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Congrats Balance on winning “Best Therapuetic Massage in Ann Arbor 2011″

11 Jan
by Josie, posted in Balance In The News, In-footer, News, Page-1, Ticker, Uncategorized   |  No Comments

Balance Massage Therapy is excited to announce that which we already knew:

BALANCE IS THE BEST PLACE FOR THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE IN ANN ARBOR

Balance is grateful to be acknowledged for our therapeutic work.  Our team of massage therapists are experts in their field and the best in Ann Arbor.   Balance also prides ourselves on our top notch client service; our team works hard everyday to make sure the Balance experience is perfect each and every time you come through our doors.

We’re excited that so many in Ann Arbor have already discovered what makes Balance the best massage in town.  Our philosophy is that massage should be affordable and a part of a directed wellness plan -not just a luxury.  Balance is open 7 days a week making massage accessible, fitting into active lifestyles, and Balance makes massage adaptable by taking a personal and active approach with clients.  We educate you on the ongoing benefits that therapeutic massage offer and what you can do to get the most out of your massage.

THANK YOU to everyone who voted for us.  Our clients truly are the heart of our business and we are so thankful for having you in our Balance community.

Whether you’re looking to get relief from an injury, We look forward to making 2012 a great year for our team, for our clients and for everyone who is looking to find….Balance.

Reflexology

11 Jan
by Josie, posted in In-footer, Modalities, Ticker, Uncategorized   |  No Comments

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.

Happy New Year!

02 Jan
by Josie, posted in In-footer, Page-1, Uncategorized   |  No Comments

In 2011 we welcomed over 2200 new clients into our Balance community.  Balance Massage Therapy is excited to ring in 2012 and looking forward to all it has in store for us.

If you got 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!

Affordable, Acessible & Adaptable Massage Therapy

01 Dec
by Josie, posted in In-footer, Page-1, Uncategorized   |  No Comments

We want massage to be a part of your wellness plan.  Balance believes it is your right not a luxury, so we make massage affordable for you in many ways.

We’re confident your experience with Balance will be the best you’ve ever had.  So we welcome you to try us with a $49 New Client Special.

Our Rebook Discount offers you 10% off your next visit, if it is booked as you leave.  And if you’re schedule is always changing we offer Affordable Packages.

Balance has Happy Hours every Tuesday & Thursday from 3-8 offering $45 60 min massages, $65 90 min massages and $75 90 Min Hot Stone Massages.

If you’re looking to relax, get relief from an injury or have a question, call 660-5919 and our Front Desk team can work with you to match you with the Balance Massage Therapist that best meets your needs.

Thank you for finding Balance!

Josie & Chris

BMT Scheduling, Booking & Gift Cert Policies

10 Nov
by Josie, posted in In-footer, Ticker, Uncategorized   |  1 Comments

Booking Policy:

Balance Massage Therapy requires a Credit Card to book/reserve appointment slots.

If you have a gift certificate, you may use the BMT gift cert number to hold your appointment, however, if you late cancel or fail to show you the gift cert will become void.

Cancellation Policy:

Outside of emergencies and illness, Balance requires 24 hours notice to move or cancel your appointment.

If you late cancel or fail to show the credit card we secure at booking will be charged $30 per 60 min sessions and $45 per 90 min sessions.  

If you have a prepaid session on your account, you have the option of paying the late cancel fee or forfeiting your entire session.

Rebook Discount:

When you book your next appointment the same day as your visit, you’ll save 10% off your next appointment.

If later you cancel or change the appointment date/time, you will lose the rebook discount and be charged the full amount of the session.

Rebook discount only applies to standard rate massage.

Minors:

Any child under the age of 18 will need to have the client intake form signed by a legal parent/guardian.

For any child under the age of 13, we require the parent/legal guardian to be in the room with the child during the course of the massage.

Referral Rewards:

Thank you for referring your friends, co-workers and family to BMT. The $10 credit on you account is dependent on the following:

  • Referred Client is paying for the session
  • Referred Client lives in state
  • Happy Hour time slots are not eligible for referral credit
  • $40 60 Min/$60 90 Min sessions/gift certs are not eligible for referral credit

$40 60 Min/$60 90 Min Sessions:

  • Cannot be used during Happy Hours
  • No Cash Value assigned – they are for 60 min or 90 min session
  • Sessions cannot be split – must be used for session length purchased

$50 Holiday Gift Cert Sale:

  • No Cash Value assigned – they are for 60 min massages
  • In order to get the 6th one free, all 5 gift certs must be purchased at the same time.
  • Lost Gift Certs are the responsibility of the purchaser. If you hold on to your receipt, we will be able to track down the numbers purchased, other wise we are unable to do so.

MAD Gift Certs:

  • MAD Gift Certs cannot be transferred to another person.
  • If you late cancel/no show your MAD appointment, the gift cert is void.
  • MAD Gift Certs cannot be booked during Happy Hours.
  • There expiration dates assigned to the MAD gift certs.

I LOVE this place!

09 Nov
by Josie, posted in In-footer, Reviews, Ticker   |  No Comments

After much searching for a go-to massage locale in Ann Arbor, I am happy to say that I have fallen in love with Balance Massage Therapy. If you’re looking for a peaceful and relaxing place to get a top-notch massage, this is it!

Balance is incredibly soothing from the minute you walk in the door. Everyone talks quietly so during your massage you can sink away to a place of complete relaxation. My main problem with other massage locations in Ann Arbor was that I never felt removed from the hustle and bustle of daily life. I could always hear conversations and commotion in the hallways during my massage and that just wasn’t relaxing for me. This is never a problem at Balance though and I am so incredibly grateful for that!

I have tried a few therapists at Balance and received great massages from all. After my massage with Christin today I can honestly say that I will never go to another massage therapist as long as she’s at Balance. While everyone there does excellent work, Christin made me feel completely at ease. She is incredibly professional, friendly, and was perfectly fine with me not being very chatty during the massage.

I have nothing but positive things to say about Balance! — Christina C., Ann Arbor

I have been trying to figure out what to do for back pain for years!

09 Nov
by Josie, posted in In-footer, Reviews, Ticker   |  No Comments

female with back painI exercise a lot – walking, swimming, biking, gardening and using weight machines. I’ve tried chiropractic, too, but the best thing for me seems to be massage. I had been to several places around town, but Balance Massage is by far the best. To them, massage is more than the oils, music and general relaxing atmosphere. They really know how to get in there and work out the knots!

Today I fell while biking and sprained/strained something in my arm, so I put it in a sling. My back must have all tensed up and it was killing me. I called them and got in immediately for a chair massage. Wyatt kneaded out all my problem areas. I’m so glad I went in!

I have also had 1 hour table massages with Bert, who works on the UM women’s swim team. So much massage experience in those hands! Fantastic! And the 25% off special on Tues. – Thurs. after 3:00 makes massage affordable. — Debbie G, Ann Arbor

The Balance Experience

10 Oct
by Josie, posted in In-footer, Josie's Blog, News, Page-1, Ticker, Uncategorized   |  No Comments

If you google “Ann Arbor Massage’ or ‘Massage Ann Arbor” (as you may just have) you’ll soon come to find there are a lot of massage places in Ann Arbor. So why Balance?  What makes Balance difference then the other places you are finding exist?

The Balance experience is the best value in town.

AFFORDABLE

For starters, our entire business model is based on the premise of making massage affordable for you.  For years massage has been seen as a luxury item, something you do to ‘treat’ yourself.  We know better.

We know the benefits massage therapy can have on the human body, and we not only want to educate you on it, we want you to be able to afford using it.

EXPERT THERAPISTS

Chris and I work hard to find a team that will be able to address the needs of our clients.  Even as we grow, we listen daily to what our clients need and we search for the talent that can deliver that.  We look to hire therapists on the following criteria:  1. Education 2. Passion 3. Massage Philosophy 4. Business Sense

By hiring experts we know that you are going to get a great massage and experience each time you come in.

BUILDING A COMMUNITY

Mike, Danniella, Erin, & I make up our front desk team.  Providing excellent client service is not just a priority but it’s our philosophy.  We know the client is the heart of our business and we talk about all the time how important it is that we work to ensure sure that your experience with Balance is the best it can be.  One of our first goals is to listen to your needs and work to match you up with a therapist/time that is best meets your needs.   We also want to know how you enjoyed your experience, and if there is anything we can do better/different for your next visit.

From the time you call until you walk out of our door, the BMT team takes pride in making sure you are welcomed into the Balance Community.

If you have any questions about Balance, our therapists team or our philosophy on client service, we welcome your calls/emails or drop in visits.

As always, Thank You for finding Balance!

Josie | 5155 Plymouth Rd | 734.660.5919  | josie@lifeisactive.com

Welcome David Paul to our BMT Team.

04 Oct
by Josie, posted in Announcement, In-footer, News   |  No Comments

David Paul graduated from Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage of Port Huron  in 2001.  He has spent years practicing massage and perfecting his ability to do specific targeted work while incorporating different massage modalities.  He is able to work on what on correcting issues, while keeping you in a relaxed state.

Working with a wide range of tools, David incorportaes Swedish, Deep Tissue, Polarity, Myofascial Release, and Reflexology as needed to make each client session is unique and tailored to the needs of his clients.

David has a passion for martial arts and holds his 2nd degree black belt in Choi Kwang Do.  He also is a Choi Kwang Do instructor, holding classes for people from the ages of 5-60, as well as, Austic children.

David’s schedule is:
Tuesdays: 10-3, Wednesdays 3-8, Fridays 3-8, Saturdays 10-3

HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY BALANCE!

01 Oct
by Josie, posted in Announcement, Balance In The News, Blog, In-footer, Ticker   |  No Comments


CELEBRATING 3 AMAZING YEARS!

We’ve hit a lot of milestones in the past three years.  We’ve helped over 4000 people find Balance, our talented team of massage therapists have performed over 14,500 massages, we’ve rolled out our Balance-In-Motion on site division, signed a lease to expand by 2000 sqf in 2012, rolled out a brand new website and had the privilege of meeting and getting to know our amazing clients.

CELEBRATING MAKING AN IMPACT!

3 years ago, Chris and I opened the doors to Balance with a belief that our business model would have an impact on Ann Arbor.  We are amazed daily by how Balance has been embraced and never take for granted how lucky we are to work hard to create a business that we are passionate about and proud of.

CELEBRATING BY THANKING YOU!

Thank You for being a part of our Balance community.   And if you are visiting our site for the first time: WELCOME – we can’t wait to help you find Balance.

Celebrate with us throughout the month of October.  Join our mailing list, facebook or follow us on Twitter for monthly anniversary specials.