Blue Water Massage

05/03/2017

Dear friends, followers and especially, my dear clients,
It is with mixed emotions and dragging feet that I write this note but I wanted to let you know that this past March, after a 12-year career as a massage therapist, I decided to take a much-needed sabbatical. In a nutshell, I was tired - physically for sure but also mentally and energetically. In December I tore a tendon in my left hand just doing the simple task of tucking in my couch cover and was in a splint 24/7 for three months. That was literally and figuratively the final straw.

I may return to massage one day but for now, I’m taking a break and following new paths. If you would like recommendations of other local massage therapists, please give me a call at 360-333-8811.

Thank you for 12 great years, and best wishes to you all for good health and happiness!

12/17/2016

12/14/2016

Give tidings of comfort and joy this holiday season with massage gift certificates! Easy to give & wonderful to receive. One size fits all! You can pick up your certificates in person or I can mail them (I can even deliver to La Conner and Shelter Bay addresses). Cash, checks & credit/debit cards accepted.

Gift Certificate Specials:
Two 60-minute massages: $140 (a $10 savings)
Three 60-minute massages: $205 (a $20 savings)

Two 90-minute massages: $200 (a $10 savings)
Three 90-minute massages: $290 (a $25 savings)

Special rates now through December 31st.

12/14/2016

http://www.massagetherapy.com/articles/index.php/article_id/341/Holiday-Stress

11/02/2016

Now doesn't this look nice? If the election season is stressing you out, here's an idea - come get a massage! I still have a few openings on Election Day (next Tuesday, Nov 8) so call today and we'll get you signed up. BE THE DOG!

07/07/2016

Great news! My friend and massage therapist colleague, Terra Forkner, will be sharing my massage office starting this weekend! I will be here Mondays through Friday afternoons and Terra will be here Friday late afternoons/evenings and weekends. If you need a weekend massage or have guests who do, give Terra a call at 360-610-1089. She's fabulous!

05/11/2016

Long time, no talk to! Since my last post in...what? January?? How can that be?! Anyway, I've spent these past few months attending all sorts of continuing education seminars. One of the new things I've learned and have been using in treatments with great success is massage cupping. Some people are familiar with the ancient Eastern medicine version of cupping that uses fire to create suction in strategically placed glass cups (often many cups are used at once and can often leave the dreaded 'hickie' marks). Many of you may have seen or experienced this type of cupping and it has been proven to have many benefits.

The type of cupping I'm doing is called Massage Cupping or Medi Cupping and it's a bit different. I use gentle suction with one or two cups at a time and no fire is used to create the suction. Instead, I have a tool that helps me create the suction and control the intensity. I keep the cup or cups moving across tight muscles and sore joints, adjusting the suction level as needed. Sounds a little weird but it's actually very relaxing.

So what are the benefits? Aside from being relaxing, cupping can soften tight muscles, muscle attachments, and scar tissue, loosen adhesions (places where soft tissues literally get stuck together), bring hydration and blood flow to body tissues, and open lymphatic pathways.

I have been skeptical about cupping for a long time but after hearing from many other massage practitioners about how great it is, I did a bunch of research and decided to gave it a try. And WOW! I have to admit I’m amazed by how well it works. Unlike many other massage techniques that are compressing and kneading tissue, compressing blood and lymph vessels, applying pressure to specific trigger points, and shearing across tight tissues, these little cups LIFT tissue and help to separate the layers. Lifting, not pushing. What a concept! And I haven't caused one hickie yet.
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Cupping can be done alone but it’s also easily integrated with other massage techniques. I’m not charging extra for cupping treatments so consider giving it a try next time you come in. If you are interested in learning more or are ready to schedule an appointment, please give me a call (360-333-8811).

And hey, thanks for reading! I’m excited. Can you tell?

01/22/2016

My first flowers of the year from a client! And best of all, my first tulips! Thank you, Janet! You made my day!

12/27/2015

Here's another great article from Zen Habits, just in time for the new year! http://zenhabits.net/top-20-motivation-hacks-overview/

Achieving goals is not a matter of having “discipline”. It’s a matter of motivating yourself, and keeping your focus on your goal. Follow these tips, or any combination of them that works for you, and you should have the motivation and focus you need.

12/27/2015

http://zenhabits.net/4-simple-steps-to-start-the-exercise-habit/

So I know that it’s not the easiest habit for most people, and most people’s experiences consist of starting and stopping and starting again. Which is fine — don’t beat yourself up about it. The important thing is starting again.

12/27/2015

http://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/well/2015/12/21/12-minutes-of-yoga-for-stronger-bones/?smid=fb-share&_r=0&referer=http://m.facebook.com/

Dr. Loren M. Fishman of Columbia University has been gathering evidence for years, hoping to determine whether yoga might be effective therapy.

12/27/2015

Best wishes for a happy, healthy new year!