Greetings!
As we welcome the cooler temperatures, we invite you to make an appointment for a session of therapeutic massage or active isolated stretching to assist you in the transition back from your summer routine to your more hectic schedule.
We will be offering our Straighten Up Workshop on October 2nd at our new office in Reston and we will be available for complimentary chair massages on October 7th at Road Runner Sports in Falls Church. Learn more about scar tissue and how it can be treated to improve your function and flexibility!  |
| Join Us for our Straighten Up Stretching Class on Saturday, October 2nd at 1 pm | |
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Learn Effective Stretching Techniques to Keep You Feeling Younger and More Flexible!
 Do you have concerns about your posture? Learn specific stretches for the upper body to incorporate into your daily routine that will help keep you flexible while sitting and performing repetitive job activities. Sharon Moore, your instructor, will cover the specific protocol developed by Aaron Mattes to address shoulder, neck, arm, wrist, and hand flexibility. Ward off common problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, neck strain and TMJ with these specific active isolated stretches that you can do for yourself!
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Why is it Important to Treat Scar Tissue?
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Improve Flexibility and Function with Scar Tissue Release Technique
 A simple scar from childhood or one from surgery can have serious effects on your body as well as create a source of emotional pain. Scar tissue is not only what you see on the surface of your skin but it is a three dimensional web of fibrous tissue which has the potential to spread in any direction, even internally throughout the body and may involve the formation of adhesions. Scar tissue may restrict movement of a joint or function of an organ and thus, impact a person's overall health and well-being.
When a scar is in the mature stage of formation or at 12-18 weeks after the commencement of the wound healing process, the scar tissue release therapy may begin. Very old scars may also be treated with success. The therapist will evaluate the area of the scarred tissue and identify the adhesions surrounding it. The manual process of spreading the scar tissue and breaking down the branches of adhesions will assist in lengthening and realigning the tissue. The quality and function of the tissue will improve as the body brings nutrition and oxygen to this formerly restricted area. A process of neuromuscular re-education, many times, will be necessary following this treatment to address the changes made. To find out more about this technique, send an email to Tracey or come in for an appointment of therapeutic massage!
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| Join Us for Complimentary Massages while Shopping! | |
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Receive Your Free Chair Massage on Thursday, October 7th from 5 to 7 pm at Road Runner Sports in Falls Church
 Meet us in Falls Church on Thursday, October 7th from 5 to 7 pm at Road Runner Sports "Spa Night" (1120 West Broad Street) where we will provide Free Chair Massages while you shop & where you will receive recommendations from the RRS staff for selecting proper fitting shoes and jogging bras. Enjoy delicious refreshments and free RAFFLE items!
You will be treated to your massage by either Tracey from Tri Therapeutic Massage located in Reston or by Alexis from Sanctuary's Awakening (formerly with TriMassage) now located on Broad Street in Falls Church just down the street from Road Runner Sports! Find out more about Lexi's new location on her website at www.awakeningsanctuaries.com
Mark your calendars! We look forward to seeing you there!
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