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JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2018

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38 m a s s a g e & b o d y w o r k j a n u a r y / f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 8 HOT FOOT SOAK The great thing about a hot foot soak is that, regardless of the accuracy of potential benefi ts, it just feels delightful, especially when feet are cold! Potential Benefi ts • Warms the feet and joints • Increases blood fl ow in the feet • Reduces overall stress and tension by promoting a sense of groundedness • Reduces joint swelling when salts are added Application Use a water basin that is wide and long enough to fi t two adult feet (the bigger, the better, as long as you can maneuver the water-fi lled basin without harming yourself ). It's helpful if it's deep enough to submerge the ankle joints. Lay a large towel on the fl oor in front of a chair, put the basin on top of the towel, and fi ll the basin with gallon jugs of hot water. You can either fi ll in a nearby restroom and carry to the treatment room, or carry the water in jugs and fi ll the basin in the treatment room. Adjust the water temperature to the client's comfort level, making sure to test it yourself fi rst. Add Epsom salts for swelling and/or joint pain. Essential oils can also be used as long as the client is not sensitive to the oil being used. Lavender is a gentle, safe, effective go- to. Oils that blend well with lavender, such as black pepper, sandalwood, frankincense, or most citrus oils, are great additions. Citrus oils are very uplifting to the spirit during darker winter months. It's fun to let clients select their own scent as well. Hot foot soaks are perfect session starters, and clients can soak their feet and warm up while they fi ll out initial paperwork at a fi rst-time session, or during general update intake at the start of subsequent sessions. Clients will need a plush towel to dry off their feet before they move to the massage table. HeathAndNicole.com ► Live Workshops ► Homestudy ► Self-Care DVDs ► Free Stuff Additional offerings: MAYA TULUM SEASIDE RETREAT Join Heath and Nicole on a journey of loving kindness in nature's paradise exploring Thai massage, yoga, and meditation. MAY 5-10, 2018

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