december 2007, solstice edition

nurture the essential
 
 

take a deep breath and pause to remember the light will return
In This Issue

Solstice, The Light and the Darkness
The Perfect Gift, or is it?
The Gift of Wellness
Healing From the Core
 
 
 
Holiday Schedule
 
Many have some time free during the holidays, plan some time to nurture yourself.
 
Amelia's Office Hours
 
Sat. Dec. 22  11-6 
Mon. Dec. 24  10-2 
Wed. Dec. 26  10-2 
Sat. Dec. 29  11-6
Mon. Dec. 31  11-4
Wed. Jan 2 1 12-8
 
due to the holiday,
all office hours are scheduled at my Chesapeake Holistic Health Center Office

we will also be redecorating the reception area during the holidays, so a bit of disarray is to be expected.
 
 
 
Greetings!,
 
I just received a card from a dear friend celebrating the solstice, Amelia Mitchellhonoring both the light and the darkness. What a gift to be reminded of this natural cycle.
 
In these days of holiday bustle, I encourage you to pause and remember we are in the depth of the darkest days of the year.  Be gentle to yourself, honor this darkness, the contrast.  Dive in where you can, and seek the warmth and the light when you feel its absence, play with it.
 
For this moment, can you take a few deep breaths, allow your mind and body to calm a bit?  Now feel the darkness and then remind yourself that the light will return, as it has for millenia.  Feel the light returning, to warm, nurture and nourish us. 
 
My blessings go out to you this month. 
 
~amelia
 
ps: speaking of warmth, we have amazing new table warmers this year.
Gift Giving
Is a joy and sometimes a challenge.  Gift certificates are often toted as the perfect solution.  I would like to offer some guidelines to decide if a massage gift certificate is the perfect gift.
 
Perfect Gift:
  1. Have they expressed interest or curiosity about massage?
  2. Do they have a complaint or a pain that could be alleviated with massage.
  3. Are they comfortable with touch?
  4. Do they make an effort to take care of themself?
  5. Have they made some personal changes this year?
  6. Do they deserve to be gifted with nurturing touch?
Not so Perfect:
  1. They really "should"  get a massage.
  2. They turned down a massage on the cruise last year.
  3. If you give it to them they will feel guilty and have to get a massage.

 
Give the Gift of Massage
 Amelia Mitchell
So, you have decided that massage is a good choice, and it gets you OUT of the mall!
 
You can purchase individual sessions, or take advantage of the holiday special.
 
Buy Three, Get One Free!
That's one for your partner, one for a friend, one for a client, and ONE for YOU!
 
Hour sessions are $75 each, with the special you will get 4 sessions for $225.  Buy online with the above link, I will contact you for all the details, or give me a call at 410-570-8927 and we can do it over the phone.  Your gift will be presented in a customized glossy holiday card.
 
Offer ends December 31, 2007.  Free certificates expires March 15, 2008, Paid certificates retain their cash value for 4 years in accordance with Maryland state law.  Services offered and pricing is subject to change without notice.
Healing From the Core
Grounding and Healthy Boundaries is being offered within driving distance twice in the next few months.
First, Jan. 10-13 in Reston, VA, and then in Wilmington DE in March.  For more information, visit www.Upledger.com and choose quick course finder.
 
I will be offering the Overview class at AACC in March and have a waiting list for the next class at Chesapeake Holistic, if you would like more information about either class, please contact me.
one more deep breath, and a thought.
 
"...Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us."
Marianne Williamson
Amelia helps people live more comfortably in their bodies.
 
Amelia Mitchell, CMTis a state and nationally certified massage therapist in private practice in Annapolis, Maryland.

Bodywork sessions can include deep tissue and Swedish massage, Lymphatic Drainage Therapy and CranioSacral Therapy.  All members of the family are welcome, pregnancy and couples massage sessions are a favorite.  Annapolis offices are located in Hillsmere Shores and on College Parkway in the Broadneck area.  She also makes local house calls.

Amelia is certified to teach Introductory Healing From the Core by the Upledger Institute, and is available to speak on this and other wellness related subjects. Maryland Certification #M03297Amelia Mitchell.

         

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Chesapeake Holisitc Health Center
528C College Parkway Annapolis, MD 21409
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