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Do you struggle to book online with us sometimes?
We're made you a little handy, dandy video walk through to take you each step of the way through the process.
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Hot Stone Reflexology |
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New to the clinic this month, Stephanie is now offering an amazing Hot Stone Reflexology treatment.
Spice up your Reflexology treatments with the addition of Hot Stones. These treatments are available in either 60 or 90 minute sessions and follow our existing pricing structure. Give Stephanie a call and get booked in TODAY!
12 Days of Christmas |
![]() We know you have all been waiting on our Gift Card Deals and other Holiday offers. As always our holiday deals will go live on Saturday December 13th.
We will issue an email, and post the details of each deal every day for the 12 day duration. Some offers will be long term, some will be available on that day only, so be sure to check your email, or Facebook regularly to find out what is available. |
Holiday Schedule |
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In all the chaos of the holiday season, you'll want to take a note of the following changes to our Schedule so you don't miss out on your chance to get booked in.
Dec 24th: Appointments until 5pm
5pm-8pm Gift Card sales only
Dec 25th, 26th: Closed
Dec 27th: Open 10am - 8pm
Dec 28th - Jan 5th: Closed
Jan 6th: Regular Clinic Hours Resumes
Sally will be on Medical Leave December 13th - January 6th
The timing isn't the greatest, but I received word late last week that I will finally be having the Gall Bladder surgery i've been waiting on since July. The surgery is scheduled for December 13th, and as long as all goes well I will only have a 2-3 week recover period.
During this time I will be unable to provide treatments, however I will be attending the clinic from time to time to help the girls out with the reception and managing our 12 days of christmas event. I want to thank you for all the support you have given over the last few months regarding my health issues, and I look forward to coming back in 2015 with renewed vigour and ready to provide you with the best massage and clinic experience possible. Have an amazing Holiday Season. |
What is #FreeMassageFriday?
Every Friday on Facebook, we offer our friends and clients the opportunity to win a 60 minute massage of their choice. We run this every friday, and sometimes we are even generous enough to pick two winners from the entrants. It's a fun little way to start the weekend, and it allows the internet to join in on a little competition.
But people have questioned my sanity in offering this week in and week out.
The truth is that one of my core beliefs when opening my clinic was to make massage accessible and affordable to everyone and anyone who wanted or needed the service. With the economy struggling to recover, and families feeling the pinch there are some people who could really benefit from a treatment, who may not be able to afford one, so this is my way of giving them that chance.
It also allows someone who may not have received a massage before, or who may be a little nervous about trying massage for the first time, the chance to check out our services without handing over their hard earned cash for something they aren't sure they would enjoy in the first place.
So I give everyone the opportunity to take part, and potentially win a treatment.
They can choose from any of our available treatments, and the session is a 60 minute session.
What do I get out of it?
I discovered the term for this was the "Give to get" system, when I took some training with Eric Brown at BodyworkBiz learning how to get the word out about my practice, and really share my message with the community.
After all community is important.
The effect of a massage won't only benefit the recipient, but will also spread like a ripple effect to those who surround the client. The sense of calm, and contentment will spread to friends and family even coworkers that they come into contact with. Who then also share those feelings with others around them. That is a huge pay off for me.
If my client enjoys the treatment they receive, they will share that experience, it may get me a referal, it may not. But someone has said something nice about the experience they had at my clinic. That is reward enough for me.
...and for that reason alone, I will continue to act like Oprah, and offer my #FreeMassageFriday each week.
19.09.14
For Immediate Release
National Award Nomination for Local Mumpreneur
Being a parent whilst juggling a business is a hard task, and nobody knows this better than Sally Chamness, a mother of 1 from Fauldhouse, West Lothian, runs Wee Sally Therapeutic Massage in Bathgate. The business was launched in 2010 as a way for Sally to have a flexible career with her young family. She has been nominated for an award at The Mumpreneur Awards 2014 in association with Amazon, a national award scheme for parents who run their own enterprise.
The Mumpreneur Awards 2014 in association with Amazon are the UK’s first national business awards dedicated solely to parents in business. Now in its sixth year, the awards have been a platform for many mumpreneurs to enhance their business, and continue to grow even through this uncertain economic climate.
As well as being nominated in the Courage category, Sally is also in with a chance of winning The Inspirational Business Award, which will be awarded to the parent who proves to be an inspiration to all Mums and Dads in business.
Sally now has to wait until October, when she will find out whether she has made the finals, which will be taking place on 8thNovember 2014 at The Heart of England Conference Centre in Warwickshire.
The Mumpreneur Awards 2014 in association with Amazonare still open for entries, with nominations closing on 19th September 2014. An entry form, and further details about The Mumpreneur Awards, can be found on the Mumpreneur UK website.
Mumpreneur UK is the leading support network for mums in business, and provides online resources and support as well as an annual conference and awards ceremony. Visit www.mumpreneuruk.com to discover more.
Stephanie has been practicing Reflexology for the last two years and finds it a fascinating and relaxing treatment from both a therapist & client’s perspective.
Reflexology is a natural and holistic therapy that dates as far back as 2540BC and is said to have been originally used by the Chinese and Egyptians. Reflexology is based on the Chinese principle that certain areas on the feet and hands – known as reflex points, correspond to every organ in the body. Therefore it is believed that the entire body is mapped out on our feet and hands and by massaging these reflex points, it can help stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system to heal itself.
What are the benefits of a Reflexology treatment?
Stress Relieve – Reflexology provides a deep relaxation, which can help the body to balance itself and allows healing energy to flow throughout the body. This can aid in releasing tension and improving your general sense of wellbeing.
Muscle Relaxation – The energy in our body is thrown out of balance when muscles become tensed or over stressed. Therefore the nerve pathways that connect muscles to the rest of the body become congested. Reflexology can help stimulate the nerve endings in the feet to release energy and relax the muscles.
Improved Circulation – The blood carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells in the body and helps to eliminate toxins and remove waste products. Reflexology stimulates the circulatory system and helps to get that circulation going!
Cleansing and waste removal – The lymphatic, urinary or the intestinal systems can become blocked due to a build up of waste. This is what causes us to feel bloated and sometimes sick. Reflexology can help release these blockages and cleanse the body of impurities by helping the body to eliminate waste and drain inflammation and fluid retention. This is also why it is very important to drink plenty of water after a reflexology treatment as you may become dehydrated, and replacing your fluids is important to prevent that sluggish feeling.
Sense of wellbeing – Reflexology helps to relax and the balance the body, improve psychological health through a sense of deep relaxation and enhance energy levels creating an overall feeling of wellbeing.
Join us this month for an Introduction to Reflexology.
Receive a 30 minute Reflexology massage followed by post-treatment consultation outlining the discoveries made, how this will impact your current health and a treatment plan to best suit your needs.
This 30 minute session will be offered throughout August at the low, low price of £15 so call us on 01506 238366 to book today!
Along our life path, we are all occasionally blighted with traumatic events: loss of a loved one, illness, assault, surgery, natural disasters, financial difficulties, and many other situations can trigger emotional reactions that impact beyond the actual event itself. About 20% of people who experience a traumatic event will develop post-traumatic stress disorder, with many others experiencing other, less extreme, symptoms of distress linked to an event.
Symptoms of this disorder can be flashbacks, anxiety attacks, loss of interest in life, withdrawal, immune system disorders and substance abuse. When thinking about the event, people with PTSD physically experience it as if it were happening at that moment. Their sympathetic nervous system is triggered to allow for fight or flight responses: e.g. adrenaline is released, heart rate and blood pressure increases, there is an increase in blood flow to the muscles, etc. There are a number of therapeutic outlets that can be utilised to help the client get through this difficult period, including psychotherapy, medication, and touch therapies. Let me re-count a story I once had to illustrate my point.
Sharon (not her real name) booked in for a massage at a clinic I used to work in, years ago. She wanted a nice, relaxing treatment as she was on holiday and didn't want to be manipulated into something resembling a pretzal. During treatment, she started crying. I asked if she'd like me to stop, and she said no. What we did instead was I continued the massage while she poured her heart out about the death of her brother-in-law. It seems that he was in a car accident months ago, and had died as a result. Between making the arrangement for her funeral, and wanting to look strong for her husband, she hadn't really had a chance to grieve. She talked about the loss of her brother-in-law while I continued with the session, trying to be responsive and understanding. It seemed to help: While she seemed tense on arrival, afterwards her muscles were noticeably relaxed and pliant. She looked relieved. Sharon thanked me for the treatment and went on her way, looked much freer in her movements and calmer in her countenance. This was my first experience with a client with a post-trauma emotional response, and it would not be the last. I came to notice that the combination of sensitive, caring touch and the free-flow of thoughts seemed to help the client relax and unwind. I'm sure that the fact that I don't expect clients to look me in the eye and explain themselves has something to do about it, too.
There has been some research conducted on the effectiveness of touch therapies on PTSD: including the effectiveness of massage therapy on women who have experienced sexual abuse, on sufferers of PTSD as a result of childhood abuse, and and a study on the reduction of PTSD symptoms in children effected by Hurricane Katrina. Each study showed diminished signs of trauma after the treatment was administered. There's even courses massage therapists and other complementary therapists can do to learn counseling skills to incorporate into their practice, such as this pioneering course at the Colorado School of Healing Arts. It's just one more sign that looking at the whole person during treatment is gaining traction in the manual therapy and medical fraternities. There is also a fantastic article here about dealing with PTSD through touch.
BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!
December is here, and as I am sure you have all been anticipating, our annual "Buy One Get One Free" offer on Gift Cards is now LIVE!
Purchase a Gift Card between now and December 24th and receive a second of equal value for absolutely free.
Don't have time to come to the Bathgate Clinic?
Why not purchase online using the Promotional Code XMAS2013 at our website.
Details on how to purchase Gift Cards online can be found at:
How to buy online!
Terms and Conditions.
Buy One Get One Free!
Use the Promotion Code XMAS2013 online to receive 50% off your online Gift Card purchases. Quote this code in-store to receive your Buy One Get One Free. This offer is limited to two purchases during the offer period. (One visit is considered one purchase).
Maximum Value for each Gift Card is £100.
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Offer Expires: December 24th 2013 |
CAITLINS ABSENCE
Caitlin will be taking 6 weeks off starting December 10th due to a medical procedure and the necessary recovery time.
During this time Sally will be back at the clinic full time to ensure that all your treatment needs are met.
At the moment her scheduled absence will be from December 10th, until January 18th where she will be returning with some amazing offers just from her to you, we will update you as it gets nearer her return date to let you know what she has planned.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
As of Tuesday December 10th, Sally will be working the following hours:
Tuesday - Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm.
We will be closed on the following dates to spend time with our families:
December 25th
December 26th
December 31st
January 1st
January 2nd
January 3rd
January 4th
Sally Chamness
Wee Sally Therapeutic Massage
48 North Bridge St, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 4PP
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