Anima Wellness

May 6, 2009

 

 

Aloha ,

 

 

IN THIS ISSUE

*Client Testimonial

*Spiritual Wellness

*Special of the Month

*E-mail Special (Respond by May 13)

*Client Spotlight

*Thanks for the Referrals

*Word of the Month

 

 

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: J.K.

Thank you Nancy Nino! ... Your attention to detail and hard-work gave me a feeling of great circulation and relaxation today ... I will try and get my wife to come in sometime... Hope to see you again soon.

 

J.K.

Kailua, HI

 

 

SPIRITUAL WELLNESS

With all the news about the Swine Flu and now with the three confirmed cases in Hawaii, many of us are taking extra steps to protect ourselves from getting sick.  But what are we doing to support our spiritual wellness?

 

Cicero said, "Diseases of the soul are more dangerous and more numerous than those of the body." 

 

With the majority (some sources say 90%) of diseases today being attributed to stress, Cicero's statement rings true more than 2000 years later.

 

But the good news is when we are spiritually "well," when our "soul is in order," we are much better equipped to deal with the stress that daily life throws our way.

 

I have found that when I don't begin my day with prayer, with quiet time set aside for God alone, my day is less fruitful and I suffer.  By extension, you (as my client) may suffer, because perhaps I'm not at the top of my game.

 

Whether it's prayer, meditation, deep breathing, reading a spiritual book, or simply sitting alone and listening to the silence, we all can benefit from a consistent spiritual practice.

 

The February 23, 2009 issue of Time Magazine (the "Mind and Body Special Issue") featured four articles that dealt with the topic of how faith can heal.  In "The Biology of Belief" article, the author talks about the relationship of faith and health and describes the actual physical effects (for example, on the brain) that can be attributed to a consistent spiritual practice.

 

For the full article, visit http://tinyurl.com/d28r3n 

 

Two quick facts from the article that I found interesting:

*2 to 3 years of additional life are associated with regular church attendance
*More than 85% of cancer patients would not be offended if their doctors asked them about their spiritual needs--but doctors don't ask

 

If you don't have a regular spiritual practice, perhaps consider starting one today.  While it is a small investment of time, my experience has been that it's time well spent and that it can have a powerful effect on your overall wellness. 

 

 

SPECIAL OF THE MONTH: Ear Reflexology

As you know, all new clients get a complimentary 15 minutes of reflexology added on to their initial session.  I do this to expose clients who may not be familiar with reflexology to the incredibly relaxing practice.

 

I have found many clients have heard of foot reflexology, less have heard of hand reflexology, and very few have heard of ear reflexology. 

 

Often clients are a little wary of receiving reflexology on the ears because it just seems...well, a little weird.  "How can working on my ears have any direct effect on the rest of my body?," they wonder.

 

I can assure you, it DOES have an effect, and when working with the ears especially, it has a particularly profound effect.  The reason for this is that on the ears there three types of points.

 

While the foot, hand, and ear reflexology maps all have somatic points (points which related directl to specific body parts), only the ear map has functional and master points.  Functional points address specific conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and constipation.  Master points support more general bodily functions such as stress relief, circulation, and hormonal balance.

 

Therefore, you can work with the ears to target particular concerns that are not necessarily associated with one specific body part. Some examples would be vertigo, nicotine addiction, or anxiety.

 

To give you a little more exposure to this very beneficial type of session, I am offering a 30 minute ear reflexology session as an add-on to any other session for only $20 ($10 savings off the regular price of $30) for the entire month of May.

 

 

 

E- MAIL SPECIAL: RESPOND BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

There are dozens of benefits of bodywork (massage and reflexology).  I know all about the benefits...but do you?

 

E-mail me one benefit of massage or reflexology by Wednesday, May 13 and receive $10 off your next service.*

 

*Cannot be combined with any other discount or package

*Service must be completed by May 31, 2009

 

 

 

CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: Kyle Okamura

Kyle is a regular reflexology client who understands that when we work hard, it behooves us to play hard.  An avid runner, a dedicated member and leader in his church, and a hardworking event coordinator for the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Kyle has a lot on his plate.  Still he makes time for his monthly sessions because he values the deep relaxation he experiences from receiving reflexology. Thanks, Kyle, for your commitment to your own wellness and your support of Anima Wellness!

 

 

THANKS FOR THE REFERRALS

When you refer other clients to me, you help my business grow.  Mahalo nui loa!

 

* Hawaii Potters' Guild
* Sylvia Kalama
*Cyndi Lareau

* Lorraine Young

 

 

WORD OF THE MONTH: Mother

May is such a special month...the month we have the opportunity to honor our mothers.  Happy Mother's Day to you and yours.

 

In Italian: madre (MAH-drey)

                       

In Hawaiian: makuahine (mah-KOO-uh-HEE-nay)

 

 

I feel blessed to have you a part of my life and a part of my practice. 

 

Wishing you a peaceful May.

 

 

Nancy Nino, MAT #10975
Anima Wellness, Your Reflexology & Massage Retreat

www.AnimaWellness.com

 

 

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