Elements Therapeutic Massage - North Edmond

Mother's Day Special!

Fri, 04 May 2012 11:39:00 -0500

Deciding on the perfect gift to give a special Mom you know for Mother's Day? Give her the gift of massage!

Receive a free $20 off! Gift cards may be purchased at $55 for a 55min session (reg. $75) or $79 for an 80min session (reg. $99)!

Client Testimonials

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:52:00 -0500

Read what clients are saying about their experience here at Elements North Edmond! Go to "Client Reviews" under "About Our Studio"!

Attention New Clients!

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:41:00 -0500

From now until April 30, 2012, new client intro rate is $49 for a 55min session (regular $75) and $73 for an 80min (regular $99)! Hurry and give us a call while appointments are still available! There are 10 days left at this rate.

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Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:36:00 -0500

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Massage vs. Allergies

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Massage can relax the symptoms of stress to the body , in turn relieving the symptoms of allergies . It increases circulation, releasing muscle tension and changes the panic responses in our bodies. Having issues wih allergies this season? Come in and see what our therapists can do for you! Call us today to book your appointment #216-5252

Newest Massage Therapists!

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:51:00 -0600

We have two new intern massge therapists on staff! Dakota and Ashley are both attending Brookline College for massage therapy and are doing their internship with us at Elements North Edmond!

New Benefits for Members!

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Now our members can add a friend or family member to their account to share their membership! Also if you miss a month for any reason your massage can carry over or be converted into a gift card for a small fee of $10. Want to learn more about our Wellness Program and the many ways you will benefit from it? Call us today #216-5252 and ask us about our new client special.

Holiday Open House & One Day Specials!

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:55:00 -0600

Don't miss our upcoming open house! December 10, 2011, 3-7pm!

New Massage Therapist!

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:33:00 -0600

I'd like to introduce Kyle, our newest team member! Kyle is just weeks away from completing his certification in Massage Therapy. His knowledge and techniques are truely amazing! I would encourage everyone to schedule with him!

Massage Improves Posture!

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Did you know that with a consistent program of massage therapy, the painful points in muscles are loosened and relaxed, joints have greater freedom, and pressure points are relieved? This allows the body to position itself in a healthy and natural posture, therefore avoiding the movements and positions developed over time as a reaction to the pain.

Elements now has text messaging!

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:47:00 -0600

Text 'Massage1677" to 825725 for ongoing specials! This is a great new way to learn more about what specials and opportunities we have ongoing at Elements!

Beat the rainy day blues!

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:23:00 -0600

What is more perfect than relaxing on a rainy day? How about relaxing and pampering yourself! Elements offers a unique experience where every massage is catered to your perferred needs. Stop by or call us today for your 55minute or 80minute massage where the entire time is dedicated to only you. We have appointments available all weekend, so call and book yours soon! They are going fast!

And do not forget about our November specials: We are lowering our prices! You can now purchase our 55minute 12pack for only $588. That is a saving of $312!!! What a prefect gift this season for you, your friends and your family!

Call us at #216-5252

Specials running all month!

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:29:00 -0500

Weekend Football Bonanza!!! Saturdays ad Sundays through October, book your massage for $30 off by coming in dressed in your fav team's attire! Also, get in our prize pack basket giveaway just for showing your team spirit and the team with the most spirit's supporters will be entered in another drawing for a free upgrade to 80 minutes!

Which type of massage would be best for you?

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:55:00 -0500

Here is a quick guide to the most popular types of massage therapy to help you figure out which massage therapy style is right for you.

1) Swedish Massage Therapy

This is the most common type of massage therapy in the United States. It is also known as Swedish massage or simply massage therapy.

Massage therapists use long smooth strokes, kneading, and circular movements on superficial layers of muscle using massage lotion or oil.

Swedish massage therapy can be very gentle and relaxing. If you've never had massage before, this is a good one to try first. To learn more, read the full article on Swedish massage.

2) Aromatherapy Massage

Aromatherapy massage is massage therapy with the addition of one or more scented plant oils called essential oils to address specific needs.

The massage therapist can select oils that are relaxing, energizing, stress-reducing, balancing, etc. One of the most common essential oils used in aromatherapy massage is lavender.

Aromatherapy massage is particularly suited to stress-related conditions or conditions with an emotional component. To learn more, read the full article on aromatherapy massage.

3) Hot Stone Massage

Heated, smooth stones are placed on certain points on the body to warm and loosen tight muscles and balance energy centers in the body.

The massage therapist may also hold stones and apply gentle pressure with them. The warmth is comforting. Hot stone massage is good for people who have muscle tension but prefer lighter massage. To learn more, read the full article on hot stone massage.

4) Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. The massage therapist uses slower strokes or friction techniques across the grain of the muscle.

Deep tissue massage is used for chronically tight or painful muscles, repetitive strain, postural problems, or recovery from injury. People often feel sore for one to two days after deep tissue massage. To learn more, read the full article on deep tissue massage.

5) Shiatsu

Shiatsu is a form of Japanese bodywork that uses localized finger pressure in a rhythmic sequence on acupuncture meridians.

Each point is held for for two to eight seconds to improve the flow of energy and help the body regain balance.

People are normally pleasantly surprised when they try shiatsu for the first time. It is relaxing yet the pressure is firm, and there is usually no soreness afterwards. To learn more, read the full article on shiatsu.

6) Thai Massage

Like shiatsu, Thai massage aligns the energies of the body using gentle pressure on specific points. Thai massage also includes compressions and stretches.

You don't just lie there--the therapist moves and stretches you into a sequence of postures. It's like yoga without doing any work. Thai massage is more energizing than other forms of massage. It is also reduces stress and improves flexibility and range of motion. To learn more, read the full article on thai massage. Also, see photos of a Thai massage session.

7) Pregnancy Massage

Also called prenatal massage, pregnancy massage is becoming increasingly popular with expectant mothers. Massage therapists who are certified in pregnancy massage know the proper way to position and support the woman's body during the massage, and how to modify techniques.

Pregnancy massage is used to reduce stress, decrease swelling, relieve aches and pains, and reduce anxiety and depression. The massage is customized to a woman's individual needs. To learn more, read the full article on pregnancy massage.

8) Reflexology

Although reflexology is sometimes called foot massage, it is more than simple foot massage. Reflexology involves applying pressure to certain points on the foot that correspond to organs and systems in the body. Reflexology is very relaxing, especially for people who stand on their feet all day or just have tired, achy feet. To learn more, read the full article on reflexology.

9) Sports Massage

Sports massage is specifically designed for people who are involved in physical activity. But you don't have to be a professional athlete to have one-it's also used by people who are active and work out often. The focus isn't on relaxation but on preventing and treating injury and enhancing athletic performance.

A combination of techniques are used. The strokes are generally faster than Swedish massage. Facilitated stretching is a common technique. It helps to loosen muscles and increase flexibility.

10) Back Massage

Some massage clinics and spas offer 30-minute back massages. If a back massage is not expressly advertised, you can also book a 30- or 40-minute massage and ask that the massage therapist to focus on your back. Massage for Neck and Back Pain?

These are just 10 of the more popular types of massage. There are many more. Learn about more alternative therapies.

Why massage can benefit you!

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:28:00 -0500

Massage facts

It’s a fact. Every year, more and more people rely on therapeutic massage and bodywork for relaxation, pain relief, health concerns, rehabilitation and general wellness. To help you better understand this rapidly growing field, we’d like to share some information with you.

Massage may be the oldest form of medical care – Egyptian tomb paintings show people being massaged.*
A Chinese book written in 2,700 BC – The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine – recommended the “massage of skin and flesh”.*
Today, 39 million American adults – more than one out of every six – get at least one massage each year.**
Massage therapy has been proven effective in:
Relieving back pain
Boosting immune system
Reducing anxiety
Lowering blood pressure
Treating migraines
Decreasing carpal tunnel symptoms
Easing post-operative pain
Alleviating side effects of cancer**
Because massage and bodywork directly or indirectly affects every system of the body, it promotes health, prevents illness and injury, and speeds recovery.
In a recent survey, respondents shared their primary reasons for choosing alternative therapies:
41%       General wellness
33%       Treat an illness
10%       Supplement traditional care
10%       Prevent an illness
6%         Other***
77% of the companies identified as the “100 Best for Working Mothers” offer massage therapy to employees.**
Companies that offer massage therapy as an employee benefit include: Allstate, Best Buy, Cisco Systems, FedEx, Gannett (USA Today), General Electric, Hewlett-Packard, Home Depot, JC Penney, Kimberly-Clark, Texas Instruments and Yahoo!**
79% of 25 to 35 year olds would like their health insurance plan to cover massage.**
In 1996, massage therapy and bodywork was officially offered for the first time as a core medical service in the Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, and nationally certified practitioners provided key medical services.
NCBTMB’s program includes practitioners from all modalities and disciplines, including Swedish massage, shiatsu, polarity therapy, Rolfing®, Trager® techniques, reflexology, neuromuscular therapy and more.
Today, there are nearly 90,000 nationally certified practitioners serving consumers.

* Holisticonline.com
**American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Fact Sheets
***Thomson Medstat

Massage helps Migraines!

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:38:00 -0500

When it comes to migraines, a little massage never hurt. But then again, a little massage never hurt whether you suffer from migraines or not. Seriously though, massage therapy has proven quite helpful in relieving headache pain. Call 216-5252 for information on our wellness program and find out how to save $20 off every massage!

2 for $99!!!

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:11:00 -0500

Special purchase now thru July 31, 2010! Buy 2 55 - minute massages for only $99! Save $50!

Massage Therapy = proven effective

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:46:00 -0500

Massage therapy has been proven effective in:
Relieving back pain
Boosting immune system
Reducing anxiety
Lowering blood pressure
Treating migraines
Decreasing carpal tunnel symptoms
Easing post-operative pain
Alleviating side effects of cancer**

Essential Massage Facts

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:20:00 -0500

Essential Massage Facts
A massage is a traditional form of therapy in which muscles and other soft tissues of the body are manipulated to improve health and well-being. Variants of massage range from tissues to deeper manual techniques. Massage was practiced as a healing therapy for centuries in virtually every culture thorough the world. It helps to relieve muscle tension, reduce stress, and evoke feelings of calmness. Although massage affects the body as a whole, it particularly influences the activity of the musculoskeletal, circulatory, lymphatic, and nervous systems. History of the massage dates back over 4000 years, to traditional Chinese medicine. In 19th century a form of massage called "Swedish" was introduced. Although massage was rather unpopular in the 20th century, in 1970 there begun a renaissance of this form of natural therapy.

How does a massage works?
During massaging, the electrical nerve signals are transmitted thorough entire body, which helps to stimulate circulation and clear waste products as well as boosts the activity of immune system as well as reducing pain and tension, giving overall calming effect. By increasing release of endorphins and reducing the level of stress hormones massage also enhance general sense of well-beings.

What is massage good for?
Massage is frequently used to support healing, boost energy, shorten recovery time after an injury, as well as a method to enhance relaxation, by melting away stress. Massage relieves effectively chronic pains (perhaps more efficiently than any other known method, including pharmaceutical, and other traditional, like acupuncture). Mothers and newborns also benefit from massage, making mother-child bond stronger. Almost in any treatment massage can be introduced as support for conventional therapy. For example, it is often used in treatment of autism, cerebral palsy, rheumatoid arthritis, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Who should avoid massage?
Generally, massage should be avoided by people with congestive heart failure, infection of superficial veins, soft tissues and several other health problems. Also, pregnant women should be cautious (and choose a specially trained therapist). In any case of doubt if you can have a massage, consult your doctor first, who should be final judge in this matter.

by Alan Pierce

Massage Can...

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:54:00 -0500

Massage Can

• Alleviate low-back pain and
increase range of motion.
• Create body self-awareness.
• Improve muscle tone and
stimulate their nerve supply.
• Improve elasticity of skin and
promote skin rejuvenation.
• Improve sleep and calm the mind.
• Increase endorphin and seratonin production.
• Reduce edema, as well as joint infl ammation.
• Release negative holding patterns
from previous injuries.
• Stimulate lymph circulation
and enhance immunity.

5 Ways a Prenatal Massage Should Be Different

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:30:00 -0500

5 Ways a Prenatal Massage Should Be Different
Pregnancy can be so uncomfortable! Time for a massage — but do you need a special kind of massage when you’re pregnant? What’s different about it besides the fact that you might not be able to lie on your stomach? Here’s why the experience, techniques and benefits of a prenatal massage are different from a standard massage.

When you’re expecting a baby you’re likely to feel all kinds of aches and pains. The added weight you’re carrying, along with the way it’s centered in the front of your body, can cause changes in your posture and gait as your body tries to compensate for your changing center of gravity. But as the uterus expands, the baby grows and your hormone levels shift, it’s more than just backache that can ensue.

There are several ways in which a real prenatal massage is different than the average relaxation massage you receive at a typical day spa. These differences become more important and more pronounced as your pregnancy progresses — with more adjustments made in your second and third trimester vs. in your first trimester.

Prenatal massage techniques are designed to …

Reduce swelling. Special manipulation techniques can be used to stimulate soft tissues to reduce edema (fluid retention). Edema is often caused by the fact that the heavy uterus can reduce circulation and increase pressure on major blood vessels, notes the American Pregnancy Association based on research published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Relieve sciatica. Sciatic nerve pain is a common complication during pregnancy because the uterus rests on the pelvic floor and lower back muscles. The pressure radiates pain through the sciatic nerve into leg muscles, in turn causing those muscles to swell and put pressure on nearby nerves. Massage therapy can reduce inflammation in the nerves by helping to release the tension on nearby muscles. Many pregnant women experience significant reduction in sciatic nerve pain through regular massage.
Balance hormone levels. Recent studies have shown that massage during pregnancy significantly improved regulation of the hormones norepinephrine, cortisol and serotonin — hormones associated with stress, relaxation and mood. These improvements can help expectant mothers balance out mood swings and reduce the risk of low birth weight or complications with delivery, reports the APA based on an article on massage therapy effects on pregnant women suffering with depression, in the Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Keep baby safe. The intensity of the pressure applied to the muscles and tissues, and the positioning of the mother’s body, should be adjusted to ensure that the baby is protected.

5 tips for getting the right prenatal massage for you

Tell your massage therapist how far along you are and when your due date is.
Ask for a massage therapist experienced in prenatal massage techniques. These professionals specialize in prenatal and postnatal massages.
Advise the therapist of any particular troubles, concerns, aches … Point out where you’re feeling pain or discomfort, when it tends to be at its worst, and what activities seem to aggravate it or cause it to flare up.
Be specific. “Feels like” comparisons are helpful here — does it feel like a needle in your back every evening, or a dull ache in your hip when you try to bend?
Ask about Swedish massage. Swedish massage is a recommended prenatal massage method because it is effective at relieving many discomforts related to the changes in hormone levels, spinal and joint alignment, and circulation that are often experienced by pregnant women. Swedish massage aims to relax muscle tension and improve lymphatic and blood circulation. The therapist uses long, gliding strokes and kneading and tapping techniques on the top layer of muscles; and may also manipulate the joints gently to improve range of motion.

Be sure to consult your doctor first about whether a massage is suitable for your condition.

When you’re nearing delivery, schedule yourself for a postnatal massage. This type of therapy is differs from a prenatal massage in that it focuses on toning a new mother's body and reducing fluid retention. And of course, it can help ease the stresses of all the change you’re experiencing at home (like getting up with the baby in the middle of every night) — and that release and renewal can help you be a better mom.

At Elements Therapeutic Massage, we’ll work with you and your practitioner to create a plan for regular, ongoing massage therapy sessions that can keep you healthy while working with your schedule and lifestyle, your health concerns and your priorities. Call or come in today and let’s talk about how you can get more massage and well-being in your life.

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Sleeping with the Enemy? (Hint: It's Stress)
Lying awake at night? Can’t stop your mind from worrying about what happened yesterday and what will happen tomorrow? It’s not healthy — and that’s not just a saying.

Stress and the way you react to it may be affecting your health, even though it may not be apparent to you. You may think that persistent headache or inability to focus is caused by a physical illness, but the culprit may actually be excessive ongoing stress in your life. And it can lead to serious health problems.

According to the National Institutes of Health, stress is at the root of 80 percent or more of all illness and doctor visits in the U.S.. Here's how stress increasesyour risk of serious disease, your healthcare cost and your productivity.

Health effects of stress

The health effects of stress identified by The Mayo Clinic can range from relatively minor symptoms and conditions including …

Headache
Back pain
Upset stomach
Sleep problems
Irritability
Lack of focus
Forgetfulness
Overeating

… to more acute and critical health conditions including …

Chest pain
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Depression
Decreased immunity

What can you do to reduce stress?

First, recognize that you can’t prevent stress. It’s part of everyday life — and some level of stress is actually good for you. It’s how you react to stress, as well as a lifestyle that brings a frequently elevated levels of stress into your life, that can get you and your state of health into trouble.

Health experts agree that making lifestyle changes to help you identify your stress triggers and, most importantly, better manage your reactions to stress, can bring numerous health benefits.

Stress management techniques recommended by medical experts include massage as well as exercise, guided relaxation and breathing techniques, meditation, yoga and tai chi. (please spell check)

How massage can help you manage stress

The Mayo Clinic notes that studies have found massage helpful for stress relief and for managing anxiety and depression, as well as boosting immunity. Massage has been shown to help regulate hormones including norepinephrine, cortisol and serotonin — naturally occurring chemicals in the body that are associated with stress, relaxation and mood.

Beyond the physical effects of tactile manipulation of the muscles, tissues, joints and organs, the stress-relief and health benefits of massage also come from the caring and comfort of physical touch.

These benefits of regular massage can help you cope with stress when it’s occurring — and also develop a stronger everyday resilience to the stresses life will inevitably bring.

Stressed to the max? We can help. Our team of massage therapy professionals is trained to help you identify your stress “storage” points and release the tension physically — so you can let it go more easily and feel calm, cool and in control of whatever comes at you. Life brings it on. We get it out.

Be sure to check with your doctor if you’re experiencing chronic stress. Your symptoms could be associated with a serious health condition.

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Fri, 28 May 2010 15:14:00 -0500

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Book your massage with one of our new therapists!!!

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:00:00 -0600

We have added some awesome new certified massage therapists to our staff! Book your appointment today with one of our new therapists! 405-216-5252