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Baby Massage Day: April 11th

Baby Massage Day: April 11th

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Lia Suzuki • 0 Comments

Did you know that there’s actually an official Baby Massage Day? Well, neither did I, but apparently there is and it’s April 11th!

And I’ve heard that massaging infants helps them sleep better. Sleep is everything to parents with infants, so baby will be happy and so will you.

Here’s an excerpt from the article Getting in Touch with Baby on LiaSuzuki.com, which originally appeared on MSNBC:

Parents turning to ancient practice of infant massage

Strollers are double-parked in the hall outside, and 16 moms, one dad and 17 babies have packed a playroom at the 14th Street Y in New York City

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Massage Gift Certificate Testimonials

Massage Gift Certificate Testimonials

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Lia Suzuki • 0 Comments

If you’re wondering whether a massage gift certificate is a good idea for your loved one, teacher, kids, or whomever else you’re purchasing a gift for, read this article. It’s a collection of testimonials from all kinds of people across the internet.

From It’s a Mann’s World

“If I received another gift certificate someday you can bet I wouldn’t complain! Thanks honey!”

From Fine Gifts For All Occasions

“…most men would love a body massage, so perhaps tucking a gift certificate into the basket for massage services would be appreciated.”

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This Father’s Day: Massage for Your “Manly Man”

This Father’s Day: Massage for Your “Manly Man”

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Lia Suzuki • 0 Comments

Sports or Deep Tissue Massage Gift Certificates for the Man in Your Life:

With Father’s Day just around the corner, women are trying to figure out what to give that special someone in their life. One Father’s Day gift idea that doesn’t seem to occur to many people is a gift certificate for a massage. How about getting him a massage gift certificate this Father’s Day? …And I don’t mean for those metrosexual guys you know. They’re probably already booking massage sessions regularly. No, I mean for that tough, “manly man”, …Here are some tips for turning your hunk into a massage junkie:

  1. Don’t call it “a massage.” Call it “a bodywork session.”
  2. Don’t give him a gift certificate from a spa.

Read more…

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Baby Shower Gift Ideas

Baby Shower Gift Ideas

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Lia Suzuki • 0 Comments

Stuck for ideas for an upcoming baby shower? Check out this article with lots of ideas.

To make this a really great baby shower gift idea make sure to include things like a gift certificate for a prenatal massage!

In addition to the great suggestion of a prenatal massage gift certificate, a couple other ideas were gift baskets and a diaper cake. I had never heard of a diaper cake, so here’s the description, followed by some tips for gift baskets:

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Ban on Fish-Foot-Feeding Pedicures

Ban on Fish-Foot-Feeding Pedicures

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Lia Suzuki • 0 Comments

What!?!? Pay good money to sit in a spa and get bitten by little fish!?!?!?

Yes.

But not in Florida. Not anymore.

That’s right. Fish pedicures, a treatment where tiny carp nibble away the calloused, dead tissue from clients’ feet, have now been banned in Florida. According to Spa-News, the special pedicures were very popular. One spa AJ’s Salon and Spa, reported having done 200 fish pedicures per week at $35 each.

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Massage Therapy for Professional Dancers

Massage Therapy for Professional Dancers

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Lia Suzuki • 0 Comments

Sprains, tendonitis, broken bones… What comes to mind first when you hear these words? Football? Rugby? Mixed martial arts? Ballet? Wait. “Ballet”?!?! Yep.

The article Sprains and tendonitis: Dancer injuries and treatments by Lindsay Zier-Vogel introduces us to Paul Papoutsakis, the company athletic therapist for the National Ballet of Canada. As company athletic therapist, Papoutsakis “regularly treats acute injuries, like twisted ankles and broken bones, and says the pain threshold of dancers is probably the highest of all other athletes.”, the article informs us.

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Video: Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Video: Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Lia Suzuki • 0 Comments

“Physical touch is another of the love languages. …this would be a perfect time for you to … spend time with your partner, giving them a massage, being intimate and physically showing them that you love them.”   …   Here’s a good video by Gloria MacDonald, matchmaking guru, relationship expert and founder of the dating service,… Continue Reading

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A Manly Man’s Valentine’s Day Gift

A Manly Man’s Valentine’s Day Gift

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Lia Suzuki • 0 Comments

Sports or Deep Tissue Massage Gift Certificates for the Man in Your Life: With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, shops are displaying all kinds of gifts, from  pink, heart-shaped candies, to red lingerie with black bows, to Valentine-themed boxes of Godiva chocolates.  One Valentine’s Day gift idea that doesn’t seem to occur to many… Continue Reading

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Massage Gift Certificates as Romantic Valentine’s Gifts

Massage Gift Certificates as Romantic Valentine’s Gifts

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Lia Suzuki • 0 Comments

“And then another classic, but with an unexpected twist. He suggests a massage session or better yet, a massage lesson, where you both learn how to give each other a great, satisfying massage.” Valentine’s Day is supposed to be romantic, right? So why is it that I’ve had friends who have received gifts like a suitcase, a book on how to grow herbs, etc? In his blog, Paul Banas helps us out by coming up with some great ideas for romantic Valentine’s gifts. “…instead of the old restaurant again how about … in your home, or even the table in your lawn. You can be adventurous and plan a dinner on the beach…”

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Green Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Green Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Lia Suzuki • 0 Comments

“…why not give a gift certificate for a service, like a massage…? Then your gift is doing two things: it makes your sweetie happy and supports a local business.” Here’s a great article from TheGreenestDollar.com about “green” gift suggestions for Valentine’s Day. After the initial complaints about the whole idea of Valentine’s Day simply being the commercial brainchild of Hallmark, the author gives us practical solutions so that if we do give in to the “institution”, we can at least feel good about not contributing to further offenses to our environment.

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