EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY

IS ON MARCH 5, 2010

Your company can show it’s appreciation by bringing to your office:

Kinkz Corporate Massage

We will send you a Licensed and Insured Massage Therapist to give your employees a 15, 20, or 30 minute massage on a massage table.

Show them your appreciation for their hard work by letting them get OFF their feet, relax, de-stress and rejuvenate.

Kinkz Corporate Massage will give your company the SPECIAL RATE of $50/hour of on-site massage for the entire month of March, so call soon to set up your special day.

Kinkz Corporate Massage

www.kinkzmassage.com                       kinkz@kinkzmassage.com

480-945-1114

Ask for:

Nina Laveson

or

Nancy Walterscheid

It is heartwarming to see the many people that have already donated to the cause. In case you would like to donate and are wondering how to go about it, here is an easy way to donate. Just dial 90999 on your cell phone and you will be donating $10 to the American Red Cross and the money will go to Haiti. The charge will show up on your cell phone bill and you can do this multiple times if you choose to donate more than $10.

You can also send donations directly to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington DC or online at www.redcross.org. If you would like to donate specifically to the Haiti relief effort just indicate so on your check.

Donate online at www.clintonfoundation.org/haitirelief to help provide immediate relief and long-term support to earthquake survivors. Text “HAITI” to 20222 and $10 will be donated to relief efforts, charged to your cell phone bill.

This is a time for the world to come together and help a country in need. At Kinkz we have taken the steps to donate to Haiti and hope that you will too.

One third of all body impurities and wastes are eliminated through the skin. When one is involved in a detox program of any kind, speedy elimination of toxic waste is very important. Keeping the skin pores wide open and the elimination through the skin as efficient as possible is an absolute must!

Daily showers, especially in conjunction with dry brush massage is recommended.

Hot baths, steam baths, saunas, should also be taken frequently during detoxing.

BENEFITS FROM REGULAR DRY BRUSH MASSAGE:

• It will effectively remove the dead layers of skin and other impurities and keep pores open.
• It will stimulate and increase blood circulation in all underlying organs and tissues, especially in the small blood capillaries of your skin.
• It will revitalize and increase the eliminative capacity of your skin and help throw toxins out of the system.
• It will stimulate hormone and oil producing glands.
• It has powerful rejuvenating influence on the nervous system by stimulating nerve endings in the skin.
• It will prevent colds, especially when used in combination with hot and cold showers.
• It will contribute to a healthier muscle tone and better distribution of fat deposits.
• It will rejuvenate the complexion and make it look younger, fresher and more velvety.
• It will make you feel better all over.
• It will improve your health generally, and help prevent premature aging.

HERE’S HOW TO DO IT:

Get yourself a natural bristle brush. A long handled one will make it easier to reach all parts of your body. These are inexpensive and you can usually find them in drug stores.

Starting with the soles of your feet, brush vigorously, making rotary motions and massage every part of your body.

FOLLOW THIS ORDER:

1. Feet and legs
2. Hands and arms
3. Back and abdomen
4. Chest and neck

Brush until your skin becomes rosy, warm and glowing. Five to ten minutes is an average time.

The best time for dry brush massage is upon arising in the morning and again before going to bed at night.

IMPORTANT TIPS:

• Wash your brush every two weeks with soap and water and dry in sun or in a warm place.
• For hygienic reasons, use separate brushes for each family member.
• Avoid brushing the parts of your skin that are irritated, damaged or infected.
• Don’t forget to brush your scalp too. Use a good bristle brush.
• As for the face you can use a good alpha hydroxyl product and a facial brush.

The body actually breathes through the skin, absorbing oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide which is formed in the tissues. The eliminative capacity of the skin is demonstrated by the fact that more than one pound of waste products are discharged through the skin everyday. Give this simple detox a try and see what a difference it makes in your health.

But what is actually happening in the body to make us “FEEL” this way?

1.  Blood pressure lowers.

2.  Heart rate slows down.

3.  Breathing slows down.

4.  Muscles and bones have an opportunity to relax.

5.  Gravitational forces are more equally distributed.

6.  A mental sense of “It is ok to relax”.

“Lying down gives the body a chance to recuperate from a busy stressful day. A fully supportive horizontal position provides a necessary reprieve from gravitational forces so that all physiological systems, including musculoskeletal and cardiovascular activity, metabolic and heart rate, and circulation, can slow down. When this occurs, the body is able to replenish the vital resources that have been naturally depleted throughout the day.”          (Dr. Joseph Weisberg, Heidi Shink)

Imagine the results you could expect from adding massage to the benefits already realized by just the act of lying down!

This is only ONE  of the reasons that Kinkz Corporate Massage utilizes a massage table in all of their therapies. Check out the  “Top 4 Reasons to Use a Massage Table in Corporate Massage.”

“According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Research the cost to businesses for health care and lost productivity of repetitive strain injuries is $11 billion.” -Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Let’s face it, computers are a big part of our lives and most of us spend a lot of time using a computer typing and using the mouse in a repetitive motion.  Although computer work is often the culprit, is just one of the many actions that can cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. According to a Harvard Medical School publication, other causes of CTS come  also from assembly line work in industries such as manufacturing, serving or meat packing. Other everyday tasks like washing the dishes, driving a car and even turning the pages of a magazine all require you to use your wrist. Think how difficult any of these actions would be if your wrists and fingers hurt.

The good news is that research studies show that massage can help and many companies that utilize on-site massage see a huge difference in the reduction of repetitive injuries of their employees. Massage Therapists use  specific techniques that focus on the wrist flexors or the carpal tunnel region. By concentrating on all the muscles and tendons involved, the therapist can break up the pain pattern bringing relief to the sufferer. In addition to working the areas of the carpal tunnel region it is also important to address all the regions of the upper extremities and the neck. Often muscles in the wrist turn out to be the “blow out” point.

“A 2004 study conducted by the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine in Florida concluded that massage therapy eases the symptoms of CTS. The study found that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome patients receiving massage reported significantly less pain, reduced symptoms and improved grip strength than those who did not receive massage.” -Touch Research Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies.

Massage therapy has proven to alleviate the pain of CTS and prevent further deterioration. When massage is offered at the workplace it can really affect a company’s bottom line by reducing repetitive injuries. Utilizing massage in the workplace is an inexpensive route that companies can take to make a big difference. It is a low cost program with high return.

American Heritage Dictionary

noun

1. A tight curl, twist or bend in a length of this material, as one caused by the tensing of a looped section of wire.
2. A painful muscle spasm, as in the neck or back; a crick
3. A difficulty or flaw that is likely to impede operation, as in a plan or system.
4. A mental peculiarity; a quirk.
5. An unusual eccentric idea.

Random House Dictionary

noun

1. A twist or curl, as in a thread, rope, wire or hair, caused by its doubling or bending upon itself.
2. A muscular stiffness or soreness, as in the neck or back..
3. A flaw or imperfection likely to hinder the successful operation of something, as a machine or plan: There are still a few kinks to be worked out of the plan before we start production.
4. A mental twist; notion; whim or crotchet.
5. To form, or cause to form, a kink or kinks, as a rope.

Merriam-Webster’s Medical Dictionary

noun

1. A short tight twist or curl caused by a doubling or winding of something upon itself.
2. A cramp in some part of the body.

WordNet 3.0

noun

1. A painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (’rick’ and ‘wrick’ are British) /syn: crick/
2. A sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight.
3. A difficulty or flaw in a plan or operation: “there are still a few kinks to iron out”.

Touch is TEN times stronger than verbal communication and it allows us to release old pains and emotions stored in muscles. The Touch Research Institute (TRI) at the University of Miami School of Medicine devotes its studies solely to the effects of  touch therapy.

TRI says it has carried out more than 100 studies in  touch and found evidence of significant effects, including faster growth in premature babies, reduced pain, decreased autoimmune disease symptoms, lowered glucose levels in children with diabetes, and improved immune systems in people with cancer. It really is incredible that  human touch can have such an impact on all of these conditions.

When you think about it, it  really is human instinct. When people hurt themselves they instinctively touch the area that is affected.  When a child gets hurt a parent will “kiss it to make it feel better”. Just the comfort of someone touching a child where they are hurt generally calms them down.

Science tells us that touch triggers the release of brain endorphins, which work as natural pain relievers.  Touching can make your immune system stronger and your mood lighter. The more you are touched the better you feel. Touching is a necessity for a healthy life.

A fifteen minute or half-hour massage can boost your immune system and lessen stress making you feel calmer and  happier. For some people who live alone, their massage might be the only time that they experience human touch. Massage is so much more than relieving sore muscles, it affects you on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level.

1. It is easier for the client to get on and off the massage table. Personally I have always found it awkward to get in and out of a massage chair. For those that have long legs, are pregnant or have a larger body build, it can be very awkward if not impossible to sit in a massage chair.

2. It is generally more comfortable. Who would not want to lay down for even 15 minutes at work with the boss’s permission! When you sit at a desk all day and you go to get your 15 minute chair massage, you have only moved a few inches from the position you have been in all day. The table allows you to get off your feet and feel rejuvenated.

3. It is easier on the massage therapist’s body. If the therapist is tense it will come through in your massage. If your therapist is comfortable and using good body mechanics you will ultimately have a better massage. The body mechanics that are utilized with a massage table are much easier on the therapist body.

4. We can do a full body massage even in 15 minutes. Check out the article titled How Effective is a 15 Minute Massage. It really is amazing how much we can get done in that short time, improving morale and the overall health of employees.

At Kinkz we are dedicated to making corporate massage a great experience for both the business and the massage therapist. We strongly believe that table massage is the way to go.

This men’s golf tournament was a fundraiser for Junior Achievement raising over $70,000. It would seem that people would be less willing to reach into their pockets right now. Somehow these men haven’t heard about the current state of the ecomomy! These numbers are incredible when you learn that there were fewer than thirty men that participated and raised that amount of money.

Junior Achievement made sure that they had every need taken care of today from unlimited golf, drinks and food, finishing the day with a much needed massage. We were thrilled to be able to participate and support them today.

Please take some time to find out more about Junior Achievement. They will be happy to give you a tour and show you the great work they do with the kids in their program. Today more than ever kids need to learn how to handle money and operate businesses and Junior Achievement gives them that opportunity.