I called for an appointment yesterday afternoon and had one scheduled for last night. I didn't know Massage Envy was open so late. It was very convenient to be able to help Utah Dad get the kids in bed before heading out for a massage.
I can count the number of professional massages I've had on one hand. The first one was in the hospital after I delivered Neal. It was standard in that NH hospital that all mothers received a massage the day after delivery. Ahh. Heaven. Five years ago for Christmas, Utah Dad gave me a gift card to a shwanky spa in the avenues of Salt Lake City. A year later, I used half the gift card for a fabulous massage. I still haven't used the other half. As a mom, it's just hard to schedule in that time.
However, as the folks at Massage Envy pointed out last night, massages are not just a luxurious, relaxing indulgence (as I have always thought of them) but they also promote good health and wellness. In fact, Massage Envy is less the spa experience and more a health conscience experience. The massage, though, was just as good. Fabulous, in fact. I feel 98% better this morning.
According to the Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/massage/SA00082, some studies have found massage helpful for:
o Stress relief
o Managing anxiety and depression
o Pain
o Stiffness
o Blood pressure control
o Sports-related injuries
o Boosting immunity
o Cancer treatment
According to www.MedicineNet.com http://www.medicinenet.com/massage_therapy/page3.htm:
o A 2008 review of 13 clinical trials found evidence that massage might be useful for chronic low-back pain. Clinical practice guidelines issued in 2007 by the American Pain Society and the American College of Physicians recommend that physicians consider using certain CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) therapies, including massage (as well as acupuncture, chiropractic, progressive relaxation, and yoga), when patients with chronic low-back pain do not respond to conventional treatment.
o A multisite study of more than 300 hospice patients with advanced cancer concluded that massage may help to relieve pain and improve mood for these patients.
o A study of 64 patients with chronic neck pain found that therapeutic massage was more beneficial than a self-care book, in terms of improving function and relieving symptoms.
And if you are still trying to find the perfect, last-minute gift for someone on your list (think mother-in-law), gift cards for massages are just right! Massage Envy has locations in 43 states. I was delighted to find out there's one not really that far away from me.
The only thing better than a really great massage is a FREE really great massage.
Massage Envy is offering five one-hour massage gift cards to give-away to five of my wonderful, lucky readers.
Here's the deal:
Four of the winners will be chosen randomly from the comments on this post. The fifth gift certificate will be given to the person who can refer the most people to Utah Mom's Life Blog. I don't care how you do it. Facebook. Blog about it. Call everyone you know. Get them to mention your name in their comment on this post. If you get the most referrals, you'll win a free massage. Good deal.
To win:
1. You must be a follower of Utah Mom's Life Blog.
2. Leave a comment on this post.
3. Don't forget to mention the person that referred you.
The contest will be open until Sunday, December 19th at 11:59 pm MST. The winner will be announced on Monday morning. The contest is open to residents of the US only.
105 comments:
I've had a professional massage once. It was AWESOME!
(I am a follower of your blog, so I guess I referred myself. :))
My husband would LOVE a massage. I'm not the biggest fan of them.
I'm a follower! :) I think I referred myself as well. :)
Having a 16 pound 2 month old baby, a massage sounds heavenly right now. You have such a fun blog, I love being a follower!
Yay for you. I'm glad you got to get out and get a massage, especially one a day when it was much needed.
My step-mom does professional massages. I was lucky enough to receive a couple when I visited her in July. It was heavenly-except for the 15 month old screaming, because he thought he was being ignored!
I follow your blog. I guess this means that I referred myself.
I'm your newest follower. I became a follower because I REALLY need a massage! So pick me. :)
(Randy of all people referred me)
Oh, a massage sounds so heavenly right now!
I'm a follower. :)
I would kill for a massage about now! Being 34 weeks prego is taking its toll on me! :) Randy referred me as well, but he shouldn't count towards getting a freebie massage!
a massage is just what I need. Way too much stress going on over here :)
Oh yeah, I am a follower too!
I would love this! My neck, shoulders and head have been hurting for over a YEAR! I just told my hubby last night I might need to seek help :) I am so glad you got to get a massage for FREE! Lucky you :) I blogged about this and shared the link on facebook.
Jen
Awesome...excited to follow your blog...Jen referred me!
Awesome!! I would love a massage. My wonderful sister, Jen, referred me... ;)
I'm a follower. amypugmire@live.com
I'm a total follower and okay with that :o) I've had one professional massage in my life and it wasn't very good-I can't believe that's how all massages are!!!!!
Awesome giveaway!
rebekahricker at yahoo dot com
Oh my. I would so love to win a massage! Wow. I'm a follower of your blog, and I was referred here by http://babyblvd.blogspot.com/
Thanks!!!
kiersten(dot)k(at)gmail(dot)com
Oh, i would LOVE to win this...I am a follower of your blog, didn't really get referred by anyone, just came across awhile back! :)
Okay, I've been told a massage works wonders for Fibromyalgia...I am TOTALLY in!
I am a follower and could TOTALLY use a message, couldn't we all though?
Kaylnne Jensen reffered me and I KNOW that she needs one.
I forgot to mention that Heather ward referred me on fb. :0)
I don't know what I'd do with one but this massage thing seems to be pretty popular. I'm referred by my wife Michelle.
I think I could find some time for that... :)
I'm a new follower and was referred by Annika Paxman. Thanks for a chance to win!
Jen over at Baby Blvd sent me!!! I've only had one massage in my life and it was a.maz.ing! p.s. I wish my hospital gave massages to new moms after birthing a baby! How awesome!
I think Jen really wants to win! But who can blame her with such a great prize! Thanks!
I'm a new follower and Jen referred me, too! I would LOVE a massage! lissa_ash2004 at yahoo dot com. (PS, My mother in law had them while she was terminally ill with cancer, and they always brought such joy to her! So, that fact was so true!!)
Wow--a massage sounds REALLY nice right about now!! (ode to Christmas stress!) And great that they are open late--because like you, I enjoy it a little more if I know my husbands not at home cursing my name while I am enjoying my luxurious massage. ;) And Annika Paxman is who referred me!
Okay I'd love to give my sister in laws these. I'm a total follower:) Love ya!
Sign me up for the massage contest please. Jen Johnson referred me to your fabulous website. Thanks Jen!
This is great! I follow your blog! Jen Johnson referred me to your blog. Thanks!
15lcall@gmail.com
A message would be wonderful. Kalynne referred me.
Would LOVE to win! Say on Rheanna's blog!
Awesome! I would love to win! tspendlove@hotmail.com
Love to win one of these for my or for my hubby
I'm a follower so I guess I referred myself..hee hee hee
heatherdemke(at)gmail(dot)com
Can I say I refered myself? Or, at least, Google reader refered me?
I'm a follower and I would love a massage especially after this sickness that myself and the kids have had. I'll get the word out!
Thanks! :)
ahem, Kalynne referred me here.
I hope she can win based on referrals.
I hope I can win because I am due the exact same date as her...
I would also love a massage!!! I almost scheduled one last week with Massage Envy but of course being a mom, I have put it off. I am now a follower! Exciting!
I am Kalynne Jensen's mother and she referred me. I also have a problem being "stiff necked". I could really use a good massage right now. I am far away from Kalynne and I hope she gets the massage!
Love massages, kalynn referred me, brand new follower.
follow your blog and Lindsay referred me...thanks for the opportunity to win this.
I am out in TN so I can't get the gift certificate but my friend Rheanna Dow totally deserves the massage so I wanted to leave her name as the person who referred me to your blog.
Love a great massage. Jen Johnson referred me. Fun blog! susan gedge at gmail dot com
I'm a new follower from Mormon Mommy Blog community. GFC Brightfam casherie at hotmail dot com
I'm a follower.
iluvtennis2004@aol.com
I LOVE this give away! Nothing like a good massage.
I am a follower!
Kerri is my sister in law!
I ADORE massages, but Kerri is not comfortable with them, so I would be surprised if she entered this one!
You are awesome for giving away free massages. My sister in law, MARION CLINE, would love to get one!!! :)
Yeah! I can't pass up a chance to win a free massage. (Especially from a place with late hours.) I'm a believer that massages can be very beneficial to overall health.
I got to your blog from an email you sent out. And someone has to say this: I will be filled with "Massage Envy" if I don't win!
I'm definitely a fan of Massage Envy. My sister in law Marion Cline deserves a good massage.
I love your blog ...... And I loved massages !!!!
Hi Cindi! Never had a massage, in fact the idea of them makes me a little nervous. But so do haircuts for that matter! But I've always wanted to try one. :) I follow your blog, of course!
I used to work at the Utah College of Massage Therapy...I MISS the massages.
I found your blog through Baby BLVD's blog.
And, I "Follow" your blog.
Wow, it sounds awesome, Marion Cline referred me. And if you know Marion she can spread the word, especially when it is something so amazing as a free massage.
Wow, lots of comments!! I NEED to win this!! lol, no really, I've had a lot of back pain so this would be soooo nice.....btw, did you contact them?
I'm a new follower, I was referred by Kalynne Jensen. My body has been begging for a massage, what a great giveaway. I hope I win :)
nicolelpalmer(at)gmail(dot)com
Awesome...Marion referred me
I'm a follower, but I somehow missed this giveaway until MARION mentioned it .... so thanks Mar! I'd love a massage.
I decided a while ago never to be a follower of any blog. Well, I have changed my mind. I love reading your blog; and I am now an official follower. I saw Michelle post about this give away, I will give her the referring credit.
yay for giveaways! Marion referred me!
An active Mom like Marion surely
deserves a massage...I love massges.
Marion Cline referred me...
Annika referred me :) I want slash that NEED to win!!
Love massages!
Marion referred me
Choose my aunt, she is the best babysitter!
Marion referred me.
My sister-n-law loves giveaways and massages!
Marion referred me
Nothing like a relaxing massage to work the stress out
Marion referred me holla
Jen referred me & I'll do anything for Jen! Plus, who couldn't use a good massage?!
Martina
Ooh! I'll keep my fingers (and toes and anything else that might cross) crossed! (Then I'll really need a massage!) :)
Jen Johnson referred me!
I sure love massages but my sister Marion Cline loves them more! Thanks for referring me SIS and good luck!
I absolutely love a good massage especially by a profession with good, strong hands that work your every muscle. Love it, love it, love it!!
Thanks Marion Cline for your referral!
Alotte
I can have a massage 3x a day and it wouldn't be enough for me. Everyone needs a massage!! Thanks Marion Cline for telling me about this.
Gidge
I would love a free massage!
Jen referred me. Thanks for the chance.
Jen referred me to your giveaway. This would be a great prize to win.
Thank you.
My fabulous daughter referred me!!
Boy could I use it!!!
LeAnn
Cool blog, Jen Johnson referred me:)
Jen Johnson referred me!
Referred by Marion Cline! She deserves a free massage!
Referred by Marion Cline. Massages are awesome! Thank you and good luck!
Referred by Marion Cline. Massage a day keeps the doctor away. I just made that up and you can quote me for free.
Marion Cline referred me!
Marion Cline referred me! One of the best I had was a cranium massage. A great tension reliever!
Marion Cline Referred Me. Massages are the best thing to get ones balance back in life.
Marion Cline referred me.
Marion Cline referred me.
I was referred by Kalynne Jensen! Her and her prego belly deserve a free massage!
I am a follower!
I have never had a massage, but would love one!
I'd love to win one of these.
My mom would love one of these
loving the blog
Marion Cline deserves a free massage because she is my niece and promised to take me too.
AWESOME way to gain new followers! Everybody loves massages...especially my sis-in-law
marion referred me
Sounds GREAT!! Marion Cline needs a massage! Me too! LOL!
Marion referred me...and I'm referring her for the massage!
A massage sounds great! Thanks Marion Cline for telling me about it!
I want to win! I'm a follower, and I'm here from blogfrog!
Thanks!
Marion Cline sent me this way! She deserves to win!!!
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