Swedish massage is the gentle rubbing on of massage oil or lotion. This helps bring blood and energy to the top layers of the skin. It causes the blood to flow and warms up the muscles and joints. This helps to push the blood through the muscle beds and flush out toxins from the body.

Neuro-Muscular Trigger Point (NMTP) is the application of pressure to distinctive points in the muscle's belly. This helps the entire muscle to relax and return to a healthier state. NMTP is often used to break up deposits, or knots, in the muscle bed.

Joint Manipulation refers to the gentle stretching of muscles to help synovial fluids lubricate the joints and nourishes the surrounding tissues.

Reiki is the Japanese form of hands-on healing using the "Universal Life Force" to heal from the "inside out". The energy can be administered from a very light touch or even with no touch at all. Unlike some Western medicines that go on a cut and heal from the outside in, Reiki goes directly to the source and starts healing at the center. "Ch'i" (equivalent to the Chinese "Ki") has been defined as "Energy, air, breath, wind...the activating energy of the Universe." There are three levels of Reiki healing, the last being initiation as a "Reiki Master". After receiving Reiki initiations, the healer becomes a channel for this "Ch'i" energy to connect with the same in all living things. Reiki is known to heal on physical, spiritual, emotional and karmic levels. Reiki can only be used for healing purposes. It is believed, that if Reiki is used for any negative reasons, the connection to the "Ch'i" will be dissolved in that person.

Reiki is credited, traditionally, by Mikao Usui in the mid 1800's even though it is an ancient system. He initiated 17 Reiki Masters, including his successor, Chujior Hayashi, before his death in 1930. Chujior Hayashi continued the traditions and initiated 13-16 Reiki Masters including Hawayo Takata. Hawayo Takata, a Hawaiian native, sought out healing and was directed to Hayashi back in Japan. Hawayo Takata is credited at bringing Reiki teachings to the United States in 1937 and in 1938 became the direct successor from Chujior Hayashi.

Eric received his Reiki Level I training from Helen Haberly, who was initiated by Hawayo Takato.

Office/Chair Massage: seated, chair massage can be done in YOUR OFFICE! Focusing on the primary stress areas; the neck, back, shoulders, arms and hands, massage is an excellent way of reducing stress, tension and Computer Fatigue. One 15 minute chair massage a week is said to reduce stress, improve productivity and morale among employees and "...cut repetitive-stress injuries by 75%," and "headaches, back strain and fatigue (in employees) have all fallen since companies started bringing in massage therapists." (Newsweek: April 6, 1998)

Eric will arrive at your office and set up his massage chair. Any spare room, such as an office or conference room is sufficient. Following a pre-scheduled sign-up sheet, 15 minute massages will be administered with soft music playing. (30 minute massages can be allotted with an advance sign-up.)

The cost may be covered in three ways:

• The company pays 100%. In this situation, the fee is $60.00/hour. (For two or more Licensed Massage Therapists, a total of three hours each is required) A discounted rate is available for four plus hours or regularly contracted appointments.

• The company and the employees split the cost. This is an excellent way to make everyone happy.

• The employees pay at the time of service, directly to the Massage Therapist. Both cash and checks are accepted. At least 8 pre scheduled 15 minute massages and a 24 hour cancellation notice are requested.