Therapeutic & Stress Reduction Massage

Teamwork with other professionals

2012-01-24T11:27:00.000-08:00

Most of the time, people know what they want when they come in for a massage. They want to relax, or they want the low back pain to go away. These are the 'easy' clients, in that the massage therapist has most of what they need in their arsenal of eduction and tools. Recently I have been working with a couple of clients who, while they know what they want, they aren't sure of how they want to

The beginning of that time of year...

2011-11-01T16:23:00.000-07:00

It's the beginning of that time of year... you know "The Holidays". It doesn't matter if you are celebrating for religion or for the fun of festivities, The Holidays, affects all of us. Maybe it's the plates of cookies brought into the office, the weather clogging up traffic, or the countless get togethers that involve high sugar, high fat... and possibly high alcohol consumption. My colleague,

I've Moved!

2011-07-10T21:08:00.000-07:00

TSR Massage has moved. I am now located at 400 N. State street. You can still book online!

Changes! They can be good!

2011-06-17T21:39:00.000-07:00

I spent some time updating my website today and my facebook page for TSRM. I've made a lot of good changes that will make saving money and getting an appointment even easier. My website company updated their service so I can now insert special deals onto my website! Now that I have this ability I will use it more often. Combined with the options that I can now do with online gift certificates, I

Mother's Day Special!

2011-04-06T10:28:00.000-07:00

Managing Your Stress: Counting your Blessings

2011-01-10T16:01:00.000-08:00

There have been countless times when I've grinned a plate of browned butter pasta that my fiance' has made for me and muttered "It's the simple things..." The statement itself has become a bit of a cliche when referring to things from which we derive great pleasure, yet did not have to exert much effort. Like all cliches they have a grain of truth. Another idiom that I would like mention, "The

My Professional Goal: Attending an AMTA National Convention

2010-10-21T15:43:00.000-07:00

Rachelle and I at the AMTA Convention When I finished massage school over 6 years ago, I decided that I needed to have a goal. Something that would allow me to gauge my progress that is so variable from day to day and month to month. Sure, I could use billing, take home pay, and other financial factors to make those measurements, but those were numbers, and though numbers don't really lie,

Community Involvement

2010-07-19T14:40:00.000-07:00

Being involved with the community is an important aspect to TSR Massage. Giving in time, services, advice, or even gratitude goes a long way to improve our lives as practitioners and clients. I've made a point to contribute to my community in the name of TSR Massage, but I don't usually advertise it, because my goal isn't to prove to people how nice I am, but to enrich my life and the

"How often should I get a Massage?"

2010-05-31T20:46:00.000-07:00

In thinking about questions that I am often asked, I remembered this good question, "How often should I be massaged?" Like most things in life, there is no easy, straight forward answer... except "It depends." Here are somethings that you should consider when deciding how often to receive massage. First, a massage therapist, no matter how good, helpful, or experienced is not trained (or

Frequently asked, but not often answered questions

2010-05-04T10:36:00.000-07:00

As a massage therapist, it is my goal to provide quality bodywork to people. One of the responsibilities of a bodyworker is to provide a safe, comfortable environment for our clients to be in so they can get the most out of the work being done. Let's face it, if you've never had a massage, there a whole lot of questions that you may have that you may feel a little silly asking. There are a lot

April is National Stress Awareness Month

2010-04-13T09:43:00.000-07:00

There has been a lot of talk about stress in the press lately. Everything from contributing to anxiety, weight gain and insomnia. The articles that I have linked to above go into great detail about those topics. I recommend reading them if you think that stress may be causing one of those symptoms for you. The next question is what to do next. Stress management, stress reduction, and finding

This isn't an April Fool joke!

2010-04-01T05:59:00.000-07:00

That's right, I've been in business for 5 years! When I first moved here from Chicago, I didn't think anyone in this small little farm town would be interested in what I had to offer, but with much encouragement from my family and what can only be described as a string of fortuitous events that led me to meet the proprietors of Jackson Chiropractic, I was able to offer my skills to Fairmont.

Upcoming events... a little hint.

2010-03-24T17:18:00.000-07:00

I've spent the last couple of weeks preparing for the beginning of April, when I announce the fun that is coming ahead. There will be a drawing with several prizes, including a free massage! I'm very excited about this announcement and had fun putting together the prize bags today. I couldn't have done it with out my wonderful clients, so Thank you! I hope you enjoy what I have in store for

You can schedule from this blog and Facebook!

2010-03-14T14:47:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone- For the last 6 months, I have been using an online scheduling service through schedulicity.com. I have to say that I am very happy with their service. Not only is it super convenient for me to be able to access my schedule at anytime, from what I hear from you... it's an easy tool for you to make appointments. I'm so happy to hear from you guys that you like the ability to schedule

Massage #6

2010-03-09T20:56:00.000-08:00

Finally, time to sit down and tell you about my 6th and final massage for February. I again went to see Rachelle, and it was the perfect way to end my project. She is the therapist that I have been seeing the longest (5 years!) and she had just returned from vacation, so she was relaxed herself! It was a fantastic massage and I was a little sad for it to be the end of my massage a week for month

Love thyself month Massage 5

2010-03-02T19:55:00.000-08:00

I started out last month planning on one massage a week, for four weeks. I knew that I had been neglecting myself and needed to practice what I preached to my clients about making time for regular massage. As soon as I started, I was presented with two more opportunities for massages which boosted my month to six massages! I know that this isn't practical for most clients on a regular basis,

Love Thyself Month: Massage #4

2010-02-14T14:54:00.000-08:00

I have had four massages now this month because of my luck in booking that bonus massage. Overall I am feeling pretty good. There are some days that I wished I was feeling better, but I reminded myself what I felt like when I started this process. Most of the problems that we finally notice didn't happen the day, or the week before. They took months or years to build up as muscle dysfunction.

Bonus Massage!

2010-02-09T20:35:00.000-08:00

Last week I was lucky enough to add an extra massage to my month long goal. One of my practitioner friends suggested I come in for a Reiki Massage and I took her up on the offer. It was scheduled for two days after my last full body massage, so I didn't think that would have much for her to work on. Lo and behold, the morning of the massage, I woke up with a crick in my neck. I had forgotten

Love Thyself Month: Massage Two

2010-02-07T19:36:00.000-08:00

This week was a challenge for me to keep my scheduled appointment. I had two clients that preferred a time during the time I would be getting a massage. My first instinct was to shorten the time that I needed before and after the massage (drive time, relax time, etc) and fit the clients in. Since the clients were were willing to try other times, I had to force myself to accept that gift they

Love Thyself Month: Massage One

2010-02-07T19:25:00.000-08:00

As a bodyworker, it's easy to explain to your clients the importance of taking care of themselves. It is also easier for them to understand after they have just received an amazing massage and feel wonderful. It is more difficult however, when we do work that makes them feel sore or uncomfortable afterwards. I was reminded of this on my first massage in my Love Thyself Month goal. My plan is to

Love Thyself Month

2010-02-07T14:50:00.000-08:00

February is traditionally thought of as the month of Love. We share gifts with our loved ones, often even a massage gift certificate! We want them to feel their best. Relaxed, stress free, and generally happy. My challenge to my clients is often to included themselves in their list of 'loved ones'. Many providers of health care will tell you that you need to well yourself to take care of

Welcome!

2010-02-07T14:21:00.000-08:00

Therapeutic & Stress Reduction Massage 115 1/2 W. Blue Earth Ave Fairmont, MN 56031 Located within Jackson Chiropractic of Fairmont By appointment only. Appointments can be made by: Calling 507-235-5505 Visiting www.tsrmassage.com and clicking 'Request a Session' Clicking the Schedule Now Button on this page to book online For detailed information about types of massage and pricing, please