calm by leslie

Flip-Flops Bad for You?

An interesting piece in the New York Times on your favorite summer shoe:

Flip-flops are a mainstay of summertime footwear, but they can be painfully bad for your feet and legs, new research shows.

Researchers from Auburn University in Alabama studied the biomechanics of the flip-flop and determined that wearing thong-style flip-flops can result in sore feet, ankles and legs.

“We found that when people walk in flip-flops, they alter their gait, which can result in problems and pain from the foot up into the hips and lower back,'’ said Justin Shroyer, a biomechanics doctoral student who presented the findings to the recent annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine in Indianapolis...

(Click here to read the rest of the article.)

Cobblestone Walkways on Sale at Fitter.com

As I've mentioned on this site before, cobblestone walkways or reflexology paths are a great way to stimulate the reflex points on your feet and do a little "self-reflexology".  Fitter.com is having a sale right now on their cobblestone footpaths.  These are great because you can use them in the house, and roll them up when you're done. 

Here's the email I just received:

Save 25% on Cobblestone Walkway*
Walk your way to better health at an even better price!

Cobblestone walking is an ancient health enhancing practice that has been known in China for thousands of years. Recent research from the Oregon Research Institute (ORI) has confirmed that reduced blood pressure and better balance can be achieved by simply taking a daily barefoot walk on the Cobblestone Walkway.

Perfect for home or office, cobblestone mat walking is an effective, therapeutic, health-enhancing exercise alternative.

*The Fine Print: Coupon Code: 532 (in “special offers” box at checkout). Valid toward on-line, retail priced Cobblestone Walkway (CBLSTN) only. Offer valid until Friday February 29, 2008 11:59pm MST. One coupon code per offer

Who Do You Love?

Valentine's Day is almost here.  Need a last-minute gift?  How about a gift certificate for calm by leslie goods or services?  Call (425) 445-3759 or email me and I'll set you up with a lovely Valentine's-themed  gift certificate in a pretty gold "pillow" box.  It's an easy and much-appreciated gift for your sweetie!

Dry Your Feet!

As a reflexologist, I get to see a lot of people's feet up close.  It's not uncommon to encounter a client who is struggling with a case of tinea pedis, more commonly known as "athlete's foot". 

Athlete's foot is a fungal infection, is quite contagious, and can be tricky to get rid of.  But here's a tip to help manage it, and to possibly prevent it.  Blow-dry your feet!

This fungus loves a warm, moist, dark environment.  When you shower...do you take the time to carefully dry your feet, getting in between the toes so they're nice and dry?  Chances are you don't.  So when it's time to dry your hair:  get your feet, too!  Blow-dry nice hot air in between your toes and all over the sole of your foot.  Don't forget the tops!  That helps make sure your foot is completely dry, and tells the fungus to take a hike. 

"I'm Back" plus Foot Reflexology Special

I'm back in business!  Our family health crisis seems to have settled down, and I'm ready and able to see clients again.  Please feel free to call, email, or use the online scheduler to make your next appointment.

Have you always wanted to try reflexology?  Already tried it and LOVE it?   Well check THIS out:

Announcing -- A Fabulous Foot Reflexology Special -- 30% off three sessions!

Buy two foot reflexology sessions at the full price:  ($75 apiece) and get a third session free.  That's a $225 value for only $150! 

Details:  Available once per individual.  All three sessions will be scheduled at the first session and all three must occur within a two-month period.  Sessions are not transferable to others.  Clients must agree to allow the records of their sessions to be submitted to the American Reflexology Certification Board for certification review. Offer does not apply to "Aromatic Reflexology" sessions. Sessions will not include any other form of bodywork, such as massage.  All sessions must take place before June 30, 2008.

Receiving a series of foot reflexology treatments is the best way to see the true benefits.  I hope you'll take advantage of this great offer!

Gift Certificates!

It's holiday time!  I've got a large selection of beautiful gift certificates.  A gift certificate for an Aromatic Reflexology session or a massage makes a great gift for friends and family.  Or you could make it for a dollar amount and let them buy a custom aromatherapy blend and a nebulizing diffuser.  I've even got pretty gold "pillow boxes" to make your gift really sparkle.  Contact me early to get the best selection. 

calm by leslie 2007 aromatherapy tour

Greetings from snowy Denver, Colorado!  I'm just packing up to head home from what has been an amazing 11 days.  Last weekend I was in Chicago, IL studying with Kurt Schnaubelt and Monika Haas of the Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy.  The 3-Day seminar was called "Survival and Serenity" and provided a wealth of information about how using quality essential oils in and on your person can address many different health and wellness issues. 

After four days visiting family in the Chicago area, I hopped a plane to Denver where I attended the Alliance of International Aromatherapists' "International Clinical Aromatherapy Conference and Wellness Expo".  (Phew, that was a mouthful.)  This was an extraordinary weekend where some huge names in aromatherapy, including Robert Tisserand and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, came and shared their research, passion, and ideas about essential oils and aromatherapy with the conference attendees.

I am now more passionate and excited than ever about my aromatherapy practice.  I now know for a fact that essential oils are an extraordinary powerful and potent means to better health.  In order to share this passion with as many of you as I can, I am ready to make an extraordinary offer: 

Now through December 31, 2007, receive 50% off an Aromatherapy Consultation or an Aromatic Reflexology session.  (Limit one per customer.  Appointment must be booked and must take place on or before December 31, 2007.  Offer applies only to standard session and its usual content and not to aromatherapy products which fall outside of this description.  Please contact Leslie with any questions.)

I hope you'll take advantage of this great opportunity to experience true aromatherapy.  I think you'll find it really helpful.

 

calm by leslie REVAMPED

Effective September 12, 2007, the following services and rates will apply.  All previous promotions and specials will be void by Sept 11, 2007 (with prepaid offers and prepaid gift certificates still being honored).

SERVICES AND RATES

•    THE REFRESHER - A short visit for when you just need a quick pick-me-up. Includes relaxing herbal tea, essential oil foot soak, hot towel wrap, custom-blended aromatherapy treatment and 30 minutes of table time*. 

This appointment is booked for 45 minutes. [cost:  $45]

•    THE RELAXER - A good choice for when you need more than one area worked on, but don’t have time for a lengthy session. This is also the one to choose for a standard reflexology session. Includes relaxing herbal tea, essential oil foot soak, custom-blended aromatherapy treatment, hot towel wrap and 60 minutes of table time*. 

This appointment is booked for 75 minutes. [cost:  $75]

•    THE RENEWAL – The longest session, with time for a full body massage.  Includes relaxing herbal tea, essential oil foot soak, custom-blended aromatherapy treatment, hot towel wrap and 90 minutes of table time*.

This appointment is booked for 1¾ hour.  [cost:  $100]

•    AROMATIC REFLEXOLOGY – The most holistic of all calm by leslie services! Together we will address mind-body and spirit with a session that includes a thorough client lifestyle intake, relaxing herbal tea, peppermint or rosemary salt scrub for the feet, essential oil foot soak, custom-blended aromatherapy take-home product, hot towel wrap and full reflexology session. You will leave feeling refreshed, relaxed, renewed and very well cared for.  My clients’ favorite! 

This appointment is booked for 2 hours.  [cost:  $120]

•    AROMATHERAPY CONSULTATION – Learn the health benefits of true aromatherapy (hint:  It’s not about smelly candles!) in this session.  Session includes a cup of relaxing herbal tea and a thorough client lifestyle intake.  I will then custom-blend one or more essential oil products for you to use at home.  You will be surprised and delighted by the benefits of using therapeutic essential oils on your body.

This appointment is booked for 45 minutes.  Session includes no table time or bodywork.  Client may be required to return 24 hours later to pick up products.  Cost of session is for consulting only, and does not include cost of final aromatherapy product(s).         [cost:  $45]

*“Table Time” refers to actual massage/bodywork time on the massage table, and can include any combination of the following techniques:  Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, neuromuscular trigger-point technique, reflexology, skin exfoliation, passive gymnastics & stretching, and stretching instruction.      

OUTCALLS:  I will come to your location for chair massage, reflexology or massage*.  These sessions do not include tea, foot soaks, or aromatherapy.  The cost is $1/minute, (with a 60 minute minimum) plus a $25 travel fee.  Residents outside of Sammamish, WA city limits also pay a 50 cents/mile travel charge. 

* Massage outcalls for established clients only.

DISCOUNTS:

•    Pre-pay for six (of the same kind) of sessions, get a 10% discount.   

•    Refer a friend, get $10 off your next session after their first visit.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Tuesdays through Saturdays:      8:00am-noon,  2:00pm – 6pm (5:30 on Wed)

Closed Sundays and Mondays

Last Month to Save on Reflexology!

I hope you are all enjoying your summer.  I, for one, have been very busy with travel and with finishing up both reflexology and aromatherapy school.  I can't wait to share the wonderful skills I have learned in these wonderful mastery certification programs.  Stay tuned to calm by leslie for some big changes happening in September.  Here's a hint: 

More services and more table-time to make your sessions even more relaxing and beneficial!

Beginning Sept. 12th, 2007, reflexology sessions will no longer be offered at the student rate, but will be commesurate with my other massage rates.  I hope you'll use this time to schedule a reflexology session for yourself, or perhaps stock up on a few gift certificates for yourself or friends to use at a later date?* Or perhaps you've been meaning to give reflexology a try:  you won't find a better rate to sample this deeply relaxing modality.

As always, please feel free to call or email for an appointment, or use my online scheduler at your convenience.  Here's hoping the remainder of your summer is calm.

Bees Knees and Happy Feet!

Thanks to Tastingmenu.com for the shout out this week. I've been seeing lots of new faces here thanks to Hillel and his kind words about my cute little bee cake.  Thanks for visiting, folks! 

Just found this great interactive foot reflexology map through Barbara and Kevin Kunz's reflexology website.
Check it out!  You can click on the various reflex areas of the foot and see which parts of the body they correspond to.  The more I work in this modality, the more delighted I am with the results I see in my clients (and in myself...I receive reflexology once a week!)  Why not book an appointment and try it out?