Bodique Mind and Body Wellness

10 YEARS OLD

lauraberrioslmt — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:12:20 +0000

I can hardly believe it…but it’s true. Bodique Mind and Body Wellness will be celebrating it’s 10 year anniversary in January 2012! As we grow and change we try to keep you up to date on all the exciting new things going on. Well here it is…We are expanding next year. That’s right, in March of 2012 we will break through walls and add substantial square footage. We plan to begin offering YOGA, walking groups and additional team members for all your health and wellness needs. Subscribe to our newsletter for an easy way to keep up to date on massage specials and seasonal promotions.

Going out with a BANG

lauraberrioslmt — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:24:53 +0000

On October 22 Bodique Mind and Body Wellness was the GROUPON feature of the day. What a huge success, it was more than I had hoped for! Our appointment schedule has been fully booked each day ever since. And as was our goal, folks are booking follow up appointments. I am now becoming a GROUPON junkie checking email each morning to see what the next great offer will be. It’s a fun way to save big bucks on all the things you enjoy most. Talk about making my holiday shopping easy!

Are you prepared for the Holiday Season?

lauraberrioslmt — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:49:02 +0000

Can you believe that 2010 is almost over? Everywhere you look Christmas decor is once again overwhelming the shopping venues. Soon our little ones will be dressing as their favorite characters and knocking on doors hoping for treats. And so will begin the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. We cook, clean, shop, wrap, and still maintain our regular work load. STOP! Take a breather, take the kids to the park, relax a little. This season is about LOVE, FAMILY, GOOD FRIENDS. Don’t lose sight of what’s truly important to you just because you need to find the perfect gift. Perfect always comes from the heart. It might be the smallest thing, but when given in love it becomes perfect. I’m a fan of gift cards and certificates. I know what my loved ones enjoy and I can often give a little help to afford those things they may not be able to in this economy. They can be used at the convenience of the receiver, always fit, and never need to be returned or exchanged.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Exciting changes at Bodique

lauraberrioslmt — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:16:34 +0000

I am so very excited about all the new happenings around Bodique Spa. Just to note a few, we have new staff members, new hours, some new services, and we will be opening a satellite office inside of Bella Womens Fitness off Stone Oak and 1604. Watch for more details on these exciting changes.

What is Medical Massage?

lauraberrioslmt — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:17:16 +0000

What is Medical Massage?

As defined by Wikipedia “Medical massage is outcome-based massage. It is primarily the application of specific treatment protocols targeted to the specific problem(s) the patient presents with physician’s diagnosis and administered after a thorough assessment/evaluation by the medical massage therapist.”

The manual therapies offered during a Medically necessary Massage treatment plan may vary from Myofascial Release, Contrast (ice/heat) Therapy, Hydrotherapy, Electrical Stimulation, Acupressure and Lymphatic Drainage. If applied properly and on a timely basis these modalities will give relief from some common conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Sciatica and Restless Leg Syndrome, pain associated with herniated or bulging discs, migraines, Fibromyalgia, Lyphedema (such as that suffered from post Mastectomy patients). Medical Massage is a natural and non-invasive alternative to pharmaceuticals which often only treat the symptom and NOT the cause of the problem. The greatest advantage of choosing a natural alternative to physical complaints is that one is relieved from the uncomfortable and often unhealthy side-effects of many pharmaceutical medications.

References

1. ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_massage#cite_note-1

Medical Massage for Migraines

lauraberrioslmt — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:54:30 +0000

Medical Massage can be quite effective for people who suffer from Migraine Headaches. By applying light pressure to trigger points around the head and neck pressure can be reduced in the blood vessels of the brain allowing for great relief. I like to apply a bit of lymphatic drainage for the entire head and follow-up with ice packs around the base of the skull to “close it all up”. The use of essential oils can also relieve some symptoms such as nausea, and fatigue. My favorite choices for this are Valor, Peppermint and Lavender.

If the head is too sensitive to work on, these same principles can be applied to the reflex points of the hand or foot. However a nice cold pack atop the head and over the eyes should also be used. Deep relaxation breathing techniques will allow for the flow of lymph to remove excess build up in the head.