What is offered at OPEN SKY?
Therapeutic Massage Therapy
NY State Licensed Massage Therapist at OPEN SKY:
Kathleen Merrick, Mindy Swinyer, Jennifer Kocher, Sally Shaw and Terri Owens
Swedish, Deep Tissue, CranioSacral Therapy, Hot Stone, Pregnancy, Couples, Couples Fireside Massage, No Fault Insurance Medical Massage and Chair Massage
Hours: Monday – Saturday (call for appointment 315-376-2256 or schedule on-line
(see BOOK AN APPOINTMENT on HOME page to schedule a massage or purchase a gift certificate)
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Spa Body Treatments by Terri Owens
As the newest massage therapist to join the Open Sky team, I am thrilled to be here! I offer spa body treatments (see Price List page for full explanation of my services). I am currently scheduling appointments on Monday – Friday (with some Saturday appointments available). I use my knowledge of herbs to create natural and organic body products in all of my treatments. Stop in for a treatment and “Love the skin your in”!
Benefits of receiving a treatment:
- Manual exfoliation of the skin increases circulation and moves lymph which assists the body in eliminating impurities while also removing built up dead skin cells that block the absorption of moisture to the skin.
- Red Moroccan Mud nourishes and detoxifies dull dry skin bringing it “back to life” giving you an allover youthful, dewy, and healthy glow!
Counseling Services – Janine Haver, LCSW
See Our Partners in Health page for more information) call 315-376-4676
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Acupuncture – Adam French, L.Ac. Traditional Chinese Medicine is a 2500+ year old medicine, which includes Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs. It is known for its ability to treat both Acute & Chronic diseases. Some of the more common health issues addressed by Acupuncture are:
* Acute & Chronic Pain
* Mild Anxiety
* Allergies & Sinusitis
* Gastro-Intestinal Disorders
* Headache & Migraine
* Mild Anxiety & Depression
* Menstrual Disorders
* Stress Relief
* Sleep Disorders
There are many different types of Acupuncture. Adam mainly utilizes an ancient method of Acupuncture known by many names: I-Ching Acupuncture or Distal Acupuncture, but most commonly referred to as the “Balance Method”.
Balance Method Acupuncture benefits include:
* Pain relief within seconds of needle insertion
* Faster overall recovery times
* Needling is mostly done from the elbows and knees down
* Patient remains fully clothed
Presentations & On- Site Classes at your work location
Plan a presentation for your office on any of the following topics, relaxation, yoga, breathing to release stress, and relaxation demonstrations. This is a great benefit or reward for your staff. Plan a healthy lunch, presentation or class of your choice when your employees have reached a milestone or production goal. Invite us to your retreat or planning meeting Call to discuss options an price, ask for Kathleen.
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy reduces levels of stress hormone “cortisol” while boosting the feel good hormones “serotonin and dopamine”. Those two changes trigger events in our body to effect the following;
- Reduce blood pressure
- Block pain receptors in nerve ending
- Increase blood flow to muscles, which helps them heal
- Relaxes tight muscles
- General relaxation for body, mind, spirit
Reasons to receive a Massage
- De-stress
- Many health conditions; headaches, migraines, arthritis, aches and chronic pain, depression, cancer treatments, muscle strains, back and neck pains…
- Relaxation
- Release tight and tense muscles
- Anxiety & Depression
- Taking time for yourself
- Life changes; deaths, divorce, career change, relationship issues
WHY DO CLIENTS FALL ASLEEP OR DOZE OFF SO QUICKLY?
Fluctuations in brain waves either relax or stimulate you. Massage increases the delta waves, those brain waves linked to sleep, and a current study at the “Touch Research Institute” in Miami found that is why people drift off to sleep.
Massage Therapy is a natural bug killer.
Your immune system is the first line of defense against invading illness. Massage decreases cortisol hormone. The cortisol hormone is a Natural Killer of cells. Therefore, since massage decreases cortisol, your immune system gets a boost. Massage can even boost your immune system when it is severely compromised.
Why does it feel so good?
The well-being feeling of massage therapy has many factors. Less cortisol and more seratone and dopamine in your system may also mean less anxiety and increase well-being.
The right side of the frontal lobe of your brain is more active when you are sad, or depressed. The left side is more active when you are happy and relaxed. Studies show that massage decreases activity in the right side and increases activity on the left.
What steps can you take to help reduce your stress and increase well-being?
Take a deep breath.
Talk with a friend.
Take a bath.
Take a walk.
Write in a journal.
Write a letter to a loved one or friend.
Help a neighbor.
Get plenty of sleep.
Read a book.
Bird watch or listen to birds.
Take a hike.
Receiving a massage.
Take a Yoga class.
Take a Pilates class.
Take a Tai Chi class.
Spend time with your cat or dog.
Volunteer.
Go to the library and read something new.
Listen to music.
Sit quietly and listen to your breath.
Meditation or Prayer.
NO-FAULT INSURANCE MASSAGE THERAPY
OPEN SKY Healing Arts Center is now accepting No-Fault Auto insurance cases. We accept referrals from physical, chiropractors, occupational and other forms of therapies. Massage services for No-Fault are available for those involved in car accidents. You will need a referral. Weekly appointments combined with your chiropractic care, or physical therapy may bring a speedy recovery from your injury. Call the office at 315-376-2256 for more information.
