Weightloss?

Who hasn't had to fight extra pounds? Most of us have battled to some degree or another to keep slim, trim and healthy. Its not easy, I know better then most how hard it can be to lose weight, how life can really make it harder then it sounds and how multi leveled the problem is. I too have tried most pills, support groups and diets that are around. So when I read this little blurb in the Tacoma newspaper, I was excited and anxious to share with my friends.
Let me say this first, most pills I tried didn't work or only a little or the side effects were horrific. Metagenics is a company that I know a fair amount about. Having worked for over 7yrs in pharmacy research, I was always impressed that they actually perform true FDA studies on all their supplements (not aware of any other company that does this consistently) also, they have huge teams of nurses and doctors working for them AND who really believe in their products. I was introduced by a pharmacist who felt theses products were far superior and worth the price (they are more money), he went on and on like a darn commercial so I had to ask if he was being paid in some way by them and he was not, he felt so passionately about the health benefits of some of these for his patients that he carried them (even though because of cost there were a hard sell, he wanted them available for those who would do it). There are not easy products to come by because mostly you can only get them from a trained (specially by the company) doctor or very very rarely a pharmacy. St Joes used to carry them but i don't think they do any longer and so Costless Prescriptions is the only place i personally know of who carry them. I also got to watch a woman lose 50lbs following one of their programs including meal replacement shakes she buys there.
OK OK, here's what the paper said (bridged)FMRC.
"Weight-loss Study"
we are looking for healthy volunteers for a research study investigating the effects of a natural product to help maintain post-diet weight loss
Participation required that you take a study product or placebo, complete questionnaires, and have blood drawn over a 64 week period. Study related tests and products are provided at no charge....for more info: FMRC.METAGENICS.COM"
So, I am not getting paid in any way for this, but i think it might be great help to some of you out there! Let me know how it goes if you try and everything from there!

Massage PROVENT in multiple studies to help Migraines and Headaches

2010 - Researchers at the University of Granada (SPAIN) -- in collaboration with the Clinical Hospital San Cecilio and the University Rey Juan Carlos -- have shown that the psychological and physiological state of patients with tension headache As researchers explained, the number of people suffering from migraines/headaches has drastically increased. Good news, here are some of the benefits massage showed in this study:
**improves within 24 hours after receiving a 30-minute massage...
**reduce the stress and anxiety associated to such a disturbing disorder

In a 2006 study published in the Annals of Behavioural Medicine, massage therapy recipeints exhibited fewer migraines and better sleep quatlity than the control group.

A 1998 study published in the International Journal of Neuroscience found that massage therapy decreased the occurance of headaches, sleep disturbances and distress symptoms in adults with migraines.

2008 - Colorado medical study, Boulder College of Massage Therapy sponsored a unique study with subjects who suffered from chronic and severe tension headaches. After 4 weeks of specific massage treatments (compared to 4 weeks of no treatment) the subjects showed not only an immediate inprovement but a prolonged improvement as well.

Each client was given a 30 minute head and neck massage with specific protocols to follow within the given time frame.

The number of tension headaches dropped almost by half the very first week of massage treatments and by the end of the 4 weeks had decreased in frequency even further. It was also interesting to note that most of the clients reported a decrease in the severity of the tension headaches when they did occur.

The conclusion states, “pain associated with chronic tension headache can be alleviated through specific massage therapy treatments directed at cranial and cervical muscles." which is highly encouraging for anyone suffering from chronic headaches due to muscular tension.

I found (or refound) some of these studies while writing a letter to a local neurologist who I am trying to get referals from. So many people take medicine for headaches and migraines without even being told massage might be able to HELP. And sadly, even when the medications fail to work, they just (often) offer more medications rather then massage. So I am making it my mission to inform patients and doctors that MASSAGE HELPS MIGRAINES AND HEADACHES!

Wonderful and Strange Holidays for May:

I was looking at all the holidays and observations on calendars for the month AND this month is full to the brim. Some are a week long observation and others are just days (and I left out the full month observations).


National Anxiety and Depression awareness week: May 1-7
Teacher Appreciation week: May 2-8
National Nurses week: May 6-12
National Police week: May 15-21

Paranormal Day: May 3
Teacher’s appreciation DAY: May 3
Cinco De Mayo
Military Spouse appreciation day: May 6
Child Care Provider appreciation day: May 7
Mothers Day: May 8
Accounting day: May 9
National Armed Forces Day: May 15
National Employee Health and Fitness Day: May 18
National Wait Staff day: May 21
Neighbors Day: May 22
Brothers Day: May 24
Memorial Day: May 30
No Tobacco Day: May 31


*Cookie monster birthday May 25*

Which of these will you celebrate or honor? What will you do to celebrate that day and those folks?

Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals: ABMP Provides Massage Therapy Professionals, Students, and Massage Schools with Liability Insurance and Business Support

Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals: ABMP Provides Massage Therapy Professionals, Students, and Massage Schools with Liability Insurance and Business Support

Hotel, Massage, Dinner and soak = Happy anniversary

To celebrate our 12th anniversary we went looking for the best deal around. I needed something close to town (huge time limit), affordable (arent we all feeling a little broke and need the best deal), and relaxing/luxury. What did I find? I found many things that were OK But I found something that looked CRAZY GOOD and it turned out it WAS! They say too good to be true, but its not in this case.

The Inn at Gig Harbor (http://innatgigharbor.com/specialpromotions.html)

"Unwind and Rewind Package

Stay overnight at The INN at Gig Harbor, in one of our Fireplace or Jacuzzi Suites, share a candlelight dinner in our Heritage Restaurant and a relaxing half hour massage for two at the Inn's massage studio.

Room package with dinner and half hour massage for 2. Price: $199.00 plus tax. Does not include tax or gratuity. Subject to availability. Reservations required"

I found parking lot acceptable but didnt have hopes up too high (lack luster) entered the lobby and was greated by a warm fire and some 30's music in the back ground, front desk staff friendly and helpful. WARNING the elevator...it made me sick for over an hour but in fairness I am prone to motion sickness. The room was HUGE and the bed was pretty good (not great but better then silver cloud by far). the tub was awesome and the flat sceeen tv, 2 separate heating/cooling systems, 1 shower, 2 toilets and sinks. there is no on demand movies, but we just rented them ahead of time. A mini fridge and micorwave, complimenatary coffee bar in lobby and some stuff in the room. 2 heavy bath robes.

THEN THE MASSAGE! If you know me, you probably know I am a massage snob. I have had tons of massage (body work) and I love a good one, rare is a great one and bad ones make me crazy. I was nervous. it was 1/2hr for each of us (frank and I) with ability to upgrade offered BEFORE the massage began but luckily Frank said yes (I woulda said no). There was a male and female therapist and I didnt care. Frank likes fluffy relaxing massages and I like deeper more therapeutic massage and with that knowledge the male therapist said I would see him. WOOOOOWWWW! I got ROCKED. He did things, massage moves that I would love to have paid attention to and tried out on my clients later however, I was too busy enjoying the pain relief and relaxation. I cant even describe to you it all only say if you get massage and you like a deep therapeutic style, YOU NEED TO SEE HIM.

Who is him? David Blunk 253-853-3434. He is also very affordable (but you should tip him his worth!). I have only had 1 other massage therapist that was this good and they were equal, she was a physical therapist before becoming a massage therapist. This guy has something like 19yrs experience and is also a massage teacher.

We had dinner at the Herritage resturaunt in the hotel, again great atmosphere and service. Hot bread and butter and great staff..Dinner was ok but the experience was good and knowing room service was available was something for the future....

ALL OF THIS (dinner, hotel and massage) was only $260 and thats because we upgraded the massage to an hour which would have made the total only 199! (you do need to tip on the services which is not in this price but soo worth it).

I hope you found this intersting and helpful!

Its not about massage exactly but it is about a great massage therapist and a relaxing stay, which are in harmony with what i want to bring to peoples lives!

Video Blog #1

Me being BrAvE!
My very first video blog post. PLEASE tell me what you think, what do you like? what dont you like? do you have some good ideas or tips to share? a topic you want more info or possibly even a demonstration on?

Best Adjustment I've Ever Had!

Now, I will admit I am going to be networking with this DC(chiropractor) HOWEVER, we agreed to trade 1 for 1 to be able to tell our clients what they should expect and if it would be a match for them.
I have had SEVERAL chiro's over the years and really had a good relationship with one for the past 5yrs. I refered clients when they asked to this other chiropractor. BUT NOW, I am singing from the roof top about this new one. I have never had such a through or relieveing session EVER. At one point I felt all the tension (that I didnt even know what there) leave my lower body (this was when I realized it had been there before), it was like my legs just "released". He did all this motion stuff to see where and in which ways I was out. He told me the entire time what he was finding. The session was all of about 10 minutes and I was so impressed and HAPPY..seriously HAPPY. I went in there in a rough mood, stressed a little too busy, some personal garbage sitting in my mind and I left HAPPY, I still had all the same stuff but by decreasing a pain or discomfort level that I had thought be be barely there (but was really worse), I was able to deal with everything and actually had to fight to keep a frown before finally surrendering to my new good mood!
So who is this amazing doctor?
Dr David Warwick
(253) 474-0677
Accident And Injury Chiropractic
1702 South 72nd, Tacoma, WA 98408
Go in for a FrEe exam (yup, they examine you for free on your first visit!) AND...."Tell 'em Jami Smith, LMP sent ya"

Wind down Wednsday

Well, I must always have a fire under my ...FEET? because here we are again with me changing locations and days. I always keep at least 1 or 2 full days for Day Dream Massage Clients! But now on Mondays and Tuesdays I will be working in an injury clinic (Lifetime Massage). I hope to become a provider for many insurance programs, but DANG if they arent "full or closed to new providers". But we are working on getting the ones we can.
What does all this mean for you, my Day Dream clients? Well it means we have different hours and specials, of course.

Sunday and Wednsday are all open just for you!

Wind down Wednsdays (between 10am and 130pm) will consist of:
60 min massage $45
90 min massage $65

I also have a 630pm slot everynight of the weeks (7 days/week), but be warned these go quick! 60 min massage $50, and the same pricing for Sundays.

Migraine Massage is still offered in 3 levels ($35, $65 and $90).

Keep posted, you never know when my next great DEAL will Arrive!

Hey baby, what are you doing on Tuesday?

Its a lame pick up line, but its my newest sale an its HOT HOT HOT. In an attempt to get you outta your office for a nice me moment, to get you off the couch and away from Judge Judy, to greet you after your workout at the gym I am offering MASSAGE SPECIALS ON Tuedays ONLY and for a limited time only between the hours of 10AM and 4PM:
*60 minute couples massage with a cozy fire for just $90 (by appointment only!)
*60 minutes full body massage with a cozy fire burning for just $40
*90 minute full body massage with cozy fire for just $60
*30 minute reflexology massage for just $25
*20 minute pick me up neck and shoulder chair massage just $20
*15 minute seated massage (in your office) FREE if you can get 3 coworkers to sign up and pay just $15 each
So as you can see, there is a lot to choose from. I also offer sea weed wraps, shiatsu, injury treatment AND my FAMOUS MIGRAINE MASSAGES (see previous post for all Headache treatment options).
See you soon Tacoma, Puyallyp, Pierce county! Come Relax with me.

New Years Resolution Help?

Get a 60 minute relaxing massage with soft sounds and wonderful aroma therapy for just $50.
Get a 60 minute seaweed wrap and 30 minute massage for just $65. Pull those toxins out and tone your skin, leaving you better then ever.
Migraine Massage: mini (30 min of mainly focus area work) $35, main migraine massage (60 minute body massage but focus on migraine area) $65, or Master Migraine Massage (90 minutes of body work allowing release of all tender/problem areas) $90.
Don't have to to leave the house? Let me bring the Massage to YOU! Call for details (times and locations impact offer).

Photos of Day Dream Massage 2

The sitting area

Photos of Day Dream 1

This is the view from the actual massage room...

A Customer Review of my massage (and the spa...not soo good for them)

I heard about this review and went hunting. Somehow it got flagged, making it harder to find but when I searched "Shelby K tacoma yelp massage" it popped up. I dont even recall this client, only glad she didnt rip me like she did the spa. She said some lovely things about my work I would like to share with you:

"...Second visit - the Sand Dollar was offering a discount on a massage so thought I would give it another try with a different therapist. I lucked out and received an incredibly great massage from Jamie. She was very polite, professional, thorough and knows her stuff..

If Jamie worked at a different spa, I would go to her on a regular basis. She deserves 5 stars."

I do offer mobile massage and do have a different studio that can be used upon appointment ONLY. So Shelby K, if you read this, call me and we can make it work, and thanks for the compliments on my work, its why I love my job!

Massage Mingle....?

What's more fun then brainstorming with friends? Well, a lot of things actually but I am still asking for your help. Don't worry its not blood, just thoughts. I was just thinking of massage oportunites and though a "mingle" might be fun. It could go in many different directions. With or without kids. 10min chair massage or 20-30 min clothed massage (in my private in home studio). With kids could be fun, just come visit friends, have snacks and then get your turn for a mini massage. Of course without kids could be fun: appetizers, wine, relaxing converation with friends and then a mini massage. It could be a girls nonslumber party with foot soaks. Facial masssage, foot massage or mini massage with chocolate.
So tell me what you think. Could this work, bad idea, yes but it needs xyz or yes but without abc. Would you want to attend something like this? Have you already? Best days and times for such a thing?
Very much excited 2 hear what u all have 2 say!

Migraine massage Tacoma Lakewood Seattle all Washington

I work on all types of people with different goals for massage, most are stress reduction and/or pain relief. My work speaks for itself and my clients always have positive feedback stating that I have been able to help them. So, can I help you? Probably. What am I BEST at? Migriaine/headache massage. With the use of oils, ice and or many other tools I have come up with and continue to refine/improve migraine massage.
So if you or a loved one have headaches/migraines definatley call so we can discuss in detail what we might be able to do. If you are just suffering from stress or other pain, I also recommend you give massage a try. With me or any other talented massage practitioner.
Get well, stay well.