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Ease Anxiety with Massage Therapy

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Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are unconventional types of products and practices that are being used to treat a variety of medical and mental health conditions.

Over the past several years, CAM practices have grown in popularity and are often used in combination with more traditional medical practices. Some common CAM practices include acupuncture, yoga, and aromatherapy.

Massage therapy is a type of CAM practice that is often used to treat muscle pain, injury, and stiffness. Massage therapy has more recently been used for the treatment of mental and emotional problems, including stress, anxiety, and even depression. Also considered a relaxation technique, massage therapy may be able to help reduce tension and elicit feelings of calm and deep relaxation.

Additionally, massage may be able to curb feelings of fear and anxiety, plus assist in managing other panic disorder symptoms.

Massage Therapy Can Help Ease Anxiety and Panic Disorder Symptoms

Massage therapy can help the body relax, which in turn can help one let go of anxious and fearful thoughts. Massage can relieve muscle pain and tension, improve circulation, and increase flexibility. As a relaxation technique, massage therapy can work to manage the fight-or-flight response, or stress reaction, that is typically overactive among people with anxiety disorders.

The fight-or-flight reaction is responsible for causing fearful thoughts and reactions that often far outweigh any actual threat in the environment. For example, people with agoraphobia often fear having a panic attack in a large crowd or confined areas where it would feel embarrassing or difficult to escape.

The fight-or-flight reaction typically leads to uncomfortable physical symptoms, such as shortness of breath, accelerated heart rate, excessive sweating, and chest pain. Massage therapy can have an opposing effect on the body by eliciting the relaxation response, reducing tension, lowering heart rate, and generally making a person feel calmer.

Physical Benefits of Massage

  • Less muscle pain and tension
  • Improved circulation and flexibility
  • Lower heart rate

Mental Benefits of Massage

  • Less anxious thoughts
  • Tamed fight-or-flight response
  • Lower tension and more feelings of calm

Getting Started with Massage Therapy

When meeting with your massage therapist for the first time, make sure to discuss your medical history, including your panic and anxiety symptoms.

It is important to schedule these services with a licensed or certified massage therapist. This ensures that you will get treatment from a qualified practitioner who has followed the standards and requirements for their state licensure.

Let the massage therapist know if you have any areas of discomfort throughout your body. Also discuss what you hope to get out of the massage, such as muscle or stress relief. Many people experience some soreness throughout their body the first few days following a massage. However, you should never feel pain or discomfort during or after a massage. Massage is also contraindicated for certain medical conditions. Always consult your doctor before getting a massage if you are unsure if it’s right for you.

Studies have supported the safety and effectiveness of utilizing massage therapy for stress, anxiety, and depression—but if you are experiencing panic attacks and other symptoms of panic disorder, talk to your doctor before trying this and other CAM practices.

Ask your doctor how Massage therapy could be incorporated into your standard treatment plan to assist you in coping with panic disorder.

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Luxury Massage in Salt Lake City, Utah

(801) 467-3529

5520 South Van Winkle Expy

Salt Lake City, UT 84117

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Mother’s Day Gift | Zen Massage Gift Cards

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Life doesn’t come with a manual. It comes with a mother.

There is nothing like a mother’s smile. Give your mom the gift of massage for Mother’s Day. Zen Massage Gift Cards are available on our website or give us a call @ (801) 467-3529. Zen Massage in Murray, Utah.

It takes someone brave to be a mother, someone strong to raise a child, and someone special to love someone more than herself.

Zen Massage in Murray, Utah is Opening By Appointment Only

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Hello Salt Lake City, 

Zen Massage in Murray is NOW OPEN and taking clients again by appointment! 

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Can I get a Hooray! So along with reopening, we have a few extra requests of our clients and staff at this time. 

What is most important for customers/clients to know:

1- You must Schedule your appointment online before coming to our location (in other words no walk-ins). Book Online Click Here.

To set an appointment over the phone, call ZEN Massage today at 801-467-3529.

2- Bring a mask for yourself. You will need to wear it for your full session. 

Here is a video on how to make your own.

3- Your Zen Massage Therapist will also be wearing a mask during sessions.

4-  Zen Massage Therapists will make sure appointments are spaced 30 min between each client and will meticulously clean and sanitize everything in between each of our clients. 

5- If you feel ill please call and cancel your appointment.

For your information, the following guidelines are from the Salt Lake County Health Department (SaltLakeHealth.org) and are the reason for these requests of our clients at this time. We hope you understand. 

Operate by-appointment only. Customers must make an appointment before visiting a personal service provider and establishments must offer to record customer contact information so public health may contact customers in case of exposure to COVID-19. Only customers with an appointment are allowed inside the facility; customers without appointments may not be accommodated (no walk-ins).

Exclude ill employees and customers. Managers must monitor themselves and all employees at the beginning of their shift for symptoms. Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 must not be allowed on the premises. Establishments must also post signs and work areas that advise employees not to work if they are experiencing fever, cough, or difficulty breathing; similarly, they must post signs in public areas advising customers to stay home if ill. SLCoHD will provide signage online that establishments may print and use to fulfill this requirement.

Wear face coverings. Employees and customers must always wear face-covering over the nose and mouth to effectively reduce the spread of respiratory droplets, (tanning customers may remove their face covering while in the booth/room actively tanning). Services that cannot be performed with face coverings in place (lip waxing beard trimming etc.) are not allowed. The customer may remove their face covering for short periods of time to facilitate specific component of the service that is otherwise able to be conducted with the covering in place, for example, the customer can remove a face covering secured with ear Loops or hold the face covering to their face with their hand while a stylus is working around the ears during a haircut.

Enforce physical distancing. Placement of work stations must ensure each social distancing of at least 6 ft and waiting areas must encourage distancing as well. Only the customer and their specific, individual provider may be within six feet of one another while the service is being provided.

Disinfect customer service area between uses. Proper sanitization of workstations must occur between services. This includes all high-touch services including tables chairs restrooms door handles and floors. The same process should be followed when the establishment closes each day. The Establishment must use disinfectant\sanitizers effective against COVID-19 approved list at epa.gov. Use disposable cleaning supplies if possible towels Mop Heads exc. Reusable supplies must be laundered daily. All existing applicable Health regulations also apply.

For More Information – This fact sheet summarizes key requirements for allowing personal service operations to resume. Additional information is available in the state Utah leads together 2.0 plan, or call Salt Lake County Health Department at 385-468-INFO (4636). Salt Lake County Health Department SaltLakeHealth.org

We will be operating under these guidelines until further guidelines are announced by the state, thank you for your understanding.

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Massage sessions 20% off until March 31st

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Book a Massage before March 31st, 2020 and get 20% off your massage!
Only at Zen Massage Luxury Massage in Salt Lake City, Utah.

This discount is applied to sessions booked before March 31st with deposit paid upon booking.

Sessions can be scheduled for up to 6 months from now.
We want our clients to know that we take care to thoroughly sanitize all of our equipment, spaces, and material used. 
All of our therapists clean their hands in-between sessions as well.

It’s our goal to create a clean & relaxing environment for you!

If you’re feeling sick or showing any symptoms, we ask that you stay home until you’re feeling better.


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Luxury Massage in Salt Lake City, Utah (801) 467-3529

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Deep-tissue Massage Healthy Lifestyle

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Deep-tissue massage has been found to reduce blood pressure and heart rate, according to MassageMag.com

Massages are still looked at as an indulgence by many people who aren’t aware of the many benefits massages offer to a healthy daily lifestyle.

Having massages regularly has been proven to do more than help lower blood pressure. It can reduce the risk of injury, reduce stress levels, improve concentration and quality of sleep. Massage also helps increase and improve circulation. 

Do you sit at a desk all day?

Massage therapy has been proven to help postural stress. Massages help to counteract the imbalance caused by sitting for long periods of time.

Massage therapy has also been proven to help with those suffering from anxiety and depression. Massage increases the level of serotonin in the brain, which aids in preventing and lessening depression.

Routine massage therapy has amazing benefits for your everyday health.

Live a healthy life with Massage.

The ZEN Massage

ZEN Massage is a new approach to traditional therapy, refined with sound medical expertise and our knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, and range of motion.

ZEN is a modern modality, fusing traditional refinement with the advances of modern medicine. But best of all, the ZEN Massage technique feels amazing long after your appointment.

The technique is deep and relaxing, providing a maximum benefit for the client while minimizing impact and strain on the therapist by applying refined angular kinetics with the proper application of leverage and body weight. We target the “sweet spot” in the muscles with direct pressure and stretching to lengthen and relax them.

Zen Massage in Salt Lake City give us a call (801) 467-3529.


Sports Massage in Salt Lake City

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Sports Massage in Salt Lake City

Today’s athletes expect the most out of their bodies to perform at maximum efficiency. This can cause serious stress to be put on the body which in turn can cause muscle fatigue and even serious injury. Sports massage therapy is specialized massage therapy that identifies the muscle group in need of repair and works to minimize the stress put on the body by aggressive training. At Zen Massage, we help athletes maintain peak efficiency and recovery with targeted sports massage therapy at our Salt Lake City massage studio.

Sports Massage Therapy for the pros or the weekend warrior

You don’t have to play for the Utah Jazz to receive sports massage therapy in Salt Lake City. At ZEN Massage, our massage therapists can help everyone, including amateur athletes, weekend warriors, and daily joggers.

Reduce sports injuries and get back in the game faster

Frequent injuries and repeated motions can cause chronic pain and restrict your range of motion. If your body isn’t prepared to perform at its peak, you can be sure that you won’t reach the level of performance you desire. Our sports massage methods put emphasis on preventing injury and healing the stressed muscles and tendons by stimulating blood circulation in the affected area. At ZEN Massage, our sports massage therapy addresses the areas of motion which you use frequently to promote faster recovery and flexibility.

Perform at your best

If you are expecting to compete in an event, a preventative, stimulating massage will direct the blood flow to the areas of the body that are going to be used. This ensures that your blood is pumping, your muscles are ready, and you have a full range of motion to compete at your best.

After the big game or an especially grueling workout, there is nothing better for your muscles than a therapeutic sports massage. When you’re working at your best, your muscles are taking the beating of a lifetime. To prevent injury and promote muscle recovery, a post-event sports massage will repair muscles and normalize the body’s tissues.

Rehab from sports injuries

One of the most popular uses for sports massage is for the rehabilitation of a previous injury. Nothing slows you down like chronic pain from an old injury. Our massage therapists work on the injury location as well as on the muscle groups associated with the injury that may be causing additional pain from over-compensation due to the injury.

The massage therapists at ZEN Massage are ready to get you back in playing form. Contact us about our Sports Massage Therapy in Salt Lake City today!

Sports / Injury Therapy — 45 minutes for $65

Zen Massage in Salt Lake City give us a call (801) 467-3529

New Year, New You

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New Year, New You 20% off all massage bookings in January
The new year is a time for reflection, resolutions, and turning over a new leaf.
At Zen Massage, we want to encourage you to pamper yourself and your loved ones, which is why we’re offering 20% off all massages booked by January 31st.
Call Today to book your session and mention this promotion. (801) 467-3529
A new year means a new you. Start if off right; don’t miss out on all our massage options—20% off Through January 31st. Check out our services
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Impressive Benefits of Massage for Skiers

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Impressive Benefits of Massage for Skiers

Impressive Benefits of Massage for Skiers

Whether you’re a bunny slope newbie or a double black diamond pro, skiing is one of the best ways to enjoy winter. But nursing a twisted ankle or bad back does not make for an enjoyable ski experience.

If you want to stay injury-free while enjoying long days out on the slopes this ski season, consider massage therapy. Massage can be a great solution for your aching muscles after a hard day of skiing and can improve your athletic performance.

We know that a week spent happily shredding fresh powder comes with its own set of aches and pains. Sometimes ignoring those pains for too long can even lead to more serious injuries. It’s important to stop pain in the early stages to prevent it from becoming a bigger problem, and massage can help you do just that.

Common Skiing Injuries

Although skiing is quite popular around the world, it’s one of the most injury-prone recreational sports that Americans engage in on a regular basis. The most common skiing mishap is knee injury—accounting for about 35% of all skiing related injuries—often caused by a twisting motion while falling. Upper body injuries like sprained thumbs and shoulder injuries are also all too common.

Injury Prevention for Skiers

There are a variety of ways to prevent injuries on the slopes. Enhancing your fitness level before ski season will help with flexibility, strength, and balance (fewer wipeouts = fewer injuries).

Regardless, you’re still likely to have sore spots and aches from the physical rigor of a hard day of skiing. So, what can you do to speed up your recovery time and prevent major injury?

Benefits of Massage for Skiers

Massage therapy has a long list of benefits for skiers who want to recuperate quickly so they can get back out and perform their best on the powder. In fact, getting a massage in the middle of a typical ski week could be just the tune-up that your body needs to run at its optimal level. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, research shows that massage therapy can:

1. Decrease muscles soreness and tension

Sports massage helps you relax those tired muscles after a hard day skiing.

2. Reduce recovery time from an injury

Deep tissue massage promotes muscle healing after strenuous activity, allowing you to get back on the slopes sooner.

3. Improve muscle flexibility

Massage can make you more limber, which can help prevent common skiing injuries.

4. Improve circulation

Swedish massage techniques improve blood flow, keeping you warm and your muscles oxygenated.

5. Improve joint range of motion

Sports massage techniques target tissues and ligaments around joints, providing you with more mobility when chasing your buddy down the slope.

6. Increase relaxation and improve sleep quality

You’ll rest easy after a soothing massage post-ski, according to AMTA research.

7. Reduce anxiety

The calming effect of massage can also alleviate any anxiety you may be dealing with, like paying for that speeding ticket you got on the way to the ski resort.

8. Lower blood pressure

You can improve your heart health with stress-busting Swedish massage.

9. Improve proprioception (awareness of body positioning)

Sports massage techniques can help improve your body awareness, essential for when you’re flying past trees, bunny slope skiers, or other obstacles on the slopes.

10. Promote connective tissue healing

With faster recovery time, you can look forward to getting back on your skis the day after a massage.

Types of Massage for Skiers

Skiers can benefit from a variety of massage specialties, including deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, and sports massage. Pre-ski trip massage can help warm the muscles up and ensure they are loose and ready to function their best. Post-ski massage is an essential tool for relieving muscle and joint soreness.

While you’re planning that ski trip with your friends to Park City be sure to book everyone a massage after a day out on the slopes. Your friends—and your tired muscles—will be sure to thank you for it.

Zen Massage in Salt Lake City 

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Salt Lake City, UT 84117

De-Stress at the Office with Chair Massage

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De-Stress at the Office with Chair Massage

Hello, Salt Lake,

Here we are and 2019 is coming to a close but before we say hello to 2020, it’s a good time to stop and take a moment to shake off all the build-up from 2019. After all, it’s best to begin the New Year with a refreshed, stress-free mind and body!

Workplace issues are one of the most common causes of stress in life. Whether it’s because of internal conflicts, boring routine, or that annoying coworker in the next cubicle- it’s inevitable. Luckily, job stress is a problem that can be resolved in many ways.

Here are a few ideas any organization can use to help start off 2020 on the right foot.

  • Holiday Incentives

Providing incentives doesn’t have to mean going “all-out” and giving every worker you have a huge monetary bonus. If you’re a start-up company or you’re simply on a budget, that’s just not realistic. But Holiday incentives can be something as simple as a handmade gift, a surprise potluck, or maybe even some free movie tickets so employees can take their loved ones out during the holidays. It’s the little things!

  •   Office Parties

Why do employees go out for drinks during the weekends? To wind down after a hectic week, of course! Imagine the kind of stress that accumulates from an entire YEAR if some of your employees don’t take those opportunities. Throwing a New Year’s party back at the office or at a nearby spot would let your employees mingle and have a chance to “let their hair down” as a group. This can give them a chance to dance off all the stress they accumulated throughout the year, a chance to build up morale with co-workers, and helps them start the New Year off on the right foot, as a team!

  •   Change of Scenery

A simple change in the ambiance for the New Year can make a huge difference. Humans are visual creatures, and it’s amazing how much our environment can affect us. Adding motivational posters, new art, or positive decor brightens up the workspace and brings a fresh feel to the office.

  •   On-Site Chair Massage

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a Zen Massage Therapist come into your office and give you a relaxing chair massage? Corporate chair massage is among the strongest statements a company can make to underscore a commitment to a safe, healthy, stress-free workplace. It’s no surprise that many businesses on Fortune-500 magazine’s list of “Top 100 companies to work for” have offered chair massage to their employees and many keep chairs and therapists on-site year-round to provide ongoing stress and muscle relief for their staff.

Onsite Chair Massage by Zen Massage

Onsite convenience, in studio quality

ZEN Massage takes corporate chair massage very seriously. For the perfect chair massage, it is not enough for us to simply apply table massage principles to a seated position. In order to maximize the therapeutic effect of our chair massage, we had to abandon the notion that chair massage was universal. In fact, everything from the height of the chair, therapist, and client, to the angle of the face rest plays a significant role in how our clients feel. We also understand that simply applying pressure to a muscle without stretching it has minimal therapeutic effect, so the founding principles in ZEN Massage had to be re-invented with the chair in mind. Ultimately, we succeeded in translating the amazing effectiveness of ZEN massage to a seated application with no loss of therapeutic effect. Contact us today about our corporate massage service in Salt Lake City. Your employees will thank you!

Corporate Services https://zenmassage.net/corporate/ 

  • On-Site Office Chair Massage
  • Conventions and Booth Staffing
  • Parties, Receptions, Conferences
  • Sporting Events
  • On-going Corporate Contracts

Zen Massage of Salt Lake City

(801) 467-3529

5520 South Van Winkle Expy,

Salt Lake City, Utah 84117

Amazing Benefits of Consistent Massage

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Amazing Benefits of Consistent Massage

Most of us have experienced that sense of relaxation and wellbeing that sets in after one massage. But have you thought about the benefits of enjoying massage on a regular basis? 

Massage is a great mode of preventative care when used on a consistent basis. In fact, in many cultures, use it every day. 

Receiving massage on a regular basis comes with amazing benefits for your body:

Increase in ‘Happy Hormones’

Massage boosts levels of the hormones serotonin and oxytocin and combats the creation of the stress hormone cortisol. Serotonin sends your body a calming message and oxytocin makes you feel better overall. Massage helps to regulate these hormones levels.

Reduce Chronic Pain

Chronic pain can come from sitting at a desk all day, having poor posture, or from an injury.  Massage helps increase blood flow throughout the entire body, it reduces inflammation and pain. Massage also helps to move toxins from the muscles, which promotes healing from generalized muscle tension or injury.

Improved Flexibility

Massage therapy is a fantastic way to maintain and improve flexibility as well as range of motion. Massage modalities like sports and deep tissue focus on muscle tension, connective tissues, joints, tendons, and ligaments. Getting massage on a regular basis will help keep your joints in good health and your muscles agile.

Enhanced Sleep Quality

Pressure applied during a massage triggers the creation of melatonin, the hormone your body releases for quality sleep. If you suffer from insomnia, get a massage right before bed.

Chronic Headache Relief

Headaches are often caused by stress, depleted energy, or poor circulation. Because massage improves blood flow to the heart and releases hormones that are effective in producing relaxation, a massage can be just the thing to kick your headaches for good.

Strengthened Immune System

Massage boosts your immune system by helping to release illness fighting white blood cells. These blood cells will help your immune system fight the common cold or flu, as well as promote overall wellness.

So, the benefits of enjoying a massage on a regular basis speak for themselves.

Working with the same massage therapist regularly can similarly enhance your wellbeing. It allows them to gauge your overall muscle health on a more consistent basis. They will become familiar with any problem areas or personal preferences you might have, making the massage experience that much more powerful.

Get Consistent Massages with a ZEN MEMBERSHIP 

Monthly Maintenance Massage Membership 

Join Zen Massage Membership with an introductory $50 Massage (normally $65), when you sign up for a 12-month massage membership.

Don’t think of massages as one-time treats, indulgences, or rewards for a tough week. Regular therapeutic services truly elevate your everyday life, smoothing out the rough spots, helping you be your best and making it easier to deal with life’s curveballs. 
At Zen Massage, we offer a lifestyle, a better way to live. Our Membership Programs are designed to facilitate an overall feeling of well-being that gets even better with each session. 
Become a Member today and experience first-hand that life feels better when lived at it’s fullest.
12-month Massage Membership details – 60 Minute Massage – $65 Per Month with a 12-month membership.
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