Time for Your Hot Stones experience

Time for you Holistic practitioners are now offering Hot Stone Massage 

A specialty massage where the therapist uses smooth, heated stones as an extension of their own hands, or by placing them on the body. The heat can be both deeply relaxing and help warm up tight muscles so the therapist can work more deeply, more quickly. 

Hot stones warmed by fire were used by Native Americans to treat aching muscles, but the modern revival of hot stones in massage is generally credited to Mary Nelson, a native of Tucson, Arizona.

Today the stones are sterilized and heated in a water bath of 120- to 150-degree water. The stones themselves are usually basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well and has been smoothed by natural forces in the river or sea.

A hot stone massage is a type of massage therapy. It’s used to help you relax and ease tense muscles and damaged soft tissues throughout your body. 

During a hot stone massage, smooth, flat, heated stones are placed on specific parts of your body. The stones are usually made of basalt, a type of volcanic rock that retains heat. According to the University of New Hampshire Health Services, hot massage stones are heated to between 130 and 145 degrees.

The stones may be placed:

• along your spine
• on your stomach
• on your chest
• on your face
• on your palms
• on your feet and toes
• Massage therapists may hold heated stones as they massage your body using Swedish massage techniques such as:

• long strokes
• circular movements
• vibration
• tapping
• kneading
• Sometimes, cold stones are also used during a hot stone massage. Cold stones may be used after hot stones to calm any engorged blood vessels and to soothe the skin.

All massages generally fall under the alternative medicine umbrella. They’re becoming a popular complementary therapy for many conditions. Here are some advantages of getting a hot stone massage:

1. Helps relieve muscle tension and pain

Heat has long been used to ease muscle tension and pain. It helps increase blood flow to the affected area. It may also reduce muscle spasms and increase flexibility and range of motion. Cold therapy helps relieve inflammation. Depending on your symptoms, alternating hot and cold stones during your massage may be helpful.

2. Reduces stress and anxiety

3. Promotes sleep

Massage is thought to help you enjoy more restorative sleep, although it’s not completely understood why.

4. May help relieve symptoms of autoimmune diseasesHot stone massage may relieve painful conditions such as fibromyalgia. Fibrillation is a condition that causes widespread, chronic pain. 

A 2013 study found that people with rheumatoid arthritis may benefit from a moderate-pressure massage, such as hot stone massage. Participants in the study experienced less pain, greater grip strength, and a greater range of motion after one month of massage therapy.

5. May help decrease cancer symptoms
A large, three-year study published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management examined how massage affected pain, fatigue, stress and anxiety, nausea, and depression in 1,290 people with cancer. The study showed massage, especially Swedish massage, improved cancer symptoms, even in those with substantial symptoms. Researchers believe the comforting use of human touch played a role.

6. May boost immunity

Anyone who is experiencing muscle tension and pain, insomnia, or stress may benefit from a hot stone massage. If you have a chronic condition that causes pain, talk to your doctor to see if a hot stone massage is a good option for you.

When performed by a trained therapist, a hot stone massage is generally safe. There are some circumstances where it should be avoided. Consult your doctor before getting a massage if you have:

• a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners
• burns on your skin
• open wounds
• a history of blood clots
• had surgery in the last 6 weeks
• a fracture or severe osteoporosis
• diabetes
• Hot Stone massage is not appropriate if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, or are on medication that thins your blood. You shouldn't get a hot stone massage if you are pregnant or have a sunburn.

You also may want to reconsider if you are menopausal as it may trigger a hot flash.

Some Client Feedback to Hot Stone Experience:

P: "really relaxing massage. enjoyed the sensation of the hot stones, really helpfull for aching muscles, feels healing and like ive been ironed out. i appreciated the combination of hands on and stones, the hands were able to pick up on my areas of tension and stiffness and the heat of the stones did the rest, Really good."

L: " lovely treatment, heat on back from stones penetrated through to my abdomen and my core (lovely!) Feel less tight on my joints, feeling lighter".

Would you be interested in receiving a Hot Stone Massage, do not hesitate to contact, freedafurn@gmail.com to book your experience.

Time for You PoP uP Massage

Time for You Massage will be popping up on the 21st November  to offer ten and twenty minute massage tasters for

  Second Step Well Being Event at The Station

The Wellbeing Event hosted by Second Step in the Chill Out Zone at The Station where people can gather and talk, enjoy refreshments, play table football or a game of pool, or have the  the option to participate in creative projects, coloring, doodling or drawing, as well as the opportunity  to engage in Workshops, 

The environment has some lovely comfy sofas and the facilitators of the event are extremely relaxed and friendly, so if you want to simply chill out in a relaxing space, drink tea and eat cake or take a nap, that is always an option too.

Time for You PoP uP Massage are offering Indian Head Massage,  Seated Acupressure and Hand Massage  throughout the afternoon

  below are some of the feedback from clients previous treatments.

FEEDBACK FROM CLIENT MASSAGE TREATMENTS

Bell " *Excellent!!!  :) Very Good Massage. Overall its very relaxing and eases any corporal pain or tension, thanks."

Lou " that was lovely and Kim listened to me wittering on about my problems so two therapies in one!feel really relaxed now."

Shaun " Most helpful and relaxing, works well with mindfulness"

Pauline " felt invigorated like an aerobic workout :) my shoulders feel dropped and i feel calm and warm.

  Healing Hands are good."

Fran " Very relaxing, ought to be prescribed on the NHS."

Matt " Lovely, warm, intuitive touch, relaxing and beautiful energy, thank you!

T " A wonderful experience, felt the tension lifting from my head and shoulders. Great relaxation too."

D " I really enjoyed it, the lady seems to know exactly when to press. I felt relaxed and moved at the same time."

S " shoulders down, grateful, very relaxed".

J "floaty, light, happy,relaxing"

L"beautiful ten minute hand massage, i was so grateful i put my name down last minute. Kim has a lovely soothing presence and energy, and i feel reminded to practice simple self massage techniques on my hands and feet before i sleep, really happy to learn about hand reflexology points too.<3"

If you would like further information regarding the Event, workshops and courses the college has running  in Bristol see link below or call 0117 914 5498.  

https://www.second-step.co.uk/

Time for You PoP uP Massage

We were invited back on the 20th June to offer twenty minute massage tasters for
  Second Step Well Being Event at The Station

The Wellbeing Event is hosted by Second Step in the Chill Out Zone at The Station where people can gather and talk, enjoy refreshments, play table football or a game of pool, or have the  the option to participate in creative projects, coloring, doodling or drawing, as well as the opportunity  to engage in a Mindfulness Workshop, followed by A Guide to Recovery Workshop. 

The environment has some lovely comfy sofas and the facilitators of the event are extremely relaxed and friendly, so if you want to simply chill out in a relaxing space and take a nap, that is always an option too.

Time for You PoP uP Massage chair was busy throughout the afternoon :) below are some of the feedback from clients treatments.

FEEDBACK FROM CLIENT MASSAGE TREATMENTS

Bell " *Excellent!!!  :) Very Good Massage. Overall its very relaxing and eases any corporal pain or tension, thanks."

Lou " that was lovely and Kim listened to me wittering on about my problems so two therapies in one!feel really relaxed now."

Shaun " Most helpful and relaxing, works well with mindfulness"

Pauline " felt invigorated like an aerobic workout :) my shoulders feel dropped and i feel calm and warm.

  Healing Hands are good."

Fran " Very relaxing, ought to be prescribed on the NHS."

Matt " Lovely, warm, intuitive touch, relaxing and beautiful energy, thank you!

T " A wonderful experience, felt the tension lifting from my head and shoulders. Great relaxation too."

D " I really enjoyed it, the lady seems to know exactly when to press. I felt relaxed and moved at the same time."

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The NEXT Well being Event with Second Step is at the Station on the 18th July 1pm till 4pm

If you would like further information regarding the workshops and courses the college has running during June and July in Bristol see poster below or call 0117 914 5498.  If you know the course you would like to attend please fill out the online enrolment form

Courses at the Station on Silver Street June-July 2017

Courses at the RNIB, Bedminster June-July 2017

Courses at the Greenway Centre, Southmead June-July 2017

Courses at St Werburghs Community Centre June-July 2017

http://www.second-step.co.uk/wellbeing-college-workshops-and-courses

http://www.second-step.co.uk/

 Interested in Time for You PoP uP Massage at your Event?

 please email

freedafurn@gmail.com

Time for you FUNdraiser for the Mental Show

Keeping momentum to help raise funds to get the show #mental' to Edinburgh Fringe Festival  I am offering over the next two weeks spaces for A PoP uP  Massage Experience with time for you treatments at your convenience 🙏

For those interested please  email freedafurn@gmail.com to make your appointment, this is purely offered as a fundraiser all donations go towards the kickstarter project.
 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kanepowertheatre/mental-edinburgh-festival-fringe-2017?ref=project_link

After my sons sell out show
MENTAL
performed in Bristol this week, it has become evident to me that the value of the show is poignant and relevant to so many more people than I had previously imagined. I want to give this show my full backing and have decided to offer this one off fundraiser which I will host over the next two weeks.

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Minety Music Festival

/http://minetyfestival.co.uk/

Set in the heart of the Cotswolds, Minety Festival is a brand new, community music festival. This not for profit event will aim to raise funds for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance and Naomi House & Jacksplace Hospice, as well as securing  future charity fundraising events.

Minety Festival is a 3 day music festival with plenty to do and see for the whole family. It’s a great way to spend your summer weekend...

and generally an excuse to have a bit of a party!

Although we have booked hot weather, we will be prepared for all eventualities! The main stage will be undercover, so whatever happens, you can stay dry and enjoy a superb weekend of music from a fantastic line-up, showcasing local music talent and covering a wide spectrum of music styles.

While we can’t predict the weather, you are guaranteed excellent music, great food and a well-stocked bar! There will be a range of activities for kids and under 18s, and camping and campervan pitches mean you can really embrace the festival atmosphere!  And all for two great causes!!!

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Time for You PoP uP Massage
              Will be attending Minety Music Festival 2017
                        PoP uP and see us for Your
                                 Relaxation Refreshing Revitalization

 https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaLeggHolisticMassageTherapies/?pnref=about.overview

Also for your leisure and pleasure 

Nails of Perfection will be On site 

https://www.treatwell.co.uk/place/nails-of-perfection/

Alongside Holistic Henna

http://hennabristol.com/

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=henna%20bristol

Time for You On Site Massage will also be fundraising at the event, for Mental's Kickstarter Campaign to get the Show to Assembly Festival Edinburgh Festival Fringe and continue to     help #EndTheStigma around #MentalHealth  the Kickstarter launches on JUNE 7 here: https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/kanepowertheatre 'Mental' will be celebrating the launch with their first performance in Bristol at The Wardrobe Theatre, come along all!

ffi contact: freedafurn@gmail.com
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Choose A Gentle Walk and Talk in Nature

Time for You offers unique One to One Sessions.

Choose A Gentle Walk and Talk in Nature

and experience one or more of the three ongs!

walk and talk and add a Song

or

walk and talk and add a game of Ping Pong

or

walk and talk and add a flavor of  Qi Gong

  ffi; contact freedafurn@gmail.com

Time for You Pop uP On Site Massage

Second Step Hosts Bristol Wellbeing College.
 Time for You practitioners were invited along to offer free twenty minute on site massage tasters at The Station in Bristol.

The event covered various Well~being topics and facilitated two Mindful awareness workshops
(including sensory awareness).

The space at 'The Station' includes a chill out area where people can gather, exchange stories, play pool or simply  make a hot drink and spend some quiet time with doodle books.

Time for You PoP uP Massage  was busy throughout the afternoon ;)
below are some of the feedback from clients treatments:

                   FEEDBACK COMMENTS from HANDS ON MASSAGE TREATMENTS


Mathew R :
"Really good gentle touch, and some calming, nice to have someone touch in a positive way. excellent!"

Alison H:
"Nice and relaxed.Nice having warm hand massage. Enjoyed it very much. Thank you".

Pete B:
"I found the massage helped me to feel more relaxed generally. i would experience this again gladly."

Matt S:
"Fully attentive, intuitive, gentle, warm and kind, thoroughly recommend.

B. L:
"Really enjoyed my session and feel so relaxed.  has really benefited me, very enjoyable, thank you.

http://www.second-step.co.uk/

The next Wellbeing Event hosted by Second Step is on June 20th 1pm until 4pm, 
Time for You PoP uP Massage will be at the event to offer more free taster sessions.

would you require massage for your event then please do not hesitate, contact: freedafurn@gmail.com

mindfulness is kindfulness

http://kindfulness.pages.ontraport.net//?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=kindfulness

Weeds of Wisdom

perpetual meadows

As our future changes and medicine becomes less accessible, less trustworthy and more expensive we begin to look at the importance of our natural environment. Using pesticides on our weeds may not be the way forward as our weeds can host an abundance of healing properties which may lead eventually to our salvation.



Time for you practitioners look at what we are ignoring when we pull up our weeds or use weed killer on our dandilions, mares tail, horsetail, wild garlic, wild strawberry, chickweed, feverfew, yarrow, mullein, nettles,borage, comfy, verbena, poppies,elderberries, clover, thistle, goldenrod, ground ivy, horse nettle, milk weed, wild mustard,  burdock, motherwort , aster, dock, shepards purse, st john wort, mallow, daisy to name a few.

Weeds of Wisdom

Mullein (Verbascum Thapsus) Also known as Great Mullein, White Mullein, Torches, Mullein Dock, Our Lady’s Flannel, Velvet Dock, Blanket Herb, Velvet Plant, Woollen, Rag Paper, Candlewick Plant, Wild Ice Leaf, Aaron’s rod, velvet dock, Clown’s Lungwort, Bullock’s Lungwort, Jupiter’s Staff, Jacob’s Staff, Peter’s Staff, Shepherd’s Staff, Shepherd’s Clubs, Beggar’s Stalk, donkey’s ears, bunny ears, Golden Rod, Adam’s Flannel, Beggar’s Blanket, Clot, Cudd’s Lungs, Duffle, Feltwort, Fluffweed, Hare’s Beard, Old Man’s Flannel, Hag's Taper

Habitat

Found all over UK and Ireland except for the far north of Scotland. Found on hedge banks, by roadsides and on waste ground, more especially on gravel, sand or chalk. Flowers during July and August.

Use root, leaves and flowers

Harvesting

Leaves are best picked before the plant sends up its flower spike. Dr the leaves whole and then crumble them for storage.

The flowers are quite soft, so pick them carefully to avoid bruising. Spread in a single layer on a sheet of paper or a mesh screen to dry.

No known risks

Mullein tea

Can just use the leaves or add flowers. Use a good rounded tbs of the dried herb (slightly more of the fresh) Pour a mugful of boiling water over it, cover and steep for 15 mins. Strain through muslin or a fine sieve to remove any loose hairs. Drink freely for dry coughs and wet coughs as it helps to expel mucus or an irritation of throat and chest.

Tea can also be used for bronchitis, laryngitis, pleurisy and swollen glands and herpes simplex.

Another recipe to make tea is 2 steeped tsp of dried flowers and leaves in ¼ litre of hot water for 10 mins

When treating pneumonia this plant tones the entire respiratory tract. Anti-inflammatory, soothes and heals irritated tissues and helps to ease coughs.

2 to 3 cups of tea per day (simmer 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried root in ¼ litre of water for 10 mins) or 1/8 to 1 teaspoon of tincture 3 times per day.

Shingles: Used in a compress, a tea made from mullein leaves calms inflammation and soothes irritated skin. Make the tea as above

 


Mullein flower oil

Pick the flowers on a dry sunny day and lay them on a sheet of paper to dry a little overnight. Put them in a small jar and cover the flowers with extra virgin olive oil. Close the jar with a piece of cloth held on with a rubber band rather than using a lid as this allows any moisture to escape.

Put the jar on a sunny windowsill for 2 weeks. Stir ever day to keep the flowers submerged in the oil. If left exposed the flowers will go mouldy.

When the flowers have faded and become quite transparent the oil is ready to be strained and bottled. Pour through a fine sieve into another jar. Do it slowly and leave the watery layer at the bottom behind. Store in a cool dark place for up to a year.

For earache, put 1 to 3 drops of oil in the affected ear as needed.

The oil can also be used for nerve pain, haemorrhoids and piles, chest rub and chilblains.

Mullein poultice

To make a poultice, lay a few mullein leaves in a dish (for a splinter you’ll only need part of a leaf) and pour a little boiling water on them to soften them. Leave until they are cool enough to handle, then place them on the affected part. The poultice can be held on with a bandage and you can keep it warm by holding a hot water bottle against it.

Good for removing splinters, to draw boils, to soothe an aching back and for any lymphatic swellings. Can also be used to help heal broken bones such as ribs or toes that cannot be set.

Other uses

The down on the leaves and stem makes excellent tinder when dry. Was used for lamp wicks before cotton used.

Used to drive away evil spirits.

Toilet paper, baby nappies, insoles for shoes and food wrappers

Has narcotic properties

Helps relieve pain in general

25 to 40 drops of tincture every 3hrs while awake

To make a compress, dampen a clean cloth with the cooled tea and apply it to the cold sore as needed.