Couples Massage Class!

February 11, 2010

@ 7 pm

Location: Edgemont Physical Therapy and Fitness.

Subject: Couples Massage Class, Provo Utah – Camylle Katherman and Lisa Owens are licensed massage therapists at Edgemont Physical Therapy & Fitness. They will be teaching simple massage techniques that couples can use.

Great tips for couples to help relieve stress! Bring your significant other for a fun date night, and learn some great ways to improve your massage skills.

There will also be upcoming classes throughout this summer.

Upcoming classes: Back Care (back by popular demand), Tai Chi, and more.

If you’d like to receive email reminders about this event, and upcoming events please use the contact form in the sidebar! We would also like feedback as to whether you prefer Thurs evenings or another evening for classes, and if you have any ideas for classes please feel free to comment!

Edgemont Physical Therapy and Fitness is offering a free week’s pass to the health club 11/16 – 11/21. Do yourself a favor, and take advantage of this offer!

Wednesday Nov. 18th:

6 am – 6pm — Come work out for free.

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm — Complimentary 20 minute health assessment given by a certified personal trainer.

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Free health class taught by a Paul W. Sagers, PT. Paul is a physical therapist who own Edgemont Physical Therapy and Fitness.  He will speak on proper back care, and how to prevent back injuries. Many back injuries are caused by simple mistakes that could easily be prevented. Come learn how to take better care of your back!

6:30 pm – Q and A Session.

Thursday Nov. 19th:

6 am – 6 pm — Come workout for free.

8 am – 4 pm — Complimentary 15 min. chair massage.

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Complimentary 20 minute health assessment given by a certified personal trainer.

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm — Free community health class taught by Lisa Owens. Lisa is a certified Personal Trainer. She will speak on how to make effective goals. Many people do not stick to their goals to improve their health due to poorly set goals. Come learn how to make affirmations and goals that will help you really get the results you want.

6:30 pm — Q and A Session.

Friday Nov. 20th:

6 am – 6 pm — Come workout for free.

12 pm – 2 pm — Complimentary 20 minute health assessment given by a certified personal trainer.

8 am – 6 pm — Complimentary 15 min. chair massage.

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm — Free Community Health Class taught by Camylle Katherman. Camylle is a Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist who owns Secondwind Bodywork. She will speak on Stretching 101- how to prevent shoulder tightness and headaches at your workspace.

6:30 pm — Q and A Session.

For further questions or to schedule an assessment call 435-229-6512.

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• Complimentary gym membership to Edgemont Physical Therapy and Fitness (valid 11/16 – 11/21)
• Sign-up for a free health consulation with a certified Personal Trainer
• Free chair massages
• Evening community health classes
• Blood Pressure and health risk assessments

For any questions, or if you’d like to become involved then please use the contact form on the sidebar!

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By Lisa Owens

Receiving a massage from a licensed massage therapist has been shown to be beneficial in many ways. Until recent years some health professionals have been skeptical of the many benefits of massage.  Those doubts have been discussed in a recent article by Dr. Gupta from Time.com’s Fit Nation. In the article he discussed some of the recent research on the benefits gained from receiving a massage from a licensed Massage Therapist.

 One study done by the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine focused on advanced-stage cancer patients. They found that those who were massaged by a trained therapist had less pain, and improved mood than patients who were touched in a manner similar to massage, but not by a licensed massage therapist. Dr. Jean Kutner who works with many cancer patients noted that massage may help increase mood simply because of the nature of the physical touch. She says that those who are ill don’t get normal human contact in their daily lives. Their contact is usually limited to medical procedures, and that is why massage can be a welcome, and healing touch.

In his article Dr. Gupta, a neurosurgeon, contributes the mental benefits of massage, such as decreased depression,  to biochemical factors. It is the same concept as the runner’s high. Muscles are stimulated, circulation is increased, and chemicals are released during a massage in a way that is similar to exercise. Secretion of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine are increased, and the stress hormone cortisol decreases. These factors along with many others make massage beneficial at any age. There are many types of massage techniques, and each one has a different goal, and focus that helps to relieve different issues. Finding the right massage technique for you can be a great boost to your health. Massage on it’s own, or with other medical procedures works for many to relieve stress, soreness, chronic pain, and other health concerns.

See our directory for a list of licensed Massage Therapists in the Utah Valley area.