How to have a Perfect Sauna Session!

1. Have a light meal before you go to the sauna.

2.      Remove your clothes and jewellery. In North American public saunas it is customary to wear a bathing suit, check with your facility regarding proper sauna attire.

3.      Shower with warm water and soap and then dry yourself off.

4.      Dry brush your whole body to promote faster sweating.

5.      Enter the sauna slowly and close the door behind you.

6.      Step slowly onto the first level bench and lie down on your towel. Your head should be slightly elevated on the wooden headrest. Your whole body should be on the same level. Stay in the sauna for about 10 minutes.

7.      Get up slowly. First lower your feet to the level below and do a few foot pumping exercises, then leave the sauna.

8.      Breath fresh air, walk a bit and apply cold water from your feet upwards using a hose or shower. Rinse your face and head. After using the shower you may immerse yourself in a tub of cold water for a total cool down (if available). Have a resting period

9.      After your rest, go back into the sauna and lay down on the second level bench. Repeat steps 6, 7 and 8.

10.  Experienced sauna users may repeat steps 6, 7 and 8 one more time.

11.  After your last sauna session, cool down completely, apply lotion to your skin and replenish lost fluid. Good choices are mineral or spring water, fruit juices or vegetable juices.

12.  A massage would be very beneficial after the sauna as your muscles are soft and relaxed and in perfect shape for it.

13.  Rest, meditate and take time to wind down.

14.  Get dressed in clean clothes and have a light meal.

A sauna session can last between two and three hours and its effects on the body may last for about seven days. So set aside the same time every week to go to the sauna.

Myoflex Massage participe à la Journée de la santé et du mieux-être

Courrez la chance de gagner un massage gratuit de 30 minutes en visitant Pierre à la table de Myoflex Massage ce samedi, 26 mars 2011 au Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne entre 9h30 et 15h dans le cadre de la Journée de la santé et du mieux-être organisée par le Centre de santé Noreen Richard.

 

Outre les stands d'information tel que celui de Myoflex Massage, vous pourrez participer à l'un ou l'autre des nombreux ateliers portant sur la santé et le mieux-être ou vous pourrez vous dérouiller avec une séance de Zumba. Et n'oubliez pas le petit-déjeuner à la cafétéria du Centre organisé par des Chevaliers de Colomb entre 9h et midi.

 

On se verra samedi!

"Take it to Heart this February"

By Jolanta Kurz

Heart disease and stroke are now leading causes of death in Canada.

Sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, obesity, and chronic stress all contribute to increased risk of heart disease.

The good news is that even small changes in our lifestyle can improve our health and reduce this risk. Exercise, adequate water intake and nutrition as well as a balance between work and leisure are the pillars of better health.

A great way to help with the chronic stress issue, we are all facing, are massage therapy and/or acupuncture treatments.  During massage session your “flight or fight” response caused by stressful situations will be turned off. This will be followed by drop in the blood pressure, redirection of the blood into internal organs and stimulation of digestive processes (“rest and digest response”) The body responds to tactile input from massage by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system and causing relaxation of muscles and filling of bliss and well being. Addition of acupuncture to the treatments will offer a significant help in dealing with anxiety and stress and some other unpleasant symptoms like heart palpitations, chest tightness and high blood pressure. February is heart month and it is a great time to start thinking about your health and maybe time to try some drugless therapies like massage and acupuncture.

This article may be freely reprinted or distributed in any e-zine, newsletter and blog. however  the author’s name, bio and website links must remain intact.

Jolanta Kurz PhD, RMT, RAc is a Fredericton acupuncturist and massage therapist who specializes in stress and anxiety treatments for prevention and rehabilitation. For more info contact her website at http://www.myoflexmassage.ca or call Jolanta at her clinic Myoflex Massage & Hydrotherapy Clinic 506-450-9272.

February is Heart Month

February is Heart Month

Chocolate lovers can take heart in research showing that this favourite food is packed with high-quality antioxidants that may reduce the risk of developing cancer and heart disease.

Valentine’s Day Special Event for Chocolate Lovers is back!

February 14^th to 28^th

Package 1

Chocolate Lovers Special

♥ 45-min Full Body Massage

♥ Hot Paraffin Wax applied to hands

♥ Complimentary Hot Chocolate

♥ Lindt Milk Chocolates  

 Price: $75.00 HST included

Package 2

A Cold Winter’s Day Hot Treat 

♥ Total Body Relaxation with a

1 Hour Hot Stone Massage

♥ Complimentary Hot Chocolate

♥ Lindt Milk Chocolates  

Price: $92.00 HST included

Package 3

A Special for Love Birds

♥ 1 Hour Full Body Massage for Couples

♥ Complimentary Hot Chocolate

♥ Lindt Milk Chocolates

Price: 150.00 HST included (per couple)

Same or separate treatment rooms available

Package 4

An Hot Exotic Treat 

♥ Total Body Relaxation with a

1 Hour Thai Hot Stem Massage

♥ Complimentary Hot Chocolate

♥ Lindt Milk Chocolates  

Price: $92.00 HST included

 

Hot Stone Massage

Rock On!!!

With Hot Stone Massage

By Jolanta Kurz

Now that the hot summer months are almost over you may want to explore the benefits of a thermotherapy known as a hot stone massage.

Hot stone massage evolved from traditional use of stones in Native American and Japanese cultures and is one of the fastest growing massage techniques in today's spas.

Black basalt stones, made by volcanic action, are used in this modality. They are derived from magma which originates at earth depths where the temperature is high enough and the pressure low enough that the rock can melt. The magnesium and iron rich magmas produce basalt at the sea floor of many volcanoes. Wave action and currents of the sea craft basalt stones. Their texture is so fine that individual minerals are rarely seen. Basalt can vary from dark grey with a bit of green to almost black. The basalt stones have excellent heat and cold retention properties and therfore are used in stone massage.

Before the treatment the stones are warmed up in hot salt water, placed on the body and also used to perform massage techniques. The combination of the energy from warm stones and massage work gives amazing results. Hot stone massage induces deep relaxation, helps with detoxification, melts tension and alleviates pain. Warm stones applied to the body increase the heart and respiation rate, as well as flexibility due to a melting effect on the connective tissue. Vasodilation of capillaries caused by heat application brings blood rich nutrients and oxygen to the area and helps with the healing process.

Cold stones can also be incorporated into the treatment. Cold has a decongestive effect, decreases inflammation and reduces pain.

Semiprecious crystals can also be placed on the energetic centers of the body (chakras).

The Stone Therapy goes beyond the physical experience of the typical massage; it brings harmony and positive energy flow. It can be a great addition to your health and wellness program.


For more information or to book an appointment call Myoflex at 450-9272 or visit our website at www.myoflexmassage.ca

Price List

PRICE LIST 2010

All fees include HST

Massage Therapy

60 mins.                    $80.00

45 mins.                    $70.00

30 mins.                    $50.00

75 mins.                    $90.00

90 mins.                      $100.00

120 mins.                    $135.00

Massage Therapy with Acupuncture

75 mins.                    $92.00

60 mins.                    $85.00

45 mins.                    $75.00

30 mins.                    $55.00

Acupuncture Only

60 mins.                    $80.00

45 mins.                    $70.00

30 mins.                    $55.00

Kinesiotaping

Tape only (applied during treatment)                   $0.25 per square used

     1 Roll of Kinesiotape 5 m long                                  $25.00    

                                 Kinesiotaping session                   $10.00 + cost of tape used

Hot Stone Massage

90 mins.                    $119.00

60 mins.                    $95.00

Hot Stem Massage

90 mins.                    $120.00

60 mins.                    $100.00