Wow!  It’s hard to believe that Peaceful Spirit has been in business for 14 years.  It’s been a very exciting time, full of growth, learning and of course healing.

As I reflect back, I realize how far we have come and can hardly wait to see what the coming years will bring.

But, for right now, I wanted to share with you the Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Make Peaceful Spirit Massage & Wellness Centers Your Treatment Center of Choice!

1.  We have 5 convenient locations all across the greater Tucson area.

2.  We are open 7 days a week so no matter what your schedule is, we can get you in for a treatment on the day of your choice. Schedule one now!

3.  We offer a variety of specials and discounts to help out your budget!

4.  You can purchase gift certificates for the special people in your life.

5.  We are driven by our mission:  “To help people lead balanced happy and healthy lives.”

6.  We have a thorough and innovative hiring process to ensure the best quality therapists and practitioners.  This includes practical, verbal and written testing!

7.  We offer a variety of healing modalities including massage therapy, acupuncture, Brennen Energy Work and even life coaching.

8.  We create individualized, comprehensive treatment plans for our clients using a variety of modalities if needed. Everything you need for optimal well-being is provided at Peaceful Spirit.

9.  We work with every client to create solutions for their problems not band aids.  We strive to get to the heart of every issue and create “healing from the inside out.”

10.  We take the time, before every session to listen to what you need and deliver it.  This time is outside of your treatment time.  What this means is that you will receive a full 60 or 90 minutes of treatment. We do not work on the 50 minute hour system!

We look forward to sharing and celebrating our 14th year of business with you.  Call today to make your appointment at Peaceful Spirit.  And keep your eyes peeled for more birthday celebration offers from us!

Thank You,

Mara Concordia & the Entire Staff at Peaceful Spirit Massage and Wellness Centers.

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Diabetes is a disease of impaired carbohydrate metabolism, which results from inadequate production or utilization of the hormone insulin. This vital substance is necessary to convert food into energy, by facilitating the transfer of glucose (sugar) from the bloodstream into the body’s cells. Of the 16 million people in the United States with diabetes, most have a genetic predisposition to the disease.

Therapeutic massage can greatly help people who are suffering from diabetes…   

Relaxation: By calming the nervous system, massage can bring a much-needed rest and an assuring sense of well-being to the body. Skillfully applied touch can have a profound effect on body chemistry, decreasing the production of stress hormones, with resulting beneficial effects to blood sugar levels.

Circulation: Improved circulation allows for more efficient uptake of insulin by the cells. Circulation is often impaired in diabetics due to the damaging effects of elevated blood sugar levels on the cells of the body. Massage of the hands and feet can be particularly beneficial.

Studies have shown that massage therapy tends to lower blood sugar levels by approximately 20 to 40 points, other factors being equal. Occasionally extreme changes in blood sugar have been noted, as much as 100-point increase or decrease in an hour.

Are you presently diagnosed with either Diabetes I or Diabetes II?  Then consider therapeutic massage as part of your diabetes management regime.  Call Peaceful Spirit Massage and Wellness Centers today – 520-320-1953 and ask for a therapist who specializes in massage therapy for diabetes.

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Father’s day is quickly approaching.  Searching for the perfect gift?  Then why not a Gift Certificate for a massage at Peaceful Spirit Massage and Wellness Centers! 

How about a Couples Massage…

Peaceful Spirit’s “Couples Massages” are available at our two hotel locations only. It is a wonderful idea for couples to receive massage at the same time and in the same room. The relaxing benefits of massage shared with another is very special. How often during our everyday lives are you and your significant other both in that “blissful” state of relaxation at exactly the same time? This is a perfect way to honor each other and maybe “make a day of it”. Enjoy the hotel pool, hot tub, restaurants and gorgeous atmosphere all while in that shared blissful state of mind!

Or a Warming Ginger Massage

Peaceful Spirit’s warming ginger massage is perfect for chronically tight muscles, chronic back or neck pain. This hydrotherapy treatment is also very sedating! In this treatment we grate fresh ginger root and steep it in hot water to make a tea. We soak towels in this warm ginger tea and then apply them to the area of chronic tension. This process is repeated for about 20 minutes or until the muscles have completely softened. The therapist will then massage the area to release the deepest layers of muscle. This is extremely effective and relaxing!

Get your Father the perfect gift of health and relaxation this year….a healing, soothing massage at Peaceful Spirit Massage and Wellness Centers.

As the owner of this massage and wellness center I am asked many questions about what is “right or wrong” about massage, acupuncture and bodywork in general. Should I feel this way or that? What is __________ good for? And so on…..

One of the most important questions I answer on a regular basis is, “Does it or should it hurt?” For the purposes of this article I am going to focus on massage therapy and this question.

Some folks feel that if the massage doesn’t hurt its not doing anything for you. Others feel that massage should never hurt and that being sore after a massage is bad. My quick answer is that both of these myths are false.

First I would like to define “hurt”. We are trained to help alleviate soft tissue problems. Sometimes this process can be uncomfortable depending on many factors like does one have an actual injury to the tissue or is there a chronic repetitive movement pattern that is simply over working and fatiguing the muscles causing pain. Either way and always for the client receiving treatment the “hurt” that you feel from the process should be one that you can breathe through and relax with. For example, on a pain scale of 1-10 (ten being excruciating) the “hurt” or pain that you feel from the massage should never be more then a 7 or 8. You should be able to take a deep breath and relax with the pressure helping the muscle to also relax and release the spasm. If you find yourself tensing, or unable to take a breath then the pressure is too much and you should ask the therapist to lighten up if they have not already done so.

Should I be sore after my massage? Quick answer is sometimes. The soreness should not be acute pain, but more like a good work out or a hard day’s work soreness. When one receives deep therapy we are separating muscle layers, milking metabolic waste out from between the layers and sometimes breaking up adhesions or scar tissue. These types of sessions may leave you sore, but then after 1-2 days (on rare occasions 3 days) you should feel great and that problem area should be much better. You may see that you have an increase in your range of motion, reduction of pain or increased muscle stamina, depending of course on what the problem was in the first place. Massage therapy is like dancing on the edge of the good pain and the bad at times, it is a very thin line.

Now I will address effectiveness. What is more effective deep, moderate or light massage? The quick answer to this one is all of the above. No one is a stagnant, unchanging body where the same exact treatment is exactly what you need every time. In addition, over time and the more types of massage and bodywork you receive the more sensitive you become to the different benefits of each type and style. So you may find yourself needing a more nurturing and supportive type of session on some days and then perhaps after that hard work out or a day pulling weeds in the garden you made need more deep tissue or sports style. And yet, on other days you may crave the gentle, subtle yet powerful energy work session to help with deep relaxation, introspection and balance. Humans have tremendous depth like the seemingly never ending layers of an onion. At some point you do get to the core layers where you have gained a very deep understanding of your self and are very in touch with your body, mind and spirit and what specific needs you have; then you will know what is right for you in that moment.

Until you get to that level of awareness, we are here to help you figure it out along the way. I invite and encourage you to talk with my therapists and ask questions, and don’t hesitate to communicate during your treatment if you need more or less pressure, or more time on the trouble area. Or, find out if a different style altogether would be better for you. This will not hurt our feelings it will help you get the BEST treatments possible. Remember it is your time, money and most of all your body, so get the treatment that you need.

It is a huge part of our mission to help educate our clients so that they can learn how to care for themselves as much as possible so they come in for treatment because they “want” to, not because they “have” to.

Call Peaceful Spirit Massage and Wellness Centers today to scheduleyour massage. (520) 320-1953

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We are definitely right in the middle of the Information Age.  More and more of us each day are spending increasing hours working with the tool that epitomizes the the Information Age…our computers.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is an increasing problem in a time of computer keyboards and a high demand for fine-motor skills. Carpal Tunnel is caused by the compression of the median nerve in the wrist. This nerve travels, with nine tendons, through the carpal bones of the wrist called the ‘Carpal Tunnel’ to the hand and fingers.

There is limited space in this tunnel, so any inflammation of the tissues will cause the median nerve to be compressed. At first this may cause only minor irritation, but, over time, it may lead to nerve damage.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can range from moderate to severe, and can, in severe cases, result in paralysis of the wrist.

Massage is indicated for treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, as it can help promote circulation, reduce inflammation, and aid in the removal of local toxins, all of which can help alleviate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Massage is certainly preferable to the more drastic approaches of anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroid injections, or surgery, which may only provide temporary relief.

Are you experiencing any signs or symptoms that indicate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? If so call Peaceful Spirit Massage and Wellness Centers today  and let our highly trained and intuitive Tucson massage therapists get you quickly back on the information highway pain free.  Call for your appointment today…(520) 320-1953.