Give the Gift
It's Always a Good Time to Share the Benefits of Massage
With social distancing the protocol these days,
you may not be able to book an appointment
with your massage therapist for the foreseeable
future. How can you still support your
massage therapist, and they support you,
even if you can't get in to see them for a
while? Buy a gift certificate . . . or two!
Consider it "Christmas comes early" or "Mother's
Day preparedness"—whatever you want to call it, buying
a massage gift certificate for someone in your life will
not only help them experience the healthy benefits of
massage, it will also help massage therapists navigate
what might be a financially challenging few months.
Remember, massage has myriad benefits:
• Improves immune system function
• Reduces stress-related hormones
• Improves muscle and tendon recovery
• Improves sleep and reduces
fatigue in cancer patients
• Increases pain relief without the
side effects of narcotics
If your therapist works in a franchise setting,
you might be able to donate any unused fees or
massage credits to therapists on staff who may be
suffering from the severe financial consequences
the coronavirus brings into our communities.
Check in with your massage therapist to see
when they are likely to be back to business as
usual. And, in the meantime, buy a massage
gift certificate or package for you or someone
you love. It's a win-win for everyone.
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