Ease, Joy and Alchemy
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Staff Availability
 10/18-10/25

Amelia
has a few openings, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday in the early afternoons. 410-570-8927

Laura a couple of openings this Tuesday and Thursday afternoon and next Monday. 410-570-7245

Mia has availability on Saturday and Sunday and next Monday evening. 410-980-8445

Click here to book your appointment today
Ease: A state of freedom and gentleness
Joy:
Great delight or happiness
Alchemy: Power or process of transforming something ordinary into something of deep value
Greetings!

Ah, the simple power of gratitude.  Studies continue to come in, showing how powerful this state of mind can be.  Developing a habit of finding the pearls in all situations is attainable, and what one focuses on grows.  So as we continue to develop our own practices of gratitude, we encourage you to take a moment to remember the blessings of life also.

On the business side of things, a reminder about using your FSA or HSA for sessions - generally you can use your pre-tax dollars with us.

Also, HIPAA does impact our client therapist relationships - learn more about why we might not great you first when strolling downtown.

And finally, Amelia would really like to introduce you to the Theracane.  While it will never replace good hands-on bodywork, it is a wonderful tool to assist with home care of chronic muscle issues. 

Thank you for spending time with us this week.
Please read on. 
 Amelia & Laura

Amelia Mitchell, LMT
Laura Inman Mitchell, LMT, CST

And watch for our next issue - dates for the upcoming workshop - This is your year to THRIVE for the Holidays will be announced.





Ease, Joy & Alchemy

Therapeutic Massage  -  CranioSacral Therapy 
Lymph Drainage Therapy  -  Oncology Massage
Pre-Natal Massage and other Specialty Bodywork

Many of our specialties involve light touch therapies, which offer finesse instead of force, to help your body return to balance, relieve pain and restore health.

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Did you know?
Our services are generally covered by your FSA or HSA
.

If you have a Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings Account (both of which provide pre-tax income to pay for medical expenses) you could be using them to pay for your Therapeutic Massage, CranioSacral Therapy, Lymph Drainage Therapy, Pre-Natal and Oncology Massage sessions.

Double check your policy, our staff are all Licensed Massage Therapists, so we can take medical referrals and provide the therapeutic work that is covered under most policies.

Feel better today - with pre-tax dollars! 



HIPAA
Or why your therapist might not greet you first at the market.
by Amelia Mitchell, LMT


chihulyAs licensed massage therapists in Maryland, we are healthcare providers and must adhere to the privacy standards set out in HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.)

Therefore, unless we have had an established, non-therapeutic relationship outside of the office, I won't make the first move to say hello if I see you at Whole Foods or the farmer's market.  Why? you ask.  Because if I did that, I could be identifying you as a client, which is something that is private and only yours to disclose.

It is also why, I won't talk about what you share with me during a session outside of a session or with anyone else.  Your privacy, with certain mandatory reporting exceptions, is safe here, and we always want you to feel absolutely safe and secure in your therapeutic relationship with us.  So, HIPAA or not, these are ways that we can maintain your comfort and privacy, and that is the most important part of the equation for us.

So please, if you see me out and about - feel free to say hi!
  And if you don't feel like it, or don't notice me, don't worry, I won't take it personally either.

laura  inman mitchell lmtFurther insight to talk with Laura about:

Perhaps is it your left shoulder with chronic issues? 

In working with Visceral Manipulation, we know that chronic left shoulder issues are often rooted in the stomach's mobility and motility.



theracaneTheracane

We have used and recommended this wonderful tool for many years.  It allowed Amelia to do some of the self-care that helped heal her frozen left shoulder and perfect the techniques she uses when relieving client's shoulders issues.  It allows you to get to sore muscles and trigger points on a daily or as needed basis.

They are available heavily discounted from Amazon.com - so click here to go directly to the product page.

Once you get yours, bring it to your next session and we will teach you how to use it. 





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Today we would like to encourage you to head on over to WebMD, to read about gratitude and its benefits for your health and wellness.  This could easily be the most simple and inexpensive thing you can do to improve your life.

Here's the article:
Boost Your Health With a Dose of Gratitude
If you want to get healthier, give thanks. By Elizabeth Heubeck




Speaking of Gratitude,
Thank you to our wonderful clients for these reviews: 
 
L.B. says: "My massage with Mia was wonderful and I felt extremely comfortable with her. I'll definitely be back for more."

S. B. says: "Thank you Amelia for the work you did on my back...I finally had a good nights sleep! You're the best!


J.H. says: "I did it Laura! I ran a mile and a half today, and my knee doesn't hurt at all. I made love to it the whole time, thanking it for what it was doing, and it feels great. I can't stop smiling!"


Would you like to share your experience?  Please feel free to respond to your post session email or click on this link to leave a review today.
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