Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Studio featured on Weds, Jan 27

Affinity Massage Studio is the featured business of the day on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 on http://www.groupon.com/.

Do you want a fabulous massage for a ridiculously low price? Become a member for free at http://www.groupon.com/ in Cincinnati. On January 27th, you'll have the opportunity to buy a coupon for a massage at my office, good for a year.

Massage therapy services are available online at: http://www.affinitymassages.com/ . Click the Massage Therapy tab. There's a drop down tab for scheduling massages.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Why clients like Ashiatsu

Many of us need deep tissue massage. However, that experience can be very unpleasant to receive. My first neuromuscular massage, for example, was either the best massage I ever got or the worst. I'm not sure! When the therapist offered hot towels, I took them gladly just so I could stop the torture for a minute.

I felt better afterwards-I really did. But the experience wasn't pleasant. Conversely, I've had some deep tissue massages that felt great. Except when I started laughing because the pressure was too specific for a certain area (QLs, anyone?),  and I thought I might cry otherwise.

But Ashiatsu uses much bigger surface areas, the heels and the ball of the foot, so it's not as specific. And it therefore doesn't hurt as much. And the foot usually just feels like a big hand.

The benefits are all there too: the client relaxes instead of tensing up. Toxins are released, the client feels great afterwards, and more. And it feels great.

You can take a  continuing ed class from me if you're a massage therapist. You can also schedule a massage online if you would like to try one. http://www.affinitymassages.com/ is the place to go for all the information.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Space in Feb 2010 class

Inquiries are starting to roll in for our February Ashiatsu class, albeit a little later that typical, but so be it. We still have several spaces available.

Ashiatsu is a great way to save your wrists, your back, strenghten your legs, make more money, lose weight...

And the  list goes on. Plus it feels good.

Why not try it? You can schedule a massage in my Cincinnati massage office online at http://www.affinitymassages.com/ . You can also find class information there.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Tired of icing your arms?

Tired of icing your forearms and wrists?


Treat yourself to an Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy workshops and learn how to give your clients the deep tissue work they crave without hurting yourself! Our Barefoot Basics class will teach you all the moves you need to get started. For some ashiatsu therapists, they don't even need to learn more than that! You'll learn 45 minutes worth of ashiatsu using overhead bars for balance. Your new skills as an ashiatsu therapist will surely wow your clients!

Check out http://www.ashiatsuworkshops.com/ for our Cincinnati, OH course schedule. Our next class is February 4-6 for the Barefoot Basics, with Anterior/Side-lying on Feb 7. Space is still available.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Phone tag with massage therapists

Can't get a hold of your massage therapist because she's doing a massage? She calls you back, you're busy. And on it goes. Thank goodness for answering  machines, at least. When I met my husband, I didn't even have that! (Or a TV, but I digress).

Hence, the fabulous idea of online booking. Here's how it works: you go to your massage therapist's website. You check out her (or his-I don't want to be sexist) available appointments. Pick the session and time frame you want. Voila! You have an appointment. Pretty painless. You can even make a massage appointment in the middle of the night.

You can book massages online with me here.

Rates and description of massage therapy services can be found at http://www.affinitymassages.com/ .

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Space in Feb 2010 class

Happy New Year to all! Wishing you the best of luck for the coming new year, and that 2010 may be the healthiest, happiest and most successful year so far.

With that in mind, your health, it's a great idea to think of new ways to keep yourself healthy. Eating right, sleeping well and using good body mechanics while working help.

Learning Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy assists many massage therapists who do deep tissue work. By using your feet instead of your hands, barefoot massage uses gravity to effleurage in a deep, relaxing manner.

I have space available in my February 4-6 Barefoot Basics course in Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy. Space remains also in the Anterior/Side-Lying workshop on Sunday, February 7. http://www.ashiatsuworkshops.com/register_now1.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Cincinnati Massage Schedule Online

Yay! I've finally gotten online booking on my website. It's www.AffinityMassages.com/schedule_massage .

Quick and easy: no more playing phone tag. You can pick a time that works best for you. I'll confirm it, and you'll even get a reminder 24 hours ahead of time by email.