Winter blues got you down? Had enough snow? Enough shoveling? Enough darkness?
Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is a true and real diagnosis. I suffered from it just after graduating from nursing school when I had my first job working night shift. I felt like I never saw the light of day. Even though I work up early to get some sunshine in my day and went to the gym, nothing worked. I felt tired and exhausted all the time and nothing was working. Massage was not a part of my life as it is today and I wonder if it could have done some good. At any rate, hang in there and take care of yourself this winter. Hopefully Punxsutawney Phil is right and we will be getting an early spring!
Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is a true and real diagnosis. I suffered from it just after graduating from nursing school when I had my first job working night shift. I felt like I never saw the light of day. Even though I work up early to get some sunshine in my day and went to the gym, nothing worked. I felt tired and exhausted all the time and nothing was working. Massage was not a part of my life as it is today and I wonder if it could have done some good. At any rate, hang in there and take care of yourself this winter. Hopefully Punxsutawney Phil is right and we will be getting an early spring!
Ask a Therapist
By Mary Kathleen Rose
Originally published in Body Sense magazine, Autumn/Winter 2004.
Copyright 2004. Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. All rights reserved.
Q. Winter can be difficult for me. Do you have any ideas about how to ease the seasonal blues?
A. Just one fresh rose in a room can help ease winter's chill, according to Colorado bodyworker and aromatherapist Mary Kathleen Rose. "In the winter, when there's less light, there's a tendency for people to get a little depressed. One way to alleviate these "blues" is by integrating fresh flowers into your home. A couple of flowers or a stargazer lily in a bowl can make a difference. That ongoing connection with nature helps give us a feeling of hope for the spring.
"In the winter, I really like the infused oils that have an evergreen scent. An evergreen infused in a light olive oil reminds us that there are things that stay green throughout the winter and carry us through the season. Cut little boughs from your yard and add them to fresh flowers. Beeswax candles also give off a really nice scent -- very soft. Just their mellowness is comforting.
"Take advantage of the things you've gathered earlier in the year like dried roses. Dried lavender is wonderful. I always have a little basket of rose petals around.
"Remember that enjoying a massage in a nice atmosphere during the winter allows us to really appreciate this as a time of rest. As nature is at rest, so should we be."
Valentines Day
We are offering a weekend exclusive for Couples Massage. Starting Friday evening February 11th through Sunday the 13th operating with extended hours we will be offering massage for Couples only. Together with another local Therapist, Alison Sower of CoMo Massage, we will have a special day dedicated to couples. So bring your sweetie and together enjoy a 60 or 90 minute massage in a romantic setting with candles, rose petals, chocolate dipped strawberries and sparkling juice will create a relaxing romantic getaway. Space is limited so make your appointment soon and have the perfect Valentines weekend together.
Don't forget you can get a gift for your sweetheart they can use anytime! Easily purchase a gift certificate online or email/text/call Andrea at 573-355-6636 for special delivery available Monday February 14th. I will hand deliver a massage gift certificate to your Valentine at their home or office. You may also add flowers from a local florist or a box of chocolates to make it extra special. Leave the running around to me and surprise them with the best Valentine's day ever!
(delivery within the Columbia city limits)
Alternative Healing Therapy
Andrea Young, R.N., L.M.T.
Walnut Street Studios
19 E. Walnut St, Suite C
2210 Country Club Drive
Walnut Street Studios
19 E. Walnut St, Suite C
&
Columbia Country Club 2210 Country Club Drive
Tel: 573-355-6636
www.alternativehealingtherapy.
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