Berkana BodyWorks Blog

PHYSICAL AROMATIC TOUCH

2009-10-19T21:56:00.001-07:00

Physical Aromatic Touch is now available for scheduling. Physical Aromatic Touch is similar to Rain Drop Massage as far as oil application, but the intention of the treatment is very different. This systematic method uses special high quality TRUessence oils as stimuli to assess a person’s responses in seven targeted areas: structural alignment, bone, muscles, circulation, nerves, tendons/cartilage and emotions. The goal is to determine which essential oils will be the most beneficial to the individual’s particular condition. The body’s response to each individual oil will indicate which 'system' needs additional attention with an application of those oils, plus massage.

For best results, Physical Aromatic Touch is recommended as a 4-part series of treatments with no more than two weeks between each session. Schedule a session and feel better fast! Only $45.

HOT STONE MASSAGE Includes FOOT WRAP

2009-10-14T23:32:00.001-07:00

I am excited to add an AWESOME UPGRADE to the Hot Stone Massage. Now you can enjoy the soothing warmth and comfort of a Hot Stone Massage plus the refreshing and invigorating Green Tea Peppermint Foot Wrap at no additional charge. ONLY $45 for 60 minutes of BLISS. Try it today!

NEW Berkana BodyWorks Office

2009-04-04T22:59:00.001-07:00

Change is a good thing - it can challenge, motivate and heal us. That being said, I don't always welcome change. However, this time I embrace it! I have moved the therapy room to a beautiful, new location. It is now upstairs - the first room down the hallway. There is more space for me to work and more space for you to relax. The colors and decorations are calming and peaceful, the temperature is pleasant (and you can still have the heated table if preferred). Overall, there is very good energy. Added bonus - no more stairs for those with knee, hip and back issues. Another bonus - my children have the family room back. A win-win for both clients AND kids. HOORAY! You can understand why I am thrilled. So far the feedback has been a solid double-thumbs up! I am thrilled with this new location and know that you will enjoy it as well.

(THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to my sweet husband for agreeing to move the office downstairs. I love you honey!)

CHAKRA AROMATIC TOUCH

2009-01-13T12:50:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to announce that the former Emotional Aromatic Touch Therapy has been updated and improved. In keeping with the new focus of this therapy, the name has been changed to Chakra Aromatic Touch.

Chakra Aromatic Touch uses a series of 100% pure, therapeutic grade essential oils from TRUessence: Quiescent, Geranium, E-Motion, Charity, Lavender, Dream Weaver and Gratitude. Additionally, the treatment incorporates the use of chakra stones which are placed over the corresponding energy centers after the application of all 7 essential oils. The cost is just $45 for a 60 minute session. It is truly a marvelous therapy and I'm so excited to offer it!

Dispelling Massage Affordability vs Quality Myths

2008-08-18T15:08:00.000-07:00

You’ve heard the old adage “you get what you pay for.” In the world that we live in, this statement is generally true. But is it ALWAYS true? Let’s dispel some of the myths with regards to quality, affordable massage therapy at Berkana BodyWorks.

MYTH #1: The Higher The Cost, The Better The Massage

• You can pay a lot for massage and you can pay less – however, cost doesn’t equate with quality. I have had expensive massages that were great and expensive massages that were not. The same has been true on the less pricey side – with inexpensive massages that have been both awesome and awful. What determines the quality of a massage? You got it – the person giving the massage. Sure, the setting plays its part, but ultimately the therapist is the most important factor. A quality massage professional in a quality environment equals a quality massage experience, regardless of the price tag.

MYTH #2: A Home Office Isn’t As Professional As A Rented Office/Spa

• Some proprietors of rented massage offices and spas want you to believe that you can’t have a superb, quality massage in a home office. They use phrases like “spare bedroom” or “bargain basement” to paint a mental picture of a substandard atmosphere. I have worked at a spa and I understand what a spa quality massage and environment entails. My own home massage office is in a quiet, relaxing room complete with soft music, gentle lighting, soothing colors, steamy towels, hot stones, heated massage table and comfortable sheets. There is a water fountain in the front entry way. My home is in an upscale neighborhood at the base of Mt. Timpanogos. The neighborhood is well kept and quiet, with beautiful views of the mountains and Utah Lake. I think it’s a little bit of heaven.

MYTH #3: Massage Therapists Who Charge Less Aren’t Very Good

• This is closely related to myth #1. I actually had someone ask me if I wasn’t a good therapist since I didn’t charge as much as other local therapists. I laughed right out loud. Here’s the deal – I am living the American dream. I am self-employed in a field that I love. I set my own hours, choose the services that I offer and the prices that I charge. I work out of my home, so my children come home from school and work to Mom. I have over 7 years of experience in massage therapy. I am a very talented and highly skilled therapist - a great massage therapist according to many satisfied clients (reviews). So why don’t I charge more than I do?

• Because I don’t have the overhead costs associated with building rental, employees, utilities, etc.
• Because I believe that massage should be available to people with a lot of money and to people with not as much money.
• Because ALL bodies can benefit from massage.
• Because by making massage therapy affordable, more people are able to experience its healing power.

So remember, you don’t always get what you pay for – sometimes you get MORE! Enjoy…

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How Massage Therapy Called Sharyl Wren

2008-08-14T14:50:00.000-07:00

Massage therapy was never on my radar growing up. As a very young girl, I tried my hand at hair cutting and styling (read: cutting!) and there were some neighborhood moms who weren't too happy about my desires in that direction! When I got a little older, I fantasized about being Nancy Drew and solving the mysteries of the world. For many years, I wanted to be an archaeologist and travel the globe looking for treasures (Pompeii, Italy is still my dream destination!) I wrote poetry and short stories. I composed love songs. I wanted to design beautiful homes (which I actually graduated from college prepared to do). Many dreams and desires, but none of them involving massage.

In early summer of 2000, on an ordinary day of doing ordinary things, a quiet voice whispered into my head, "Sharyl, it's time to go to massage therapy school." I was very surprised and wondered if I had just made that up. I told my husband and we both had a good laugh. You see, I had only had a few massages in my life several years previously due to a shoulder injury. Even though my shoulder healed quickly and completely, the massages felt painful and I vowed no more massages for me - ever! I ignored the voice and life continued on.

Some weeks passed and one day, the quiet voice returned and once again told me to go to massage therapy school. This time, my husband and I decided that I should check out massage schools. Besides, if I didn't find one that I liked, I would be off the hook. I went to several schools in the area and even though they had excellent reputations, they just didn't click for me. I was about to forget about the massage thing for good, when a friend suggested a school up in Salt Lake City that was just starting up. I went to check it out and the rest is, well...

I graduated from the Institute For Advanced Bodyworks in April, 2002. Through my training in massage and bodywork, I have come to understand a whole new meaning to my life and my purpose on the planet. Massage therapy called me - and I am so grateful!