Looking for a stocking stuffer? How bout a massage gift certificate? Anne offers thirty, sixty and ninety minute massage gift certificates. Check out Fluid’s December newsletter for a free gift certificate offer.
“What newsletter” you say? Type your email address into this side bar over here to the right -> and you will receive a newsletter from me once a month with massage offers, recipes, and the “Monthly Five” strength moves.
I spent turkey day relaxing at the coast and wanted to share some of my photos with you. We managed to walk on the beach every day (even in this storm).
Luckily most of the time the weather was more like this.
I collected a few more massage rocks. Check out the tip on this one – perfect for digging in a shoulder blade!
So what is this hot rock or heated stone massage? I gently warm smooth river rocks and use them as mini heaters, leaving them on your skin for a few minutes to warm and soften tight muscles. I also use them as massage tools (the above mention of digging in the shoulder for example).
I recently showed one of my clients how to treat herself at home by lying on the rock and she just reported that after a few rounds of her self massage treatment she is noticing much less pain and tightness in her shoulder. Hooray!
Want to experience a hot rock massage? Call or email me to schedule (503) 705-4762. If you are already scheduled for your December massage let me know ahead of time and I will warm the rocks for you.
I leave you with a few more shots of the Oregon coast…
Ok I know it’s December but I had to show you this shot of George demonstrating one of the November Five, Leg Pull Back.
Notice how he keeps his back straight and hips down while lifting one leg.
Here Maddie demonstrates one of our November Five, the Open Leg Rocker.
As with all of the rolling exercises (and spine stretch and half roll back for that matter) the challenge is flexing your spine, or rounding your back, while keeping your shoulders down away from your ears.
If you find yourself “clunking” your back on the way down pull your belly button in and look at it. Imagine wrapping your front ribs internally.
What does your Thanksgiving menu look like? This year our group is doing seafood instead of a bird (with all the sides of course). My favorite part of thanksgiving is the side dishes and you could easily make a meal just out of these.
Are you hosing vegetarians this holiday? If so here are some good ideas from the New York Times. Each Thanksgiving they showcase meat free recipes. Check out this recipe for Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnuts for a pacific northwest style Thanksgiving side dish. It’s super easy, you just toss the sprouts in olive oil and roast them. Check it out and let me know what you think.