Get the most from your next massage

Posted by mary on May 17, 2011

* Before the session, give your massage therapist accurate health information and share your expectations.

* Your massage therapist will probably use oils or  lotions  to decrease friction on your skin. If you have allergies, tell your massage therapist.

* Music might be played during your massage session. If you find music distracting, let your massage therapist know your preferences. The same goes for talking during your session.

* Report any discomfort you experience during the massage session, whether it’s physical or has something to do with the environment.

* Provide your massage therapist feedback during the massage concerning pressure and speed of hand movement, for example.

* Discuss any apprehensions you have about massage therapy with your massage therapist. Remember, your massage therapist is a professional who is dedicated to the profession.

* Remember, too, the therapeutic benefits of massage are cumulative, so the more often you get a massage, the better you will feel and the more quickly your body will respond.

These helpful hints are highlighted by the American Massage Therapy Association.


The Mini-Vacation Effect of a Massage

Posted by mary on Mar 22, 2011

Take a mini vacation – Schedule a massage!

A mini vacation has never been more affordable.

Take an hour for yourself and experience that carefree vacation feeling. Unwind in our tranquil setting. Leave your work stress, economy stress, home-schedule stress and any other type of stress behind.

Our massages can alleviate back pain, headaches, fatigue, sore muscles leaving you refreshed and rejuvenated.

No long lines at airports. Just call (508) 923 0044 today and discover a wonderful alternative to an expensive vacation.

You deserve it!

Mary Barry Massage Therapy
106 West Grove Street
Middleboro
(508) 923 0044
www.marybarry.com


Congratulations!

Posted by mary on Mar 14, 2011

The Mary Barry Massage Basketball Team won the MSSBL Championship Finals.  Congratulations to all the young talented players who displayed such dedication and commitment to their team.  We couldn’t have done it without Coach Dave.  Thanks Coach!


Valentine Massage Gifts

Posted by mary on Feb 8, 2011
  • Treat that special someone to a relaxing massage.
  • This year, show them you selected a thoughtful gift.
  • Your Valentine will experience the glow of a stress reducing treatment.
  • Everyone is seeking a way to relieve life’s stress.
  • Help your Valentine find the perfect way with a  Massage Gift.
  • Give them a gift from the heart.

Convenient ways to purchase a gift certificate:


Massage and tension headaches

Posted by mary on Sep 2, 2010

A recent study shows that massage can be effective relief for tension headaches.

And so much more …..


Father’s Day Gift Certificate

Posted by mary on Jun 17, 2010

Surprise Dad with a gift certificate to Mary Barry Massage Therapy
- as rejuvenating as a mini-vacation

Our effective therapy and tranquil setting will melt his stress away.

Show him you care!

Call (508) 923 0044 today


Massage can aid bereavement

Posted by mary on Mar 29, 2010

In a study cited in Business Week:


“In this study, the hand or foot massage was done with slow strokes, light pressure and circling movements using oil lightly scented with citrus or hawthorn,” Cronfalk said. “The relatives were then encouraged to relax for a further 30 minutes.”

According to the study authors, after six to eight months of follow-up, 17 of the study participants had begun to move forward with their lives, although one continued to experience emotional difficulties because of another death in the family.

The study findings are published in the April issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing.


No Vacation, No Fret, Massage A New You

Posted by mary on Mar 8, 2010

No Vacation This Year – Don’t Fret!

Our unique hideaway – on your back doorstep – offers you an opportunity to have an exotic vacation at home, but without the cost. We offer a wide range of stress reducing massage styles that are aimed at erasing your stress and revealing a happier you. Here you can enjoy affordable luxury.

Let us take care of you. Get in touch with a “calmer you”

Take an hour for your self to experience that carefree vacation feeling. Unwind in our tranquil setting. Leave your work stress, economy stress, home-schedule stress and any other type of stress behind.

Our massages can alleviate back pain, headaches, fatigue, sore muscles leaving you refreshed and rejuvenated.

No long lines at airports or worries about full body security scans. Just call (508) 923 0044 today and discover a wonderful alternative to an expensive vacation.

You deserve it!

Mary Barry Massage Therapy
106 West Grove Street
Middleboro
(508) 923 0044
www.marybarry.com


New massage therapy technique helping breast cancer patients

Posted by mary on Jan 6, 2010

This report from WNDU includes video:


Dr. Ronald Downs performs a lot of reconstructive surgery and says the psychological benefits are important, but there are side effects with reconstructive surgery.

“There’s a whole gamut of things these women are facing. They’re facing from the external standpoint, the trauma of the surgery,” said Dr. Downs. “All of these surgical approaches leave behind scar tissue and potential problems.”

And that’s where relief comes in for Tracy with the massage therapy protocol under study at the Centre.

“We know that massage is good for blood supply, we know it’s good for scar tissue, so if we can employ massage techniques in and around the reconstructive area, or even the donor site, we can expedite healing,” said Dr. Downs.



Improved immune response

Posted by mary on Nov 28, 2009

According to a report cited on Massagemag.com light massage has been shown to improve immune function in women undergoing treatment for some cancers:


Women with breast cancer and undergoing radiation therapy experienced improved immune-system function, and lowered heart rate and systolic blood pressure after a single light-pressure effleurage massage session.

In this prospective, randomized and controlled study, 30 women, aged 50 to 75 years and patients at a hospital in Sweden, were allocated to either receive massage or a control visit where they were given an equal amount of attention, according to an abstract published on www.pubmed.gov.