Soothing Sessions Bodywork's Weekly Health Tips (and sometimes more).

It's the great North American Solar Eclipse, baby!

Week of April 7th, 2024

 What’s Happening: On Monday, the largest solar eclipse will happen over North America in 70 years! The state of Wisconsin will not be in full totality, but will see a partial eclipse at 84% totality between the hours of 12:50 p.m. and 3:20 p.m. Those who are farther south in Wisconsin will have a larger percentage of totality. Now, if we can get the weather to cooperate for us, it will be a great experience. My question to you is...
1) Where will you be going to see the eclipse? At home, at a planetarium, online or watching TV? And...
2) Got your NASA rated Solar Eclipse lenses? Check with the Weyauwega, Fremont and Waupaca libraries!

Want to learn more about the solar eclipse and/or watch it online? Visit NASA's site! https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024

And if that isn't enough...TAXES ARE DUE ON MONDAY APRIL 15th, 2024.

Wow! I thought I'd never get our taxes ready for our accountant. But plugging away, I was able to get it done. My CPA appreciated the spreadsheets I gave him. Our taxes are done and sent in. How about you? Don't stress! You will get them finished, too. And how to celebrate? Maybe a tension-relieving Massage & Bodywork session is on your mind. Check out my appointment openings farther down in this newsletter.

Now onto something more fun...

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 Have you tried this recipe? Give your water a "boost" without adding all those chemicals!

 Hydration Recipe

Keeping hydrated is an important part of staying healthy. Water promotes cardiovascular health, keeps your body cool, helps muscles and joints work better and keeps skin supple. Here is this week’s hydration recipe:

Blackberry Sage Water

Ingredients:

• Handful of blackberries, muddled
• 1 sprig sage, crushed
• Water

 
Instructions:

• Combine all ingredients in a pitcher of water.
• Refrigerate until chilled – about 1 hour.

REFRESHING!

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Try this self-care soothing mini-session...
 
DIY Scalp Massage
Scalp massage is something you can do anywhere, anytime, to relax and feel refreshed. Just follow the instructions below:

• Place the heel of your palms under your hair on either side of your head near your temples.
• Push the scalp up toward the ceiling, hold a few seconds, and release.
• Work in sections across your entire scalp.

There... now don't you feel better already?

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I'm so glad I resurrected the weekly newsletter. I love sharing health tips as well as appointment openings and fun facts to make your day. I hope it brings a weekly smile to your face. 

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And if this email doesn't float your boat, please before you hit that naughty "unsubscribe" button, give me another chance! I don't want you to miss out on any updates I'll have for appointment openings, special offers and Black Friday Sale information. I'd hate to have you miss it.

Thank you for giving me another opportunity to make you smile!

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Fun Holidays this Week:

• April 7th-13th: National Library Week
• April 7: World Health Day.
• Well, it may not be a "holiday," but the Great North American Solar Eclipse happens on Monday, April 8th. It reaches Wisconsin between 12:50 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
• April 9: National Unicorn Day
• April 10: National Siblings Day – Give some love to your siblings today.
• April 11: Eight Track Tape Day - Do you remember those?
• April 12: Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day – Here are 50 spins on a classic. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/articles/50-grilled-cheese
• April 13: National Scrabble Day!
• Find more fun holidays at https://www.daysoftheyear.com .

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Weekly Newsletter - March 30th - Happy April Fools!

 

Week of March 30th, 2024

Should I say "happy" April Fools Day?

What’s Happening:  This week is April Fool’s Day. And wouldn't you know? Mother Nature had a great big laugh by sending us Snowstorm Cora. UGH.

I was forced to cancel and reschedule my clients for Tuesday afternoon and all day Wednesday. I am planning, no praying, that the rest of the week will be better...and well, LESS snow.

- ABOUT THESE PESKY WINTER APPOINTMENT CANCELLATIONS -

I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by recent appointment cancellations due to the snowstorms. Please know that when making these decisions, I carefully consider several factors:

• Firstly, I closely monitor weather forecasts throughout the day and evening to ensure the safety of both me and my clients.
• Secondly, living in a hilly area, I must assess whether it will be safe for clients to navigate our driveway and surroundings. Your safety is always a priority.
• Additionally, as my husband and I maintain the home studio, it can be physically demanding, especially considering my current health challenges. Unfortunately, I'm unable to assist my husband as much as I would like.

In the event of a cancellation, I strive to promptly reschedule your appointment to a convenient alternative. If this isn't possible, I encourage you to check my online calendar to find a suitable time that fits your schedule. Your understanding and flexibility are greatly appreciated.

Now back to something more fun...

And one of these fun things is to resurrect the weekly newsletter. It's got health tips as well as appointment openings and fun facts to make your day. I hope it brings a weekly smile to your face.

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Have you tried this recipe? Give your water a "boost" without adding all those chemicals!

Hydration Recipe
Keeping hydrated is an important part of staying healthy. Water promotes cardiovascular health, keeps your body cool, helps muscles and joints work better and keeps skin supple. Here is this week’s hydration recipe:

Citrus Water

Ingredients:

•  ½ orange cut into slices
• ½ lime cut into slices
• ½ lemon cut into slices
• Water

Instructions:

• Slice the orange, lime, and lemon.
• Add all ingredients to a pitcher of water.
• Refrigerate until chilled – about 1 hour.

REFRESHING!

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Get Ready…April is Stress Awareness Month

Spring is upon us. It’s time to dust off winter, take a deep breath, and ready ourselves for a new season. It can be a busy time of year, but don’t stress. No, really, don't stress. Stress is a natural negative reaction in your mind and body to challenges. And while it can positively motivate you to get through certain obstacles, it can also wreak havoc on your physical and mental health.
You can't escape stress, but you can change how you deal with it.

When you're faced with anxiety:

• Take a deep breath and focus on why you're actually feeling this way.
• Take a walk or do any exercise where you can think about the situation and how to handle it without blowing up, figuratively and literally.
• Be proactive and schedule regular massage appointments. Massage has been shown to reduce stress significantly on physical and psychological levels.

Never forget, we are here for you.

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Have a great week!

Weekly Newsletter - March 17th

Soothing Sessions Bodywork's Weekly Health Tips (and sometimes more)

Week of March 17th, 2024.

 Happy St. Patrick's Day!

The weekly newsletters from Soothing Sessions Bodywork are BACK baby! Here is this week's info:

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Soothing Sessions Bodywork's Weekly Health Tips (and sometimes more).

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Week of March 17, 2024

 
What’s Happening:  It's been a very busy two weeks here at the Studio. As many of you know, I have left my volunteer position with the Weyauwega Area Chamber of Commerce. I was burning my candle at too many ends, and it's been affecting my health. I have been sick off and on for the last 6 months, which coincided with many of the Chamber's Community Events. Something had to give. Now I am back to focusing on my health and seeing you wonderful clients and having fun!

And one of these fun things is to resurrect the weekly newsletter. It's got health tips as well as appointment openings and fun facts to make your day. I hope it brings a weekly smile to your face.

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And if this email doesn't float your boat, please before you hit that naughty "unsubscribe" button, please give me another chance! I don't want you to miss out on any updates I'll have for appointment openings, special offers and Black Friday Sale information. I'd hate to have you miss it.

Thank you for giving me another opportunity to make you smile!

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Have you tried this recipe? Give your water a "boost" without adding all those chemicals!

Hydration Recipe
Keeping hydrated is an important part of staying healthy. Water promotes cardiovascular health, keeps your body cool, helps muscles and joints work better and keeps skin supple. Here is this week’s hydration recipe:
 

Green Tea with Lime and Mint

Ingredients:

• Green Tea
• ½ lime cut into slices
• 1 sprig of mint

 
Instructions:

• Slice the lime.
• Scrunch up the mint to release the flavor.
• Brew a batch of green tea.
• Combine ingredients and drink warm or cold.

REFRESHING!

Fun Facts About St. Patrick’s Day

This week is St. Patrick’s Day so I thought I would tell you some fun facts you can use to impress your friends. Have fun and be safe out there.

• Corned beef and cabbage is a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish
• Irish soda bread gets its name from the use of baking soda rather than yeast as a leavening agent
• The first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place in the United States on March 17, 1762
• More than 100 St. Patrick’s Day parades are held across the United States
• There are 34.7 million U.S. residents with Irish ancestry. This number is more than seven times the population of Ireland itself.
• There are approximately 144,588 current U.S. residents who were born in Ireland.