 CURRENT CHANGE TO ILLNESS POLICY
We take your health and safety very seriously. In light of the reported incubation period, as well as recent reports of relapse potential, and in general the severity of this strain of Coronavirus, WE ARE PRESENTLY IMPLEMENTING CHANGES TO OUR ILLNESS POLICY until this pandemic has passed. If you have potentially been exposed to this illness (including traveling into known exposure areas), have been around anyone with any combination of coughing, fever, runny nose, sore throat, body aches, headache, or difficulty breathing, or have experienced any of these symptoms yourself, please postpone your visit here for at least 21 days from the last day of your potential exposure or symptoms. While our normal illness policy requires clients be 72 hours symptom free, this minor change from 72 hours to 21 days is intended to ensure EVERYONE'S safety. If you have been ill, but have tested negative for Coronavirus, we are happy to see you after you have been entirely symptom free for 72 hours if you would still like to come in for your appointment. A reminder to all, all active illness is contraindicated for massage therapy. Please remember, as alternative healthcare professionals, our policies and practices have always been reflective of our desire to promote and maintain the health and safety of our clients (and they will continue to do so). We have always implemented the Department of Health's business practice guidelines and standards for hygiene and sanitation to minimize customer's exposure to ANY kind of communicable illness during their visits here. So, if you have been free of communicable illness, and you have not traveled out of the area, we are still planning to see you for your scheduled treatment. We will still be washing our hands like crazy, and properly sanitizing surfaces, so you can rest easy -- as always! For all who are home due to illness, and those simply avoiding contact with others during this time, we would be happy to share thoughts on home care and immunity boosting techniques. Just give us a call for more info 308-432-4558  Ok, we well know that the Coronavirus is officially here (aka: SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19). Yet most of us will go on with our normal routines amidst the frightful news programming. We are, by no means, balking, as Coronavirus can, for some, be life threatening. As far as massage therapy goes, there are a few things you should know:
1. HANDWASHING IS YOUR BEST FRIEND. While threats of "super bugs" like Coronavirus appear to be on the rise, it's best to invest in a better hygiene routine (if you don't have one already). Soap, hot water, and scrub, scrub, scrub, forearms to fingertips and everything in between. We especially appreciate your washing your hands before your massage too, as this will help protect you and other clients too. At the Great Escape, being the seasoned massage therapists that we are, we're near obsessive when it comes to washing our hands! Coronavirus or not, we always diligently wash before and after each massage (and all the day long in between), as year round we like to avoid exposure to flu and other hand-borne bugs too. You can rest assured that receiving your massage here, never will a dirty hand touch you! 2. CORONAVIRUS IS MOST EASILY TRANSMITTED THROUGH TOUCHING CONTAMINATED SURFACES AND THEN TOUCHING THE EYES, NOSE OR MOUTH. While our "72-hour symptom-free" policy stays in force year round, making it very unlikely that anyone visiting here would have an active case of COVID-19, we also strive to keep any surfaces you might come into contact with sanitized efficiently and regularly. 3. "DO NOT FEAR." REMEMBER, STRESS, AFTER ALL, CAN NEGATIVELY IMPACT YOUR IMMUNITY. It's important to remember that Coronavirus "does not appear to cause serious disease in most people who are fundamentally healthy". However, for anyone who suffers with a compromised immune system, an autoimmune disorder, or chronic respiratory problems, it is wise to take the utmost precautions. We do work on individuals with compromised immune systems. It's especially important to be truthful with your massage therapist. If there have been any symptoms of cold, flu or other communicable illness within the last 72 hours prior to your appointment, please call and reschedule. Please understand, if you have had symptoms within the last 72 hours, we simply cannot work on you (this is for our compromised clients, as well as for you; active illness is contraindicated for massage). Once again, for our clients seeking massage therapy or other services here, we are asking you to be especially considerate of other clients that also seek treatment here. PLEASE RESCHEDULE if you or anyone in your circle of acquaintance are sick with COVID-19, and wait for 72 hours after symptoms subside before rescheduling (whether with COVID-19, or any other contagious thing). Please also be aware that, according to the CDC, Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath, and may appear two to 14 days after exposure. We would ask that anyone with a known exposure not arrive for their appointment here until after the incubation period has passed, and you have remained symptom free for at least two weeks. Please call in advance to cancel if you are suffering any symptoms of illness. 4. TAKE EXCELLENT CARE OF YOUR OWN HEALTH. Get plenty of rest, avoid junk food, get plenty of sunshine, drink adequate amounts of water each day, exercise, eat lots of healthy fresh fruits and veggies, and spend time in the fresh outdoor air. All of these things in combination will help ensure you are able to stay healthy. If you are healthy and wish to stay that way, or if you have a compromised immunity due to stress, surgery, age or chemotherapy, regular massage can be part of an excellent self-care routine that can help keep you healthy as it has been known to reduce stress hormones, aid detoxification, deter stagnation, and therein help boost the immune system. ------- A couple other notable points. Face masks really don’t help, unless you’re sick already. And if you are already sick, leading health experts say "stay home and away from others" so that they do not become infected too. Again, according to the CDC, coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath, and may appear two to 14 days after exposure. Have other questions? Need to reschedule? Want to know more about how to boost immunity? We're always here and are happy to help 308-432-4558. The Great Escape Massage & Wellness Center LLC *NOTICE: We're not doctors, nor do we diagnose, cure, or prescribe for anything. All of the information contained herein is for educational purposes only. Use at your own discretion. If you believe you're sick, visit your primary care provider, as always. P.S. Many clinics and hospitals are asking that patients not visit their facilities except for emergencies, or other such necessary things. It may be wise to contact your local health care office to ask what their current suggestions are for visiting in light of COVID-19.  Have you tried our services and liked them? Does the massage or other therapy you receive from us help fulfill your self-care needs, pain management, stress management, or other wellness goals? Let others know so we can help them too! A HUGE thanks to those who have already been sharing!! We appreciate all the positive reviews as they help get the word out to others in need of healing touch just like you. Next time your in, be sure the "Check In" on Facebook, and leave your recommendation. Or if you prefer, Google has their review platform too.
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NEW CLIENTS $15 OFF YOUR FIRST MASSAGE Your choice of one 60 or 90 minute massage; options include Swedish, Deep Tissue, or Aromatherapy. REGULAR CLIENTS 🔁 FREE AROMATHERAPY* All month long, upgrade any 60 or 90 minute massage to an Aromatherapy session! Options include: Sunny Isles (uplifting, energizing, revitalizing), Log Cabin (balancing, mental clarity, emotional reset), Sweet Siesta (calming, soothing, restorative), Peppermint (uplifting, muscle relaxing), French Vanilla (warm vanilla scent), Jasmine (soft Jasmine and gentle citrus) while supplies last. All include a muscle relaxing hot pack for the back. (Aromatherapy is $85/60 min or $115/90 min for irregular appointment holders.) FREE MASSAGE OIL UPGRADE* Our standard treatments include lightly aromatic coconut oil. For a limited time, try the following alternative oil options for FREE and see if you prefer them to coconut oil on your skin. All are more moisture locking and more noncomedogenic (less likely to clog pores) than coconut oil: Mango oil, sunflower oil, or raspberry seed oil. All are "unscented", though they do possess their own very light, natural fragrances; can be used for aromatherapy treatments. FREE FACIALS FOR EVERYONE* 💆 Add a free facial to any 90 minute session; choose from Honey Pat or Mediterranean Oil (with optional essential oils). 👇 APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY 👇 We have appointments available (actual options may vary, please call for info 308-432-4558): Wed. 3/4/20 @ 11:30am (30 min) Tues. 3/11/20 @ 8:45am (60 min) Tues. 3/11/20 @ 4:45pm (60 min) Thurs. 3/12/20 @ 11:00am (60 min) Thurs. 3/12/20 @ 2:00pm (60 min) Tues. 3/17/20 @ 9:15am (60 or 90 min) Tues. 3/17/20 @ 1:30pm (60 min) Wed. 3/18/20 @ 10:00am (60 or 90 min) Wed. 3/18/20 @ 11:45am (60 or 90 min) Thurs. 3/19/20 @ 12:00pm (60 or 90 min) Mon. 3/23/20 @ 4:15pm (60 or 90 min) Tues. 3/24/20 @ 10:30am (60 or 90 min) Tues. 3/24/20 @ 12:15pm (60 or 90 min) Wed. 3/25/20 @ 8:45am (60 min) Thurs. 3/26/20 @ 9:15am (60 min) Thurs. 3/26/20 @ 11:45am (60 min) ... more times available, please call for options. *Specialty treatments require a minimum of 24 hours advanced notice to prepare; please call ahead. Offers good while supplies last. Some scheduling restrictions may apply. By appointment only; no walk-ins. Please call 308-432-4558 to schedule; if we're not available to take your call, leave us a message and we'll get back to you. You can also send us a message on Facebook with your contact information and we'll touch base with you as soon as we're free to call. For further information please visit www.thegreatescape4u.com 🙂 Offer good March 2-31, 2020. Have a great day!  Proving it's never too late to begin your fitness journey, Joan MacDonald (age 73!) started her journey at 70 after her doctor told her if she didn't make lifestyle changes she was going to have to increase her medications. Determined to change her life for the better, she is now 50 plus pounds lighter, and medication free!
"You can’t turn back the clock but you can wind it up again!" says Joan. "My success lies in pure determination and hard work." And she's right, positive change doesn't happen overnight. She has met with a 5 day a week training regimen, healthy eating, and positive thinking. A lifestyle anyone can adopt if they want to be healthy. (@trainwithJoan, look her up for more inspiration) Are you interested in knowing how to transform your life? We can help! 308-432-4558  We know that when our body is aching and we're tired of feeling blue, massage always sounds like it just might be the best cure. Yet, active illness is most often fully contraindicated. Receiving massage while ill can actually make symptoms worse. Most professional massage therapists have illness policies in place for their client's own safety and ask that they please call as soon as possible to reschedule their appointment if there are any symptoms present of cold, flu, respiratory infection, shingles or other communicable illness. It is generally advised that clients wait until 72 hours after symptoms have fully subsided to receive their next massage.
Additionally, most massage professionals work with a varied population, including immune compromised individuals (those suffering severe stress, cancer patients, elderly, infants and children, post surgery patients, etc). Apart from potentially making your illness worse, receiving massage in your therapist's place of work when there is any risk at all that you are still contagious can pass risk of infection on to others who may not be able to recover from such a bug. Here at The Great Escape, we follow the 72 hour rule to insure your safety and the safety of our other clients. We have many natural immune boosting secrets we'd happily share, including contrast therapy showers, herbal teas, lemon water, and more, just give us a call at 308.432.4558. We hope you feel better soon! Sincerely, The Great Escape Massage & Wellness Center LLC Chadron, NE 69337 www.thegreatescape4u.com  When you have all your wellness goal "ducks" in a neat little row, yet you continue to struggle to kick those old habits out of the middle of your road to success, there may be one little, not-so-harmless habit derailing all of your most valiant efforts, you may not have guessed: caffeine. Want to kick all your bad habits for good? The answer may lie in your daily cup, mug, "energy" can, or canteen.
A secret to overall wellness success? Kick the caffeine habit. We know, it may not be a simple thing to do, but in the end, you'll feel so much better for eliminating that "bad habit glue" -- especially as you begin to gain the permanent victory over your other bad habits too! If you're a mild to moderate caffeine drinker, you may simply want to go cold-turkey, in the long run, this can be easier to do. For those with a clear, severe dependency on caffeine, it may be important to wean yourself off of this stimulant more gradually. Try subbing a few cups of your thicker brews, for something a little less stout, like plain old black tea. Once you have swapped all your daily, high-concentrate caffeinated drinks for the "lesser evil" caffeinated drinks, it's time to start introducing more water and perhaps just one nutrient rich, energy giving smoothie... until, finally, you're caffeine free. 👏 And remember, (as it is with nicotine) caffeine drinkers need to be aware of their "triggers," the things/events that make you want to drink caffeine, like: lack of restorative sleep (7-8 hrs regular, quality), not enough exercise (30 min/3x per week), untamed stress, and social meetings. If you'd like to know more ways to help detox to speed your recovery, give us a call. We wish you well on your wellness journey! See https://bit.ly/2ubpumZ, https://bit.ly/2G45BAI, https://bit.ly/30wdmZT and https://bit.ly/2TAj4IA for more info. CAUTION: None of the information provided herein is intended to treat, diagnose, cure or substitute for medical care. If you are currently under, or are in need of medical treatment, be sure to see your primary medical provider.  The brain is an incredible thing! A scientist-astounding, chemically-sensitive "bio-computer" that, after thousands of years of study, still has the world guessing what it's really all about. On sugar though, the brain may not be half as inspiring. It turns out that excess sugar, particularly refined (but truly all kinds) REALLY impacts the human brain, and by default, ourselves, for the worse in many ways... and one especially worth mentioning today.
There have been remarkable studies popping up all over the globe, particularly so in recent decades, indicating just how bad this sweet, seductive little substance can be for the brain and the whole of the human body. And in the Broken Brain podcast, hosted by Dhru Purohit this January, Drs. David and Austin Perlmutter tapped into the core of it all. So why, in a nutshell, is sugar so bad? Well, in brief, it overrides the biochemical signals in our brain (and body) and conjures up a chemical-spell, so to speak, that catapults us headstrong into short-term thinking. What does that mean exactly? It means that when we eat sugar our brain becomes chemically hijacked (and our body follows suit). We lose the capacity to act towards meeting our long-term goals. We become driven by actions that lead to immediate rewards, even if those actions are ultimately harmful for us, or undermine our long-term goals (a side-note, lack of sleep can be equally nefarious to long-term goal setting and keeping). So how does this happen? The short explanation is that sugar "disconnects" the feedback loop in the brain which links the frontal lobe (responsible for higher, "spiritual and critical" reasoning) to the amygdala (responsible for lower, "fight-or-flight", pleasure-driven, "animalistic" thinking). So how can we beat the odds and obtain both short-term and long-term success? It is probably most advisable to consider kicking sugar to the curb, permanently... or at least, refuse to indulge until we have solidly formed other habits that will help keep us on the road to success. It might be worth mentioning here that research indicates that even ONE sugar splurge can derail our success, setting us up for failure the next day, and the next day, and the next, etc. On the converse, making good decisions ONE time, can set us up for success the next time, and the next time, and the next! Who knew the impact that consuming, or not consuming, a single sweet treat can make!? Another few points to bring up are these: First, sugar is sugar all the way around, though sugar from whole foods with fiber in tact can be good in moderation, in excess even natural sugars can be bad (especially if our bodies already have a sugar overload). Artificial sugars are not a worthy substitute. Having a whole host of nasty side-effects of their own, it's best advised that we also leave these alone. And lastly, the more healthy habits we form (and keep), like getting regular exercise, quality nutrition, restorative sleep, positive social interaction, and reducing negative media consumption and excess stress, the healthier, happier, and more successful we are going to be! For more information visit https://youtu.be/wVmIUXAmtys CAUTION: None of the information provided herein is intended to treat, diagnose, cure or substitute for medical care. If you are currently under, or are in need of medical treatment, be sure to see your primary medical provider.  Garlic (Allium sativum) is such a wonderful plant and had so many incredible uses! Well known as an antibacterial agent, it can be beneficial for fighting food-borne germs and preventing the so called "24 hour flu*" when added to your meal. It has also been used historically as an expectorant, helping the body to break up and expel chest congestion during allergy attacks or illness. As a diaphoretic, garlic can help foster sweating, which can be beneficial during a general detoxification protocol. The antispasmodic properties of this delightful little plant can help those suffering from muscle spasm and general muscle tension. Acting as a nervine, garlic has purported benefits for the nervous system. Perhaps less favorable to some, unless you are prone to severe stomach or intestinal cramps and need relief, garlic can also help the body expel excess gas from the gastrointestinal tract. And there is so much more, which cannot be given due credit here (there have been entire books written about this stuff after all). The last important thought will share though, is that garlic is most beneficial when it's consumed raw, such as when it's minced and mingled with salads, guacamole, hummus, salsa, dressings and more.
Would you like to know more about other folk remedies? Share your interest via private message to us on FB, be sure to include the following: Your name, phone or email (if we don't already have it), and city of residence (so all we have to do is copy and paste!)... if we have enough interest, we'll host a class. Be sure to share this post with others who might be interested too! 😊🙏 *https://www.acsh.org/news/2016/11/03/stomach-flu-isnt-real-norovirus-and-food-poisoning-are-10403 CAUTION: None of the information provided herein is intended to treat, diagnose, cure or substitute for medical care. If you are currently under, or are in need of medical treatment, be sure to see your primary medical provider. Garlic can interfere with some prescription medications. We assume no responsibility for your or anyone else's use of any information we share. |
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(Click here.) Coronavirus has affected our operations. Please stay tuned here or visit our dedicated COVID-19 page for information. Until further notice, all of our standard policies and procedures will be trumped by the Nebraska Sate DHM (Directed Health Measures) in order to stay in compliance with state law as far as possible. Thank you all for your continued support and patience as we collectively work through this. Jerri W., LMT, CWC
Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Wellness Coach with over 25+ years of experience in pain management, relaxation techniques and lifestyle education. Heather R., LMT, CWC
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