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Healthpoints - Elsie Meyers Reflexology
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Kinesthetics
Even though our lives are busy and we contend with various of specific organs, resulting in improved circulation,
responsibilities each day, we strive to feel well and to be as digestion, and elimination. As well, discomfort in
healthy as possible. When we are “at ease” all of our body particular muscles may indicate a concern in the related
systems function very well. However, there are times when body system.
we feel too much stress; we have distress and this often Kinesthetic massage really enables one to become more
progresses to “dis-ease”. For example, anxious worry about aware of how his/her body is functioning.
an event or situation may cause us to experience stomach/ulcer
concerns; we may suffer from headaches or migraines; we may have Advanced Bowen Technique is also a specific therapeutic massage
high blood pressure or other cardiovascular concerns; we may and although it can be done with the client fully clothed, many
become very forgetful, angry, dissatisfied…the list could encompass prefer to enjoy the combination which was recommended by Dr.
many more health concerns. Tom Bowen: namely to combine Advanced Bowen Technique with
There are several modalities which address “dis-stress” and “dis- traditional massage.
ease”: Reflexology, Kinesthetics, and Advanced Bowen Technique
as well as Massage are very effective. Dr. Tom Bowen developed this particular technique which
enhanced his skills as the Chiropractor for the Australian soccer
Reflexology is a wonderful technique which affects the entire body, team. He discovered that this gentle but specific cross-fibre
not just the feet, hands and head. The art of Reflexology is not the movement on the muscles resulted in minute realigning of the
same as a foot rub or foot massage: rather, Reflexology treats the muscle fibres, thus allowing the chiropractic adjustment to hold.
feet as a mirror of the entire body. Specific reflexes in the feet Advanced Bowen Technique is very beneficial for trauma-related
correspond to specific areas of the body. Besides reducing day to injuries; whiplash, migraines, post traumatic stress disorders, carpal
day stresses, tunnel syndrome as well as many other health concerns.
Reflexology also benefits those with fibromyalgia and chronic
fatigue syndrome as well as those with arthritis. To schedule your appointment, please call Alberta Massage and Spa
at 403-580-3334: I am semi-retired and work there three days a week.
Kinesthetics is a specific therapeutic massage which can be done
with the client fully clothed. This particular massage is based on the I also instruct the Touchpoint Method of Reflexolgy: the next
acupuncture meridians and their related muscle groups. For course will be March 2010. For more information,contact Elsie at
example, massaging along a particular meridian affects the function 403-580-8036
HEALTHPOINTS
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ELSIE MEYERS
Add to your skills by becoming a Certified Reflexologist
PRACTITIONER’S COMPLETE REFLEXOLOGY
at the Leisure Centre
Course Dates: March 20, 21 & 22, 2010
2000 Division Ave N, Medicine Hat, AB.
Tuition: $795
00
For more information
Please contact
Elsie at:
(403) 580-8036
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