Brian has led a very interesting life. He was born blind, but has worked hard to pursue his education and career passions.
Brian graduated from Fruita Monument High School in 1998. Mesa State College was his next venture where he matriculated with 2 Bachelor's Degrees in Spanish & History. In 2007, he attended the Arizona School of Massage Therapy in Tempe, AZ, where he graduated from the Professional and Masters Programs. He is nationally certified and licensed/registered in Colorado and Arizona.
Brian has owned and operated his own studio in Colorado and also freelanced in Arizona. He is an exceptional therapist and specializes in deep tissue, cranial sacral, Eastern massage, reflexology, muscle release, acupressure, and many other modalities. Brian always does a pre-massage interview to understand the client's goals for the massage.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Why drink water after a massage?
An adult can live several weeks without food, however, we can survive no more than about 10 days without water. Our body can only lose about 10% of its water and still live. In general, our body gets dehydrated very quickly. We lose about 2.5 liters of water every day, which we can replace with fluids and foods we consume.
Our body benefits from proper hydration and it is good to keep drinking water without waiting to be thirsty. If you are thirsty, it means your cells are already dehydrated. One clear sign of severe dehydration is where your urine is a dark.
Drinking water before and after a massage is highly recommended, as it makes it your muscles a lot easier to manipulate. During a good massage, your muscles will be stimulated and blood is circulated rapidly throughout the whole body, and this is the time where water, salt and other minerals are released. Having a glass of water will definitely help your body dispose of any accumulated materials in the muscles. A build up of such unwanted waste after massage can mean muscle aches and soreness.
Also, many people do not realize that massage can be dehydrating. The manipulation of the muscles dehydrates the body and moves the fluid around in the interstitial spaces between the muscles. It is similar to exercising; you lose water and electrolytes when you exercise. By drinking lots of water, you can reduce the chances of pain and soreness in the days following a massage.
Last but not least, for some people, they may feel a little disoriented after massage; having a glass of water can help bring the body and mind back to the present. Drinking water after a massage gives you time to return to reality and begin the next moments of your life.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Constance_Seng
Our body benefits from proper hydration and it is good to keep drinking water without waiting to be thirsty. If you are thirsty, it means your cells are already dehydrated. One clear sign of severe dehydration is where your urine is a dark.
Drinking water before and after a massage is highly recommended, as it makes it your muscles a lot easier to manipulate. During a good massage, your muscles will be stimulated and blood is circulated rapidly throughout the whole body, and this is the time where water, salt and other minerals are released. Having a glass of water will definitely help your body dispose of any accumulated materials in the muscles. A build up of such unwanted waste after massage can mean muscle aches and soreness.
Also, many people do not realize that massage can be dehydrating. The manipulation of the muscles dehydrates the body and moves the fluid around in the interstitial spaces between the muscles. It is similar to exercising; you lose water and electrolytes when you exercise. By drinking lots of water, you can reduce the chances of pain and soreness in the days following a massage.
Last but not least, for some people, they may feel a little disoriented after massage; having a glass of water can help bring the body and mind back to the present. Drinking water after a massage gives you time to return to reality and begin the next moments of your life.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Constance_Seng
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Tanning Tax? What's next?
The US Congress has added a provision to the Health Care Reform bill to add a 10% sales tax to all indoor tanning services. Currently, services are not subject to sales tax in most states, including Colorado. This includes auto repair labor, hair, nails, massage, delivery services, lawn care and much, much more!
So what's the big deal, right? If people can afford to go to a tanning salon, they can pay a little more right? Or maybe you think - I don't go to a tanning salon, so it doesn't affect me. Well, not really...
First off, The Massage Store does not offer tanning services, so this is not from a personal benefit standpoint. Tanning salons, hair salons, massage therapists are all being hit by this tough economy. Many are laying off staff, cutting prices and doing whatever they can to survive.
If this tax is imposed, some customers will continue to come in. But many will not. And for each customer that does not come back, it forces the business owner to look at ways to cut back on overhead, including laying off more staff. There are approximately 20,000 tanning salons in the US and another 20,000 other salons/spas that offer tanning. We could be looking at thousands of future layoffs and failed businesses, only adding to the economic troubles we are currently experiencing as a country.
And what's to keep Congress from going after other service businesses. This tanning tax could be just the start!
Back around 1990, Congress enacted a 10% luxury tax on planes and yachts, thinking that the people who can afford to buy such expensive purchases can afford to pay an extra 10%. Instead, sales of these items dropped drastically, causing thousands of layoffs all the way from the manufacturers, part suppliers and the dealers. Some states like Maine, where boat sales are a huge part of the economy, really took a hit. In 1992, President Bush and Congress repealed the luxury tax, and sales took off once again!
A quick search of "tan tax" on Google or any other search engine will yield a ton of stories and information about it.
The Indoor Tanning Association has setup a website that allows you to e-mail your Congressional representatives for free! It can be found at www.StopTheTanTax.com. I urge you to e-mail your Representative and Senators and urge them that higher taxes are not the answer to creating jobs and prosperity in this economy!
So what's the big deal, right? If people can afford to go to a tanning salon, they can pay a little more right? Or maybe you think - I don't go to a tanning salon, so it doesn't affect me. Well, not really...
First off, The Massage Store does not offer tanning services, so this is not from a personal benefit standpoint. Tanning salons, hair salons, massage therapists are all being hit by this tough economy. Many are laying off staff, cutting prices and doing whatever they can to survive.
If this tax is imposed, some customers will continue to come in. But many will not. And for each customer that does not come back, it forces the business owner to look at ways to cut back on overhead, including laying off more staff. There are approximately 20,000 tanning salons in the US and another 20,000 other salons/spas that offer tanning. We could be looking at thousands of future layoffs and failed businesses, only adding to the economic troubles we are currently experiencing as a country.
And what's to keep Congress from going after other service businesses. This tanning tax could be just the start!
Back around 1990, Congress enacted a 10% luxury tax on planes and yachts, thinking that the people who can afford to buy such expensive purchases can afford to pay an extra 10%. Instead, sales of these items dropped drastically, causing thousands of layoffs all the way from the manufacturers, part suppliers and the dealers. Some states like Maine, where boat sales are a huge part of the economy, really took a hit. In 1992, President Bush and Congress repealed the luxury tax, and sales took off once again!
A quick search of "tan tax" on Google or any other search engine will yield a ton of stories and information about it.
The Indoor Tanning Association has setup a website that allows you to e-mail your Congressional representatives for free! It can be found at www.StopTheTanTax.com. I urge you to e-mail your Representative and Senators and urge them that higher taxes are not the answer to creating jobs and prosperity in this economy!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Cancellation Policy
This is not our favorite topic to bring up, but sometimes we just have to. With our new Montrose location, it seems that this is a good time to re-visit this issue.
The Massage Store has a 24 hour cancellation policy. When you book your appointment, we are reserving a specific amount of time just for you. Due to the amount of work it requires and the actual time it takes, massage therapists generally only see 3-5 clients in a day. The therapists work based on pre-scheduled appointments, and not walk-in business. They are also not like doctors or chiropractors who may see 40-50 patients in a day.
When a client no-shows or cancels their appointment with little notice, we are usually unable to re-book that time, leaving the therapist with an empty time slot and without any pay.
We understand there are times when something comes up unexpectedly, and a short notice cancellation may be unavoidable. But just as you are busy and your time is valuable, the same is true of our therapists.
Our cancellation policy is this - If you must cancel or reschedule your appointment, you must call 24 hours prior to the appointment time. Failure to do so, or failing to show for your appointment, will result in the full appointment being billed to the client.
We try to call and confirm appointments 1 day prior, but that is not always possible. Ultimately, it is the client's responsibility to call ahead and make any necessary changes to their appointment time. If we don't hear from you, we will expect you at the scheduled time.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!
The Massage Store
The Massage Store has a 24 hour cancellation policy. When you book your appointment, we are reserving a specific amount of time just for you. Due to the amount of work it requires and the actual time it takes, massage therapists generally only see 3-5 clients in a day. The therapists work based on pre-scheduled appointments, and not walk-in business. They are also not like doctors or chiropractors who may see 40-50 patients in a day.
When a client no-shows or cancels their appointment with little notice, we are usually unable to re-book that time, leaving the therapist with an empty time slot and without any pay.
We understand there are times when something comes up unexpectedly, and a short notice cancellation may be unavoidable. But just as you are busy and your time is valuable, the same is true of our therapists.
Our cancellation policy is this - If you must cancel or reschedule your appointment, you must call 24 hours prior to the appointment time. Failure to do so, or failing to show for your appointment, will result in the full appointment being billed to the client.
We try to call and confirm appointments 1 day prior, but that is not always possible. Ultimately, it is the client's responsibility to call ahead and make any necessary changes to their appointment time. If we don't hear from you, we will expect you at the scheduled time.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!
The Massage Store
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