November, 2007
Volume 3, Issue 11


Bodymind Massage Therapy
Helen Gutfreund, LMT, NCTMB
7 Prospect Street
New Paltz, NY 12561
845.255.3228


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"THUMBS UP" FOR
INVIGORATING FACIAL MASSAGE
How To Increase Your Productivity AND Your
RelxationLevel at Work Simultaneously

An energizing facial massage is a great way to de-stress and unwind. The following technique shows you how to perform the massage on yourself, which means you can do it in the comfort of your own home at your leisure. It is also a great thing to do at your desk at work if you are a chronic computer user since it will help to relax your eyes, head, face and neck, which can all get tense as a result of computer use.

Facial massage also stimulates blood flow and brain cell activity, so if your boss thinks you're just goofing off tell him or her that you are boosting your productivity, and they'll leave you alone. If you ARE the boss, then everyone already thinks you're weird, so what do you care! Actually - sharing these techniques with your co-workers and employees could win you the "Thumbs Up" award because everyone will feel so good afterwards! And when they ask you where you learned this, you can point them towards Bodymind Massage Therapy!

Step 1: Getting comfortable

  • Wash your hands - this will prevent the spread of germs and dirt.
  • Find a quiet place if possible, either lying down or seated. Take a few deep breaths. If you wear glasses, remove them.
  • Rub your hands together vigorously to warm them and loosen any stiffness with a gentle shake before beginning your massage.

Step 2: Head tapping: 1 minute

  • Gently tap the head by drumming your fingertips all around the top of the scalp. This stimulates blood flow and brain cell activity.

Step 3: Forehead swipes: 10x each side

  • Next flatten both hands with your palms facing you and hold them at forehead level. Your elbows should be relaxed and pointing downward.
  • Turn your head from left to right, alternate swiping the forehead with the fingers of the left and right hand. It should be your head that is moving and not your hands.

Step 4: Circle the eyes: 10x cycle

  • With the hands still at eye level, now make loose fists while placing the thumbs on the cheekbones ( "thumbs up" sign).
  • Starting at the bridge of the nose, firmly draw the knuckles of the index fingers in an arc across the eyebrows and down the outside of the eye.
  • Then once again starting from the bridge of the nose, this time draw the knuckles in an arc beneath the eyes on the crest of the cheekbones.
  • If you're feeling particularly coordinated, you can try one hand above the eye and one hand below, always moving outward from the nose towards the cheeks, to give a nice stretch to the bridge of the nose.

Step 5: Palming the cheeks: 10x each direction

  • Once again open the hands and place the palms over the cheekbones.
  • Firmly draw the palms down towards the mouth, then continue along the bottom edge of the jawbone.
  • Follow the line of the jaw upwards, to just in front of the ears, then in along the cheekbones completing a cycle.
  • You can also reverse the direction of the movement.

Step 6: Throat pull: 10x each hand

  • Lowering the hands to neck level, we will now extend the thumbs and curve the fingers slightly.
  • Using very light pressure place one hand on the throat, and pull directly forward while closing the thumb and forefinger so that you tug gently at the skin as your hand slides off. This should not be painful or uncomfortable.
  • As the first hand slides off, the other hand is rising to repeat the process. With practice, you can achieve a steady rhythm.
  • In addition to feeling the pressure on your throat and neck, can you feel a nice little tug on your ears?

Step 7: Ear massage: 10x

  • To begin, we are going to make "Live Long and Prosper" hands, like Mr. Spock. Your little finger and ring finger are together and middle and index fingers are together. See diagram below.
  • Place the hands on the side of the head with the ears between the "V" of fingers and massage up and down with light to moderate pressure on the head around the area of the ears."Live Long and Prosper" hands
  • Next, and starting at the tops, rub the ear firmly between your thumb and index finger. Continue down to the lobe covering the entire ear.
  • Finish your energizing facial massage by giving the earlobe a firm tug, then the middle of the ear, and finally the top. Repeat the ear tug three times.
  • Finally, cool down by gently shaking out your hands and taking a moment to feel how relaxed and energized you've become.

The instructionin this newsletter is meant for entertainment purposes only. If followed according to instructions, no injury should arise to the self-practitioner, but if in the event of injury, Bodymind Massage Therapy will not be held responsible. The previous item has been adapted from a lesson on videojug.com

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PAMPERED CHEF OFFER EXTENDED
Special Earlybird Holiday Offer from Bodymind Massage and
The Pampered Chef Extended Through End of November

Congratulations to everyone who took advantage of this special offer last month! I look forward to seeing you when you come to pick up your gifts and to get your massage! But we've extended the offer since a few people didn't want to think about the holidays until after Halloween - so here's the information once more:

Click here to visit The Pampered Chef!Wouldn't it be so easy to have all of your Holiday gifts wrapped for you and ready to pick up at one central location? Of course it would. And wouldn't it be spectacular to get a massage while you are at it? Not only won't you have the stress of poorly ventilated shopping malls (I can't breathe!) and gigantic parking lots (where's my car!?) and frantic crowds (I was here first!), but you will have the added benefit of being even more relaxed once it is all said and done.

Get all your Holiday shopping done with
a special combined offer from
Bodymind Massage Therapy
and The Pampered Chef.

Purchase any Pampered Chef item in November for a December pick-up at Bodymind Massage Therapy. If you choose, it will be gift-wrapped for you at no extra charge. You will also be eligible for 5% off the regular price of any and all Bodymind Massage Therapy gift certificates purchased when you pick up your order - even bulk packages that are already discounted, as well as a coupon for 5% off your next massage at Bodymind, whether it is on the day of your pick-up or you can use it another time.

To take advantage of this special offer:

  • Click on the "Order Products" link
  • Type in "Helen Massage" as the Host's Name/organization (Helen is first name, Massage is last name).

You will be notified by phone or email when your order comes in and you can come pick it up and your massage gift certificates when you come for your next massage - what could be easier!

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