Stay Mellow

Mellow Nights: An Evening of Art & Massage

2010-07-07T11:02:00.000-07:00

Sunday July 18, 2010 5-9pm

Mellow Massage Therapy Center
in Sherman Mills
3502 Scotts Lane, Suite 1911

View the fabulous work of Kat Johnston, MA, RM local painter, mixed medium artist, & art therapist.

Enjoy chair massage & reiki w/ gemstones, herbal body products, live music, and light hors d' oeuvres.

Featuring live R&B/Soul music by the lovely Lydia Rene.

ALL BY DONATION!

Your donation comes with automatic entry into our door prize raffle. Win a 60 minute therapeutic massage at Mellow!

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Call 215-843-2234
or e-mail info@mellowmassage.com
for more information

See you there!

Featured Massage Therapist

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Laura Turk, CMT

Laura Turk is one of Mellow Massage Therapy Center's most dedicated therapists. She has been with Mellow since the center opened over 2 years ago. Her diverse therapeutic background (including everything from energy work to deep tissue massage) makes her a well-rounded massage therapist with a full range of modalities to offer her clients.

~ Before becoming a wellness professional, you were in the military. What made you decide to become a massage therapist?

After my enlistment ended I worked for the military as a civilian. My last assignment as such was at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA, where I helped run their corporate wellness program for the soldiers. My boss was an RN who was extremely passionate about health, fitness and wellness, and that lit a fire under me to be in a health-related profession. While still in that job, I began getting massages myself, and that led me specifically to massage when the opportunity came for me to change career directions.

~ You offer your clients wonderful stretches to do between massage therapy sessions. What are some of your favorite stretches you do to keep yourself healthy?

Up and down head nods, back and forth head shakes, backward shoulder rolls, door-jam pectoral stretches, and seated lower back stretches are the ones I most frequently practice. The main thing is to keep fresh oxygenated blood pumping into the muscles you use all the time, by keeping them moving. Don't go more than 1- 1 1/2 hours between stretching if you do repetitive tasks or keep your muscles in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

~ You take a lot of massage and bodywork continuing education classes. Which one has been your favorite thus far?

Comfort Touch, which I took out in Lakewood, CO. I actually took this class before I finished my massage therapy program. It completely impacted how I do massage, not just treating the muscles. I have learned to be fully present with the entire person. I believe that's why I have such a wonderful rapport with all of my clients.

The Ultimate Detoxifying Treatment

2010-04-08T11:58:00.000-07:00

Mellow is please to introduce a new package called The Ultimate Detoxifying Treatment!

This package includes a Detoxifying Massage Therapy Session and a Colon Hydrotherapy Session with our dear friends from Infinity Health and Wellness.

It doesn't get much better than that. Please Read on for more information and Information on how you can save $25 on this package!

The Ultimate Detoxifying Treatment
Healing from the Inside Out

Everyday we encounter toxins in our environment, food, and body products. Smoking, drinking excessive amounts of alcohol and eating overly processed foods tax our body, making it difficult for us to absorb key vitamins and minerals essential for optimal health. Liver and colon health are vital in helping to clear the body of harmful substances. If they are not working properly, our bodies feel sluggish, and we are more susceptible to weight gain and disease.

Detoxification is the cleansing and removing of toxic chemicals from the body. There are many beneficial ways to detox the body. Mellow Massage Therapy Center and Infinity Health & Wellness created a treatment designed to help the body rid itself of excess waste and return to the path of well-being. This treatment includes colon hydrotherapy and a detoxifying massage therapy session.

The Detoxifying Massage Therapy Session consists of a relaxing massage on a heated massage table. Your massage Therapist will use oil or cream containing specially chosen herbal extracts and essential oils renowned for their detoxifying effects on the body. This 60-minute session also includes an abdominal massage to prepare you for your Colon Hydrotherapy Session.

Massage Therapy goes along great with any cleansing program. Manipulation of the soft tissues in the body releases stored toxins from within tight muscles and adipose tissue. After this release, proper hydration will help the body to eliminate the toxic buildup.
After the massage, you'll receive a colon hydrotherapy treatment.

By using the calm healing power of water, Colon Hydrotherapy also know as a "Colinic", uses a gentle flow of purified water to relieve the colon of toxic waste. The benefits may include new-found energy, weight loss, & prevention of disease.

Colon Hydrotherapy, when received directly after your Detoxifying Massage Therapy Session, removes toxic buildup released from the lymphatic system during the massage.Your 45-minute session is set in a sterile, relaxing & private environment.

Treat your body today and receive this package for only $130, a savings of $25!

Call today for more information or to schedule!

215-843-2234 or click here

$10 off Gift Certificates!

2010-02-10T17:17:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends,

NEW!! Stay inside and shop online

Have your gift

certificate e-mailed to you!

Receive $10 off your purchase of a 60 or 90 minute Gift Certificate or Series at Mellow!

Use the special coupon code SNOW

when making your purchase between now and

February 14, 2010.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Let's show our loved ones how much we appreciate them by giving a relaxing and rejuvenating session at

Mellow Massage Therapy Center!

Try our Swedish or Hot Stone massage or indulge in one of our new Ayurvedic or Thai inspired treatments!

Continue the relaxation at home by purchasing a spa gift from our new retail section.

What better way to show love than by giving the
gift of Massage Therapy?

The Magic Behind Mellow (pt.2)

2010-02-04T13:02:00.001-08:00

Featured Massage Therapist

Amanda Kneezel, NCMT, LMT

Amanda Kneezel is a Licensed and Nationally Certified Massage Therapist. She graduated from the Florida College of Natural Health in 2004 and is trained in a wide array of massage therapy modalities. Below is a short interview with Amanda:

~You are the only therapist here at Mellow that provides ayurvedic services. How did you become interested in ayurveda?

I actually stumbled upon Ayurveda. I was practicing in South Florida and a continuing education mailer was sent to my office and it looked very interesting. I gave it a try and was drawn in by the whole body approach to healing.

~You have a lot of experience in the massage industry and worked in a few different cities and states. What do you think makes Mellow unique?

Mellow is calm, laid back with the feel of a spa but the talent of a therapeutic center. I love being able to help people and not have our services break the bank so they can come back over and over.

~What do you do to relax after a long day of massaging clients?

Relax.

Thai Yoga Massage Special!!

2010-01-20T09:27:00.001-08:00

Curious about Thai Yoga Massage?

From now until Feb. 10, 2010, receive $20 off any 90 minute Thai session!

This form of massage (also known as Ancient Massage, Nuad Borarn, and Traditional Thai Massage) is ideal for those looking to increase circulation, relieve muscle tension, increase flexibility, improve digestion and elimination, improves the flow of lymph, and much more...

Sessions take place on a mat or futon with the client fully dressed in loose clothing. It is truly an amazing experience!

Offer available when booking online only. Enter coupon code: Thai001

The Magic Behind Mellow

2010-01-19T08:04:00.000-08:00

Featured Massage Therapist
Shannon Ward, LMT

Shannon Ward is a Licensed Massage Therapist from New York State. She has been with Mellow since 2007. Here, she practices Swedish, deep tissue, sports and chair massage. Below is a short interview with Shannon:

You are known for your fabulous deep tissue massages. What are some techniques you incorporate that make your work so effective?

~~I like to use my forearms and elbows in sessions. They allow me to use more pressure in a broader area. I also position the client so that the muscle needing work is in the optimal position to be released. In addition, light stretching gives good results. Most importantly, I "listen to the muscles" and and don't over work them. Knowing when to ease up is just as important as knowing when to give more pressure.

How do you relax after a long day of massaging?

~~I take baths with Epsom salt and warm water. I'll also use a heating pad on particularly sore areas. Playing guitar is also a great way for me to de-stress!

What's the most important tip you give to your clients?

~~Drink lots of water! It helps to hydrate your muscles. After a massage, water helps to flush the lactic acid out of your muscles.

We were featured on Daily candy.com today!

2010-01-04T17:14:00.000-08:00

Woot Woot!

"Get Rubbed the Right Way
You wouldn’t need resolutions if you got regular massages. Let the staff at Mellow Massage in East Falls take care of you with Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, Shiatsu, and detox rubdowns at reasonable prices. It’s the only local studio that offers ayurvedic services..."

Healthy, Stealthy, and Wise

What is Thai Massage?

2009-12-10T12:18:00.000-08:00

Thai Massage (also known as Thai Yoga Massage or Nuad Borarn) uses assisted yoga stretches, range of motion, meditation, acupressure, kneading and rocking motions for both relaxation and rejuvenation. It was created thousands of years ago by Dr. Jivaka Komarpaj, physician to Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. Thai massage has roots in ayurveda and buddhism and is one of four branches of Traditional Thai Medicine (manipulation, medicine, diet, and spiritual ceremonies).

A typical session is performed fully clothed and on a mat or futon on the floor. The therapists uses her/his elbows, hands, feet, knees, toes, and/or forearms to help work the muscles of the client. Among many benefits, Thai Yoga Massage can increase flexibility, helps reduce stress, improves circulation of blood and lymph, and creates an overall awareness of one’s physical and mental body. It can also be helpful with specific conditions like sciatica and asthma. It is ideal for any body type and/or level of flexibility as the practitioner caters the session to your needs and goals.

Mellow Massage Therapy Center has 3 wonderful and experienced Thai Yoga Massage practitioners:

Sati Sophia Rose Yogeshwari Parvati has been instructing yoga since 2001. She has been trained by The Vedic Conservatory in Thai Yoga Massage.

Shannon Ward, LMT has been a massage therapist since 2004. She trained at the New York College of Health Profession in Syosset, NY.

Vanessa Hazzard-Til lman, CMT is a student herbalist and massage therapist. She trained at the Sanford Brown Institute in Trevose, PA and studied Thai Massage under Kevin Starbard, LMT.

What’s In Your Body Products…and what should be!

2009-11-25T07:31:00.000-08:00

Tips on Staying Mellow: Part 3
Extending Healthy Living Beyond the Massage Center
An E-Series by Vanessa M. Hazzard-Tillman, CMT, Student Herbalist

Long before supermarkets and big cosmetic companies, nature has been providing all of your body care needs. Artisans and herbalists still keep in these traditions, meticulously crafting some of the world’s best soaps, lotions, and balms made with the freshest ingredients. So what is the difference between these products and typical products you find at the drugstore? A lot of the products found in major chain stores have preservatives in them so that they do not spoil quickly. They also contain artificial coloring and/or harsh detergents. Typically, the ingredients used in these products are of lower quality, and are therefore less expensive so the manufacturer turns a bigger profit.
Luckily there are some quality ingredients/products out there that will compliment your body’s chemistry and give you wonderful, healthy skin!

Aloe Vera:
Great moisturizer, easy to find in stores, also great to have in a first aid kit

Witch Hazel:
Awesome astringent, great for healing cuts as well

Epsom Salt:
The minerals in the salts are wonderful for healing muscle aches and pains

Vegetable oils (particularly Olive, Grapeseed, Sunflower, Coconut, Jojoba oil):
These oils (olive and jojoba) are closest to what your body naturally produces! They are nutrient rich and work great after a nice shower or as a hot oil treatment for your hair.

Essential oils:
Essentials oils are volatile oils extracted from plants. They are extremely concentrated, aromatic oils used to scent carrier oils (like the oils listed above). Their lovely scent also contains medicinal properties. Tea tree, for example, is a very effective antifungal oil and is common in natural cleaning products and hair care. In any aromatherapy product, look for those made with pure essential oils, not synthetic fragrant oils.

Shea Butter:
Shea butter works wonders on dry, cracked skin. It is popular with moms-to-be because it helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks (due to its ability to improve elasticity in the skin).
Vitamin E:
Vitamin E has natural preservative properties and is great for use on the face and on sensitive skin.

Mellow Massage Therapy Center is now carrying natural artisan bodycare by NirvanaLand Essentia ls! All products are hand-crafted by Mellow’s very own Certified Massage Therapist and Herbalist-In-Training, Vanessa Hazzard-Tillman.

This blog is intended for educational use only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or be a substitute for medical care. Please consult a physician before starting a new diet or holistic regimen.

New Ayurvedic Treatments Offered at Mellow!

2009-11-10T11:28:00.000-08:00

We have added four new ayurvedic treatments to our already diverse menu of services! Originating in India, Ayurveda is an ancient holistic system that has been practiced for over 5000 years. Products used are 100% organic ayurvedic licensed products from India. Our trained practitioner, Amanda Kneezel, works with your dosha or mind/body type, in an individualized treatment that truly brings your body into balance.

Services Include:

Herbal Wheat Dough Massage: 1 hour, $120 1.5 hours, $150

Relieves muscle tension and stress

Relaxation without any discomfort or pain

Hydrates the skin

Herbal Oatmeal Body Treatment: 1 hour, $120 1.5 hours, $150

Disinfects, moisturizes and exfoliates the skin

Makes the skin glow

With wrap, helps with skin tightening and water retention

Releases toxins and releases muscle tension

Herbal Healing Mask: Add to any service for $40

Reduces pain and inflammation

Deep penetrating

Helps with arthritis, sore muscles and joints, and spasms

Herbal Microdermabrasion Facial Pouch: Add to any service for $40

Peels, disinfects and is antifungal

Removes dead skin cells

Prevent rashes, whiteheads and blackheads

Safe on sensitive skin

Achieves results comparable to glycolic/lactic peels

**When booking please inform us of any nut or food allergies**

Cold Season Tea Recipe

2009-10-20T10:38:00.000-07:00

Tips on Staying Mellow: Part 3
Extending Healthy Living Beyond the Massage Center
An E-Series by Vanessa M. Hazzard-Tillman, CMT

Last night, I made a wonderful concoction for cold season for my son and husband. This tea helps to boost the immune system and is great if you drink it when you start to the feel the symptoms of a cold.

1 part Dried or Powdered Echinacea
1 part Dried or Powdered Goldenseal
1 part Dried Mullein
Tsp of honey
1 lemon slice

Bring water to a boil. Add echinacea, goldenseal, and mullein. Cover and turn off heat. Let steep for 15 minutes then drain herbs and serve with lemon and honey.

*Optional-
Adding orange juice to the tea is a great way to include Vitamin C, essential this time of year!
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to your tea as it is great for your circulatory system and helps relieve a sore throat.

For best results, consume 2-4 times a day depending on severity of symptoms. Enjoy!

This blog is intended for educational use only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or be a substitute for medical care. Please consult a physician before starting a new diet or holistic regimen as certain herbs may trigger unknown allergic reactions.

Mellow Nights!! - Saturday October 24, 2009

2009-10-03T06:26:00.000-07:00

You're Invited!

Enjoy this gallery opening with artwork and other wonderful handmade products for sale. We are very excited to have Rachel Hoppenstein as our featured artist! Check out her amazing work here: www.rachelhopp.com.

Come out for fine art, music, and fun! Suggested donation is $10. Free Chair Massage and light Hors d’evours included with your donation.

We will also be collecting gently used musical instruments and instrument parts for the kids at the Intercultural Family Services' Music and Mentorship Program. To show their appreciation, the kids will be there to perform a song for us!

Call or e-mail for more information!

info@mellowmassage.com
215-843-2234

We're Callin' For Artists!

2009-08-26T17:41:00.000-07:00

Mellow Nights: Call For Artists -

Mellow Massage Therapy Center in the East Falls section of Philadelphia is looking for artists for their bi-monthly event, Mellow Nights. Mellow Nights will combine fine art, live music, and massage therapy as a fundraiser for various charitable organizations that support the same artistic endeavors. The first event will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009.

The chosen artist will have their original artwork featured on the evening of the affair in a “gallery-opening style” event. Artwork will then be required to hang in the lobby and treatment rooms at Mellow Massage Therapy Center for a time period of 2 months.

All pieces will be made available to clients for purchase. Whatever pieces are not sold must be picked up at the end of this 2 month period.

We are looking for art that inspires and/or compliments a relaxing atmosphere. Pieces should be of any medium, however they must be easily hung on a wall. Free standing sculptures will not qualify.

For submission, please provide a link to your electronic portfolio / website. You may also submit 5 samples of your work via e-mail attachment to info@mellowmassage.com. Please note, though only 5 pieces are required as submission for consideration, more may be needed for the exhibit dependent upon the size or the artwork.

You will be notified via email if we choose to display your art. The deadline for submission is Monday, September 7, 2009. All submissions not chosen for the upcoming event will be considered for subsequent months.

Please send questions to Vanessa Hazzard-Tillman at vanessa@mellowmassage.com.

V O T E !

2009-08-14T18:03:00.001-07:00

Help Mellow WIN Best Massage from My FoxPhilly!

If you have already voted, THANK YOU SO MUCH!

If you have NOT voted, please do!

Every Vote Counts. :)

Thanks!

-The Mellow Staff.

http://myfoxphilly.cityvoter.com/mellow-massage-therapy-center/biz/86300

Spotlight on Ashley!

2009-07-29T07:02:00.000-07:00

We’ve got some pretty amazing clients coming through our doors... and we’d like to start sharing their stories with you!

Today, check out our awesome client Ashley Kraas who is working to save lives by training to participate in the Philadelphia half-marathon in November as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training. Please help support her unselfish efforts by visiting her fund raising page HERE.

Thanks to Ashley for sharing her time and effort to help cure these diseases. Its people like her that should be an inspiration to all of us. Have you made a difference today?

PEACE!
-The Mellow Staff. :)

We need your help again!

2009-07-23T14:59:00.000-07:00

Time to get voting!

Please take a moment to show your support by voting in the
My FoxPhilly "Best of" Contest.

These contests really give us an opportunity to tell the world about Mellow. Cast your vote and give the world your two cents today! :)

Click Here to Vote!

Happy Voting!

The Joys of Lavender!

2009-07-17T09:50:00.000-07:00

Tips on Staying Mellow: Part 2
Extending Healthy Living Beyond the Massage Center
An E-Series by Vanessa M. Hazzard-Tillman, CMT

Lavender (lavendula angustifolia) essential oil is widely known for its wonderful scent and calming abilities. A little known fact is that this versatile oil is helpful for muscle aches and pains, anxiety, and depression as well! An article in the Journal of Clinical Oncology showed that in a U.K. study, aromatherapy massage helped relieve depression and anxiety in cancer patients.

Lavender can be used in several ways. The most common way is the essential oil. Essential oils are extremely concentrated and must always be diluted. Be sure to only use 100% essential oils, not fragrant oils. Fragrant oils are synthetic and though they may smell nice, they do not have the therapeutic benefits of essentials oils which are extracted from plants.

If you have a garden or are near a natural food store, pick up some lavender herb. You can make it into a tea, make a sachet, or use it in a footbath.

Simple Lavender Recipes

Sleepy time Tea
1 part lavender herb
1 parts valerian
1 part cat nip
Bring water to a boil. Add lavender, valerian, and cat nip and turn off heat. Keep the lid on and let steep for 15 minutes. Drain herbs and serve with honey and lemon.

Muscle Relief Footbath
¼ cup of Epsom salt
Tsp of lavender herb
2 Tsp of arnica herb
3 drops of camphor essential oil
1 drop of lavender essential oil (optional)
Combine above ingredients in a foot basin full of warm (as warm as you can stand it) water. Put a large towel over the basin to keep in the heat. Soak feet and enjoy!

Reviews!!

2009-07-16T11:10:00.000-07:00

Check out Our Latest Review!

Thanks Seth! :)

Mellow Named Best Massage in Philly by Philadelphia Weekly!

2009-05-06T21:13:00.001-07:00

Mellow has just been named BEST PHILADELPHIA MASSAGE by Philadelphia Weekly in the 2009 Philadelphia Weekly Image Awards!! Pick up this week's issue. :)

Just got back from the award ceremony and all we can say is, "What a Blessing!"

Thanks For Voting!

xoxo,

The Mellow Staff

Tips on Staying Mellow!

2009-05-01T07:37:00.000-07:00

Tips on Staying Mellow:
Extending Healthy Living Beyond the Massage Center

An E-Series by Vanessa M. Hazzard-Tillman, CMT

Welcome to the first installment of Tips on Staying Mellow! If you are reading this then you are already on the wellness path. I like to think of being healthy as a journey that changes with and complements your life as opposed to an unattainable destination met only by the select few. It’s those little steps you take now that pay off big months and years down the line. Those steps could be taking a 20-30 minute stroll on a nice day, grabbing an apple with peanut (my personal favorite) as a refreshing snack, or even just taking a moment to stretch after sitting at a computer all day (great for preventing carpal tunnel syndrome).

Here, you will find these tips and more on a weekly basis. I encourage your feedback! If you try any of these tips or have any of your own, please post them! The wellness path is best traveled with a group of sincere, positive people! In fact, according to an article in Whole Living Magazine, a study at the University College London found that people in troubled relationships had a higher risk of health problems. “Such bad vibes can lead to chronic stress, elevating hormones, that can cause aging, arrhythmia, diabetes, and high cholesterol,” explains Mimi Guarneri, M.D., cardiologist and medical director of the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine in La Jolla, CA. Though this study was more referring to dating and marriage, any kind of negative relationship can cause wear and tear on you emotionally and mentally which undoubtedly can take a stressful toll on your body.

…Which brings us to Stay Mellow Tip #1: Get therapeutic massages often.
Now coming from a massage therapist, that’s kind of a no-brainer. But massage therapy is extremely effective in relieving mental and emotional stress as well as physical stress. According to Prevention Magazine, receiving a massage can cut cortisol levels up to 31%. It also is extremely effective in the increase of dopamine and serotonin. Massage is also affordable. You can book a relaxing Swedish massage or an invigorating deep tissue massage at Mellow for only $75 for an hour session. If you get a massage twice a month, that’s less than $5.36 a day. That’s less than a trip to Dunkin Donuts…and better for you too!

Stay tuned for the next edition of Tips on Staying Mellow: Recipes For Getting a Good Night’s Sleep…its easier than you might think!

Super Mom! Mellow Mother's Day Specials

2009-04-25T15:39:00.000-07:00

It’s almost Mother’s Day! For those of you who have visited us at The Center, you probably know that our owner’s mother Rae is THE BEST mother a Massage Therapy Center could ask for!

She’s always there to help us out at Mellow whenever we need her! In her honor and in honor of Mom’s everywhere, the Staff at Mellow Massage Therapy Center will be offering something spectacular for the entire month of May!

It's buy-one get-one HALF-OFF time at Mellow!

For the entire month of May, bring in your favorite mom and receive her massage at half price when you schedule one for yourself at the regular price! Mother’s day is here and our mom’s deserve the very best. So give us a call to schedule a massage for yourself and your favorite mom.

Please note, you must schedule two massages at the same time to redeem this offer. This offer is not valid for Gift Certificate purchases.

Also, don’t forget, we are just one week away from our TEA PARTY and we are super duper excited about it! Please be sure to RSVP by clicking here!

Xoxo,

The Mellow Staff

Happy...

2009-04-22T07:22:00.000-07:00

EARTH DAY!

Essential Oil Favorite: Sweet Orange!

2009-04-21T12:27:00.000-07:00

So we’re sure you’ve seen us posting hints all over the web about how much we LOVE Sweet Orange Oil!

This beautiful aroma is cold pressed straight from the orange peel (of course!) and is wonderful for so many uses! It’s great for calming the nerves and spirit and brings a positive air to any room. Sweet Orange Oil lifts anxiety and nervousness clear off your shoulders!

For your personal At-home aromatherapy, just put a few drops of this pure smelling oil into a diffuser and let your spirits soar!

Senior Citizen Days at Mellow!

2009-04-19T17:56:00.000-07:00

Wednesdays are now Senior Citizens Day at Mellow!

Spread the word! Every Wednesday At Mellow Massage Therapy Center, Senior Citizens receive a 60 min massage for $50! (Regularly $75!)

Client must be 60+ years of age. Call for more details or mention "Senior Citizen Discount" when scheduling!

See you soon at the Center!

p.s. Don't Forget to RSVP for the Party!

We're havin' a Party!

2009-04-06T11:10:00.000-07:00

Mellow will be hosting our first TEA PARTY / Open House and‚ we would LOVE for you to attend!

Come spend the afternoon with Mellow and Friends!

When: Sunday May 3, 2009
What: FUN!
Where: Mellow Massage Therapy Center
Time: 2pm - 6pm

Stop in to take a tour of our facility and hang out with the Mellow Staff. Enjoy lots of tea, snacks, and chair massage! We will also have some fun vendors to browse through including our good friends at‚ NirvanaLand Wellness!

Why not bring mom over for a pre-mother's day chair massage? We'd love to have both of you!

The event is FREE but please be sure to RSVP HERE.
Hope to see you all there!

DIRECTIONS

-The Mellow Staff

p.s. Did you vote yet? :)

Philadelphia Weekly Image Awards!

2009-04-01T09:36:00.000-07:00

Please take a moment to vote for Mellow Massage Therapy Center!

Just click on the following link and type "Mellow Massage Therapy Center" in the "Beauty and Wellness" section under "Best Melt your Muscles Massage".

http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/promos/image-voting.html

Tell the world how much you love Mellow!

Thanks So much for the support everyone!

It's heart month!

2009-02-03T07:18:00.000-08:00

Mellow Gift Certificates are ON SALE!

SAVE 10% on ANY online purchase of a 60 or 90 min Gift Certificate from now until February 21, 2009.

February is heart month!

It's heart month!

In February, the American Heart Association steps up its educational efforts communicating the seriousness of heart disease and its prevention.

Relaxation and heart health

A range of techniques including massage, relaxing music, guided relaxation and yoga have shown promising results in lowering blood pressure and heart rate -- factors that have a positive effect on heart health. Recent research indicates that relaxation techniques can reduce strain on the heart.

One study from Duke University followed cardiac patients over a period of years. The program included education on stress and specific techniques to relax the body and mind. Participants in the program showed a significant reduction in heart attacks. In another study, at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, yoga and meditation significantly reduced the impact of cardiac disease on patients.

Taking charge

Many people feel victimized by stress. But relaxation can reverse the ill effects of stress by helping you learn to respond differently.

The key is to practice relaxing regularly. If you take time during your workday for a 15-minute massage, a lunchtime yoga class, or simply breathing slowly and deeply for several minutes, you'll let go of stress buildup and start to relax. If you make this a regular habit, you can retrain your mind to stay balanced in the face of stress.

So this month get an extra massage, take a yoga class every single week, or start that meditation practice again. Your heart will thank you!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Looking for the perfect gift for your sweetie? Why not the gift of relaxation? Now you can securely purchase gift certificates online! Use Paypal or a Credit Card to make your purchase and we'll mail your Gift Certificate right away!

Click Here for More Details. Please be sure to leave a note in the comments section of your order if you'd like the Gift Certificate mailed directly to your giftee! E-mail gift@mellowmassage.com for more information.

We can not guarantee delivery before Valentine's Day for orders placed after midnight on Tuesday February 10, 2009.

Please contact info@mellowmassage.com for more information.

10% off Gift Certificates - Happy Holidays!!

2008-12-16T19:04:00.000-08:00

SAVE 10% on ANY online purchase of a 60 or 90 min
Gift Certificate from now until January 10, 2009!

Happy Holidays!

We can not guarantee delivery before Christmas for orders
placed after midnight on Saturday December 20, 2008. Last minute
pickup at Mellow is available on Christmas Eve. Please contact
info@mellowmassage.com
for available times and more information.

Looking for the perfect gift for the Holidays? Why not the gift of relaxation?

Now you can securely purchase gift certificates online! Use Paypal
or a Credit Card to make your purchase and we'll mail your Gift
certificate right away!

Click Here for More Details.

Please be sure to leave a note in the
comments section of your order if you'd like the Gift Certificate
mailed directly to your giftee! E-mail gift@mellowmassage.com
for more information.

Mellow Wins Best of Philly!

2008-07-31T06:46:00.000-07:00

Mellow has just won a Best of Philly 2008 Award from Philadelphia Magazine! Many Thanks to all of our supporters. Please pick up a copy of the August Issue of Philadelphia Magazine and check us out! (pg 132).

Stay Mellow!!

-The Staff at Mellow

Show your Support for Mellow! Vote for us!

2008-07-15T13:44:00.000-07:00

Mellow Massage Therapy Center has been nominated as one of the Philadelphia area's best businesses in the 2008 myfoxphilly HOT LIST Contest. Voting begins on Monday July 21, 2008. Click below for more details and to cast your vote.

Thank you so much!

Namaste,
The Staff at Mellow

Cleansing the Temple: New Detox Massage Treatment!

2008-06-23T21:19:00.000-07:00

I find it interesting that our lives are so different from what they were 50 – 60 years ago. Food was fresher and more dependable as a source of nutrition.

Did you know that as recent as the early part of the 20th century, most American food was organically grown? Yup. Grown straight from the earth as it should be -- without synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers, growth hormones and other harmful additives. It was pure. Maybe it didn’t last as long as it does now… sitting stiff as tough plastic on supermarket shelves for months at a time. Lasting only because of its chemically altered makeup. But it was fresh while it did last… and it tasted so good.

And food isn’t the only way we are exposed to toxins. Chemically altered food, harsh cleaners and chemicals, non-biodegradable trash and other foreign substance litter our earth -- and our bodies.

Today, with the explosion of toxicity levels within the body, we can not afford to forgo internal cleansing rituals. What is internal cleansing? I’m so glad you asked. Its just as it sounds… cleansing the inside of ones body in order to rid the self of toxic buildup. Researchers believe that this toxic buildup is one of the main causes of many diseases and cancers currently plaguing the human race. Cleansing gives your body a chance to rid itself of toxins by stopping the flow of unnatural inputs in order to allow the body to refresh and rejuvenate itself. The body has an amazing ability to self heal but with chemically burdened organs, it’s almost impossible for the process to take affect.

Some internal cleanses involve fasting or the use of fresh organic fruit and vegetable juices, while others focus on eliminating all processed foods from the diet for a significant period of time. Herbal supplements can be taken to help the process along, such as liver and colon cleansers. After researching, which ever method you deem appropriate for your lifestyle will likely benefit you in your quest to cleanse your body from the inside out.

Massage Therapy goes along very well with any cleansing program. Manipulation of the soft tissue in the body releases stored toxins from within tight muscles. After this release, proper hydration will help the body to eliminate this toxic buildup.

For the perfect addition to your internal cleansing regimen, try our Stay Mellow Detoxifying Massage Treatment

In a world in which toxins are abundant, it’s important to find ways to detoxify the body. Our newest service, the Detoxifying Massage Treatment uses Rosemary, Burdock, Echinacea, Lemon, Figwort, Watercress, Geranium, Coriander, Orange, and Eucalyptus infused cream to cleanse the skin and body. The treatment helps to support a healthy immune system by stimulating circulation, releasing impurities, and helping to ease muscular discomfort while fighting inflammation.

So go ahead… get that squeaky clean feeling… from the inside out.

Namaste,

Gerrae

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2008-06-18T14:01:00.000-07:00

Father's Day!

2008-06-10T11:23:00.000-07:00

Father's Day is coming up this Sunday! This year, let's show dad how much we appreciate him with a relaxing and rejuvenating session at Mellow! What better way to show dad how much you love him than by giving him the gift of massage?

Click Here to purchase your Gift Certificate for Dad Today!

Introducing...

2008-05-11T16:31:00.000-07:00

Thai Herbal Compress Therapy

We are pleased to announce our newest modality, Thai Herbal Compress (also known as Thai Herbal Ball Therapy) Straight from traditional Thai medicine, this celebrated therapy incorporates the use of a steamed, herb-filled cotton compress with the more familiar strokes of our Swedish massage.

Our compress is filled with various medicinal herbs formulated from the time-honored recipe of the Wat Po temple in Bangkok. It's great for relaxing tight muscles, relieving joint pain and encouraging blood circulation. The intoxicating scent of the herbal mixture along with the warmth of the compress is sure to leave you feeling balanced.

After your session, take your Thai herbal compress home!
The compress can be used 3-4 more times after your visit to Mellow!

Recommended at-home uses:

Wet herbal compress and hang it in the shower. Enjoy the aromatic therapeutic effects (helps to open up the sinuses!)
Soak herbal compress in a medium size pot of water for 10 minutes. Next, steam for 10 more minutes. Apply compress to sore muscles to relieve pain and tightness.

Please store your compress in the refrigerator when not in use.

Caution: This herbal compress should not be used on pregnant women, people with high blood pressure, and those who are sensitive to extreme heat.

Hey Mom! - Mother's Day Specials at Mellow!

2008-04-16T14:30:00.000-07:00

Mother’s day is coming up soon! This year, let’s show mom how much we appreciate her with a relaxing and rejuvenating session at Mellow! What better way to show mom how much you love her than by giving her the gift of massage?

Mellow Massage Therapy Center is celebrating Mother’s Day with two (yes two!) special offers:

All Gift Certificates purchased between now and May 11, 2008 are 10% off! You can purchase a gift certificate by Clicking Here. If purchased on or before Tuesday, May 6, 2008, we’ll be sure to get it in the mail to you in time for Mother’s day. Also, feel free to stop by our center Monday – Saturday between the hours of 10am and 2pm to pick one up.

Schedule a massage at the same time as mom and we’ll give you 20% off both appointments! This Mother’s day offer is good from now until Saturday May 17, 2008.

$10 off Any Service

2008-04-07T12:47:00.000-07:00

Crusade!

2008-03-31T12:14:00.000-07:00

With schedules getting tighter and tighter, it’s no wonder that our muscles are doing the same. In an era where we have come to accept that life will be stress filled, we at Mellow have begun our crusade to fight stress and promote relaxation. The world may be saying, “Life will get busier! You will be stressed!” but we are saying, "NO WAY MAN!"

Life shouldn’t be filled with booked solid schedules that leave no time to breathe. Massage Therapy is great in that it combats stress in a number of ways. One very apparent way is in its ability to force us to STOP. Stop movement, stop phone calls, stop answering blackberry e-mail messages… and… just… breathe. It’s very simple and effective.

We believe wholeheartedly in the effective nature of Massage Therapy. It helps to de-stresses us… and it will help to de-stress you too. :)

Peace.

10% Off of Any Service!

2008-03-29T12:06:00.000-07:00

To show our appreciation for the beautiful Spring weather that’s starting to show it’s face, Mellow is currently offering 10% off of any session for first time clients! Can’t wait to have you come on through! :)

Well Hello There!

2008-03-24T13:13:00.000-07:00

We’re here! After a few months of construction and paint color choices, we’ve finally opened our center. Thanks to all the clients for your patience as we got everything together. Our therapists are excited to serve you so go ahead and give us a call at 215-843-2234 to schedule your appointment today! Keep checking back here for info on where we’ll be, what we’re up to, and all that jazz. We’ll also fill you in on things we’re learning about health, wellness, and of course massage therapy!

Stay tuned for info on our official Grand Opening coming soon. An event you definitely don’t want to miss. And in the mean time, don't forget to request us as your friend on MySpace. :)

Until next time!