It’s Valentine’s day at the massage studio
At the root of Valentine's Day is appreciation. Appreciation for small gestures of daily support, and for all the hard times you've been through together. And yes, it normally focuses on romantic love and our partners. But I think it extends to our ultimate partner - ourselves.
It's often easier for us to notice when our partner is having a hard time and needs some care, than to notice the same thing in ourselves. I've seen this repeatedly in my clients - someone with serious muscular issues that are preventing them from the daily activities of living, will get off the table and say, "I feel awesome! But, you know who needs this though? ...My partner!" Inevitably, they book in their partner, who, sure, is maybe stressed out, but not in nearly as bad shape.
You are allowed to feel awesome. In fact, taking care of yourself helps those around you. I'm a big fan of that airline adage, "Put on your own oxygen mask before caring for others." Do I always remember to do it? Nope. But hey, here's a small reminder, for both you and me.
So book a massage, take a walk, or make room for whatever small thing brightens your day. I hope your Valentine's is one of appreciation.
Gift certificates Are Available Online
For those of you doing the traditional Valentine's thing of gift giving to a partner, massage gift certificates are available online. (I know mine puts up with a lot, y'all!) Choose your favorite design - there are some fun ones! Then email or print it. Someone is really going to appreciate it. Buy a gift certificate here.
Book a HSA or FSA Massage
Lots of clients are booking sessions with Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account funds right now. Many of those programs get topped up at the beginning of the year. Most of these programs are use-it-or-lose-it, and massage is an excellent way to care for yourself.
Massage can address the aches and pains you feel, or just give you an assisted way to get centered.
Here's how:
Check with your program to see if massage is covered. (It usually is!)
You can either pay with your HSA or FSA card, or, if that doesn't work for any reason, I can email a receipt with the codes needed to get you reimbursed.