Uplevel Your Massage Practice with Ashiatsu

I’m Karyna, the DeepFeet Bend Ashiatsu instructor. I'm passionate about helping therapists find joy and longevity in their careers by learning to use their feet to deliver incredibly effective, yet comfortable deep tissue massages. I've been an LMT for 12 years, almost all of those as an Ashiatsu therapist. My business, Sole Purpose Massage, specializes in Ashiatsu and we've for been solidly booked with clients for the past ten years. Clients love this work and we need more therapists practicing this modality!

As you know, burnout and musculoskeletal strain are some of the leading reasons massage therapists leave the field. But what if Ashiatsu could address these very issues? Ashiatsu massage, a deep tissue technique using the therapist's feet, offers some incredible benefits:

• Reduced Stress on Your Body: By using your body weight and gravity, Ashiatsu allows you to deliver deep pressure without the strain on your hands and wrists that can lead to injuries.

• Increased Efficiency and Productivity: Ashiatsu lets you target larger areas more effectively, potentially allowing you to see more clients while reducing the physical demands of each session.

• Distinguishing Your Practice: Add skills to your tool-kit that will set you apart from other therapists and potentially increase your client base and income.

• Keeping Burnout at Bay: Learning Ashiatsu will change the way you think about massaging the body and spark creative ideas in other areas of your practice.

Intrigued? Email me with any questions.

Find Your Holiday Cheer Right Here!

If you are wondering what to get that special person on your list, we'll be offering a 'Winter Warm Up' treatment and gift certificate just in time for holiday gift giving. The Winter Warm Up is a perfect way to introduce a loved-one to barefoot massage and includes a 15-minute infrared sauna treatment along with a half-hour massage utilizing hot stones and a special vanilla-cardamom infused massage oil, all for $60.

For Small Business Saturday (November 30), all Sauna + Massage Combo gift cards and pre-paid Sauna + Massage appointments booked online that day will be discounted.

We want to help make your gift giving easy and stress free this year!

Thank You! Sole Purpose Massage Celebrates It's First Anniversary

This month, I celebrate my first anniversary as Sole Purpose Massage. So, dear clients, thank you for making my first year in business such a sweet success! Helping you to feel better in your bodies, to move more freely, and to heal from injury is what keeps me passionate and inspired for this work I do.  To mark this occasion, I am launching two new services: Ashi-Thai massage and a summer treat for your feet called "Put Your Best Food Forward."

What is Ashi-Thai Massage? This extraordinary massage gives you the physical benefits of yoga combined with the relaxation of massage. Ashi-Thai is an expression of traditional Thai stretches that have been modified for use with Ashiatsu bars. This massage is recommended for sports recovery, improved flexibility, and relaxation. Ashi-Thai sessions are 90 minutes long and are performed fully clothed, so please come prepared with yoga or workout clothing.

About 'Put Your Best Foot Forward': Put the focus on your feet and lower legs in this 30-minute, summer inspired massage treatment. Start with a homemade citrus-thyme scrub and refreshing hot towel wrap, followed by deep, focused massage on the calves, feet and toes, ending with an application of organic Shea butter to keep your skin hydrated and feeling smooth and soft. Your feet will thank you!

If you haven't yet tried Ashiatsu barefoot massage, come and see why it is called "the deepest, most luxurious massage on the planet." Once you try it, you'll be hooked! Cheers to keeping things growing and rolling in year two!

Sole Purpose Massage Grand Opening Celebration June 6th

I'm having a party! Sole Purpose Massage is Bend's only massage studio specializing in Ashiastu DeepFeet Bar Therapy. To celebrate, I'm hosting a grand opening celebration on June 6th during the First Friday Art Walk. Art by Shawn Taylor will be featured, along with live music, dance performances and massage demonstrations throughout the evening. Stop by while you are out and about during the Art Walk and register to win a free massage!

Background info: Owner and licensed massage therapist, Karyn Verzwyvelt, has extensive experience in deep tissue massage and the treatment of neck pain, back pain, headaches and a variety of other injuries. Karyn is excited to take over the studio formerly belonging to Roots Massage, and to continue offering therapeutic massage services to Roots Massage clients and the Bend community.

Meet Karyn from 5:00-8:00pm at 325 NW Vermont Place, Suite 104 during the Sole Purpose Massage grand opening celebration.

Sole Purpose Massage to Open Massage Studio in Downtown Bend on June 1st

BEND, OR—Sole Purpose Massage, a therapeutic massage studio offering Ashiatsu Deep Feet Bar Therapy, will open a new studio at 325 NW Vermont St. Suite 104 on June 1, 2014. A grand opening celebration will take place on June 6th during the First Friday Art Walk.

Owner and licensed massage therapist, Karyn Verzwyvelt, has extensive experience in deep tissue massage and the treatment of neck pain, back pain, headaches and car accident injuries, such as whiplash. Karyn completed the Massage Therapy Program at COCC with a 4.0 GPA, and practiced massage in Portland for several years before returning to Bend in August of 2013. While in Portland she trained and worked at Mudra Massage, the Northwest’s educational center for Ashiatsu Massage. Karyn is excited to take over the studio formerly belonging to Roots Massage, and to continue offering therapeutic massage services to Roots Massage clients and the Bend community.

According to Karyn, “Massage is my soul’s purpose and I love being able to use my hands and my feet to help clients feel better. In addition to my Ashiatsu certification, I've completed over 1000 hours of training with a focus on deep tissue, trigger point, myofascial release, Thai and sports massage.  I blend techniques from these modalities to create a massage tailored to meet each client’s needs. Whether you are seeking pain relief, a faster recovery from your sporting endeavors, or just want to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle, I will work with you to achieve your goals.”

Meet Karyn during the June 6th First Friday Art Walk from 5:00-8:00 p.m. There will be art by Shawn Taylor on display, live music by Dave Goodman and friends, dance performances, and massage demonstrations throughout the evening. You can also register for door prizes, including a free massage!

To learn more about Sole Purpose Massage or to book an appointment, visit www.solepurposemassage.com or call 541-610-8622.

About Ashiatsu Deep Feet Bar Therapy:

Ashiatsu is a barefoot deep tissue massage in which the therapist uses his or her feet to perform compression and gliding strokes along the body.  The force of gravity combined with the therapist’s weight creates an effortless deep tissue massage and a structural change in muscle tissues, while the client remains comfortable and deeply relaxed. Bars are used above the head for support and balance and warm oil is applied to the body to increase glide. The benefit of massage with the foot is the broad, continuous pressure that makes compression strokes smooth and comfortable instead bony or prodding as from an elbow, thumb or massage tool.  Most strokes are done with one foot on the table and one on the client, so pressure is easily adjusted to keep clients comfortable. Ashiatsu has been called “the deepest most luxurious massage on the planet.” Once your try it, you’ll never go back!