Meet you under the MistleTOE!

It's December already, and if you are already shoppin', be sure and save yourself some time to drop onto my massage table - I have a few appointments open this month. I'll help squash out the Bah-Humbugs and Grinches in your tight shoulders, make your tense muscles melt like a snowman in Texas, and bring back your holiday glow under my mistleTOE! 

 

So what's Heeling Sole got in store for you this Heeling Holiday season?

• Gift Certficates for specific services 
• Gift Certficates for dollar amounts
• Couples Massage Class right after the New Year

 

Gift Certificates are great for stocking stuffers, presents for that special someone or for the boss you wish would chill out, AND they are easy to wrap! Available in any dollar amount, or for any barefoot massage service on my menu!*

I'll be offering a Barefoot Massage for Couples class on January 5th - it's a great way to start your New Year off on the right foot.  Resolve to spend more quality time together with the one you meet under the real mistletoe. The healing power of touch is amazing, and I'll teach you easy ways to help your family “heel” with some barefoot massage tricks. Sign up for the January 5th class here, it's $45/couple.

 

The supply store at my office is over-stuffed with great gift ideas. We've got shelves full of aromatherapy, allergy remedies, self massage tools, all natural crèmes, lotions and oils, as well as relaxing music and great books. I can even order you discounted professional-grade massage tables and supplies if you want!

*Hot Tip: Prices for my 90 minute and 2 hour long sessions are increasing slightly starting January 1st. If you buy a Gift Certfiicate for a 90 minute or 2 hour long session, the 2012 prices will be valid for that gift. Gift Certificates for flat dollar amounts only go towards the price of the service at the time the gift card is redeemed.  So make sure you buy a gift certificate for a specific service if you want it to be fully paid for in 2013. Otherwise a Gift Certficate for a flat rate $115, for example, would cover a 90 minute session in 2012, but in 2013 the gift card recipient will need to pay $5 at the appointment to fully cover the cost of the massage. 

Mele Kalikimaka! ~Jeni

Heeling Sole is on hold...

Sorry everyone - the fun Ashi-Thai at Lululemon event for today is cancelled due to a family emergency.

Also please be patient with my schedule in the office, I will be available to give you a massage as soon as I can.

Thanks for your understaning...

~Jeni

Appointment available! Saturday morning Bear foot massage with Jeni at Heeling Sole Barefoot Massage! Www.heelingsole.com

Rocktober Referral Offer!

The latest newsletter just went out to those of you on the Heeling Sole email list. It's jam-packed full of information on how to listen to your favorite music during massages, earn free Ashiatsu, Ashi-Thai and Ashi-Anma sessions, and get exclusive existing client only offers!

Not on the newsletter? Oh you missed a good one! Sign up at the bottom of the "Contact" page on my site. You'll be hip to the Heeling Sole jive in no time.

 

...ok ok, I give in. Here's a link to the newsletter so you can read the latest email now!

 

~Jeni

In honor of Flag Day.... Here is an awesome Ashiatsu Banner!

When is it not such a hot idea to get a Barefoot Massage?

It's finally summer time in hot, hot Texas! But when is it not such a hot idea to get an Barefoot Massage?

Don't get me wrong: I am so glad to have the opportunity to massage you and I really appreciate your business - but there are times when we just have to say NO to barefoot massage. I usually only get the chance to review this information with you when it's all too late, and this subject has been coming up a lot lately, so the universe is telling me it's time to talk about it... so lets go over it together now and hope that the worst never happens to you. (The "worst" meaning having to reschedule a massage due to health issues, EEK!)

You all realize by now that Barefoot Massage falls into a category all of it's own in the massage realm: it not only is unique, it works and feels great, but it also comes with it's own extra cautions to be aware of. As the Spiderman movies have taught us, "with great power comes great responsibility."

Please know that I am by no means a doctor, and I do not diagnose or prescribe anything. I do need to know what is happening with you so that I can work safely within my scope of practice, and help you with the best possible results in each massage. If there is an alternative form of bodywork that would better suit your current situation - then give it a shot! If you have any questions about any of the following lists, write me back! I'd love to dive in deeper.

When Barefoot Massage is contraindicated (AKA, not allowed!)

• If you are a woman that is pregnant or trying to get pregnant 
• If you've had breast implants within nine months 
• If you've had recent eye procedures/Lasik surgery within 72 hours 
• If you have a history of Tuberculosis, thrombosis, aneurysm, or ongoing kidney disorders. 
• If you are currently going through radiation therapy treatments. 
• If you've had any knee, hip, spine, shoulder, or major joint surgeries within 6 weeks 
• If you have phlebitis or cellulitis Any Autoimmune Disorders (such as lupus, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, etc) 
• If you are currently taking any blood thinners, pain killers, or muscle relaxants 
• If you have uncontrolled high blood pressure or heart condition 
• If you have a pacemaker, stint or shunt 
• If you've had a rib or any bone fracture/break within 6 months 
• If you have Osteoporosis If you have Guillian-Barre’ Syndrome, any neuropathy, or any neurological disorder that causes loss of sensation or muscle weakness 
• If you have been on a plane flight longer than 6 hours within the last 24 hours prior to your massage appointment.
• If you are sick. (If I get sick, then I have to reschedule everyone!) 
• If you don't like deep pressure during your massages 
• If you weigh less than 130 pounds (Ashi-Thai and Ashi-Anma are OK for most any weight, but not Ashiatsu.) 
• If you are under 18 years old. 

The following situations do weigh heavily on your massage. Although we may not need to reschedule your appointment completely based off of any of these, it will definitely shape the plan of action I take during your session. Please be sure to let me know when scheduling your appointment if any of the following applies to you.

• If you have any extra hardware installed (IUD, joint replacements, fusions, rods, plates, screws, alien probes, etc) 
• If you are diabetic, hemophiliac, or hypoglycemic 
• If you have been diagnosed with any stage of a bulging disc 
• If you have spinal stenosis, spondylitus, spondylolithesis (Any "spondy"!) 
• If you've had any recent injuries (Dislocations, sprains, strains, bumps, bruises, whiplash, etc) 
• If you've had recent injections of substances at joint or muscle junctures (Botox, saline, nerve block, epidural, corticosteroid, even birth control.) 
• If you have had any kind of surgery ever - depending on the situation and how long it's been, I may need a doctors approval, and I may prefer that you finish your Physical/Occupational Therapy series prior to your session with me - or I might send you to my PT instead ;)
• If you are experiencing: 
  • Heavy menstrual cramping or abnormal flow cycle 
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome 
  • Low grade fever 
  • Acute intense pain that does not subside
  • Numbness or tingling in any area. 
• If you have been diagnosed with Osteopenia (early stage of Osteoporosis) 

Now that I've probably scared you: don't worry about it. Please have a safe summer and just have fun! Thanks so much for trying out my work, I really hope it helps!

~Jeni Spring

Heeling Sole Barefoot Massage - http://www.HeelingSole.com