$10 off Gift Certificates!

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?

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The Joys of Lavender!

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!

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Mellow Named Best Massage in Philly by Philadelphia Weekly!

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

Super Mom! *Mellow Mother's Day Specials*

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

Essential Oil Favorite: Sweet Orange!

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!

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!

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

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Philadelphia Weekly Image Awards!

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".

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Tell the world how much you love Mellow!

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It's heart month!

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.

Mellow Wins Best of Philly!

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