 30 day pass & you will save 15% off the usual cost for those 30 day passes.

If you want to buy 10 60-minute massages for the next quarter, you can.
And if you want to buy a 30-day pass for 30-minute massages, you can.
 
The whole year of massage is easily obtained by purchasing 10 30-day passes.  Again, you buy 10 of the same massage products you will receive 2 additional. 

A whole year of  30-day passes for massage is effectively 35% off the usual cost of weekly massages. And with a 30-day pass you can come more than once a week.  With a 30-day pass you can come as many times in 30 days as you can fit into your schedule.

I also do 15-minute massages and also 80-minute massages.

Here's the link to learn even more - http://stp-cycle.com/BONUS.html

        

Came across and article promoting EBP [evidence based practice].

This is a very challenging article.  Encouraging practitioners to be current on research and skills, to apply them in sessions and to follow up on the impact on clients' functioning.

I strive to have an Outcome Based Practice, where clients can leave each session able to indicate how the massage has impacted their 'condition'. 

I will be hitting my library to read more from K Janda and his research on Upper Crossed  and Lower Crossed syndromes.  A brief summary of these works is that many of the aches and pains we experience are the result of certain muscles being stretched and others being too tight.  Basically knowing how these syndromes behave gives me the immediate knowledge to apply my skills to immediately reduce your experience of pain.

How does this benefit my clients?  A 15-minute chair massage can have an immediate change on your neck pain.  A 15-minute massage is only $15.00 and every 4th one is FREE.


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An amazing number of certificates for 30-minute massages were sold this weekend for the SALE price of $17.76.  A few folks bought 2 or 3 while one person bought 15 and yet another 20.  That's a couple of months of 30-minute massages for very little money.

If you did not have a chance to take advantage of the SALE, don't worry there are still ways for you to save on 30-minute massages this summer.

As usual with the 30-minute massage, the 4th one is free.  http://stp-cycle.com/isaccessible.html

There is also a 30-day pass.  A 30-day pass is a flat fee access to as many 30-minute massages as you can schedule for yourself.  http://stp-cycle.com/fortheaddict.html

Think about it, with a 30-day pass you can get 10 massages in the next 30-days for less than what folks bought certificates for this weekend.  10 massages in the next 30 days is only 2 massages a week, that makes for a nice way to get through the dog-days of summer.

I am in the massage studio all summer long.  I look forward to working with all of you, whether you bought a certificate this weekend or are looking to buy a 30-day pass this week.  If you are on the fence about how much you will enjoy a 30-day pass, schedule a 30-minute massage and let your body convince your mind that this is what you need.


 

        

It's the 4th of July weekend!!!

It makes no sense to go back to work after a holiday weekend feeling sore.

Go back to work feeling great!  Go back to work anticipating and excellent summer!!

This weekend ONLY all 30 minute massages are on sale for $17.76. 

Yes that is right!!  Get a 30 minute massage for $17.76.

The extra exciting part of this sale is that you can buy certificates for 30 minute massages at the sale price of $17.76.

Get in on the deal NOW and schedule the massage for later.

ACT NOW - this sale is only July 2 - 5, 2009 - buy in person or on the web.

Come by the studio at 2507 N Franklin Rd Arlington VA 22201, during walk-in clinic hours this weekend. [thur, fri, sat, sun, 11am-6pm]

See this web page for details http://stp-cycle.com/MASSAGESPECIALS.html.

        

I was asked the Capital Area Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce to provide chair massage at their booth for 2009 Capital Pride Festival today.

What a long day it was.  Chamber members working the booth repeatedly told me "that person who just got a massage said 'that was the best massage ever' or 'that massage rocked my world'" All I heard from individuals i worked with today was "I've found my new massage therapist."

And how amazing to be my studio client, I see clients 7 days a week between 7:30am and 8:30pm, and do my best to accommodate short notice appointment needs.  Add to that my amazing incentive programs and my 30-day pass - check them out yourself at HTTP://stp-cycle.com/appointments.html and HTTP://stp-cycle.com/fortheaddict.html.

And now for an amazing week - I have been called on to be one of two massage therapist available for the athletes participating in the IGLFA tournament this year, to be held at the Bethesda Soccer Plex and also at Trinity College.  HTTP://www.iglfa2009.org/

Even though I will be out of the studio during daytime hours this week, I am available evenings for appointments.

The benefit for you - by Saturday night i will have basically completed a boot camp of skill review and mastering for Ankles, Knees, Hips, and Low Back.

If you have wondered "how much can be done in a 15-minute table massage" then come see me this coming weekend, Saturday the 20th or Sunday the 21st.

In 15-minutes I can bring about a change in Plantar Fascitis, release tight IT bands, increase ankle range of motion, loosen tight groin muscles, bring relief to low back pain and reduce symptoms of sciatica.

If you want a massage that 'rocks your world', a massage that convinces you that 'you have found your massage therapist' then come see me this weekend in my studio.  2507 N Franklin Arlington VA 22201  phone ahead to secure your time 703 248 9191

        

I trust everyone kicked their summer of to an incredible start this past weekend!!!!!

The Limited Time Offer sale is available until June 1st, 2009.

While you plan your summer plan for it to include massage - you can buy as many certificates as you want at these sale prices.  Buy the Certificate NOW, schedule the massage for later.

While you are at the website, pay attention to the referral program.  http://stp-cycle.com/rewarding.html For each new client who mentions you as the individual who referred them, you get a free massage.  If your friend [the new client] gets a 30 minute massage, you get a 30 minute massage, a 60 you get a 60.  This is what YOU get for each person who is a new client to me that tells me YOU sent them. 

Summer is full of great recreational activities & massage can stop the pain if those leisure pursuits hurt. 

Get more out of your summer with more massage.