Training for a 5K, 10K or Marathon? First off, let me say congratulations! You are focused, inspired and committed to expanding your physical abilities! Pat yourself on the back! You’ve earned it.

Massage can be a positive part of your training and preparation! The same holds true for biking or other regular athletic activities.

Massage stimulates circulation in and recovery of muscle tissue fluidity that is needed for ease in vigorous endeavors. Sustained, repetitive muscular contractions translate into speed, power, and distance allowing us to walk, run or bike further and faster. However, this can also translate to shortened, tight muscles, range of motion loss, and decreased circulation to compressed tissues. Massage works to elongate the muscles, relieve muscle tightness, restore joint range of motion, and improve circulation.

Massage can soften fascia tissue and relax clenched muscles. It also removes adhesions between fascia and muscles that may restrict muscle movement. Fascia work is great for runners, who rely on limber joints and muscles for pain-free peak performance.

Massage also aids in stress reduction and ability to calm anxiety prior to a race as well as helping relax and soothe overused muscles after a race.

Over the years I have worked with many runners both pre and post race, as well as working with pro golfers. Best of all – I know from my own experience that targeted  deep massage helped me continue training when the going got tough, my calf muscles were painfully constricted, as I prepared to run my first 10K. HAPPILY – I DID IT!

Discussion about Your needs before any massage provides for the most positive outcome!

Schedule your next massage now!

720-941-1318

Karen

Hot Stone Massage
Smooth basalt stones, heated to a deep warmth and used for massage and placement. This massage melts aches and tension away. The treatment promises to truly harmonize, restore and invigorate the body at its deepest energy level. I blend my Swedish or deep tissue techniques with the stone massage for optimal benefits.
90 minutes – 85.00
Located 13 minutes from downtown Columbia.
720-841-1318

During the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations, shopping and gatherings remember to include relaxing activities and down time for yourself! Doing so allows you to give the very best of your elf-self to your loved ones! Create a little peace in your holiday schedule!

AND – Massage gift certificates are special and appreciated gifts to receive! Contact me if you would like to purchase one or several! My massage packages are the gifts that keep on giving — four massages at the perfect price!

Four 60 minute massages for $235.00 – Buy 4 and save 25.00

Four 90 minute massages for $300.00 – Buy 4 and save 40.00 

As we near our first wintry days here in Columbia, enjoy a little warmth with your massage! Most of us enjoy the relaxation and relief that heat provides the muscles. With each massage I include a warm pack for the back while legs and feet are massaged and I incorporate warm, moist towels for the neck, face and feet. My massage table is also heated. Of course you may choose to leave these steps out, but if you like them they are included for maximum relaxation.
Now is the time to schedule your next massage! Enhance your autumn holidays with warmth and relaxation.
Gift Certificates are available to help with your holiday giving!
Karen
720-841-1318

Recently I was asked to provide 30 minute back, neck and shoulder massages as part of a company’s employee appreciation celebration. Great people and company! There was a strong vibe of mutual appreciation going on! I love participating in these positive occasions.
Any day or week can be for staff appreciation or wellness that includes massage!
Massage breaks provide restorative and renewing energy!
Please contact me for details and pricing. Everyone deserves to de-stress, relax and receive professional massage!
Karen
720-8411318

Reiki is now available with a massage or by itself. 

Both Reiki and massage are systems of natural healing that focus on the body and energy. Both are approaches to energy work or energy healing.
A massage loosens muscles, increases oxygen and blood flow throughout the body, and encourages the free flow of the body’s own energies, or “Chi.”
The Japanese healing art of Reiki has similar practical purposes—to increase and free the unbalanced energy flow in the body. But while massage manipulates and penetrates muscle tissue, Reiki uses only light touch and sometimes merely the proximity of the healer’s hands to particular parts of the body, using prescribed hand positions, depending on the training tradition.
Massage is an ancient tradition, one of the first recorded medical treatments in China more than 2,000 years ago. Reiki is a recently developed practice, invented in 1922 by Dr. Mikao Usui, a Japanese Buddhist.
Adding Reiki onto the end of your massage is a beautiful complimentary session and deepens the relaxation.

Happy 4th Everyone!

Long weekends are great times to catch up on self care.
I am open through the holiday weekend.
Between cookouts and fireworks – schedule a relaxing massage to celebrate preventive health and well-being!

Treat Your Feet With Love!

Schedule a summer love fest for your overworked feet! Sixty minutes of foot reflexology, massage, botanic sugar scrub and hot towels. When you receive a pedicure don’t you wish for more foot massage? Give your feet more sweet pampering.

Or add the sugar scrub for feet to your regular massage for $10.00 (add on)