No brainer!

Are you a massage therapist in need of attracting new clients? Tired of hurting yourself doing deep tissue massages? Live in an area where clients would love for you to melt away their tension and knots (isn't that every LMT?)?

Then taking our bamboo-fusion class is a no brainer. Spend two days of hands on (receive for 3 hours a day!) learning to treat your clients to one of the most therapeutic and relaxing massages they may have ever had. Learn to work the fascia, loosen tight muscles and reduce therapist strain in this amazing 16 CEU class for the massage therapist who wants to work smarter.

Conveniently, I have a space available in my class next week on Thursday and Friday in Cincinnati. The cost of the bamboo massage class is $399 and includes the bamboo tools as well as the educational DVD. http://www.affinitymassages.com/ has more information about the details!

Bamboo massage classes & training-$25 Off tuition when you mention this ...

Bamboo massage tools, kits - FREE shipping

Information about bamboo massage tools

The advantages of using heated bamboo for massage are plentiful. The heat of the bamboo penetrates quickly into the client's skin and muscles, bringing an extreme sense of relaxation as well as blood flow to the area being worked. This allows the therapist to sink in deeply more quickly, making the massage more effective. The heat of the tools, combined with the therapist's hands, don't feel like tools--more like really warm hands. Using tools helps prevent injury to the therapist. The tools are easy to heat up and quick to clean. They are also easily portable, making them ideal for the therapist who does house calls.

Our Bamboo-Fusion massage table kits are made from solid bamboo, not hollow. Having a solid set of tools allows the heat to remain more constant and it stays warmer longer. Some other kits sold may use hollow sticks and are not as durable nor do they maintain the heat that these sets do. No matter where you decide to purchase the bamboo tools from (and we hope it's us), make sure you purchase from an authorized Bamboo-fusion retailer.

As you shop for your massage tools, look to those who sell only the best. Buy from us and receive support for your tools as Mary-Claire Fredette is an authorized instructor in Bamboo-Fusion. She can answer many of the questions you may have concerning the modality as well as the care and use of the tools. Other places do not offer that as they only sell the product. We use the products we sell every day.

New online store is here! http://www.ashiatsuworkshops.com/products__sale

Bamboo-Visage Facial tools

These are the Bamboo-visage facial tools and DVD available at www.AffinityMassages.com/bamboo_Products. Free ship!

Warm your clients with heated solid bamboo tools for massage

It's that time of year again, when the weather has turned colder and many of the leaves have fallen off the trees. Clients are cold, you're cold, and you need to get warm.

Enter massage with warm bamboo tools. Our authentic Bamboo-fusion solid bamboo tools are heated to perfection and are used alongside the therapist's hands to give an awesome massage. Clients love the heat-how it feels and how it relaxes them so quickly!

You love how easy it is to loosen them up. And you'll never have cold massage hands again.

I have Bamboo-fusion classes at my training studio in Cincinnati. Check out http://www.affinitymassages.com/ and click on the Bamboo-fusion link. Or you can schedule an appointment online first and try it for yourself!

Bamboo-fusion facial kit photo

The Bamboo-fusion facial massage kit is a wonderful way to massage your clients with tools. The bamboo and rattan tools can be warmed with a simple heating pad, and they're easy to clean.

I offer free shipping for these quality tools, and they are offered at the minimum price that an authorized Bamboo-fusion distributor can sell them. Go to www.AffinityMassages.com/bamboo_products , where you can order the tools online.

You can offer delicious facial massage to your clients with very little effort, and the set comes with an educational DVD.

Photo Bamboo-fusion tools

These solid bamboo tools are complete with the Bamboo-fusion authorized logo. Don't be fooled by cheap imitators. We offer a 6 month money back guarantee on the product against defects in workmanship. Does any other retailer of bamboo massage tools offer that? (I've checked--some are final sale only).

You can purchase your beautifully  made bamboo tools (which are solid, so they retain heat well) online at www.affinitymassages.com/bamboo_products .

Bamboo tools available online

If you're looking for a new way to warm your clients this cool season, maybe you could think about trying Bamboo-fusion. Although I do offer classes every other month in Cincinnati (you can check the schedule online at http://www.affinitymassages.com/) , some people don't have the ability to take time off for a continuing ed class.

Hence, I sell Bamboo-fusion solid bamboo tools online. www.affinitymassages.com/bamboo_products
is the link for checking out our products. You can purchase the bamboo tools as a set of 8, and the set includes a demonstrational DVD.

The best part of purchasing bamboo fusion tools from me is that shipping is free! That's right--all bamboo-fusion products currently are available from Affinity Massage Studio for the minimum price authorized dealers can sell, but you get free shipping (in the United States only).

Bamboo-fusion class training

Bamboo-fusion class training

Time to heat up your clients!

Now that the weather is taking a turn for the cooler, at least here in the Midwest, it's time to think about keeping your clients warm. What better way than to give them a massage using warm bamboo tools?

Easy to heat, simple to clean, Bamboo-fusion massage is a perfect way to give a great massage. It's basically the quickest way to get your client to "bliss out!" Most clients just think the therapist has super warm hands, but the therapists love the way the bamboo feels and makes massage easier!

For more information on Bamboo-fusion warm massage, you can check out my website, http://www.affinitymassages.com/bamboo_products. I've got pictures and more. One space remains in our October class. (It's a Saturday, Sunday gig.)

The beauty of bamboo

As a side note from my usual self promotion of my classes, etc., I'd like to chat for just a moment about the amazing natural beauty of bamboo.

It's hardy, growing in many different environments. Bamboo grows rapidly and is self sustainable. Beautiful floors can be made out of bamboo as well as baskets, lampshades and even articles of clothing.

So why do I like my bamboo tools? They're sturdy, retain heat well. The product used is easily replaced by more rapidly growing bamboo (unlike stones for hot stone massage). And clients love, love, love it!

New Bamboo products

I got in a small portion of my backordered bamboo and was able to send it out yesterday. It is unbelievably gorgeous. So smooth, it'll glide perfectly on the client's skin while the massage therapist effleurages and frictions the bamboo tools.

http://www.affinitymassages.com/ has class dates and details. I do have a couple of bamboo table sets in stock that can be sold.

Did you order bamboo tool kits?

If you ordered Bamboo-fusion solid bamboo tool kits at the KY AMTA convention in March, I'm pleased to let you know that you'll finally be getting them!

I expect the bamboo sets to arrive at my office in Cincinnati tomorrow (Tues, June 29), and I'll mail them out by the end of the week.

A few spots still remain for my August 2-3 class in Cincinnati.

Ann Arbor bamboo-fusion

I have postponed the Ann Arbor bamboo-fusion class. Check my website, http://www.affinitymassages.com/ for more information about the class and new dates.

More than likely, we'll try to have it when the weather starts to get a little cooler in the Midwest. Maybe October. Stay tuned!

FSMTA convention

Interested in a little introduction to Bamboo-fusion massage without having to commit to a full 2 day class? At the Florida State Massage Therapy Convention, we'll be doing two 3 hour classes, one each day on Thursday afternoon and Friday afternoon. The dates are July 8 and 9, 2010.

The FSMTA is a huge convention held in Orlando each year. Come join us for some great classes, cool booths, hot weather and cool drinks!

http://www.affinitymassages.com/ has information about my 2 day, 16 CEU classes in Cincinnati.

July Ann Arbor bamboo class

I still have space available in my Ann Arbor, MI bamboo class, scheduled for July 12 and 13. The last class filled to capacity! Email for details at fredettemassage@fuse.net.

You'll get tons of hands on and learn great new ways to really relax your clients!

Deep tissue massage CEUs for the enterprising licensed massage therapist! http://www.affinitymassages.com/

Discount for bamboo class next week

I'm offering a $39 discount for my bamboo-fusion class next week. It's on Friday-Saturday, May 14-15, 2010. 16 CEUs, tons of hands on massage time, small class.

What's the deal for? The bamboo tools the massage therapt students take home are on backorder until June. Students who take the class have first priority in receiving the tools as they're included in the cost of class.

http://www.affinitymassages.com/ has all the details about class. Go to the "bamboo" page for more information and to see photographs of students in class doing the amazing bamboo-fusion massage!

Bamboo date changed

My May bamboo-fusion class was originally set for a Saturday, Sunday schedule. We changed it to be Friday-Saturday. Take a look at the schedule online: http://www.affinitymassages.com/ .

Bamboo-fusion class has space

I still have a few spaces available in my 16 CE class for massage therapists. Learn how to use warm bamboo tools to knead, roll and relax your client's muscles. The clients love the warmth--you'll love how easy it is to do.

Class is in my training studio in Cincinnati on Saturday and Sunday, March 20-21. Details at http://www.affinitymassages.com/.  You can register online if you want! Hope to see you there.

Bamboo massage popular in Cincinnati

About 7 people have tried Bamboo-fusion massage this month in my massage studio in Cincinnati. All sessions were 90 minutes, and everyone loved them!

The comments were impressive. I will post some of them in the next few days!

Get a great deep tissue massage in Cincinnati at Affinity Massage Studio! 513-238-0970. For more information, www.affinitymassages.com/massage_therapy.

New Massage Therapy service in my Cincinnati office

Deluxe Massage Treatment--love massage but want an extra treat? Pick any one of our massage styles and add on an amazing foot scrub. Using custom blended sugar scrubs, I'll exfoliate, massage and treat your tootsies to a hot towel wrap. You'll be amazed at how soft, smooth and hydrated your feet will feel afterwards.


~75 minute massage with foot treatment: approximately 90 minutes, $100.

~60 minute massage with foot treatment: approximately 75 minutes, $90

Available with a single client massage only.


THIS TREATMENT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Please schedule online here

Resurrect Haiti fundraiser

I'm donating gift certificates for massage therapy services to the wonderful fundaising event Resurrect Haiti.

For $75, you can enjoy food, fun, drinks, receive Haitian artwork or a massage gift certificate and more.

The event is Friday and Saturday, January 23 and 24, 2010 at 2 different locations in Cincinnati.

New treatment

I'm adding a new treatment to my menu. For $100, pick any 75 minute massage-Ashiatsu, Bamboo-fusion, etc--and add in a luxurious foot scrub. I'll moisturize, massage, exfoliate your tootsies then wrap them in hot towels. You'll be amazed at how soft your feet will feel and how relaxed your body will be!

Click here for appointments.

Find a health service

My massage studio is now listed on http://www.somibo.com/ . It's a great place to find health and wellness services of many different varieties in tons of cities.

Class Dates

2010 class dates are available for both Bamboo-fusion and Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy. You can view them at http://www.massageclasses.info/.

Why bother with CEU classes?

Taking a massage class (or more!) shouldn't be done just because you need the CEUs for your national certification or insurance renewal. Many massage therapists get in a rut of doing the same thing over and over again. Their clients are happy with the massage, so why bother learning something new?


Are you looking at the clock during your session wondering if it's stopped? Do you have the tools you need to do a great massage? Not physical tools, but skills learned through class or from another massage therapist? If you like work but don't love it anymore, perhaps it's time for a change.

Yes, classes can be expensive. Can you really learn the hands-on skills needed for massage either online or out of a book? Maybe with some things you can. But taking a massage class can really renew your zest for your work again. You'll probably learn a thing or two that you can add to your massages. And maybe your clients will tell you afterwards, "That really was the best massage I've ever had!"
 
Class schedules and descriptions of the classes I teach are here.

Groupon for Massage

Ever hear of Groupon? It's an online company that works with business to offer their services for usually a huge discount.

Here's how it works:

• The business decides what product it wants to offer and for what price. For instance, I would offer a special for a massage with paraffin dip for 50% off it's regular price.
• The business sets up a minimum of coupons it needs to sell for the coupon to work. It can be 10 coupons, 25, whatever. If that minimum is not met, there's no deal.
• The purpose of that is that the massage company, spa, etc. will have those who WANT the coupon to advertise it on Twitter, FB, MySpace, etc. so that others will see it and hopefully buy it.
• If the minimum number of coupons are sold, "The Deal is On!"
• Coupons are good for a year.

I have been invited to be one of the first massage companies in Cincinnati to have a deal on Groupon. The trick is trying to figure out what deal to give! Remember, I'd offer 50% off a regular service.

Any ideas would be welcome! Email me at fredettemassage@fuse.net.
For a list of massage services currently offered, check out http://www.affinitymassages.com/ and click on the Massage Therapy tab.

Don't forget that you can now book Cincinnati massages online on my website!

THIS OFFER IS NOT AVAILABLE ANY MORE

Schedule online for massage

You can now book online for my massage therapy! No more playing phone tag. (I'm always surprised when a massage therapist actually answers a phone)!

www.AffinityMassages.com/schedule_massage

Follow me on Twitter

I have a twitter account that I attempt to update each day. Check me out: AffinityMassage (all one word).
http://twitter.com/AffinityMassage

In it, you'll find specials on upcoming classes and massage therapy.

My website, for a complete list of massage therapy continuing education classes  and massage therapy in Cincinnati, is http://www.affinitymassages.com/ .

Bamboo class in Ann Arbor all set to go!

Here's a picture of 4 students working in our Cincinnati, OH Bamboo-fusion class.
 
The bamboo massage class in Ann Arbor, MI will be held on Monday, Tuesday March 1-2, 2010.
 
Class size is limited. What a great way to warm up those snowy Michigan clients! Plus, class is 80% hands on, which means all therapists taking the class get to receive about 3 hours of hot bamboo massage each day in our training class.

Feb Bamboo class

I have space in my February 1-2 Bamboo-fusion class in Cincinnati. You can register online in the middle of the night, if you so desire!

Why learn to massage with bamboo?

• It's warm-perfect for a cold day.
• It's warm (did I mention that?)- great for loosening up clients.
• It feels great to receive-something your clients will truly appreciate.
• Bamboo-fusion massage is fun to give.
• Massage with bamboo tools makes life more interesting.
• It's very easy to do deep tissue with warm tools without hurting yourself in the process.
• Class is about 80% hands on--you'll receive tons of massage!

Warm up your clients, Michigan therapists!

Now is the time, if there's ever a good time, to think about warming up your clients with hot bamboo massage. Here in Cincinnati, it's about 16 degrees, with the high this week looking like 27 on Wednesday. This is Farenheit, not Celcius!

I'm heading up to Ann Arbor, MI in 2 months to teach  bamboo fusion to 8 therapists bright enough to learn the way to treat your clients well in this clime is to heat them up! The schedule is on www.affinitymassages.com/bamboo_classes. Bamboo-fusion massage training is 80% hands on. You'll love the class--bring on the heat!

Let me know if you have any questions! I'm going to be working on direct email this week, and I'll be happy to put you on the list if you email me at fredettemassage@fuse.net .