​Just a little reminder, along with some well wishing for those who are fighting cold or flu (or other communicable illness). Please remember to:
• Call and cancel your massage as soon as you're able if you are sick, or think you might be getting sick, and have any symptoms of illness (sore throat, sinus drainage or infection, fever, body aches, chills, severe fatigue, cough, etc).
• Call and reschedule your massage after you have been fully symptom free for at least 72 hours post illness.

If you arrive for your massage and have symptoms of cold, flu, or other contagious condition, you will be turned away and required to reschedule. Why? Active communicable illnesses are contraindicated for massage therapy because:

• Receiving a massage while ill can counteract the work your body is doing to isolate and fight the infection, and can thereby make you worse, or possibly cause a secondary infection.
• Your therapist likely works with immune compromised clients (infants, seniors, post-surgery patients, cancer patients, etc) and receiving massage on site while there is any risk you might be contagious may be a threat to the health and even life of these individuals.
• You may put your therapist at risk for coming down with whatever you have too. Many therapists are self employed and therefore do not enjoy the benefit of having paid time off or sick leave should they have to miss work due to illness.

We appreciate your understanding, and your willingness to ensure everyone's health and safety throughout the year. And we hope that if you do fall ill, you get well very soon!

THINGS TO TRY FOR QUICKER RECOVERY:
• Get plenty of rest.
• Keep well hydrated (water specifically).
• Support your immune system by drinking herbal teas or eating herb rich foods, and especially fresh, raw fruits and vegetables.
• Do a contrast shower, daily. Rest 30 minutes afterwards.
• Go for a walk in the fresh air (bundle up well).
• Avoid sugar and other highly processed foods.
• Laugh... "a merry heart does good like a medicine".

Want to know more ways to boost the immune system? Give us a call today:

The Great Escape
Massage & Wellness Center LLC
www.thegreatescape4u.com
308.432.4558

NOTE: This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness. Please consult with your primary care provider if you need treatment for illness or disease.

You've probably heard of the various biological rhythms such as the circadian rhythm (the wake/sleep/repair cycle which repeats every 24 hours), and the circaseptan rhythm (various processes such as recovery and healing which occurs cyclically on the 7th day), but what about the infradian rhythm (which is a biological rhythm that cycles about every 28 days)? Did you know that massage therapy can have special benefits when it is experienced in harmony with one of these biological body rhythms too? It's true!

Experienced clients typically find that a regular massage received on an infradian cycle (every 4 weeks or 28 days) can greatly enhance health and wellness as well as boost the effects of the massage they receive. Depending upon your particular lifestyle you may find an infradian rhythm an excellent choice, or perhaps if your schedule is intensive or your job is high stress, a circaseptan schedule would work best for you.

We have regular appointment times available including weekly (circaseptan) and monthly (infradian), among other options. And remember, morning appointments can provide for better concentration and productivity as well as elevate your mood and outlook throughout your day! ​

Well, it is that time of year again... you're in a state of pure bliss, lying on a very cozy massage table, soaking up your much needed "me time," when your therapist uncovers your leg and you suddenly realize, "I FORGOT TO SHAVE!" At this point your anxiety level rises as you find yourself in a bit of a hairy situation, unable to find words to explain your way out of this "Sasquatch-like" state of existence.  But is this angst really necessary?  ​Here's the long... and short... of shaving before your session. 

In general, it is safe to say that most of us have a basic understanding that everybody (well, almost everybody) has some degree of body hair - head, neck, arms, arm pits, legs, back, belly, face.  You name it, you probably have it, to one degree or another.  It is a natural state for the vast majority of homo sapiens (aka: human beings).  Shaving, a culturally adopted form of personal "hygiene" (in the United States anyhow) and the habits surrounding the practice, are largely personal. As seasoned providers in the wellness field, we must say that we believe it's always healthiest to be "comfortable in your own skin"... leg hair included! 

Please remember ladies, massage therapists work on both male and female clients, and people from all different ethnicities.  And more than that, many therapists train in regions of the USA where "au-natural" is simply the way to be.  So while there are perhaps just a few instances where shaving might be beneficial (depending upon your therapist's personal product choice, the modality in use, or any concern you may have with excess product remaining on your skin), on the whole shaving is not in any way required to receive a professional massage.  It certainly does not make your therapist think less of you; nor will it negatively affect the vast majority of modalities available to you.  So next time you get caught at the end of a busy week having forgotten to purchase razors when you were at the store the last time, just take a deep breath, remember that you're massage therapist is human too, and simply R...E...L...A...X... after all, that is what you came here to do! 

College, high school, grade school, it doesn't matter what level you play at, professional therapeutic massage can keep you running at peak performance, can help you prevent serious injury due to tight or hypertensive muscles, and can improve recovery from new or even old injuries. Give us a call to set up your introductory session, or if you like, schedule all of your season's appointments and we'll help keep you geared up for the game!
CALL NOW AND SAVE $10 on your first hour session, or $5 on a half hour 308-432-4558, be sure to mention this special when booking your appointment. Share the message with your teammates too!
TREATMENTS TO TRY:
"Warrior's Refuge" (Deep Tissue) Massage
Oriental Cup Massage
Ameri-Thai (Assisted Stretching) Bodywork
"Around the World" (multi-treatment session)

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The Great Escape
Massage & Wellness Center LLC
Regular Hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm
Availability varies. Early morning, late afternoon, or early evening sessions are best booked well in advance. We do not schedule appointments after 6pm. Call now and let us help you find a regular time that works for you.