When was the last time you felt awesome?

It’s Valentine’s day at the massage studio

At the root of Valentine's Day is appreciation. Appreciation for small gestures of daily support, and for all the hard times you've been through together. And yes, it normally focuses on romantic love and our partners. But I think it extends to our ultimate partner - ourselves.


It's often easier for us to notice when our partner is having a hard time and needs some care, than to notice the same thing in ourselves. I've seen this repeatedly in my clients - someone with serious muscular issues that are preventing them from the daily activities of living, will get off the table and say, "I feel awesome! But, you know who needs this though? ...My partner!" Inevitably, they book in their partner, who, sure, is maybe stressed out, but not in nearly as bad shape.



You are allowed to feel awesome. In fact, taking care of yourself helps those around you. I'm a big fan of that airline adage, "Put on your own oxygen mask before caring for others." Do I always remember to do it? Nope. But hey, here's a small reminder, for both you and me.


So book a massage, take a walk, or make room for whatever small thing brightens your day. I hope your Valentine's is one of appreciation.



Gift certificates Are Available Online

For those of you doing the traditional Valentine's thing of gift giving to a partner, massage gift certificates are available online. (I know mine puts up with a lot, y'all!) Choose your favorite design - there are some fun ones! Then email or print it. Someone is really going to appreciate it. Buy a gift certificate here.



Book a HSA or FSA Massage

Lots of clients are booking sessions with Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account funds right now. Many of those programs get topped up at the beginning of the year. Most of these programs are use-it-or-lose-it, and massage is an excellent way to care for yourself.


Massage can address the aches and pains you feel, or just give you an assisted way to get centered.



Here's how:

  • Check with your program to see if massage is covered. (It usually is!)

  • Make a massage appointment

  • You can either pay with your HSA or FSA card, or, if that doesn't work for any reason, I can email a receipt with the codes needed to get you reimbursed.

Holiday Hours at the Massage Studio, 2023

I'm not sure how the end of the year snuck up, but here it is again! So sneaky! If you've got HSA funds (that's a health savings account) to use by end of year, massage is a great way to do that. Learn how at the end of this newsletter.

Holiday Hours For December

The massage studio will be open normal hours through Christmas Eve, and closed between Christmas and New Years.

Fri Dec 22 - Open

Mon Dec 25, thru Mon Jan 1 - Closed

Tues Jan 2 - Open

The massage studio will reopen for normal hours the rest of January.

Book a HSA or FSA Massage

It's an excellent time of year to use up Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account funds before they expire at the end of the year. Most of these programs are use-it-or-lose-it, and massage is an excellent way to care for yourself.

When was the last time you felt great? Massage can address the aches and pains you feel, or just give you an assisted way to get centered.



Here's how:

  • Check with your program to see if massage is covered. (It usually is!)

  • Get on the schedule, before the end of the year

  • You can either pay with your HSA card, or, if that doesn't work for any reason, I can email a receipt with the codes needed to get you reimbursed.

Thanksgiving Hours 2023

Thanksgiving Hours: Open Wed, Closed Thurs and Fri

Happy Thanksgiving! I’m sticking close to home this year. The massage studio will be open normal hours, especially open on Wednesday, and then closed for just the Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving.


Monday, Nov 20 - Open

Tuesday, Nov 21 - Open

Wednesday, Nov 22 - Open

Thursday, Nov 23 - Closed

Friday, Nov 24 - Closed


The massage studio will reopen for normal hours the following week, on Monday, Nov 27.


Book an HSA or FSA massage

It’s an excellent time of year to use up Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account before funds expire at the end of the year!

Hit the “reset” button on nagging aches or pain, or just find a designated moment to center and breathe.


I can email a receipt with the codes needed to get your reimbursed for your session - just let me know that you are on an HSA or FSA program.


Thanks, and I hope you are having an amazing fall season!

—Andrea

Out of the Massage Studio: Sept 4-21

I will be out of the massage studio for a two week vacation, Sept 4 - Sept 21. It’s a vacation and not a surgery this time, I promise. This is a UK trip that has been on the calendar for a year (mood: excited!) I had intended to have more time between the surgery recovery period and this trip, but “best laid plans” and all that… here we are.

As of the time of writing, there’s a month of open space on the calendar before my departure. Grab your spot before I go!

During the sabbatical, no massage appointments will be available in the studio.

I’ll be happy to see you when I return, on Sept 22. For my clients that like to plan ahead, note that the online booking system allows you to book only up to a month in advance.

I appreciate your business, and your continued support.

-Andrea