5 Things to Do Before Your Massage

When preparing for your massage appointment, there are a few things to keep in mind. These 5 tips will help you to be ready for a successful session.

1. Pre-hydrate. Water will prepare your body to receive bodywork by getting muscles and kidneys in good order. That doesn't mean you should drink a gallon of water right before your session starts. Start to pre-hydrate the body the day before your massage. Make a conscious effort to drink extra water throughout the day and continue with moderation until the time comes to get your massage.
2. Shower. You'll feel better if your body is clean and your skin will be more able to receive the moisturizing oil and beneficial essential oils used in your session. What's more, you won't have to wonder if your feet stink or your body odor is offensive to the therapist. Don't worry about showering immediately before the session unless you've been doing heavy labor or exercise, but do come with a clean slate. If you aren't able to take care of things before you arrive, ask the therapist for a steamed towel to wipe down any offending areas.
3. Wear comfortable clothes. After your massage you'll feel relaxed and you'll want to continue with that feeling by having comfortable clothing to wear afterwards. If you have to come straight from work or a function, bring a set of more comfortable clothing with you so you'll have it to put on when you're finished. You won't want to get any residual oil on your nice clothes and you won't feel like being all dressed up anyway. You'll be ready to laze around for a while.
4. Empty your bladder. Massage gets things moving in the body and you might find that your bladder starts to feel full before the session is over. It's much easier to relax when you're not counting the minutes to when the therapist finishes so you can run to the bathroom. You may even be debating whether you want to make a mid-massage visit to the facilities wearing the sheet as a toga. Do yourself a favor and empty your bladder right before your massage. Even if you went before you left your house or job, try again. It can't hurt.
5. Turn off your cell phone! The last thing you should be doing during your massage is thinking about outside distractions. This is your time to zone out and re-energize before returning to business as usual. Leaving the phone on vibrate with the intention of not answering can be a distraction too. It's amazing how well you can hear a vibrating phone in a quiet room and as soon as you do, you'll be wondering who's calling or texting you. You will be much happier if you silence the phone. Business can wait an hour or two! 

~Jenni Curtis, LMT 

  801*879*4173

  massagebyjenni.com

End of Summer "Bounce Back" Special

The kids are back in school, but the weather is still nice and Summer isn't over yet! Time for the grown-ups to enjoy a little "me" time! Be good to yourself by enjoying QUALITY massage by Jenni. You'll feel well taken care of and at the same time, be doing something good for your body. There's no better way to get your groove back and carry some of those good times of summer into the next season.

Just in the nick of time, the "Bounce Back" sale is here! During the month of September, receive a "Bounce Back" coupon with every full priced massage you purchase of an hour or more. Each coupon is good for one month and will give you $25 off a massage of 90 minutes or longer. That's 30 minutes for free! Haven't you always wished you could "super-size" your massage? Now is the time!

For appointments, call Jenni at 801*879*4173 or visit massagebyjenni.com for online booking.

Massage by Jenni on Facebook!

It seems like everyone is on Facebook these days. And why not? It's a great way to stay connected with friends, families, and all kind of things you like. So, isn't high time that your favorite local massage therapist had an official Facebook page?

Head on over the the Massage by Jenni official Facebook page right away and "LIKE" it to stay up to date on specials and other important massage related info. MassagebyJenniFacebookPage

Once there, check out my discussion board for "Reviews." If you've had a Massage by Jenni, please write a review. When you do, you'll receive a discount on your next massage!* MassagebyJenniReviewBoard

*Discount is your choice: $10 off a one hour massage, $15 off a 90 minute massage, or $20 off a 2 hour massage. Offer limited to one discount of choice per person. You must use your discount on your next session.

~Jenni Curtis, LMT www.massagebyjenni.com

"The Smile on My Forehead: Memoir of My Life With a Brain Injury" by Jennifer Mosher

When I first encountered Jennifer Mosher, she was just another woman in my classes at the gym. I'd see her most every week and we, along with several other gym members, would sweat out an hour of weight lifting and an hour of spin class. I had no idea that there was anything different about her until the teacher announced one day that her book, a memoir about her brain injury, had been published. I was intrigued because I had no idea she'd had a serious injury in the past and as someone who enjoys reading and writing, I can appreciate the work that must have gone into it. I knew I was interested in purchasing her book not only to read it, but also to show my support.

As I began to read Jennifer's memoir, I was taken into her world; a world not unlike my own. She was a good student and a hard worker on her way to a bright future. There was no warning that a horrible car accident would take place while she traveled from her home in Minnesota back to school at BYU in August of 1994. Those few quick seconds would change her life and take her beyond the familiar into a world I have never before stopped to contemplate. All those everyday abilities we take for granted were things Jennifer had to fight to regain: walking, talking, sleeping, remembering things that had happened only moments before. The frustration and the determination she must have had, I can only imagine.

I was struck by the incredible things Jennifer was able to achieve in the short years after her brain injury. She threw herself headlong back into her life doing her best to makes things as close to the way they were before her accident as possible. I thought about how devastating it would be to remember the person you were before a brain injury and have that person just vanish, replaced by someone less able. Jennifer was compelled to accept what had happened to her, and rather than force herself to go back to the way she was she instead had to learn to live with her disability.

We can all learn from her experience. Those who have suffered a brain injury will relate to Jennifer's story and gain insight into to what it takes to recover and live a full life. Those who haven't can gain understanding into what challenges those with brain injuries must face and a greater appreciation for the things we all take for granted in life.

If you are interested in reading Jennifer's book, The Smile on My Forehead: Memoir of My Life With a Brain Injury, please visit JenniferMosher.com. Jennifer will also be featured in the Local Author Showcase at The Kings English Bookshop Tuesday April 6th, 2010 at 6:30pm where you can meet her along with other local authors. More information available at KingsEnglish.com

On the same subject, check out another great book called Tour De Life by Saul Raisin, an up and coming cyclist who suffered a brain injury during a race and struggled to return to his goal of riding in the Tour De France. Check it out here Tour De Life along with Saul's personal website SaulRaisin.com where you'll learn about his foundation Raisin Hope.

Review by Jenni Curtis, LMT MassagebyJenni.com

Special Holiday Pricing in December

Happy Holidays! It's that time of year again. Time for Christmas shopping, tree trimming, baking, and all sorts of activities guaranteed to tire and stress you out. You've got loved ones on your gift list and you have to think of what to get them that will put big smiles on their faces.

Not to worry, I've got you covered! Enjoy a reduced rate of $50 per hour for all massages and massage gift certificates during the month of December.* Come in and de-stress and while you're at it, pick up a few gift certificates for the special ones on your gift list. It's a great way to keep both yourself and those you care about healthy, happy, and balanced through the Holiday Season.

To schedule appointments and for more information visit my website www.massagebyjenni.com or call me directly at 801*879*4173.

Peace,

Jenni, LMT

*Reduced rate valid during the month of December 2009.

Black Friday Massages for Christmas - One Day Gift Certificate Special!

The scramble to find the perfect Christmas gift has begun! Friday is the big day where everyone looks for all the best deals and attempts to finish their shopping ahead of the game in more ways than one! I've never offered a "Black Friday" special before so I thought I'd give it a whirl.

Do I really need to tell you that massage gift certificates make fabulous gifts? Well, if for some reason you are unaware, allow me to point out that a therapeutic massage is not only incredibly pampering and enjoyable, but also an amazing health practice for all those who want to feel better and increase the quality of their lives. For those who need to manage pain, it can even be a saving grace! I've been giving massages for over 10 years and I've seen the smiles of thousands of grateful souls who were happy to have a good therapist come into their world. I've even been known to say that spreading massage to all the corners of the earth could very well be the answer to world peace.

So now you know and you'll be happy to find that for one day only, I'm offering my 1-2 hour massage gift certificates for 1/2 price.* That's $30 for an hour, $47.50 for 90 minutes, and $55 for 2 hours. Limit 4 certificates per customer.

I'll be accepting orders via email from 12am through midnight Friday November 27th, 2009. Send orders to jennilmt-blackfriday@yahoo.com and be sure to include ALL of the following information. Incomplete orders may be rejected.

First and last name

phone number

mailing address

Certificate quantity and length of each massage

Desired method of payment

Payment options are as follows:

Check/money order mailed to

Jenni Curtis, LMT
1550 E. 3300 S. Suite B
SLC, UT 84106

Visa, Mastercard, Amex - You can include your credit card number and expiration date with your email or give your information to me over the phone by calling 801*879*4173 (be sure to leave a voicemail if there is no answer)

PayPal - you will be told where to send money in your confirmation email

You will receive an email confirming your order within 5 days. Gift certificates will be mailed to one address (your mailing address) during the first 2 weeks of December providing payment has be received.

Now get busy shopping!

*Orders will only be accepted between the hours of 12am and midnight Friday November 27th 2009. Limit of four ½-priced gift certificates per customer. Orders placed early or late will not be accepted. Orders must be complete and payment must be received prior to mailing of Certificates.

Summer "Bounce Back" Special!

Summer is meant to be enjoyed! We want to help you make your 2009 summer season as good as it gets! This is the time when everyone wants to be outside enjoying summer sports and vacations, but we often forget to take care of our bodies in the meantime. It is critical that we keep ourselves maintained and able to enjoy summer activities to their fullest. Our June and July special is designed to make getting your regular bodywork affordable and encourage you to come back in for your next massage while we can still build on the last one. Make this the healthiest summer yet!

Here's how it works. Come in any time during the month of June or July for a therapeutic massage or any of our other premium services. You'll receive a "Bounce Back" coupon with every full-priced service you purchase good for 30 days to come back and receive another quality massage for 1/2 price! There is no limit to how many coupons you can accumulate, just use them before they expire. It's as simple as that!*

Looking for a Father's Day, wedding, or birthday gift? Maybe they'd enjoy a great massage. We'll also give you a "Bounce Back" coupon with every Gift Certificate you purchase. Use it for yourself as a reward for thinking of such a wonderful gift or give it to Dad to boost his already awesome present! Just keep in mind that coupons will be good for 30 days from date of purchase.

Give us a call to start living it up this summer!

Eileen Keiser, LMT 801*574*1325 Jenni Curtis, LMT 801*879*4173

*Bounce Back Special is good for all full price massages purchased during the months of June and July 2009. ½ priced coupons are good for 30 days from date of purchase on services of equal or lesser value from the same therapist who provided the initial service.

~* Twice as Nice...February Special *~

Something as absolutely wonderful as a massage is meant to be shared. We all have someone in our lives who we'd like to see benefit from a practice that has made such a difference in our own lives. We have people we care about and we'd like to do something really cool together. Then there's that holiday, "Valentine's Day" and we've got to find a great way to celebrate it. Even the single and unattached can celebrate the holiday of love by treating themselves and a close friend or family member to a decadent massage from Salt Lake's Premiere Massage Therapy Team™.

This February, enjoy...TWO for ONE QUALITY Massage!*

Yes, you read that correctly. You and your sweetie, friend, family member, blind date, or even a complete stranger can each enjoy a rejuvenating massage, but you'll only pay for one of them. All you have to do is schedule your appointment with both Jenni and Eileen and come in together to enjoy this unprecedented special pricing. It's our way of helping to bring people together, chase those mid-winter blues away and celebrate the power of TWO.

Call either member of the Team to schedule your February appointment:

Jenni Curtis, LMT 801*879*4173

Eileen Keiser, LMT 801*574*1325

*Valid only when two people come in together at the same time to both Jenni and Eileen. No outcalls or gift certificates. Free massage must be of equal or lesser value. Not valid with any other offer.

Invest in YOU!

It's no secret that committing to regular bodywork is wonderful for your health. Consistent massage is a good way to prevent those problem areas from flaring up and injuries from occurring in the first place. Frequent massage will give you a general sense of well-being and facilitate a better awareness of your body which will help you to achieve your maximum physical and mental potential.

So what's stopping us? Many people find that when they aren't in the habit of doing something, it's easy to put it off. We can always find some excuse whether it be time constraints or budgeting issues. But how much time and money do we waste doing frivolous things that don't give us any long-term benefits in return? Not only is getting a massage good for you, but it's also very enjoyable! You have that time to escape into a world where stress can't reach you and get up feeling relaxed and better balanced. So what can you do to make this a reality for yourself?

Make a commitment and invest in yourself. Here is an investment that will always be good and always pay off. You'll never regret spending the money and time on something that is not only good for you, but feels good too. Nothing guilty about this pleasure!

I'd like to help you acheive your goals for the new year by offering 10% off all of my packages in January.* By giving you more for your money, I hope to really maximize this investment for you. Not only will you be locking in your price and avoid waiting for the "next special" but you'll also be adding to the convenience of your massage regimen. No need to put it off because it's already paid for. If you'd like, you can even book all your appointments in advance. After that, just show up and enjoy the experience. It's that simple.

So let's do the math...

5/1 hour massages, regularly $275 now $247.50 or $49.50 per massage

10/1 hour massages, regularly $500 now $450 or $45 per massage

5/90 minute massages, regularly $400 now $360 or $72 per massage

10/90 minute massages, regularly $750 now $675 or $67.50 per massage

5/2 hour massages, regularly $525 now $472.50 or $94.50 per massage

10/2 hour massages, regularly $1000 now $900 or $90 per massage

It is important to note that I will allow you to use these 2 or 1/2 at a time to add to the flexibility of possible massage times as you redeem your pre-paid package. Yes I do accept all major credit cards!

*Special offered by Jenni Curtis, LMT (801) 879-4173