No fooling! These packages include a FREE massage.

Our "FREE with 3" packages are available all month long. No fooling!
Choose any package:

• FOUR visits (40 minutes of hands-on time per session)
• FOUR visits (60 minutes of hands-on time per session)
• FOUR visits (75 minutes of hands-on time per session)
• FOUR visits (90 minutes of hands-on time per session)

Note: there are no appointments available: April 18th, April 21st-25th, and April 28th. Click here to check availability.

Find out what the buzz is about! Our Main Street clinic accepts clients by appointment Monday through Friday from 10:00am-8:00pm. You may schedule up to 90 days in advance using the button below:

 

OLNEY MASSAGE CLINIC 604 W. Main St. :: Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-3800 /voicemail
 http://olneymassage.com

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4 ways to improve your sleep

4 ways to improve your sleep

Spring is finally here! 

A few of my favorite (spring) things:

• Chilly Willy's and Dairy Dee are back
• daffodils are budding
• basketball are in high gear

Sigh. If only my body clock felt like "Springing Forward."

How about you? It’s estimated that over 60 million Americans suffer from short-term (a few days or weeks) or long-term (more than a month) insomnia. 

Most cases of chronic insomnia are secondary: they are the effect of some other problem. We’ve all heard the standard ‘sleep hygiene’ tips about avoiding caffeine, using room-darkening shades, and going to bed at the same time every night. Here are a few other ideas that aren’t as well known.

#1 NAP PROPERLY
Taking a nap during the day can be great for productivity and fabulous for health, but you’ve got to do it right. Aim to nap for 20 to 25 minutes, any longer than that and you’ll feel groggy when you wake up and you risk not being able to fall asleep when it’s bedtime. (If you really want to get good at power naps, there’s a whole kit to help you get it right.)

#2 BE MINDFUL OF THE TEMPERATURE
Take a warm (not hot) shower or bath about an hour before bedtime, and keep your room cool at night. The drop in body temperature signals your body to calm so you’ll fall asleep faster and sleep more deeply.

#3 TURN OFF THE ELECTRONICS
Okay, so you’ve heard this one. But it’s the most important and the least followed piece of advice.

Get an old fashioned alarm clock so you don’t need to use your phone and take all screens/devices in another room. Yes, another room. You may think that a phone on silent, hanging out on your nightstand, won’t disturb your rest, but it will. Just knowing it’s there puts your body on alert, and it's too tempting to check email in the middle of the night. Save yourself. Break this habit.

#4 GET A MASSAGE
Massage can help with sleep issues. There have been several studies demonstrating the efficacy of massage in people with sleep problems, especially when treating secondary issues that may impair sleep, like back pain, pregnancy and migraines.

Leave me a voicemail at (618) 392-3800 or schedule online at olneymassage.com and get ready for a better night’s sleep. You might even fall asleep on the table.

Find out what the buzz is about! Our Main Street clinic accepts clients by appointment Monday through Friday from 10:00am-8:00pm. You may schedule up to 90 days in advance using the button below:

 

OLNEY MASSAGE CLINIC 604 W. Main St. :: Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-3800 /voicemail
 http://olneymassage.com

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[ SELF CARE ] wrist, hand, and finger stretches

The clinic saw twice as many clients in March 2014 than it did in 2013. More than one client in the past 6.5 years has asked how I can see so many clients and not be sore!

Q: Your hands must get really tired, right?
A: Not really, no.

Here's how I keep my body healthy: SELF CARE! 

If you have an office job (or other hand-intense occupation or hobby), you may benefit quite a bit from regular stretching. Enjoy the video below, and see you soon!

Easy, huh? I love this video because it's quick and effective. My hands help a lot of clients, and I use this video to keep them in good condition. See you soon!

Find out what the buzz is about! Our Main Street clinic accepts clients by appointment Monday through Friday from 10:00am-8:00pm. You may schedule up to 90 days in advance using the button below:
 

OLNEY MASSAGE CLINIC 604 W. Main St. :: Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-3800 /voicemail
 http://olneymassage.com

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NEW Sweet Creek Herbal Care for bath, home, and body

NEW SCENTS! (all $10 or less)
Jasmine Nights, Lavender, Minty, unscented, and more items available now

ABOUT THESE GOODIES: these body and bath goodies are handcrafted in small batches by Sweet Creek Herbal Care in Eidson, Tennessee. We love supporting other small businesses, and we're thrilled to offer the Sweet Creek brand here in Olney, Illinois.

Find out what the buzz is about! Our Main Street clinic accepts clients by appointment Monday through Friday from 10:00am-8:00pm. You may schedule up to 90 days in advance using the button below:

OLNEY MASSAGE CLINIC 604 W. Main St. :: Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-3800 /voicemail
http://olneymassage.com

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Three things I don't care about (as your massage therapist)

Last week I posted seven reasons to schedule a massage... as if you really needed a reason to schedule a massage! This week I'll make it short and sweet (and very honest).

Here are three things I don't care about:

1. Hairy legs: I probably won't notice. I definitely don't care.

2. Passing gas: I probably will notice. I still don't care. It's inevitable if you're getting massage on your abdomen, low back, or gluteal muscle group.

3. Snoring. I'll wake you up before it's time for my next client. 

Three things I do care about:

1. If you're benefiting from your massages. It takes a few sessions to see progress on chronic issues. You may need to see multiple practitioners (physician, chiropractor, physical therapist) to get a handle on what's ailing you.

2. If the pressure is right for you. I ask for feedback during the massage, but you can (and should) speak up if I need to adjust what I'm doing.

3. Self care. If you take good care of your body (between appointments), it will take good care of you. Breathe, rest, relax. In fact: take two minutes for yourself right now at Calm.com

Find out what the buzz is about! Our Main Street clinic accepts clients by appointment Monday through Friday from 10:00am-8:00pm. You may schedule up to 90 days in advance using the button below:



OLNEY MASSAGE 604 W. Main St. :: Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-3800 /voicemail
 http://olneymassage.com

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LADIES NIGHT at the Holiday (5pm-8pm)

YOU'RE INVITED! (rsvp here)

WHO: Ladies (and guests)
WHAT: Meet and greet with area businesses
WHEN: 5pm-8pm on Tuesday, February 25th
WHERE: The Holiday (map)
WHY: To have fun, of course!

Can't make it? Schedule your massage here. See you soon!

Find out what the buzz is about! Our Main Street clinic accepts clients by appointment Monday through Friday from 10:00am-8:00pm. You may schedule up to 90 days in advance using the button below:



OLNEY MASSAGE 604 W. Main St. :: Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-3800 /voicemail
 http://olneymassage.com

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Our best-selling gift: Sweet Feet Massage Package

Clients LOVE our "Sweet Feet" package. Year after year, it's our #1 gift.

You (or your loved one) will enjoy a customized 60 minute body massage and our signature three-step foot treatment with any of our professional foot scrubs and steamed towel exfoliation. We think it's pretty special, and so do our clients.

• Schedule this now (for yourself)
• Send this gift instantly (for a loved one)
• View more gift options (from $25)

PSST! Stop by Ophelia's Cup this Friday (11-3) for a chair massage, delicious lunch, and gift certificate for your Valentine. See you soon!

Find out what the buzz is about! Our Main Street clinic accepts clients by appointment Monday through Friday from 10:00am-8:00pm. You may schedule up to 90 days in advance using the button below:

OLNEY MASSAGE 604 W. Main St. :: Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-3800 /voicemail
 http://olneymassage.com

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MINI TOUR Olney Massage Clinic

Are you a new client (or would like to be)? 

We're so glad you're checking us out,. This post includes a few things you may find helpful while you're shopping around for a massage therapist. 

The clinic is open weekdays: 10:00am-8:00pm by appointment. You may schedule your first appointment instantly online: http://olneymassage.com

At times we're fully booked, but we're not too busy between New Year's Day and Valentine's Day. That's the best time to make the most of your massage gift certificate (even if it's not from us).

New to the clinic? You're in for a treat. We offer the full amount of hands-on time listed on the menu. No more spa massages with 50 minute "hours." Sixty minutes means sixty minutes here. Even better: most spa "upgrades" are included at no charge in your customized massage session.

The clinic is owned and operated by Cynthia Given, LMT (IL lic. #227008310). She has been massaging men, women, and children in Olney, Illinois since 2007. The clinic is accessible to clients with disabilities and is located at 604 West Main Street.

2014 plans: we're adding a skin therapist! Licensed estheticians can perform skincare services such as facials and makeup application. Stay tuned for an announcement in May.

See you soon!

PS Thinking of a gift for Valentine's Day? Our online gift shop is open 24/7.

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Find out what the buzz is about! Our Main Street clinic accepts clients by appointment Monday through Friday from 10:00am-8:00pm. You may schedule up to 90 days in advance using the button below:

OLNEY MASSAGE

604 W. Main St. :: Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-3800 /voicemail

 http://olneymassage.com

Making the most of your gift certificate: three tips

Here are three tips on redeeming your Olney Massage gift certificate (and a bonus tip if your gift certificate came from somewhere else). Ready to schedule? Book online! Your appointment is confirmed instantly. Need to call us first? Leave a voicemail, and we'll return your call between sessions: (618) 392-3800. See you soon!

1. Tell your friends (no, really). Let your loved ones know well in advance that you'll be unavailable for an hour after work (or whenever you choose to enjoy your massage). When you arrive at the clinic, turn off your cell phone. This is your time to recharge.

2. Enjoy an upgrade. If a free massage is good, a longer massage is better! Feel free to schedule whatever service you like. Look for the dollar amount listed on the gift certificate (it will cover most of your upgraded session). If there is a difference in session fees, we accept: credit, debit, Olney Chamber of Commerce SOS bucks, cash, local check, health savings account, or flexible spending account. 

3. Enjoy a discount. We offer a loyalty discount for clients who prepay for multiple sessions. Stretch your dollars (and your loved one's dollars) by putting your voucher towards a package of massages you'll enjoy on a regular basis.

BONUS: did you receive a massage gift certificate that didn't come from Olney Massage? Believe it or not, we accept those too! You'll need to call us before you schedule to make sure we'll accept it. Most gift certificates are accepted as long as the massage therapist is licensed, insured, and practicing locally.

Never miss another exclusive offer! 
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Find out what the buzz is about! Our Main Street clinic accepts clients by appointment Monday through Friday from 10:00am-8:00pm. You may schedule up to 90 days in advance using the button below:

OLNEY MASSAGE

604 W. Main St. :: Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-3800 /voicemail

 http://olneymassage.com