Tuesday, January 19, 2016

This time of year, it's important to take care of yourself outdoors. For those of us who live where it gets ridiculously cold, you need to make sure you dress in layers outside!

When the temperature drops and the wind factors make the temps seem much colder, it's imperative to make sure you dress in layers to avoid hypothermia and other cold-related health issues.

Shoveling creates a myriad of issues:  it can lead to bad backs, broken bones, head injuries, and even deadly heart problems

According to WebMD, 
The research team looked at snow shoveling injuries and medical emergencies in the U.S. from 1990 to 2006 using information from a national database. During that time, about 195,000 people in the U.S. were treated in a hospital emergency room for a snow shoveling injury.
Among the study findings:
  • Overworking your muscles, falling, and being hit with the shovel were the most common reasons for getting hurt.
  • Muscle, ligament, tendon, and other soft tissue injuries topped the list of snow shoveling mishaps. Among these, lower back injuries were common.
  • Other common snow shoveling injuries included cuts and broken bones. The arms and hands were the most likely body regions to sustain a bone fracture.
  • Heart-related problems made up only 7% of snow shoveling injuries. However, all deaths due to snow shoveling were caused by heart problems.
To avoid injuries, it's best to:
  • Wear boots that are slip-resistent.
  • Warm up first with light exercise or stretching.
  • Pace yourself. If you get out of breath, take it easy for a little while.
  • Instead of lifting the snow, try to push it out of the way.
  • Avoid throwing snow over your shoulder or to the side. The twisting motion may strain your lower back.

The most common issues relating from snow shoveling can be made to feel better by resting, taking a hot shower or Epsom salt bath,  or by getting a massage. One should wait at least 72 hours after an injury to see a licensed massage therapist, however.

With the pain resulting from shoveling, the "no pain, no gain" frame of mind is not a helpful one. In fact, although you may normally receive deep tissue massage such as Ashiatsu barefoot massage, your therapist may hold off on delivering such deep work.

Other types of massage may be appropriate, such as myofascial or craniosacral.

And it’s important to make sure that you don’t get a deep tissue massage such as Ashiastu before you shovel because you’re actually MORE likely to injure yourself. The deep tissue barefoot work loosens up tight muscles so well that it’s easy to over rotate when shoveling.


So when the cold wind starts to howl and the snow starts to fall, sit inside and sip some hot chocolate. Then bribe a kid to do the shoveling for you!





Sunday, November 9, 2014

Please schedule on website

If you want to schedule an appointment for massage. please go HERE.

The old links were disabled 2 years ago.

Massage services available:

Ashiatsu (deep tissue barefoot)
Bamboo-fusion (medium  or light pressure with warm bamboo tools)
Pregnancy massage
Cupping

Please visit the website for descriptions of my deep tissue massage in Cincinnati.

Monday, September 24, 2012

Bamboo student testimonial

I taught a small class this past weekend to some students who did an amazing job with the warm bamboo tools. Here's an unsolicited email I got this morning.

Hi Mary-Claire!

Thank you so much for teaching the Bamboo-Fusion course!  I had a great time at your studio over the weekend and am sooooooooo excited to share this technique with my clients!  I really think that this is going be a major blessing to my massage practice and for keeping my hands healthy.  You're amazing :)


Also, what was the name of that CD that you said makes your clients pass out?  I liked that one & am in dire need of new massage tunes!

I hope that you have a wonderful week!  Thanks again!!!
Jenny Price




The CD she is referring to is Hemi Sync. The music is supposed to equalize your brain waves and produce deep relaxation. My massage clients love the music and almost always fall asleep.

http://www.bamboomassagetools.info/home.html is my site for selling the bamboo massage tools. Free shipping too (in the US only). If you are interested in taking a 16 CEU 2 day course to learn the art of warm bamboo massage, check out www.affinitymassages.com for my schedule and to register for class online.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Quality of Bamboo Massage Tools

If you're thinking of purchasing bamboo massage sticks to do massage, take a good look on the web as to the quality of the massage tools.

Is the bamboo smooth? Or is it lumpy, which the client will feel? Are the tools actually made of bamboo? Or did someone cut down a maple tree to make maple "bamboo tools"?

Our Bamboo-fusion massage tools are solid, fused together rather like a cutting board. Because they are solid, they hold heat really well, and they're made to last.

At www.bamboomassgetools.info , we offer well made, solid bamboo tools that are smooth, beautiful to look at an handle. We are also offering free shipping in the U.S.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Bamboo massage tools/heating pad

We offer free shipping in the United States for the Bamboo-fusion tools! If you order a heating pad from us, we'll make you a good deal. www.BambooMassageTools.info.

This set of bamboo tools is still all natural bamboo.

Bamboo tools are solid and very smooth.

Tools can be heated* and retains heat a long time.

These bamboo tools are strong and durable - will last over time.


Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Massage gift

Know of a therapist who'd like to add a little something extra to his or her massage? For $150, you can enhance their career and make them love you even more. It's a much better gift than a fruitcake!
Solid bamboo massage sticks are created by Bamboo-fusion. They are heated to perfection in a commercial grade heating pad (sold separately). Clients love the warmth the bamboo provides, and therapists appreciate being able to massage more easily with less effort.

The beautifully crafted Massage Tools are sold my Affinity Massage Studio at www.BambooMassageTools.Info . Free shipping via USPS with insturance in the US.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Bamboo Massage Tools Info

Need some information or want to see photos of the amazing Bamboo-fusion massage tools? Go to www.BambooMassageTools.info!

We sell the high quality solid bamboo massage sticks with free (yes I said "FREE") shipping in the US.

They're perfect this time of year to warm your clients and your own hands as well. Who wants a massage therapist with cold hands?

Use the massage tools to knead, press, sweep and roll the tension from your client's body. In fact, you don't even have to be a massage therapist to use them. Buy them as a gift for your spouse!