Cupping Class

It's great to travel. It's fun when it's for continuing education credits...we get to meet new people, visit new

locations, and learn new things.

So, what could be greater? Learn new things among friends in our own territory!

For the first time ever, Reconnecting hosted a continuing education class for massage therapist to prep for the 2015 renewal process. And it was fun!

Jenn Banichar from Terra Therma Massage Associates traveled from Pittsburgh to fill our day with Massage Cupping and Ethics training and with an energetic teacher like Jenn, the day flew by with lots of fun, laughter, and learning!

Stay tuned for this great addition to our menu. And, don't hesitate to ask questions for more information!

Spring Special

Massage for Soldiers

Whether or not you agree with the war overseas, one thing stands true for us all: We are grateful for the brave ones who are sent there and thankful when they return.
Recently, men and woman returned in this and surrounding counties and will spend the next few months reacquainting themselves with family, and hopefully an atmosphere of peace and balance.
Among all the things family could do for their returned loved ones, scheduling a professional massage should definitely be on the list. Although many are aware of using massage to relax a little bit, there are those who are unaware of the many benefits that go far beyond pampering the body.
Various massage techniques can be used to help break down tension within muscles that have become programmed to stay tense in anticipation and can re-learn how to relax. Massage can also help with the release of endorphins, our body’s ‘feel-good’ hormone, as well as assist the body’s production of serotonin, a hormone that’s crucial to keep balanced in those suffering from depression.
Additionally, giving the body a chance to relax in a near meditative state can assist receivers in getting better REM sleep, the phase of sleep when the body rests as well as heals itself from daily activities. Best of all, the relaxed response a body has following a massage can last 2, 3, and sometimes as long as 4 days afterwards.
Because I believe whole-heartedly in the benefits of massage, I’ll be offering free half-hour massages to soldiers who’ve just returned, with the option of upgrading to an hour for a small fee from now until November 30, 2009. Just call (814) 226-5151 for more details.

You Know You're Appreciated When . . .

Often, we all do things for others without a second thought of whether or not we're going to get any return; but, we all know a Thank you feels great to hear.

A tangible Thank You is even better!

So, the Merchants in downtown Clarion, PA would like to say "Thank You!"

Thank you for sticking by us through this economic hard time. Thank you for the many times you chose to buy from small business owners instead of bigger corporation. We appreciate and value you for these choices.

And, we'd like to make it up to you. So, we've dedicated an entire day to you - the customer:

Monday, November 24th

Over 33 stores in downtown Clarion are offering refreshments, discounts, and special offers all day on Monday.

And, there's free parking! No more worrying about whether or not the meter has run out as you peruse one shop after the other along Main Street and work your way to other Merchants within the side streets.

I'm joining in and offering my daily courtesy refreshment of Hot Tea within the waiting room aong with hand-outs and brochures readily available for any who need a refresher on all the services I provide.

And, I'm offering 1 hour Massages for only $40 that day only. A $10 savings.

So, come and enjoy yourself in Downtown Clarion, do some Christmas Shopping, enjoy the scenery only a small town such as this can provide, and know that your business is appreciated.

November Specials

Winter Warm Up

November is here and it brings with it the Holiday Season and possibly a forecast of snow or two. Still, that's no reason to let a chill ruin your Holiday Spirit: Warm yourself to your very core with a Hot Stone Massage.

The stones are special, smooth river stones that hold heat as they are placed under, on, and around the body as well as used to massage the face, neck, shoulders, arms, legs and back to a massage that will raise your core body temperature much like a soak in a hot tub will as well as warm and relax your muscles on a different level than a regular Swedish/Therapeutic massage due to the heat's penetrating and tension-relieving abilities.

And, do it all for only $55 in the month of November - $10 less then the regular cost.

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Kick Your Cold

The winter chill along with the stress of the holidays can compromise the immune system, making you more susceptible to the cold and flu.

There are a few things that a person can do to boast the immune system in hopes to ward off any chance of finding self wrapped in blankets with a box of tissue and a bowl of chicken noodle soup.

• make sure you wash your hands after being in public, being around those who are sick or admit to recently being around some one who is sick - just because they don't show symptoms doesn't meant they are not carriers
• bundle up when out in the cold;
• and try not to over-use anti-bacterial products - although they are handy for a good overall clean, anti-bacterial products cannot decipher between good and bad bacteria therefore they wipe out all bacteria, compromising some of your outer defense system
• get a massage - a massage increases the amount of oxygenated blood that circulates, decreases stress levels which can compromise the immune system, and increased the amount of white blood cells, blood cells that make up the immune system, in the body
• eat healthy or at least make sure your getting proper amounts of vitamins - vitamin C is a good cold fighter
• get plenty of rest - lack of sleep nicks-away at the DNA make-up of your regenerating cells, meaning once you've lost sleep you at your basic cellular level cannot get it back!

If you happen to get a cold, take advantage of our winter special: Kick Your Cold which includes a 20minute upper body massage to loosen the muscle that participate in breathing (and coughing) with 100% Therapeutic Grade Eucalyptus Essential Oil and a Reflexology Treatment to encourage balance within the body through the Reflexes in the feet.

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Feature Products

Young Living Super C

available in bottle with 120 tablets or 90 chewable tablets

Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil

can relieve congestion and opening up airways, it's the active ingredient in Vics; apply topically or let diffuse it throughout the air of your home

For more information or to place an order contact Donna at Reconnecting or go to reconnectingessentials.younglivingworld.com.

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As you embrace Winter with donned scarf and hat, I hope you find time to relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect with a healthier you and don't forget to turn your clocks back on Saturday, November 1.

Hope you have a wonderful November.

As always - Keep Connected,

Donna

Reconnecting

Massage and Bodywork DaySpa

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