Seven reasons to schedule a massage

Note: Today I'm at Ophelia's Cup (11-3) for chair massages and gift certificate pickups. The earliest available appointment is midday next Monday.

ACTUAL CLIENT: 90 minutes (deep tissue)

Last year a new client scheduled this session: neck, back, and shoulders. The following week I received a thank you note and bouquet of flowers. This person had not experienced a day without pain for quite some time.

My focus since 2007 has been targeted and therapeutic massage. It's nice to be "pampered," but most people schedule an appointment for a specific reason: usually a medical condition or stress relief.

Three out of four people cited at least of these one reasons for receiving massage therapy according to the American Massage Therapy Association:

• pain relief (#1 reason for massage) 
• stiffness or spasms
• injury recovery
• stress relief
• migraines
• prevention
• general well-being

Is there anything wrong with being pampered?

No. Some of my clients would love to have a "pamper" type of massage after experiencing vigorous (and sometimes painful!) friction to post-surgery scars or firmly pressure on their congested sinuses during facial acupressure. I don't injure clients (my motto: do no harm), but not every therapy I offer is comfortable to receive.

COMING UP: Ladies Night is Tuesday, February 25th (4:00pm-8:00pm)

Stop by the Chamber of Commerce or any Olney area bank for tickets. There are a lot of great booths, including the one I'll set up one for the clinic. Come say hello!

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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Six Investments in Six Years: my commitment to your health

Clients and friends:
This month begins year SEVEN as your five star massage therapist. I feel so fortunate to be able to offer quality, affordable therapy in the Olney/Richland County area.

Here are six investments I've made in the future of your health in the past six years:

1. Advanced training
2. Online scheduling and gift certificates
3. Your money IS good here!
4. Self care
5. Call me (or don't)
6. A professional clinic

1. Advanced training: This year I studied anatomy, core body techniques, and facial acupressure.

In the past, I've studied Comfort Touch (hospice/hospital settings), Neuromuscular Therapy (for injuries, dysfunction, and athletes), ethics, business, and a few other subjects. In addition to being super fun, advanced training allows me to maintain my status as an Illinois licensed massage therapist.

2. Online scheduling and online gift certificates: no phone tag, waiting on an email reply, or trying to catch me when I'm not massaging. Click, click, boom. Done!

3. Your money IS good here! I accept credit cards, flexible spending, health savings, local check, and cash. I even offer a discount for multi-session packages.

4. Self care: I take three full weeks of vacation a year and one day off each week to rest. I get massages, eat healthy, exercise regularly, and sleep seven hours a night.

5. Call me (or don't). I offer voicemail, email, a contact box on my website, an online appointment request for me to email or call YOU, and a Facebook page that features private messaging.

6. A professional clinic: please take time soon to check it out for yourself. It's surprisingly quiet for a building right on Main Street.

THANK YOU ALL! I am so lucky kick off year SEVEN as your five star massage therapist!

Find out what the buzz is about! I accept clients six days a week in my clinic on Main Street. You may schedule up to 90 days in advance using the Booknow button below:

OLNEY MASSAGE

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

 http://olneymassage.com

NEW CLIENTS: buy one and get one 50% off in March!

Have you seen this offer on Facebook? Click here to claim yours!

DETAILS: Schedule any 60+ minute massage therapy session in March and receive a VIP pass to save 50% off your next session! VIP passes are valid up to 90 days from the issue date. One per person, please. 

Find out what the buzz is about! I accept clients six days a week in my office on Main Street. You may schedule up to 90 days in advance using the Booknow button below:

Cynthia Given, LMT

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

 http://olneymassage.com

Three ways I keep my clients relaxed:

The words "relax," "relaxing," and "relaxed" are always popping up in my five star client reviews. Here are three things I do to keep my clients relaxed:

1. Communication
2. Concentration
3. Isolation

Communication 

Before a massage, I ask every client to tell me what's going on. I do not interrupt. I may ask a few questions before offering a customized session, and I keep the line of communication open by checking in with clients during a session.

Concentration

During a session, I am constantly repeating two steps that I call "monitor and adjust." It means: 1) observe how muscle tissue reacts to a technique and 2) continue or try something else (like a t-bar). I am totally focused on what I am doing throughout the massage.

Isolation 

My Main Street location is quiet! It's set back from the road in a building near two chiropractors. It's quiet every day, but I also play relaxing music to help clients escape for an hour or two.

Find out what the buzz is about! I accept clients five days a week in my office on Main Street. You may schedule up to 90 days in advance using the Booknow button below:


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

T-bar: a five star massage tool

And you thought only my hands were magical: today I'm discussing my favorite massage tool. I thought it was fitting since I covered my clients' top 10 words to describe their massages yesterday.

• I use special tools to help clients de-stress. You have probably experienced at least one tool if you've scheduled one of my integrated therapy sessions. I love having heat, rocks, towels, my t-bar, pillows, blankets, and a variety of massage creams available in my treatment room. Clients love them because they get a customized massage session that they can't get anywhere else!
• I also use tools to extend my career, especially my t-bar. Tools allow me to take care of my body. My thumbs aren't overworked, and I only have to use a small amount of pressure to get results. The modality (therapy) I use the t-bar the most: Neuromuscular Therapy, but it's an all-around excellent tool for getting out knots! 
• I've been using the t-bar since 2010. I was introduced to the t-bar in a NMT class taught by Judith Delany (she's a phenomenal massage therapist who helped develop NMT in North America). www.nmtcenter.com

If distance prevents you from scheduling an integrated therapy session, you may find this video on Youtube helpful. See what Ryan Hoyme of MassageNerd.com has to say about his t-bar 
Watch this video: t-bar (Youtube video)

The t-bar in the video is similar to the bevel-tipped one I've used for years. Using it correctly takes some practice, but I've had clients tell me they don't even know I'm using it. It is truly an extension of my body.

Find out what the buzz is about! I accept clients five days a week in my office on Main Street. You may schedule up to 90 days in advance using the BookNow button below:


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

 http://olneymassage.com

Save up to $25 on a deep tissue massage and spa body polish. Ends soon!

Hello, fans! You don't have to choose between enjoying a spa body polish AND a deep tissue massage. Enjoy both at a special price for a limited time.

• 2 hour deep tissue massage and a spa body polish for $180 (was $205)
• 90 minute deep tissue massage and a spa body polish for $150 (was $170)
• 60 minute deep tissue massage and a spa body polish for $120 (was $135)

There's no code for this special offer. Simply schedule your session by 11/30/12!

Schedule up to 90 days in advance using the Booknow button below:


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

Outstanding job! New FIVE STAR client review.

NOTE: This client enjoyed a sampler massage. Click to enjoy three sampler sessions at a special rate in honor of Massage Therapy Awareness Week. Offer ends 10/27.

★ ☆ ✰ ★ ☆ ✰ FIFTY STARS ✰ ☆ ★ ✰ ☆ ★ 

Loyal and new clients, here's my tenth five-star client review:

Client Rating	Service Scheduled
5 / 5 stars	Sampler Session

Client Review: "Outstanding job!"

• "Gives an excellent massage!!!!! Very relaxing environment and does an amazing job with getting knots out."

Celebrate massage therapy awareness week with a pack of three sampler massages for just $109 (reg. $150). Choose from relaxation, deep tissue, or integrated therapy sessions. Ends 10/27.

Click here to purchase this special offer for yourself or a loved one.


Schedule up to 90 days in advance using the Booknow button below:

Cynthia Given, LMT

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

 http://olneymassage.com

Limited offer - 3 massages for $99

This is a limited offer: just 5 available!


This offer includes: your choice of three sampler massages (relaxation, deep tissue, Swedish, or NEW integrated therapy). Great for new or current clients on a budget or anyone who loves a sale!




Schedule up to 90 days in advance using the Booknow button below:

Cynthia Given, LMT

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

 http://olneymassage.com

PS Multi-packs always available on my website.

NEW Summer hours for massage and spa treatments in Olney, Illinois

Greetings, old and new clients.
Here's my summer schedule. See you soon!

• Sunday 12:30p-4:30p 
• Tuesday 9:30a-7:00p
• Wednesday 9:30a-4:30p 
• Thursday: 9:30a-7:00p
• Friday: 9:30a-7:00p

To schedule, please leave a voicemail at 392-3800 or click the "BookNow" button to schedule 24/7:

Cynthia Given, LMT

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

 http://olneymassage.com

Top Two Mother's Day Gifts

First time buying online? Cynthia's made it easy.

1. Enter the gift shop (link)
    
2. Choose your delivery method (email or mail)
3. Select a service or dollar amount
4. Check out securely. That's it!

TOP TWO MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS:

• $80 "Signature Sweet Feet" - 60min massage and custom spa foot exfoliation
• $75 dollar amount - can be used towards any spa/massage service

MORE GIFT IDEAS: massages from $60, spa packages from $140. You may also select a multiple-session package at a discounted rate (here). Need help? Just let me know.

Cynthia Given, LMT

604 W. Main St. :: Olney, IL 62450 :: 

(618) 392-3800 /voicemail

 http://olneymassage.com

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Pay using your Health Savings or Flexible Spending Account

It's easy to pay using your HSA / FSA account:

1. Bring the debit card associated with your account to your appointment.
2. If applicable: please provide a copy of any notes from your physician recommending massage (helpful but NOT necessary).
3. Cynthia will swipe your card and ask you to authorize the transaction by providing a signature.

Your massage should be therapeutic, deep tissue, prenatal, or relaxation. You may schedule today using the BookNow! button below or leave a voicemail (392-3800).

Cynthia Given, LMT (618) 392-3800

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

http://olneymassage.com