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Neck Stretches Video

06 May
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On this video we cover the neck, and upper shoulders, and the muscles that are involved are the Upper Trapezius or Traps, and Levator Scapula.

The the Upper Trapezius muscle is responsible for the elevation and upward rotation of the
shoulder blade.

Trapezius:
The common causes for the Trapezius being overworked, or injured are: leaning your head forward for an extended period of time for example writing, computer use and working on a desk that it too high for you examples. Cold weather, carrying a heavy bag or purse, cradling of the telephone between your shoulder and neck, driving, riding a bike, and exercising are other common causes of the trapezius being overworked

How to stretch the traps

Lock & Lean
Gently grasp the side of your head while the other arm is behind your back. Tilt head away until you feel a good stretch. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds. Then repeat on the other side. The goal of this stretch is to help lengthen the trapezius muscle.

Levator Scapula:
The other muscle we are going to look at is the Levator Scapula. The Levator scapula is responsible for the elevation and downward rotation of the shoulder blade. It also assists the extension, and rotation of the neck to the side.

Common causes for the Levator being overworked, or injured are: looking sideways for a long
period of time, example is having a monitor off to one side or turning your head to watch the television. Cradling the telephone between the shoulders and neck, and falling asleep tilting your head backwards or to one side.

How to stretch the Levator

Hold & Lean
Place a hand on the shoulder blade, turn your head away from your hand towards the other
shoulder, and with other hand gently stretch head down towards your arm pit. Hold stretch for 20-30 secs. Repeat the other side. 

Please remember that the goal these stretches is to feel release in the muscle, NOT to
push through any pain. Stretches should be slow and controlled movement. If you feel
pain when doing this stretch please stop immediately. Feel free to contact us by email
at findbalance@lifeisactive.com for more information or you can talk to your therapist at
your next visit.

Now Hiring | Massage Therapist

28 Apr
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Company:  Balance Massage Therapy  www.lifeisactive.com
Job Title: Massage Therapist
Employment Type: Part Time | Independent ContractorCompensation: % based pay per massage | Bonus Plan | CEU Credits
Shifts Needed:  Tuesday & Thursday 3-8, Saturdays 10-3, 3-8, Sundays 11-6 & Coverage as needed

WHO WE ARE:

Balance Massage Therapy is a company dedicated to our clients’ needs.  Our #1 goal is to make sure our clients and our team are excited and happy to be a part of our growing community.  We look to hire expert massage therapists and we have a culture that celebrates our team, our clients  and our “Yes And” service philosophy.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU!

We are looking to add the perfect mix to our amazing team.  Are you the right fit for BMT?

Challenging | Rewarding | Fun | Education | Growth | Opportunity | Responsibility

If these words speak to who you are and where you want to work – please read on:

Hiring  on behalf of our clients, we are looking for massage therapists who have experience with Swedish, Sports, Prenatal, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular and Myofascial massage therapy.

We we have the systems in place to help you grow your practice within the walls and structure provided by Balance Massage Therapy.

We offer % based pay per massage, a comprehensive bonus plan including: quarterly retention bonuses, milestone and annual bonuses; BMT also offers ongoing internal training and $.25 continuing education credit per session.

Balance provides the marketing efforts, linens, and lotion. We also invest into our client service side and provide a front desk team who are embody Balance’s commitment to client service.

Our average therapist works 3.5 shifts each week, has 60 client sessions per month, makes an average of $110 per shift and receives a $325 quarterly retention bonus.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send an email to jobs “Therapist May 2013” as your subject.  Please write an email introducing yourself to us, sharing your massage philosophy and letting us know your open availability and number of desired shifts.

We are openly accepting resumes as we have recently expanded and are continuing to grow.  We welcome in about 250 new clients each to our BMT community.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Visit http://www.lifeisactive.com/employment/ for more information.

Celebrating 30K Massages!

25 Feb
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Balance is excited to announce that we hit our 30,0000 massage mark on 02.25.2013.

We are grateful for each one of our clients and all of your visits to Balance.  Our team continues to work hard each day to assure that your experience is exactly what you need each time you come through our doors.

Our clients are the heart of our business!

Happy New Year!

02 Jan
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In 2012 we welcomed over 2400 new clients into our Balance community.  Balance Massage Therapy is excited to ring in 2013 and looking forward to all it has in store for us.

If you received a gift certificate for the holidays or are new and looking to schedule a massage the following pages will be of assistance:  Scheduling Policies, BMT Therapist Team, What To Expect, & New To Massage FAQs.

Please don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions, would like help matching you to a therapist, or to book an appointment.  734.660.5919

At Balance Massage Therapy, we are committed to client service.  Our goal is to make sure that each time you come to BMT, whether it be your first or your 100th, that your experience is perfect.  We take great care in listening to your needs, matching you to a therapist, and making sure that from booking to stretches Balance meets and exceeds your expectations.

Thank you, as always, for finding Balance!

Online Gift Certificates | Now Available

24 Nov
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BALANCE IS NOW OFFERING ONLINE GIFT CERTS!

Here is everything you’ll need to know

How do I access the online gift certs?

What will I need?

  • A valid CC (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
  • A BMT login.  You’ll create this the first time you purchase a gift cert and can use it for all future purchases.

What are my gift cert options?

  • We currently are selling 60 min gift certs for $60.
  • We currently are selling 90 min gift certs for $85.
  • There are multiple gift cert templates to choose from.

How will I get the gift certs?

  • You can have the gift cert emailed to the lucky person
  • You can print the email and give it to them in person

Can I see more instructions?

  • Absolutely!  We’ve created two versions of the instructions based on your needs.

BMT Condensed Instructions

BMT Step By Step Detailed Instructions

Note:  Online Gift Certs are not included in our Buy 5 Get 1 free holiday promotion.

If you have any questions or feedback, please email us at findbalance@lifeisactive.com

Build Out Progress November 2012

01 Nov
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We’re in full swing of construction and it’s going great.  Dirt has been moved, plumping plumbed, parking spaces created, foundation poured and today the framing is well underway.  If you haven’t been to the studio recently, it’s going to look a lot different the next time you’re here!

We’re celebrating our expansion with you on Monday and Wednesdays form 10-3 with our $45 60 Min Build Out Special.   We also have rolled out BUILD OUT BINGO!  Play to win weekly prizes including massage, coffee mugs, Tshirts, water bottles and more – AND get a bingo and enter that card into our GRAND PRIZE give away of a 12 pack of massages. Get a card when you are here for a massage or stop by the studio to pick up your card. We have 4 different bingo cards.  We’ll be sending out an email and posting to facebook with complete rules and regulations.

We are very excited by our progress and so thankful for each of you and all you mean to BMT.

BMT Celebrates 25,000 Massages

02 Oct
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Balance is excited to announce that we hit our 25,0000 massage mark on 09.25.2012.  It took a little less than four years to hit the mark and with our growth and expansion we’re looking to hit our next 25,000 by the end of 2014!

We are grateful for each one of our clients and all of your visits to Balance.  Our team continues to work hard each day to assure that your experience is exactly what you need each time you come through our doors.

If we’ve said it once we’ve said it 25,000 times…THANK YOU FOR FINDING BALANCE!

Write a Review!

09 Jul
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BMT’s commitment to client service is 2nd to none.  

Our clients are our #1 priority.  The BMT team works to ensure that your experience is exactly what you need whenever you need it.

By listening to your needs we are able to make sure that BMT’s growth is done so on the need of our clients.  We’ve added a feature that will allow you to write your review of Balance directly from our website.

We love to hear about your experiences, how massage has helped you and any feedback you’d like to share.

Please take a few minutes to let us know how Balance Massage Therapy is working for you. 

 

Your feedback makes us better!

29 May
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Thanks to clients like you, Balance continues to grow each month.  Chris and I are determined to make sure that as we do so we are always taking your needs into account.  

The most important thing that we can do is get your feedback. 

Client surveys are one way you can help us make sure your feedback is heard and responded to instantly. The front desk team has surveys you can take immediately after your massage.  They only take about 30 seconds and are a great way for us to share any comments with your therapists and to put any notes on your account for future visits. 

We’re committed to adapting to your needs and responding to your requests.

We’re also in process of creating an “Ask The Therapist” form for the website so that you can get any of your questions addressed. 

Our goal is to continue to build BMT around our community.

Our clients are the heart of our business!

Reflexology

11 Jan
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What Is Reflexology?

Overview
Reflexology is a therapy based on the principle that there are small and specific areas of innervation in the hands and feet that correspond to specific muscle groups or organs of the body.

The image illustrates how in this system, the nerve endings in the extremities provide a “map” of the rest of the body.  With the application of pressure on particular areas of the hands or feet, reflexology helps promote such benefits as relaxation, reduction of tension, improved circulation, and support of normalized function in the related area in the body.

What you can expect during a session
At Balance, a typical reflexology can last 30 to 60 sixty minutes.  Reflexology can be incorporated into any massage session, or a client can request a specific session centered around refeloxology.  In these cases, a client’s shoes and socks are removed, and the client is made comfortable on the massage table. Pressure is applied in thumb-and-finger “walking” patterns, resulting in gentle stretching and massaging of specific zones of the hands and feet that are thought to correspond to body organs.  Home care suggestions may be discussed at the end of the session.

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