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February, 2010 – Hillsborough Massage Therapy E-Newsletter See this in html at: http://tinyurl.com/hmtnews “Love is that condition in which happiness of another person is essential to your own.” Robert A. Heinlein (1907-1988) Think Valentine’s Month – February is a long month even though it is the shortest one, so this February, give your loved ones or yourself a treat. Our Gift Cards are always a great way to surprise someone special. Gift Cards are available in person (call us first to make sure we are available at the desk), by phone or email. Call (908) 359-5777 or email us anytime at info@hillsboroughmassage.com. It doesn’t have to be just for Valentine’s Day, you know! What kind of massage to get? You don’t need to decide now, but see the Therapies section of our website for suggestions. Medicine for the Heart: Massage & Music That is the title of a short article we recently ran across. It shows how massage and music can lessen anxiety and reduce the need for pain medication in certain instances. We suggest you first consult with your physician for any particular condition you may have. The article is especially important during American Heart Month. http://tinyurl.com/heartandmassage The Return of Kathy – Kathy D. Borsuk and family have returned from Virginia and we are pleased to note that she has some limited availability on most Saturdays and Sundays. Welcome back, Kathy! Celebrity Gary – Well, not really a celebrity, but there was an article about Gary’s athletic pursuits in the Courier-News papers early in January. Read it now: http://tinyurl.com/hmtironman “Winter Combo” – We have continuing rave reviews on our “winter combo” session which consists of a 90 minute session combining 30 minutes of hot stone and massage techniques on the back, followed by 60 minutes of Thai massage with warm Thai herbal packs. (See below.) Clients are requested to bring comfortable clothes (sweatpants, T-shirt) which are worn for the Thai portion of the session. The cost is just $120 plus tax. Thai Massage Review – We offer a basic 60 minute Thai massage session which includes gentle range of motion and compression techniques that guide the client into stretches which follow the energy lines of the body. Clients remain clothed (workout clothes are fine) on the table. A Thai massage session is energizing, relaxing and therapeutic, all at the same time. It is suitable for all clients, young and old, flexible and not so flexible. Optional warm herbal packs. Thai Massage is priced according to our normal 60 minute massage pricing; there is a $20 supplement if the warm herbal packs are used. Barefoot Running? – Soon, many of us will be out walking or running. There has been a lot of interest in barefoot running and in running with “minimal support.” Here is an article that looks at how humans ran before shoes were invented. Ask Gary about his “five fingers” minimal support shoes which he sometimes wears during massage sessions. Penny, Doulas & TENS – During January, Penny taught a TENS workshop to 10 Doulas. (TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation.) In Europe, Canada and Australia, it is commonly used by women in labor as a low tech, risk-free method of pain relief. Penny and her fellow Doulas are pioneering the use of TENS in the States. In January, two New Jersey Doula clients used the TENS machine during labor and were very satisfied. Penny plans to teach as many TENS workshops as possible nationwide so that hundreds of Doulas will be informed about the use of the TENS unit during labor. Way to go, Penny! Enjoy the Free Stuff at Hillsborough Massage - Hillsborough Beacon – Take it home! We get 10 copies each week. - Metro Race Forum – Shows all the upcoming running, bike and triathlon races. - Various magazines – Unlike other reception rooms, we encourage you to take them home with you. Recent samplings include Massage, Triathlon, Inside Triathlon, Time, Runners World, Food & Wine, etc. All recent issues. - Mints, candies, sometimes even homemade goodies! - And of course, lots of our brochures and business cards to share with your friends. Quick Updates - More of Penny’s Travels – Penny spent a week in France in January visiting her two older kids, Johanna and Alastair, who are living and working there. Alastair works in a hotel in Alpes d'Huez, a huge ski resort in the Alps. He snowboards every afternoon and works mornings and evenings. Johanna is teaching English to Becton Dickinson employees in Grenoble and is doing indoor rock climbing in her spare time. - Gary and Ironman – Gary is in his seventh week of training for Ironman Lake Placid. He’s eating better, sleeping more and working out a lot in the pool, on the bike trainer and running on the treadmill and outdoors. The 30 week training program began in December. The July 25th event consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride and ends with a 26.2 mile marathon. We will keep you updated. Calendar Sunday, Feb 14 – Valentine’s Day. Don’t Forget! Monday, Feb 15 – President’s Day. How about a massage? If you would like to purchase a Gift Card, make an appointment or ask us a question, call us at (908) 359-5777 or email us at: info@hillsboroughmassage.com If you are not sure what to get, see the Therapies and the Spa Sessions sections of our website. - Our 24-hour telephone (908-359-5777) is available to take appointments, order Gift Cards (MasterCard or Visa) and to answer questions. - If coming into the office, please call us to make sure we are available at the front desk. Kathy D Borsuk, Penny Bussell Stansfield, Stella Nieves, Portia Resnick, Debby Teal, Gary Verhoorn (908) 359-5777 or email at Info@hillsboroughmassage.com |