Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Montrose Chamber Business After Hours
We had a great time at the Montrose Chamber Business After Hours Mixer tonight! Lots of great people, delicious food and drink! Dave, Vivien and Amy did almost 40 chair massages tonight! Not bad for a couple hours! We look forward to seeing everyone again soon!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Press Release - The Massage Store Opens a New Store in Montrose!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONTROSE RESIDENTS: LOOKING TO REDUCE AND RELIEVE STRESS, TENSION, ACHES AND PAINS?
The Massage Store is here to help with their new Montrose location.
Montrose, Colorado (February 22, 2010) – The Massage Store has opened a new location in Montrose. The Massage Store specializes in helping clients find relief from tension and pain caused by stress, accidents, and injuries. Their first location opened in April, 2006 in Grand Junction, but after seeing a constant increase of clientele traveling from the Montrose area, Vivien Teetsel, the owner, felt it was time to open a local office in Montrose.
The new office is located at 1020 S. Townsend in Montrose, directly across from Dairy Queen. Massages are done by appointment only by calling (970) 252-1111 or booking online at www.TheMassageStore.net. The office officially opened on February 22, 2010, but the Grand Opening will be held on March 5th and will include a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony from the Montrose Chamber of Commerce as well as refreshments, door prizes and free chair massages.
The Massage Store, with a staff of 6 therapists, offers a variety of services to accommodate a wide range of clients, however, their most requested is a 75-minute massage, which is custom tailored for the client and can include Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, and cranial-sacral therapy. Most of the clients that visit The Massage Store are suffering from high stress situations, car accidents, work injuries or other health issues, all of which can cause many muscle related conditions, including, but not limited to, neck and shoulder tension, lower back pain, sciatica, and range of motion loss.
If a client is looking just for some relaxation and stress relief, the staff at The Massage Store can accommodate that as well with a Swedish massage, hot stone massage, or even a candlelight couples massage for a husband/wife.
The Massage Store also caters to massage therapists by selling a full line of retail products for the massage industry. Their Montrose location will only carry a small selection, but items can be delivered from Grand Junction throughout the week. Product selection can be seen at www.GJMassageSupply.com.
About Vivien Teetsel - Vivien was born & raised near Taipei, Taiwan. Vivien learned massage therapy through private instruction and has been associated with The Massage Store since 2006. In 2008, Vivien and Scott decided to venture into the industry even more by purchasing The Massage Store from the previous owner. Vivien's attitude, humor and personality are a major draw for many of the clients that come into the store on a regular basis. She admits, though, that it is sometimes difficult overcoming stereotypes relating to her ethnicity and the massage profession. But with a personal clientele of doctors, nurses, chiropractors, attorneys, law enforcement officers and others, anyone that knows Vivien knows how dedicated she is to her profession, her character and her integrity.
For additional information, please contact Scott or Vivien Teetsel as provided below.
Contact Info:
Vivien Teetsel, Owner/Massage Therapist
Scott Teetsel, Owner/Marketing
(970) 252-1111 office
E-mail - Massage@TheMassageStore.net
Website – www.TheMassageStore.net
MONTROSE RESIDENTS: LOOKING TO REDUCE AND RELIEVE STRESS, TENSION, ACHES AND PAINS?
The Massage Store is here to help with their new Montrose location.
Montrose, Colorado (February 22, 2010) – The Massage Store has opened a new location in Montrose. The Massage Store specializes in helping clients find relief from tension and pain caused by stress, accidents, and injuries. Their first location opened in April, 2006 in Grand Junction, but after seeing a constant increase of clientele traveling from the Montrose area, Vivien Teetsel, the owner, felt it was time to open a local office in Montrose.
The new office is located at 1020 S. Townsend in Montrose, directly across from Dairy Queen. Massages are done by appointment only by calling (970) 252-1111 or booking online at www.TheMassageStore.net. The office officially opened on February 22, 2010, but the Grand Opening will be held on March 5th and will include a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony from the Montrose Chamber of Commerce as well as refreshments, door prizes and free chair massages.
The Massage Store, with a staff of 6 therapists, offers a variety of services to accommodate a wide range of clients, however, their most requested is a 75-minute massage, which is custom tailored for the client and can include Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, and cranial-sacral therapy. Most of the clients that visit The Massage Store are suffering from high stress situations, car accidents, work injuries or other health issues, all of which can cause many muscle related conditions, including, but not limited to, neck and shoulder tension, lower back pain, sciatica, and range of motion loss.
If a client is looking just for some relaxation and stress relief, the staff at The Massage Store can accommodate that as well with a Swedish massage, hot stone massage, or even a candlelight couples massage for a husband/wife.
The Massage Store also caters to massage therapists by selling a full line of retail products for the massage industry. Their Montrose location will only carry a small selection, but items can be delivered from Grand Junction throughout the week. Product selection can be seen at www.GJMassageSupply.com.
About Vivien Teetsel - Vivien was born & raised near Taipei, Taiwan. Vivien learned massage therapy through private instruction and has been associated with The Massage Store since 2006. In 2008, Vivien and Scott decided to venture into the industry even more by purchasing The Massage Store from the previous owner. Vivien's attitude, humor and personality are a major draw for many of the clients that come into the store on a regular basis. She admits, though, that it is sometimes difficult overcoming stereotypes relating to her ethnicity and the massage profession. But with a personal clientele of doctors, nurses, chiropractors, attorneys, law enforcement officers and others, anyone that knows Vivien knows how dedicated she is to her profession, her character and her integrity.
For additional information, please contact Scott or Vivien Teetsel as provided below.
Contact Info:
Vivien Teetsel, Owner/Massage Therapist
Scott Teetsel, Owner/Marketing
(970) 252-1111 office
E-mail - Massage@TheMassageStore.net
Website – www.TheMassageStore.net
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Free Chair Massage in Montrose!
We are on our way to opening our new Montrose office on Monday, February 22nd!
On Tuesday, 2/23, we will be offering free chair massage at the Montrose Chamber of Commerce After Hours Mixer, at the Holiday Inn Express.
On March 5th, we will have our Grand Opening and public open house from 3-7pm. The Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:15pm that night. We will have refreshments, free chair massage and door prizes! Stop by and say hi!
Don't forget, everyone who comes in for a massage between Feb 22 and March 5 will receive 12 monthly 75-minute massages for just $45 each (A YEAR OF MASSAGE!). But, you must book early, as space is limited!
Visit our website, www.TheMassageStore.net, for more information!
On Tuesday, 2/23, we will be offering free chair massage at the Montrose Chamber of Commerce After Hours Mixer, at the Holiday Inn Express.
On March 5th, we will have our Grand Opening and public open house from 3-7pm. The Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:15pm that night. We will have refreshments, free chair massage and door prizes! Stop by and say hi!
Don't forget, everyone who comes in for a massage between Feb 22 and March 5 will receive 12 monthly 75-minute massages for just $45 each (A YEAR OF MASSAGE!). But, you must book early, as space is limited!
Visit our website, www.TheMassageStore.net, for more information!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Not Massage Related - Automatic, Online Backup!
I know this isn't related to massage therapy, but considering you are reading this on a computer, I am sure you either are or should be backing up your important computer files - photos, financial information, MP3's, etc. Mozy.com offers a great automatic, online backup service.
They offer several levels of service, including a free service for up to 2GB of storage. After that, it is unlimited space for $4.95/month, $54.45/year, or $103.95/2 years. As you can see, this is very affordable, and best of all, it is extremely convenient! It can be scheduled to run automatically at any time of the day, so you never have to worry about it!
If you sign up this weekend, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, use the link below and the promo code VALENTINES to receive $10 off a 1 year subscription or $20 off a 2 year subscription. Should you miss the sale this weekend, you can use the promo code FEBRUARY for 10% off until the end of the month. But you must use this link - Mozy Unlimited Backup!
They offer several levels of service, including a free service for up to 2GB of storage. After that, it is unlimited space for $4.95/month, $54.45/year, or $103.95/2 years. As you can see, this is very affordable, and best of all, it is extremely convenient! It can be scheduled to run automatically at any time of the day, so you never have to worry about it!
If you sign up this weekend, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, use the link below and the promo code VALENTINES to receive $10 off a 1 year subscription or $20 off a 2 year subscription. Should you miss the sale this weekend, you can use the promo code FEBRUARY for 10% off until the end of the month. But you must use this link - Mozy Unlimited Backup!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Heat vs. Ice Therapy
Heat vs. Ice - When and what to use
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| Heat is best for chronic and long-standing problems. | Ice is best for acute injuries. |
If you apply the wrong modality (for example, if you apply heat when you should be using cold) you could make matters worse.
When to treat with HEAT
Heat treatment (or thermotherapy) relieves stiffness and chronic aches, facilitates relaxation, and stimulates circulation. It works by increasing tissue temperatures and blood flow, thereby drawing extra nutrients into the area to assist in the recovery and healing process.
Heat therapy is usually applied with a moist or dry hot pack. Heat can also be applied with diathermy, ultrasound, warm whirlpools, paraffin baths, infrared lamps and fluidotherapy.
When not to use HEAT
- Heat should never be used on acute injuries until the swelling is controlled. Heat draws fluids into tissues and can increase swelling and inflamation. Do not use heat over swollen tissues or redness except under the supervision of your health care practitioner.
- Do not use heat before vigorous exercise. Your muscles may be too relaxed for peak performance and safety.
Application
- Typical treatment times for heat applications are between fifteen and twenty minutes. It takes heat a minimum of fifteen minutes to penetrate tissues to reach therapeutic temperatures.
- Moist heat penetrates more deeply than dry heat and will not dehydrate tissues so circulation is improved, speeding healing. For moist heat when using dry packs (e.g., gel packs) add a layer of moist toweling.
Precautions
- Follow packaged instructions carefully. Heat can burn and damage tissues if used improperly.
- For steam heat, wrap hot packs in thick toweling to prevent scalding and control temperature. Use additional toweling as insulation if you lie on top of the hot pad.
- Do not use heat over insensitive skin (e.g., in areas where you have numbness or decreased skin sensation).
Homemade Hotpack
Fill a cotton tube sock 3/4 of the length with plain white rice, beans, flax seeds, or oats, and sew or tie the end shut. Heat this in the microwave on a pie plate (to keep it clean) for 2 minutes. Be careful. It can catch fire if you cook it too long, and we can't be responsible for that! The pack will be very hot at first, so wrap it in a washcloth before you place it on your skin. As it cools, you can remove the washcloth. It will stay warm for about 20 minutes. You can use it over and over. For a pleasant aroma, add some lavender or sage.
Fill a cotton tube sock 3/4 of the length with plain white rice, beans, flax seeds, or oats, and sew or tie the end shut. Heat this in the microwave on a pie plate (to keep it clean) for 2 minutes. Be careful. It can catch fire if you cook it too long, and we can't be responsible for that! The pack will be very hot at first, so wrap it in a washcloth before you place it on your skin. As it cools, you can remove the washcloth. It will stay warm for about 20 minutes. You can use it over and over. For a pleasant aroma, add some lavender or sage.
When to treat with ICE
Cold therapy (or cryotherapy) is the treatment of choice for acute injuries. When applied immediately after an injury, cold treatment reduces tissue damage by reducing the metabolic rate and decreasing the production of metabolites and metabolic heat which result from the body's inflammatory response to the injury. Cold therapy also relieves muscle spasms, reduces post-exercise soreness, and stimulates circulation in areas of chronic discomfort.
Cold therapy can be applied with ice packs, cold and ice whirlpools, ice massage, commercial cold sprays.
When not to use cold
- Do not use over insensitive skin or in the presence of poor circulation.
- Elderly people, young children, and people with diabetes must be very careful with cold treatments. If you have any questions about cold therapy, ask your health care practitioner for advice.
Application
- The first 72 hours after an acute trauma or subacute injury, you should only use cold treatments.
- Treatment time varies depending on several factors, including the size of the treatment area, the type of cold therapy applied, and the size of the individual. For example, a thin person requires less treatment time because the cold does not need to penetrate through as much tissue to lower intramuscular temperatures. You'll know when you've had the cold on long enough, by monitoring the four stages of cold treatment: The first stage is an uncomfortable feeling; the second stage is a stinging sensation; the third stage is burning or aching; the fourth stage is numbness. It takes five to fifteen minutes to reach all four stages.
- For acute injuries, apply cold immediately for a minimum of 10 to 20 minutes. Some folks keep the cold application on for an hour or more. Repeat the cold application every few hours for the first 4 to 72 hours after an injury.
- To reduce post-exercise soreness, apply cold immediately after exercise for 10 to 20 minutes.
- For chronic discomfort, apply cold for a minimum of 10 minutes. Repeat as necessary.
- If you suffer from "ice burn" or "ice allergy" when you are exposed to cold, wrap the cold pack with a damp towel.
- Follow packaged instructions carefully. Ice can burns or damage tissues if used improperly.
Homemade Cold Pack
Mix one cup of alcohol with two cups of water, and seal it inside a zip-lock freezer bag. You may want to double-seal the pack with a second zip-lock bag. This mixture freezes at a lower temperature so it stays slushy for good ice pack consistency. Lasts for 15 minutes or longer, and can be used over and over. A bag of frozen peas makes a good ice-pack, too.
Mix one cup of alcohol with two cups of water, and seal it inside a zip-lock freezer bag. You may want to double-seal the pack with a second zip-lock bag. This mixture freezes at a lower temperature so it stays slushy for good ice pack consistency. Lasts for 15 minutes or longer, and can be used over and over. A bag of frozen peas makes a good ice-pack, too.
When to treat with both Hot and Cold (Contrast thermotherapy)
For chronic problems, alternate cold with heat applications for greater circulatory effect.
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