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GETTING IN TOUCH Massage Away the Winter Blues There is a mental & physical connection to massage, especially during this time of year. ... For many, the change of winter into spring is the greatest morale booster of the year. The move from summer into fall, and then fall into winter have equally great effects on personal morale & stability. From the changing of leaves to the inevitable harshness of winter, seasonal transitions dictate the feel and the mood of our days to follow. Consider how we try to cope with cooler temperatures, days with fewer moments of brightly lit warmth, and the onslaught of holidays that are building blocks for our stress & worry. It sounds stark to say it. It looks stark when observing it. In our previous columns, we have described the wonders of "restoration" that accompany a massage. It is like our personal moment of winter becoming spring. The "restoration" is the bridging of our mental & physical wellness. According to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) President Jeff Smoot, As we approach the colder, darker months, massage therapy may be an effective method of deflecting common seasonal challenges. It is all stress. While diverse in its seasonal forms, this stress affects us in compounding ways like no other. Smoot continued by saying, Massage benefits the way our bodies react to negative influences, whether that’s weather, anxieties or disorders. We are looking for a restorative reset for our minds & bodies. Through massage, we work out our winter blues, our holiday woes, our shortly lit, cold days. According to the AMTA, studies show that regular massages do improve mood. A balance is created, no different from the restoration we feel during the arrival of spring. Additionally, the AMTA cites massage as a way to reset circadian rhythms, allowing us to achieve better sleep, and to be filled with more energy. My therapy is centered on your restorative balance. If you are feeling the need for a change of mind & body, do something for yourself. Have a massage, and cast off the blues. www.murrmassage.com [email protected] [717] 629-4314 MSG009505 This column ran as part of a continuing series for www.float-yoga.com. #murrmassage #massage #winterblues

GETTING IN TOUCH The Pesky Intake Form Featuring licensed massage therapist Brian Murr... In our last Getting in Touch column, we highlighted the American Massage Therapy Association’s (AMTA) best reasons for get a massage. From boosting mood & immunity, to relieving and preventing many chronic maladies, massage is a restorative measure of equilibrium. The intake form, the pesky form that we all must complete before a massage, is a critical part in the massage process. When a massage therapist works with a new client, it is important to establish a professional working relationship, explain policies, and make him or her feel comfortable. A clear bodywork intake procedure can achieve all of these goals. A properly worded intake procedure will set nervous clients at ease, and help bodyworkers establish an immediate, professional rapport. Most importantly, the intake procedure gives both therapist and client a starting place to engage in a dialogue about the upcoming treatment session. While crucial for new clients, intake procedures should be revisited with continuing clients. Updating the details helps keep therapists updated on the clients’ ever-changing health. In order to get the most out of a massage, it must first be understood that massage is a personal, intimate experience. Vanity, subterfuge and a lack of forthcoming information do nothing to build a symbiosis between massage therapist and client. By answering the intake form with honesty, clarity and uninhibited responses, the bodywork sessions can yield better, direct and more productive results. Successful bodywork results rely upon trust, a trust between the massage therapist & client. When a new client feels he or she has some control over the direction of the bodywork session, there is a reassured sense of understanding. We have mentioned in past columns that massage refines the rough spots. The intake form builds the foundation. It is as important as the massage. Following a strong intake procedure will give massage therapists an easy way to explain policies, allow customers a chance to express their needs, and a means to clarify expectations for both parties. This is an important first step toward creating a professional working relationship with a new client, during what will be the first of many positive bodywork sessions together. This is how trust is built. Greater trust yields a better massage. I am a licensed massage therapist, who has focused his studies on Swedish, deep tissue, polarity, neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, sports massage and reflexology. RESERVE YOUR MASSAGE www.murrmassage.com [email protected] #murrmassage #murrmassageintake Brian writes this column as part of a continuing series with Float Yoga of Lancaster. www.float-yoga.com