Bending Tree Wellness

09/02/2024

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Happy Labor Day! Today, we recognize the dedication of all workers, both those whose efforts are seen and those whose contributions often go unnoticed. Your commitment and resilience power our communities and drive progress every day. Whether on the frontlines or behind the scenes, your work matters. If you're able, take this day to rest and recharge—you've earned it. Here's to celebrating both seen and unseen labor - today and every day!

05/09/2024

Just a quick FYI:
I’ve blocked off my last appointment for May 14-16 to participate in a class on breast and chest care taught by The Masectomy Guide. It’s an intro course with directly applicable skills to better support breast cancer and gender affirming Masectomy clients. Hopefully it’s a good one and I’ll take more courses from them. The description of the class looked good.

Appointments are still available before I pop out of town from 5/21-5/28.
Stamford appointments can be booked at www.bendingtreewellnessct.com
Ridgefield appointments can be booked at www.medicinalskinspa.com

03/13/2024

Heads up:
I’m taking a break from March 25 through Mid April.
There are still some appointments available before I leave, here are the booking links or reach out for an appointment
Stamford (Monday, Tuesday, Sunday by request)
bendingtreewellnessct.com
Ridgefield (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
MedicinalSkin.com

11/25/2021

10/25/2021

It’s official! I’m open! Check out the website, there are a few new services as well, including a MediCupping Massage, Peaceful Grounding Massage, and coming soon, a rebranding to include meditation and guided grief movement sessions.

10/05/2021

I’m so excited to announce that I will be reopening at the Phillips Mansion in Stamford soon! I’m organizing my schedule, updating the website, and decorating my space and will be sharing more info in the near future. If you can’t wait for a massage from me, I’m already back at Medicinal Skin Spa in Ridgefield on Thursdays and Sundays. I’m back!!!

02/23/2021

For nearly a year I witnessed so much stress, all surfing the wave of uncertain times the best we can. Closing up shop was the easiest difficult decision to make. It was the right thing to do for me and for my clients. Reopening is the biggest joy I’ve felt in a long time. It looks different, I have to zap your forehead with my ray gun before you enter the treatment room, hand sanitizer everywhere, the sound of air purifier and smell of cleaning solution in the air, digital forms in Stamford and PPE. But I’m so grateful to be able to provide respite from it all, an individual at a time, an hour or two at a time. When you’re ready, and many are choosing 2 weeks after the second vaccine, I’m geared up and ready to massage away! You can find me at Meridian Wellness Center in Stamford or MedicinalSkin Spa in Ridgefield, by appointment only.

01/15/2021

Our latest news

Thank you for your patience during the worst year ever! I have some good news, I’m opening my business to existing clients on January 23rd. It’s by appointment only, Saturdays from 12-6 pm, and a few flex time by request during the week.

Can you believe it’s been nearly 10 months since Covid shut down massage therapy? I knew I wasn’t going to be the first to reopen, but now that massage has been legally allowed to be open for several months in CT, regular testing is available, and I’ve gotten some best practices above and beyond reopening guidelines from my friends who have started working in June, I’m opening with new protocols and PPE requirements.

Here’s how things will be different:
helenklossonmassage.com/covid19-response

I’ve always intended to go digital with my forms in my 5 year plan, the pandemic just moved the schedule up because it makes sense now. So please note that as part of your confirmation email, there will be a link to complete your health intake form that must be done before your appointment. It should take around 5-10 minutes tops and will be updated annually. Also there will be a covid pre-screening form that must be completed before your appointment.

I’ve temporarily suspended cupping and hot stone massages during the first phase of my business reopening. But I’ve also added a shorter spot treatment and a Peaceful Grounding Escape that incorporates sound, aromatherapy, and massage.
helenklossonmassage.com/spa-wellness

It’s been a challenging past year for many. I’ve personally experienced a significant loss of my partner in life in July. Worst year ever to say the least. But I am a lucky one in that half of my support system are massage therapists, and I have the best friends and family. All those tools we’ve discussed in the past for grounding and self care have been critical in the last 6 months of my journey. I debated whether to share this shocking news, but decided that I for sure didn’t want anyone of you to hear it near your massage appointment, and it’s a part of my reality now. Which brings me to “Lou”. There’s precedence in my family to change their name after a significant life changing event. So I’ve chosen to start going by my middle name Louise, Lou for short.

I received my first Covid era massage in October in preparation of coming back to work. There is such a need for massage therapy as part of the healing from 2020 initiative. I can’t say it’s without risk and respect your decision with when you’re comfortable to return to receiving massage. But when you’re ready, I’m here.

Warmest regards,
H. Lou Klosson, LMT

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