It's Marathon Training Time

If you are registered as a charity runner for any Marathon between NYC and Boston (November thru April), then I will give you 26.2% off any massage service. If you make a donation to my fundraising page, I will discount your massage by your donation amount (up to $50).

A Great Review - THANK YOU

Here is a review posted about me on Yelp.com

What I really appreciated was Stefanie's genuine skill...she really knows what she's doing and is obviously highly trained in anatomy with the strength and know how to really do the job. Plus, she has a positive and accepting kind of energy that also puts you at ease. Something she did that no one else has ever done was to show me how I could correct a common muscle issue I have, between sessions. That has been great to know to get me through.

Thank you for sharing such kind words. My ability to continue providing quality service as a massage therapist depends on people knowing I'm here, so please keep sharing the benefits you experience from massage.

Thank you, @StefanieLMT

Changing My Hours at Point (Acupuncture Clinic)

Today is my last day as an employee of Point - A Place of Wellness. I've enjoyed working with @Sigal as her Clinic Coordinator / Office Manager but the time has come to move on. I will still be able to see/treat clients at the clinic but am now available to provide mobile massage services during the day.

My new outcall hours are (by appointment only):

Sun 7p-10p

Mon-Thur, Sat 7a-2p

Mon, Wed, Fri 4p-9p

My new clinic hours are (by appointment only):

Mon-Thur, Sat 7a-2p

Mon, Wed, Fri 2p-7p

I am still working with Massage Masters in Sherman Oaks if you prefer the day spa experience but am always honing my therapeutic skills.

A reminder about the modalities I use: Swedish, Shiatsu, Acupressure, Reflexology, Craniosacral, and Lymph Drainage.

I am certified to provide TMJ & Carpel Tunnel treatment, Pre-and-Post-Sports massage therapy, Physical Therapy assistance and perform Pregnancy and Oncology massage.

My full body massage rates are $90/1 hour, $120/90 minutes, $150/2 hours.

My chair massage rates are $20/15 minutes (3 person minimum)

Thank you to everyone who has supported me at Point.

LA Marathon Marathon Special!

In honor of the 25th Los Angeles Marathon, I am offering a $25 sports massage to registered participants!

Sports Massage includes:
Reflexology and Acupressure: Feet
Lymph Drainage Massage: Legs and Feet
Deep Tissue Massage (if appropriate)
Trigger Point Therapy (as needed)
Stretching: Legs, Hips, and Low Back

This sports massage should take approximately 30 minutes.

You can upgrade to a full-body massage for an additional $25/per half-hour. Please bring a copy of your registration confirmation (or race bib after the race) to the massage to receive your discount.

Valentine Special

Those of you who follow me on Twitter (@StefanieLMT) have seen some colorfully tagged discounts offered. The discounts are my way of saying thank you for your support. The most recent ones have been:

#Castle #Chuck #Dollhouse #Firefly discount - $45/hr #massage Saturday Mornings! Text 818-634-7925 to book appointment at this rate

and on my Facebook fan page

Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy is available for onsite chair massage. Boost morale, increase productivity, and help your team make it through pilot season! ** Reasonable rates ($120/2hrs - $270/6hrs) ** Licensed Therapist ** TV & Film set experience ** Schedule 2, 4 or 6hrs Call or text 818-634-7925 to schedule.

Remember, my regular rates are almost twice what is currently advertised and will return February 8. If you want to lock in my services at these rates, schedule now. Thank you, again, for your support.

Stay healthy,
Stefanie, LMT

Massage Modalities - Swedish

Based on classic european massage techniques, this full body massage helps soothe and relax tired muscles and balances circulation. It is not a specific step-by-step protocol, but rather, a style of massage that can be adapted to a therapists preferred style and the client's immediate needs.

Generally performed on bare skin, Swedish Massage is characterized by long, fluid, progressively firmer strokes toward the heart. These strokes can be performed with lotion or oil to reduce friction and prevent chafing and are usually following by a kneading technique called petrissage to help break up adhesions and facillitate myofascia release. The client is fully draped during a swedish massage keeping the muscles warm and protecting the client's modesty. Swedish massage can be performed over clothing, also. When working with a clothed client, therapist wll usually use a large piece of silk (like a scarf) instead of lotion or oil to reduce friction and maintain a fluid technique.

Many therapists finish a Swedish Massage with tapotements, a percussive tapping to reinvigorate the muscles and ease the client back to alertness. (Though I've never heard of a client complain about "massage fog.") Some therapist take a section by section approach (smoothing, petrissage, tapotement, re-drape area and move on) when performing Swedish Massage. The pressure and speed utilized with Swedish Massage is determined by the goal of the massage and the condition of the recipient. A relaxation massage generally uses lighter pressure and a slower speed than a therapeutic massage. A Swedish Massage can utilize Deep Tissue techniques which I can talk about in my next blog post.

Stretch to Reach Your Goals

I've posted an article on my Bodywork Blog that explains a couple of stretches you can do in the morning to maintain your health and prepare yourself for day.
They are very simple and even the sleepiest of sleepy-heads can do them without worry of injury.

Here's the link. http://artbodywork.blogspot.com/2010/01/to-reach-your-goals-one-must-stretch.html
Tell me what you think.

:) StefanieLMT