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Is Fluid’s Sixty Minute Massage Really Sixty Minutes?

A client asked me this week if my sixty minute massage was really a full sixty minutes. The answer is yes.

To clarify – she was asking about how much time would be spent with her on the table actually receiving her massage. Some high volume clinics schedule their sessions on the hour (noon, 1 pm, 2 pm…) which means you have one hour to arrive, check in, fill out any paperwork, chat with the therapist, get undressed and on the table, receive your massage, get dressed, pay and leave. This is assuming you had no trouble with traffic, finding parking etc… So your “sixty minute” massage is maybe forty minutes if you are lucky.

I schedule 15 – 30 minutes between each appointment and allow extra time for new clients. Why am I pointing this out? This is one example of what sets my business apart from others. What does this mean for you? A more relaxed experience (which is usually what you are going for with a massage right?). With a generous time cushion neither of us feels rushed and you receive the best value for your money.

Massage Therapy for Better Sleep

According to this article from Massage magazine, insomnia costs you more than a good night’s rest:

New research shows insomnia is costing the U.S. workforce more than $63 billion a year in lost productivity. Insomnia is costing the average U.S. worker 11.3 days, or $2,280 in lost productivity every year, according to a study in a recent issue of the journal Sleep. As a nation, the total cost is 252.7 days and $63.2 billion.

The study was conducted via phone interview and more women than men report suffering from insomnia. The study’s lead author Ronald C. Kessler, Ph.D. says “It’s an under appreciated problem. Americans are not missing work because of insomnia. They are still going to their jobs but accomplishing less because they’re tired. In an information-based economy, it’s difficult to find a condition that has a greater effect on productivity.”

Do you have trouble falling asleep at night or staying asleep? Want to be more productive at work or have a higher quality of life?  Massage therapy can help! Massage promotes rest and relaxation—two crucial components of good sleep.

Fluid Wedding Packages

Are you planning a wedding this summer?  Would you like to feel and look your best on the big day?  Would you like to make your wedding day a relaxing day of bliss for your family and wedding party?  Fluid can help!  Anne loves to help brides get fit with Pilates, yoga, and strength work and she is an expert at relieving stress with massage therapy.

Choose from any of the options below or call Fluid to design a unique package that suits you.

Option 1: Wedding Day Relaxation Package – Set the tone for your day with a relaxing chair massage for each member of the wedding party. $250 – $500

Option 2: Wedding Weekend Package – Treat your family and close friends to some relaxation. Anne joins your group on location and provides daily yoga or Pilates classes.   During the weekend each family member receives a thirty minute massage on the massage table.  The morning of the wedding each member of the wedding party receives a 15 minute neck and shoulder massage. $500 – $1000

Option 3: Bridal boot camp – Want to look and feel your best for your big day?  The bride and her besties meet with Anne for bi-weekly training sessions during the six weeks leading up to the wedding.  These include strength and flexibility work, food journaling and weekly activity check ins.  The bride receives two massages prior to the big day.  The morning of the wedding all members of the bridal party receive 15 minute neck and shoulder massages.  $1200 – $2500 depending on travel.

These are just a few examples of Fluid’s wedding packages.  Call Anne today and she will customize a package to best suit your needs.  503-705-4762

December Deals


Who’s been nice?  Fluid’s December Deals are here!

This week’s deal:  Fluid Fitness Package

Meet with Anne for a thirty minute personal training session (Pilates, Yoga or Strength work), plus a sixty minute massage and she will send you home with your choice of a foam roller, Swiss ball, dumbbells or exercise band and your customized home workout program.  $125

Offer good until Thursday December 23rd, call or email Anne today – 503-705-4762, Anne@FluidPortland.com