November 11th, 2011 • Posted by Nancy Wogan • Permalink
For those of you who have purchased our Sharing Spree Group deal, Thank You!
We will make every effort to make this a wonderful experience for you and to book your appointment on the date and time that you have chosen.
Please READ the following CAREFULLY
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Your appointment is not confirmed until you receive a separate confirmation email. We book for Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays only and giving us 2 or 3 options on date and time will increase your chance for your requested time.
- Cancellation Policy: 48 hours cancellation policy. This means that if you need to reschedule you must do so 48 hours before starting time. If you do not reschedule 48 hours before, or are a no-show, the voucher can no longer be redeemed. If you are 15 minutes or more late, we will consider this to be the same as a no-show.
- You must bring a print-out of the Sharing Spree voucher with you, else you will be charged the full non-sale price of $80.
- You may use the voucher to upgrade to a longer appointment of your choice, which needs to be confirmed in the separate email. Contact us immediately if you are interested in the upgrade as this will impact the day/time of your appointment
Upgrade choices:
a) an additional 30 minutes to your facial (this will change it into a European Facial) for $40
b) change to a Detox foot soak and additional 15 minutes foot massage or introduction to Reflexology plus a hydrating aroma-foot cream for $30
or
c) both, which is an additional 45 minutes for $70
Your additional payment is due at the time of the appointment. We accept cash or check with an ID.
Q & A
Q. I forgot and didn't try to use my Sharing Spree Deal until the last possible moment when all your appointments were fully booked, will you extend the expiration date?
A. No, you had 6 months to book your appointment for this deal, however you may use half of your deal value $20 as a discount towards any full priced treatment here at the spa.
Q. Can I use the one hour deal as two half our deals instead?
A. No, the deal can not be divided into two sessions and is to be used 'as is'.
Q. I have purchased more then one deal, so I can give them as gifts. Can we all come at the same time?
A. As we are a small wellness spa, we can only scheduled you and your friends for back-to-back appointments.
Q. I have decided I have no time for this deal after all. Will you buy it back from me?
A. No, the deal is only valid 'as is' and has no monetary/cash value.
Q. I missed the Sharing Spree deal, can I still purchase it from you directly?
A. No, the Sharing Spree is a one time deal.
Q. Do you offer upgrades on your Sharing Spree Deal?
A. Yes, we do.
Our upgrade are several add-on choices which you must book at the time of booking (not at the arrival time):
a) an additional 30 minutes to your facial (this will change it into a European Facial) for $40
b) change to a Detox foot soak and additional 15 minutes foot massage or
introduction to Reflexology plus a hydrating aroma-foot cream for $30
or
c) both, which is an additional 45 minutes for $70
Your additional payment is due at the time of the appointment. We accept cash or check with an ID.
See you soon!
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October 5th, 2011 • Posted by Nancy Wogan • Permalink
When people complain of headaches, neck and shoulder pain it
is usually a ‘symptom' of a bigger problem. Trigger points form in muscles for
a reason and are often a result of trauma or stress.
Poor posture can place a great deal of structural stress on
the trapezius muscle (the big shoulder muscle). The human head is heavy and
designed to be supported by the bones of the cervical spine.
Your muscles are like guide wires and determine where the bones
are moved or held in space.
So a person with a forward head and rounded shoulder posture
has shortened muscles on the front of the body and over lengthened muscles on
the back. This places unnecessary stress on the body causing pain. The pains or
‘symptoms' are headaches, neck and shoulder pain.
Did
you know that for every inch the head moves forward in posture, it
increases the weight of the head by 10 pounds? When a 12 pound head is
held forward from the shoulders only 3 inches, it causes 42 pounds of pressure on the neck and upper back muscles.
When the neck is hyper-flexed for long periods of time, it's foreseeable that an overuse injury could easily occur that
could potentially lead to degenerative conditions such as arthritis,
and even irreversible muscle tissue and nerve damage.
People who work a desk job complain of neck and head pain,
even in their temple or behind the eye. These ‘symptoms' come from working on a
keyboard that is too high or from sustained shoulder elevation from holding a
telephone to the ear. It's important not to overlook the potential for Smartphone Syndrome- a repetitive use injury to the upper back, neck muscles, forearms, wrists and hands caused by a combination of poor posture and excessive Smartphone use.
Instead of tilting your head down to the phone, bring the phone up to
eye level. This will reduce your forward head posture that can strain
your upper back and neck muscles.
Compression on the muscle from the shoulder strap of a heavy
backpack or acute trauma from a whiplash can result in similar pain.
These pains, including at the base of the head and along the
shoulder blades are often the result of tight muscles and trigger points in the
muscles.
A well-educated massage therapist can help release the tight
muscles with different techniques, like trigger point therapy, deep tissue
massage, muscle energy technique, Swedish relaxation massage and structural
relief therapy. (see therapy explained) Together with homecare like stretches, cold/hot/cold packs and
a change in posture or office ergonomics, over time with repetition, these
head, neck and shoulder pains can become a symptom of the past.
(by Nancy Wogan, with ref. from expert David Kent, LMT,
NCTMB and Morgan Sutherland LMT)
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July 18th, 2011 • Posted by Nancy Wogan • Permalink
There are different ways of Keeping it Real!
What does "Real" mean to you?
Here are some articles on what we think is important in Keeping it Real.
Being Real starts with You:
Here are some Real healthy summer recipes
Keep these Really healthy foods in your pantry:
Getting Real about fitness?
Being Real with your friends
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June 22nd, 2011 • Posted by Nancy Wogan • Permalink
Yes, it's time, time for our first Open House. July 14th 2011 from 4-7 pm !!
Our wellness center has grown in less then two years from having one beautiful treatment room offering massages and spa treatments to two treatment rooms, a waiting room and two beautiful bathrooms.
Under the Willamette Wellness Center umbrella you will find our little spa with many different treatments like relaxation massages, pain relieving massages, foot reflexology, lymphatic drainage therapy and much more. Visit our website and check out our services, online booking and gift certificates.
Our Esthetician joined us offering expert skin care with a holistic approach.
Our Life coach joined us offering her wonderful services.
Bring a girlfriend and meet all the lovely ladies here who help you improve on your wellness.
We would like to share our new bigger even better facilities with you and of course our peaceful property with ponds, waterfall, pathways and vineyard. Thank you to all our current clients and welcome to all our new lady friends.
Let's make this a fun ladies-only afternoon with spa prizes, tasty nibbles and drinks and meeting new and old friends!
Did you sign up for our sweepstake?? https://www.facebook.com/WillametteWellnessSpa
You and your friend can win a spa treat and the winner will be chosen early morning July 14th, so we can share her name(s) at our Open House.
See you there!!
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May 25th, 2011 • Posted by Nancy Wogan • Permalink
Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT) describes all modalities that have their basis in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Massage is part of Bodywork as are the Asian Therapies. However Shiatsu and Thai Massage are actually not massage as we know it.
Shiatsu and Thai massage are a type of bodywork that uses mechanical pressure from fingers, hands, thumbs, elbows knees and feet. These Oriental modalities are based on restoring the flow of energy or Qi in China or Ki in Japan (pronounced chee) that flows through our body. By removing blockages one restores the balance of energy which restores your health.
Shiatsu:
It is an ancient form of bodywork that originated in Japan. Shiatsu literally translates “to finger press”.
Unlike the more well-known Swedish massage, Shiatsu is done with the client clothed and uses no oil.
It is performed as a “kata”, or learned choreographed form, rather than a free form.
Shiatsu is similar to acupuncture in that the work follows the main channels of the body, based on Chinese Medicine. The kata is designed to open blockages and help generate the free flow of “Ki” (chee), or vital energy.
Advantages of Shiatsu include:
No oils or lubricants are used
No need to disrobe
It can be done anywhere—outside, next to our ponds, etc.
Shiatsu can affect deep tissue yet is not painful. Like acupuncture it stimulates points and meridians, but is non-invasive and profoundly relaxing while at the same time helping the client feel re-energized.
Thai Massage:
Historically speaking the knowledge of traditional Thai massage reached South East Asia some 2500 years ago. It is said to have been introduced more than 2500 years ago by a doctor from Northern India by name of Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, a contemporary of Buddha and his personal doctor.
The intention is to always work the sen (energy) lines of the body to harmonize the flow of energy around the body, rather than to simply stretch muscle and soft tissue as you may traditionally do in massage. The theoretical basis of Thai Massage lies in the theory of energy lines running though the body. The focus is on ten major lines, working on important acupressure points along these energy lines.
Another characteristic is the gentle rocking of therapists as they work. This helps to regulate the pace of the massage and create a very meditative and relaxing massage, but also allow the therapist to vary the pressure they apply by rocking with more or less of their bodyweight rather than by using muscular force.
The practitioner will use hands, forearms, elbows, knees and feet, to create a sense of unity, wholeness and balance. Thai Massage is received on a mat on the floor, while wearing comfortable clothing, and no oils are used.
The body is viewed holistically and Thai Massage works to balance the four elements found in nature: Earth (solid structures of the body such as bones, tendons, and muscles), Water (blood, lymph, etc.), Fire (digestive organs) and Air (respiratory organs). Thai Massage is a complete technique for the body, mind and spirit well-being.
Benefits of Thai Massage:
Improves blood circulation
Improves mobility and flexibility
Increases energy levels
Promotes deep relaxation
Reduces muscle pains and muscle spasms
Encourages muscle lengthening
Reduces stress
Improves joint movements
Calms nervous system
Relieves fatigue
Clears wastes and toxins and from stressed and tired muscles
Used in treatment of headaches, migraines, sciatica and menstrual pains.
For a tiny introduction watch this video from about.com
At Willamette Wellness Spa we now offer Shiatsu and Thai Massage. For a limited introduction you may take $25 off the regular price. Try it out, it might just become your new favorite bodywork!
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