WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Your massage therapist will do everythingpossible to insure that your experience ispositive and rewarding. You’ll be asked about

your reasons for getting a massage, currentphysical condition, medical history, life-style,stress level, areas of pain, and other pertinenttopics.

You’ll be asked to undress in private and drapeyourself with the sheet, towel or gown provided by the therapist. You may leave yourunderwear off or on, at your discretion. You’lllie down on a comfortably padded massagetable. The therapist will undrape only that partof your body being massaged, insuring thatyour modesty is respected at all times.

You should expect a peaceful and comfortableenvironment for your massage. Report distrac-tions of any kind to your therapist, volume ofmusic, or any other source.

Relax and experience the art, and science, ofmassage. After your massage get up slowly,allow your body to adjust. TAKE YOURTIME! Drink plenty of water. Massage helpsreduce built-up lactic acids in tense musclesand water assists in the body flushing themout.

Joy Clement Derise, is a Louisiana LicensedMassage Therapist, a graduate of St. Louis HighSchool, attended McNeese State Universitywhere she is an Alumni Member of Phi MuFraternity. A former graduate and instructor atLa. Institute of Massage Therapy. She is theowner of Special Touch Therapeutic Massage anda member of the American Massage TherapyAssociation (AMTA).

American Massage Therapy Association is thelargest and oldest national organization repre-senting the massage therapy profession.Membership in the AMTA is limited to onlythose who have demonstrated a level of skill andexpertise through testing and education.

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337.480.1100

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LIMU ORIGINAL* affects you at the cellular level. It goes into the bloodstream and fortifies those organs and cells that can easily be attacked and even destroyed. Every aspect of your health is impacted to the point you’ll just flat-out feel better.

LIMU ORIGINAL is intended for long-term good health, so your body can effectively ward off those bacteria and illnesses that tend to slow us down and rob us of a superior quality of life. It’s our daily defense to help our bodies work as they were intended.

Serving you Since 1994

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DEEP TISSUE THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE: Amuch more centralized massage where you feel some discomfort, excellent for muscle pain, scar tissue, injuries, including some range of motion, Trigger Point Therapy & Myofascial Release.

SPORTS MASSAGE: Boosts athletic performance,helps to prevent injuries, prolongs endurance andrestores mobility to injured muscle tissue.

SENIOR MASSAGE: In part, compensates for thelack of exercise and muscular contractions if youare a person who is forced to remain inactive dueto age, injury or illness.

HOT STONE THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE:A specialized massage that involves warm,polished river rocks. These heated stones areapplied to the body as a form of heat therapy torelax tense muscles and are then used throughoutyour back, legs, and arms for a truly relaxingsession. Working in harmony using variousmassage techniques and warm stones, relaxing the body at its deepest level; stone massage is veryeffective in creating harmony, a positive energyflow, and promoting a sense of balance and peace. Contraindications include: diabetes, high blood pressure, open sores & skin lesions, osteo-porosis, and pregnancy.

GX-99 BODY TREATMENTSEndermatherapie CelluliteTreatments, Slimming and Reducing,Lymphatic Drainage, Reflexology,Exfoliation Treatments

In conjunction with a healthy diet and anexercise program these treatments can and willhelp with those unsightly bulges. Two sessionsper week are recommended for best results.

Noticeable results after three to four sessions!

Pregnancy is a time of MAJOR physiological, structural, social & spiritual changes. Many of these changes produce discomfort, aches and pains dressed with appropriate massage therapy tech-niques. Massage during pregnancy is beneficial throughout the nine months of a LOW-RISK pregnancy, discuss your condition with your doctor and have him or her write a release to receive your therapy.

Benefits of Massage during Pregnancy:• Reduces stress and promotes relaxation• Relieves muscle spasms, cramps and fibrosis• Encourages deeper, easier breathing• Helps maintain skin elasticity to ease stretch marks and uncomfortable tightness• Reduces and alleviates neck, back and joint pain caused by the posture, muscle weakness, tension, extra weight or imbalances.• Combats tension fatigue and headache. Soothes nerves to help with sleep problems, reduce blood pressure through relaxation and stress.• Helps relieve stress on weight-bearing joints and musculo-fascial structures.• Increases blood and lymph circulation and supports the physiological process of gestation by supporting the work of the heart increasing cellular respiration, reducing edema and contributes to the sympathetic nervous system sedation. Reduces the possi- bility of problems with swelling, varicose veins and leg cramps.• Helps a pregnant woman feel more “at home” in her changing body ~ self esteem and self image!

Expect at least a one hour session, where you will be comfortably supported either side lying or on pregnancy pillows (so you can actually lay on your belly!). You will be draped for your comfort. There is only one part of the body exposed at a time while work is being done. It is fine to interrupt the massage to use the restroom, but we ask you try to avoid heavy eating and drinking right before the massage session as there are clients after you.

Contraindications for Pregnancy Massage are as follows:• Threatened miscarriage• High risk pregnancy• Early labor• Placental dysfunctions• GEPH (Pre-eclampsia)• Gestational Diabetes• Eclampsia (Toxemia)

Remember babies love to be touched and parentscan’t resist touching their babies! Let us teach you about the importance of infant massage and strengthen the bond between you and your baby.

LOOK FOR THESE FINE PRODUCTS

KOOL ‘N FIT, BIOFREEZE (WITH ILEX),

POLOR LOTION, SOMBRA, TOPRICIN,

ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEF

• Back and Neck Pain • Hip and Leg Pain• Muscle Spasms • Painful Joints• Sports Injury Pain • Arthritis/Bursitis Pain• Shoulder-Arm Discomfort• Strained Muscle Pain

Experience a form of healing and relaxationthat has been around for centuries. Experiencethe art of massage.

WHAT MASSAGE CAN DO FOR YOU

• Help to provide relief from STRESS, worry and fatigue.

• Increase circulation and strengthen immune system.

• Improve energy and alertness.

• Aid in recovery from pulled muscles or sprained ligaments.

• Improve posture, increase joint flexibility and range of motion.

• Lower blood pressure.

• Help to eliminate waste and toxic debris stored in the muscle tissue.

• Reduces pain if you suffer from such problems as Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ), Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or chronic pain.

• Stimulates the release of the body’s own natural pain killers called endorphins.

• Regular massage helps with Cellulite.

EXPERIENCE THE ART OF MASSAGE

RELAXATION MASSAGE: Destress, breathe and let go of the day with a relaxing, Swedish massage.