Gift Certificates make a great Xmas gift!

MOBILE MASSAGE OFFER VALID OCT 6TH-OCT 12TH

Book in for two and I will waive one mobile fee. In the comfort of your own home you and your loved one can receive a massage for $160! Valid from Oct 6th-Oct 12th <3
reg:$200

THIS WEEK ONLY!! ***1 HOUR GIFT CERFTIFICATES FOR ONLY $45***

THIS WEEK ONLY GET A ONE HOUR DEEP FLOW MASSAGE FOR YOU, your mom, your dad, your co-worker, your best friend, your girlfriend/boyfriend. ONLY $45!!! (reg.$60)
email: reneenicolelepage [at] gmail [dot] com
phone/text: 604.619.6998

Valid between Sept 24th-Oct 1st.

MOBILE MASSAGE

Bringing massage to you,  in the comfort of your own home!

60 min:$100
90 min:$150

email: reneenicolelepage@gmail.com
phone: 604.619.6998

**i’ll bring my massage table and oils**

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2010 WILL BE YOUR year! Take charge of your health and give yourself the relaxation you deserve!!

Stress management is a great area to improve year round. Stress affects your daily life,  your relationships,  your health, your work habits, and your ability to enjoy life.

Suggestions on how to make your life more calm:

* set aside time for yourself..schedule it into your books, make an appointment with yourself!

* write down affirmations. ex: I AM COMPETENT AND CAPABLE IN EVERYTHING I DECIDE TO DO.

* go for a walk.

* stretch and/or go to a yoga class.

* get regular bodywork: massage, reflexology, shiatsu.

* LAUGH

* be POSITIVE

* write a journal

* be THANKFUL

* live in the NOW

* use the words I CAN, I WILL, I AM CAPABLE OF

MASSAGE IS PROVEN TO:

•    Decrease Stress and Anxiety.
•    Help Muscle and Joint Movement.
•    Aid in  Blood Circulation.
•    Help Lower Blood Pressure.
•    Reduce Muscular Tension and Headaches.
•    Balance the Body.
•    Heighten Mental and Spiritual Awareness.
•    Detoxifies the Body.

ONE HOUR THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE + AROMATHERAPY EPSOM SALTS: A GREAT GIFT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

NUTRITION!

..does the body GREAT!

PLANTAR FASCIITIS

Plantar Fasciitis is a general term that is commonly used to describe pain in the proximal ach and heel. The fibrous band of tissue originates on the bottom surface of the calcaneus (heel bone) and extending along the sole of the foot towards the five toes. The function of the plantar fascia is to assist in maintaining the stability of the food and in securing or bracing the longitudinal arch.

Signs and Symptoms:

*Heel pain, under the heel and usually on the inside, at the origin of the attachment of the fascia.

*Pain when pressing on the inside of the heel and sometimes along the arch.

*Pain is usually worse first thing in the morning as the fascia tightens up overnight. After a few minutes it eases as the foot gets warmed up

*As the condition becomes more severe the pain can get worse throughout the day if acitivity continues.

*Sometimes there may also be pain along the outside border of the heel. This may occur due to the offloading the painful side of the heel by walking on the outside border of the foot. It may also be associated with the high impact of landing on the outside of the heel if you have high arched feet.

*Stretching the plantar fascia may be painful.

Causes: The pain of plantar fasciitis is caused by tight and inflexible plantar fascia and, also by tight calf muscles. Street shoes, by nature of their design, take on the characteristics of splints and tent to restrict foot action to such an extent that the arch may become somewhat rigid. This rigidity occurs because of shortening of the ligaments and other mild abnormalities. It is also commonly associated with long periods of work-related weight bearing and among non-athletic populations, it is associated with a high body mass index.

HOW CAN MASSAGE HELP?

Bodywork is extremely effective in helping people overcome the pain and limitations of plantar fasciitis. By working on the tightness of the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and the soleus) the added tension to the plantar fascia can be released. Also, the stretching of the fascia allows it to form back to the calcaneous, thus preventing the development of  heel spurs. Relaxing the tension of the fascia and supplying blood to the area allows the fascia to be in a relaxed state.

Grapefruit: Citrus paradisi

GRAPEFRUIT: CITRUS PARADISI

latin name: citrus paradisi
family: rutaceae
note: top
planet: sun
extraction: expression

AROMA: sweet, sharp and refreshing.

FEATURES: Citrus paradisi is a glossy-leaved tree with white flowers and yellow fruits which hand from the tree like large bunches of grapes flattened at the ends. The oil glands are embedded deep within the peel and compared to Orange and Lemon, the yield of oil is small. Much of the essential oil is obtained from Israel, Brazil and the USA.

PROPERTIES: Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Aperitif, Diuretic, Disinfectant, Resolvent, Stimulant, Tonic.

MIND: Has an overall uplifting and reviving effect-making it valuable in states of stress. May well have a balancing action on the CNS since bears a reputation for stabilizing manic-depression. Said to be euphoric and slightly hypnotic.

BODY: A lymphatic stimulate, nourishes the tissue cells and controls liquid process. It may have an effect on obesitiy and water retention and its diuretic properties could help with cellulite. As an aid to weight reducing diets, it stimulates bile secretion helping with digestion of fats. However, it is an appetite stimulante too indicating its general balancing and tonic effect on digestion. Could be an aid in drug withdrawal since it is said to have a cleansing effect on the kidneys and vascular system. Appears to have a soothing effect on the body since it is said to relieve migraine, pre-mentral tension and uncomfortable feelings during pregnancy. It also seems to mitigate some of the effects of jet lag i.e. headaches and tiredness.

EFFECTS ON SKIN: Helpful for congested and oily skin. May be good for acne.

BLENDS: basil, bergamot, cedarwood,  chamomile, citronella, frankincense, geranium, jasmine, lavendar, palmarosa, rose, rosewood, ylang ylang.

-The Directory of Essential Oils by Wanda Sellar