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Show Carbon & Emery County Business Review - October 1 997 Pace 7C - more than massage Body just relaxing The Balanced Body about the benefits of massage treme measures that make technician leaves the room Mas- sage Therapy and Herb Store is now open at 36 E. Main Street in Castle Dale, offering products and services for the enhancement of health and well-bein- because every g body wants to be a balanced body. The herb store opened in August at its present location. Janna Judd, licensed massage technician, had been operating in Orangeville and Huntington before moving to the Castle Dale location. Judd said her desire has been to combine various forms of alternative health them feel uncomfortable. The store is clean, neat, The masand sage therapy room is quiet and comfortable, and is equipped with an adjustable table, as well as a therapy, aromatherapy, and herbal therapy. Some people think there isnt much stress here in the county, but there really is, she added. Judd points out that treatments are valuable in improving circulation, enhancing immune system per- well-stocke- d. specially-designe- d chair. The chair is portable and can be of a formance, helping eliminate set up in the break-roobody waste by detoxifying the business or office for employee mastissues, stimulating the senses, relieving pain, and sages (a great benefit for employers to offer). helping to speed healing. The benefits of therapeuAny massage therapy sestic touch are being docu- sion begins with a brief mented each year, according interview, into Ph.D. Tiffany Field from cluding payment arrange m te pre-massa- while the client undresses as far as they are comfortable, then lies face down on the table and covers themselves with a drape. When the therapist returns, she begins by placing her hands on the clients back for an assessment of what is happening in the body. Is the client tense or relaxed? Do the muscles feel hard and stiff or soft and pliable? This is done over the sheet or drape and helps create trust and connection between the client and therapist. As therapy proceeds, one area at a time is undraped and worked on, then redraped. Bodywork consists of basic Swedish massage which is designed to increase blood flow. It includes long, gliding strokes followed by kneading and rubbing motions. This relaxing and enjoyable work is augmented by Russian strokes which are more invigorating and stimulating, after which each area received stretching and n movement. The general routine starts at the back, then gluteal area, thighs, legs and feet. The therapist holds the drape so the client can roll over, allowing the face, neck and arms to be massaged. Closure is range-of-motio- a good measure of common sense and a knowledge of anatomy to create a care-w-ith center with a holistic approach to health and wellness. Her products and services offer a natural and balanced approach to a persons health, and she offers educational materials the University of Miami ments, signing a release form, ill- and a description of recent ness, operation or specific problem area where they would like the massage to be concentrated. A chair masto the moderate customers sage can then begin since the who want a balanced ap- client will remain fully proach to physical and men- clothed. For a table massage, the tal health, without the ex School of Medicine. Therapeutic touch can benefit everyone from infants to the elderly, Field said. The Balanced Body appeals acupressure or reflexology. This energy work helps balance the mindbody connections and the energy pathways which travel throughout the body. When the therapy is complete, the therapist again leaves the room so that the client can dress. The therapist Massage Therapy Over 200 Varieties ofHerbs, Spices and Seasonings (yv Single & Combination Vitamin & Mineral Supplements f 53 New Titles of Books & Informational Literature Oils & Ointments for External Application will special-ord- er for you) GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Sat. 10:00-6:010-2:- 0 00 38 . Main Castle Dale, UT Massage Therapy by Appointment Janna Judd, L.M.T. 381-21- obtained from these books as well. Most herbs are used to treat a specific ailment, and are not taken on a continual basis. Vitamin and mineral supplements, on the other hand, are generally added to the diet to increase overall Incense for aromatic comfort, and oils for external application, are also for sale in the store. The trend toward taking responsibility for ones own well-bein- g. health through preventive measures has caused a sharp increase in the purchase of nutraceutical products. Judd points out that these two aspects of wellness complement each other. Both work toward improving physical and mental health, which contributes to confidence and She plans to expand her services to include special self-estee- as well as classes on infant massage for new parents. She already participates in a lecture circuit with chiropractors Dr. Ron Sanders and Dr. M.K. Thayn to help the public understand the value of alternative medicine. Information produced by the Utah College of Massage Therapy highlights the benefits recipients may expect to achieve. "Massage can reduce the effect of pain on tension headache suffers by an average of 70.Massage recipients have shown enhanced alertness, reduced fatigue, lower anxiety and greater relaxation. Massage has decreased the heart rate among adults experiencing stress anxiety states. Women receiving reflexology treatments showed an reduction of average 46 premenstrual Store Hours: M-- F and products available for better health. Information about the use of herbs for medicinal purposes can be created by doing light massage for pregnant women, The Balanced Body & Herb Store (We returns with a glass of water with an explanation of the vital role that water plays in removing the body toxins which have been loosened and released through massage. Literature is available in the store describing the benefits of the various services 20 symptoms without any negative or unwanted side effects. The Balanced Body would like to thank the people of Emery County and surrounding areas for the tremendous response since its opening, and would like to encourage others to give it a try. Its more than just relaxing, says Judd. |