The Massage Message: Father’s Day Edition

News

Workout Recovery

Lactic Acid Will Be Sorely Missed

New York Times

WHILE joggers, weightlifters, recreational softball players and other fitness enthusiasts will surely be delighted to hear that exercise science now sees lactic acid as a force of good and not evil, the fact remains that people are sore.

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The Massage Message: Mother’s Day Edition 2

~ Hoping all you moms have a fabulous day! ~

Specials

Mother’s Day Special on Gift Certificates

Now through May 10th, you can enjoy up to $30 savings on gift certificates!

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The Massage Message: Mother’s Day Edition 1

~ Happy Mother’s Day a couple weeks early, Everyone! I hope all you moms have a great day! ~

Moms, Babies, etc…

Belly ‘facials,’ photographers for moms-to-be

Before the crying, diaper changes and sleepless nights set in, a growing number of moms-to-be are spending their pregnancies in the lap of luxury.

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News

Baby Massage Day: April 11th

Did you know that there’s actually an official Baby Massage Day? Well, neither did I, but apparently there is and it’s April 11th!

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Archives

Massage Therapy Can Help Your Migraines

Performed by the University of Miami School of Medicine…

The Massage Message: February 10, 2009

Specials: Valentine’s Day Special: Save up to $30 on Massage Gift Certificates!

The Massage Message: January 27th, 2009: News: Green Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas: “Here’s a great article from TheGreenestDollar.com about ‘green’ gift suggestions for Valentine’s Day. After the initial complaints about the whole idea of Valentine’s Day simply being the commercial brainchild of Hallmark, the author gives us practical solutions so that if we do give in to the ‘institution’, we can at least feel good about not contributing to further offenses to our environment…”

The Massage Message: Holiday, 2008
Wishing you happy holidays and a healthy and prosperous new year.

There’s still time to purchase gift certificates on my web site. Click here.
Community Bulletin Board

16th Annual Candy Cane Train
1 p.m. to 4 p.m., South Coast Railroad Museum ($3.50 -$4.50)
19th Annual Living Nativity
An inspiring Christmas event fo the entire family to enjoy.
5:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church (Free)
Ninth Annual Trolley of Lights

6:30 p.m., Meet at Stearns Wharf Dolphin Fountain, intersection of State St. and Cabrillo Blvd. ($12 – $20)
Holiday Gingerbread House
A masterpiece available for viewing that …

The Massage Message: December 10th, 2008
Holiday Special on Massage Gift Certificates!

Enjoy substantial savings now through Christmas…
This year, give the gift of health with Lia Suzuki Massage and Bodywork Gift Certificates. Treatment certificates and dollar amount certificates both available.
Click here.

News
Impressions from the Tea Fire Free Massage Clinic
“On Sunday December 7th, I had the privilege of participating in the Free Massage and Healing Clinic for the victims of the November Tea Fire in Santa Barbara…” Read more…

The Massage Message: November 26th, 2008

Tea Fire FREE Healing and Massage Clinic
I’ll be volunteering at a free massage/bodywork clinic for the fire survivors and firemen. Please spread the word to any of the survivors and firemen you may know.

Date: December 7, Sunday
Time: 12:30 – 6pm

More info here.

The Massage Message: November 11th, 2008

Holiday De-Stresser Special…

10-Minute Headache Eraser: $15!
10-minute sessions specifically designed to get rid of (or keep away) headaches!
No appointment necessary.

Day: Every Wednesday
Time: 1-3pm
Location:

Conditioning Specialists (map)

1329 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Cost: $15

More info…
News

From Massage-Santa-Barbara.com
In Korea, Massage Industry Monopolized by the Visually Impaired

“Did you know that in Korea, only the blind can become licensed massage therapists? Yes, blind people have a constitutional monopoly on the massage industry there and have for nearly a century. Amazing, huh? Why?”

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Self Help
Plantar Fasciitis: Overview, Prevention and …

The Massage Message: October 28th, 2008

Events
World’s Greatest Massage Workshop: This Sunday!
(Last chance in 2008!!)

Time: 2pm – 5pm
Date: Sunday, November 2nd
Location: SB Yoga Center

News
Weird
Massage by Snakes!?!

“Barak has a business where clients lie on a massage table and have snakes slither around on them to give their own version of massage!”

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New Web Sites

Introducing Massage-Santa-Barbara.com

“…an on-line community and directory of health professionals and clients… …a discussion forum, a resource center, and a “face”…”
Read more…
Photos / Reviews
World’s Greatest Massage Workshop with Lia Suzuki, October 11th

“…everyone seemed to have lots of fun …

The Massage Message: October 7th, 2008

Events
World’s Greatest Massage Workshop at SB Yoga Center: This Saturday!

Time: 2pm – 5pm
Date: Saturday, October 11th

News
Sports
Massage and Pro Football

“I was never a believer in massages until I started about two years ago.  …It works.”
~ Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown

Read more…
Massage Helps Workout Recovery on a Cellular Level

“…now instead of just asking our clients to take our word that massage will aid in workout recovery, we actually have some clinical evidence to point them towards.”

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Press Release

Human Touch Launches Wellness Council

“The eight-member Council will …

The Massage Message: September 23rd, 2008

Events
World’s Greatest Massage Workshop at SB Yoga Center

Date: Sunday, October 11th
Time: 2pm – 5pm

News
Health
Tape helps the body heal itself.  Read more…
Alcohol aggravates injuries.  Read more…

Volunteer Work
Lia Suzuki at Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk, 2008  Read more…

Community Bulletin Board

Chinese Medicine Classes at the Schott Center with Bernard Unterman

The Five Elements of Chinese Medicine: Sept. 16 (3 Tue.) 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Chinese Medicine’s Understanding of Menopause: Sept. 18 (1 Thursday) 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Contact: 805-687-0812

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The Massage Message: September 10th, 2008
(If you already received this message, my apologies! I’m working on consolidating all my mailing lists and I’m afraid I still have some duplicates. If that’s the case, just hit “reply” and let me know. I’ll fix it right away.)
News: Massage and Bodywork at the Olympics
Michael Phelps

“I have been getting two massages a day and ice baths.”

Lolo Jones

“A businessman needs a laptop. Athletes need massages and the right diet.”

Dara Torres

“…and the two proceeded to massage Torres’s shoulders and legs with their …

The Massage Message: July 29th, 2008

Now offering pet massage, too!

Upcoming Tours

Philadelphia: August 21-25

Next Event
World’s Greatest Massage Workshop

Location: Yoga Soup
Date: Sunday, August 17th

Self Help Center

Knee Pain

Causes

The muscles most commonly associated with causing knee pain is the quadricep.

Self-Treatment

Get a foam roller and put it on the floor.
Position yourself face-down, with your forearms on the floor and quadriceps on the roller. Read more…

News: Massage at the Olympics

A Swimmer of a Certain Age (Olympic swimmer Dara Torres receives Barefoot Deep Tissue Massage weekly): CNN
Today’s Olympians aim to prove age is just a …

Upcoming Tours

Boston: July 21-24:

For those of you in the Boston area, I’ve still got some openings during my trip.  Click here to request an appointment.

Next Event
World’s Greatest Massage Workshop – This Sunday!

Location:

Yoga Soup
28 Parker Way
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Time: 12:30 – 3:30
Date: July 13
For more info or to register, click here

Self Help Center

Sciatica

Causes

The muscles most commonly associated with causing sciatic symptoms are the quadratus lumborum, the gluteus medius, the gluteus minimus, and the deep hip rotators.

Self-Treatment

Get a tennis ball and put it on the floor.
Lying face up on top …

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