April Specials at Heidi Ella Wellness and Massage Therapy

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This month we are highlighting Cesarean Awareness Month at Heidi Ella Wellness and Massage. Did you know that massage therapy and yoga during pregnancy can help with a better labor and recovery time? Both Heidi Ella Wellness and Massage and The Wellness Center offer a wide range of holistic health options for pregnancy and beyond, from massage therapy to yoga to acupuncture.

Prenatal Special

In April we will be introducing our Prenatal Wellness Package. This package will support you through your pregnancy with monthly, bi-weekly and then weekly massage from the 2nd trimester through the end of the third. You will be billed monthly with payments of $135.00 per month for 6 months. You save 10% off of the regular price. Join during April and you will get a free 30 minute massage for your partner.

Postnatal Special

Postpartum can be a wonderful time, but it is hard on the body. This package helps restore your body and prepare you for the joys (and rigors) that motherhood brings. You will get one postnatal massage with assessment, one follow-up postnatal massage, a one hour postnatal yoga private session and a package of our soothing sitz bath. This package is $250.00.

 

Prenatal Events At The Wellness Center

We have two exciting prenatal events at The Wellness Center this month!

Free Screening of “It’s My Body, My Baby, My Birth”

April 22, 2017 at 3:00pm-4:00pm.

This movie follows the birth stories of 7 women. As we watch, we see how transformative and empowering birth can be. We will have a short discussion about birth options in the Northern Virginia area after.

Prenatal Nutrition Workshop

April 30, 2017 3:00pm-4:00pm

Eating healthy is more important than ever when you are pregnant, and also when you are preparing to become pregnant! Come learn about proper nutrition during pregnancy to nourish your body and your developing baby. This class will discuss the changes in calorie and nutrient needs, the importance of hydration, safe supplementation and herbs. We will discuss foods to include and avoid. You will also receive a 3-day meal plan and cooking tips. Whether you are currently pregnant or planning to be a mommy soon, this class is for you! As a mom and nutritionist, Elizabeth Owens, will walk you through the steps to optimize prenatal nutrition!

$40 per mom or mom-to-be

$60 per couple, because we know a strong support system is key to being successful! (this is only for spouse/partner/significant other)

For more information or to sign up, click here.

February Specials at Heidi Ella Wellness and Massage

 

 

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February Special

Couples Massage Package (Available Fridays and Saturdays)*

Looking for the perfect Valentines gift? We are offering 15% off of our new Couples Massage Package. You and your partner can choose a 60 or 90 Minute massage package. Add therapeutic foot soaks for two to your session for the ultimate in relaxation. Book here for the package!

 

*Offer can be purchased through February 14th. Purchased offers will be available for use through March 31, 2017. Limited availability, so buy today!

January Specials at Heidi Ella Wellness and Massage

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Welcome 2017! We at Heidi Ella Massage and Wellness are looking forward to another year of working with you to reach your health and wellness goals.

January Special

6-Month 60 Minute Maintenance Massage Package

Make the commitment to your body this January with the new 60 Minute Monthly Maintenance Package. With this package you will get a monthly 60 Minute massage session for only $80.00 per month. This package offers the ease of convenient monthly billing. If you would like to add repeat scheduling, you can easily set yourself up for 6 months of self-care. For more information or to schedule, call (571-224-5393) or email Heidi today!

New Wellness Items at Heidi Ella Wellness and Massage

Herbal Tea Trio

A custom-blended tea trio sampler (5.5 ozs (by weight) of our 3 new teas:

  • Reve: A floral blend of herbs designed to send you off to sweet dreams
  • Femme: A herbaceous and woody blend that is designed to balance and tonify
  • Joie: A minty and crisp blend that with uplift your mood

Herbal Joint Relief Salve

Heidi has created this salve with soothing herbs and restorative oils to help your aching joints.

The balm contains:

  • Infused Olive Oil : willow bark, St John’s Wort, comfrey root, solomons seal and arnica with
  • Therapeutic Oils: andiroba oil, shea butter, beeswax, Vitamin E and meadowfoam seed oil
  • Essential Oils: Birch, Ginger, Clove Bud and Wild Orange

 

Muscle Soak

Each 32oz bag (good for 8 baths) contains:

  • Epsom Salt: contains magnesium sulfate, reduces inflammation, relieves muscles aches and pains, soothes muscles cramps
  • Dead Sea Salt: contains magnesium, potassium and calcium chlorides, improves tone and quality of skin
  • Himalayan Pink Salt: contains calcium, magnesium, potassium and iron, promotes good circulation and prevents muscle cramping
  • Lavender: general relaxation oil for muscles
  • Peppermint: anti-inflammatory and cooling relief for low back pain
  • Basil: stimulates blood flow and soothes muscle spasms
  • Wintergreen: helps with muscle cramps and arthritis

 

 

New for October at Heidi Ella Wellness and Massage

The beautiful crisp Fall weather conjures up images of apple picking, crunching through knee deep leaf piles and…colds? Yes, sadly this is the beginning of cold and flu season. With that in mind, our focus this month will be Immune Boosting. Be sure to check back on the blog for educational posts and healthy, immune-boosting recipes!

October Special

We will be offering a special package of an Immune Boost Foot Soak with a 30 Minute Reflexology session targeting immune points along the foot. This 50 minute treatment is yours for $60.00 Be prepared to leave The Wellness Center restored and replenished and ready to tackle whatever comes your way. Book online here.

New for Heidi

Heidi just returned from an advanced workshop in Myofascial Release. She continues her excellence for working with clients to address structural imbalances caused by fascia. Her expert and well-educated hands will help you find new balance on and off the table. Book with her today and see how she can help you on your path to healing!

New for Janet

Feeling sluggish and rundown? Recovering from an illness or surgery? You may need some Manual Lymph Drainage. This gentle and relaxing modality can help encourage the lymph system and balance the body. Many clients report feeling relaxed and energized after. Perfect for helping to support the immune system for the beginning of Fall. Add a foot soak with Immune Boost for added benefit. Book today!

DIY Holistic Skincare Workshop

September 15, 2016 4:00pm-6:00pm

Heidi and Elizabeth will once again be leading the popular skincare workshop. This 2 hour workshop will give you the opportunity to learn about foods that enhance your skin’s own natural glow from Certified Nutrition Specialist Elizabeth Owens. Heidi Viverios will lead you through the dangers lurking in conventional skincare items and how to make your own safe and effective natural skincare products. $80.00 per person. Book online here or call 703-323-1563 for more information.

New Yoga Quarter Beginning with 2 New Classes at The Wellness Center

The Wellness Center offers a full range of yoga classes for everyone from the newest beginner to advanced yogis. Be sure to check out the website for a complete list and schedule.

New to the Schedule for October:

Hatha Yoga
Led by Janet Brown
Tuesdays 6:00pm (NEW)

Hatha yoga is the “yoga of balance”. In this class we will seek to unite styles and create inner awareness to bring your inner and outer body to a state of equilibrium. Perfect for the beginner or experienced yogi alike; this class is about YOUR yoga practice. You will be led through poses and breathing exercises that will foster knowledge and appreciation for your body in hope that you carry the balance created in class with you off the mat and into life.

Prenatal Yoga 
Led by Janet Brown
Tuesdays 7:15pm
Saturdays 1:30pm (NEW)

We are pleased to continue offering Prenatal Yoga at The Wellness Center this quarter.  This Yoga series will be devoted to learning asana (postures) and pranayama (breathing) to prepare for childbirth. We will use gentle and restorative yoga and breathing exercises to strengthen body and mind in anticipation of labor.  Part Yoga, part childbirth education, this class will see you challenged in the second trimester and supported in through your third.

The Wellness Center is a full-spectrum healing center offering massage therapy, acupuncture, yoga and Pilates We seek to keep the class sizes small to encourage questions and discussion. Please dress in comfortable clothes you can move in. You should also bring a yoga mat. All other props will be provided for you at the studio.

Product of the Month: Herbal Postpartum Sitz Bath

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It is no secret that childbirth can be difficult on the body. Our Herbal Postpartum Sitz Bath can help to soothe tired and inflamed areas. It contains gentle herbs to restore and tonify as well as astringent herbs and salt to heal and comfort. Each bag contains enough mix for 3 sitz baths in the postpartum period.

Our sitz bath contains:

  • Sea Salt
  • Lavender
  • Calendula
  • Uva Ursi

This is an excellent addition to your own birth kit for after baby or as a gift for a mom-to-be. $15.00 per bag

September Special: 15 % off of Postnatal Massage

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September will be devoted to Holistic Postnatal Health. We will be offering 15% off of all in-house postnatal massage sessions. This massage treatment combines Swedish massage, gentle lymph drainage and stretching with essential oils to help new mothers heal from childbirth and grow into their new bodies. This is best for women that are 4-6 weeks to 3 months after childbirth. 

Want to have an even more relaxing and rejuvenating experience? Add a foot soak to your postnatal session for $20.00 extra. You will leave feeling ready to take on those sleepless nights….

Be sure check back on the blog  for other holistic postnatal wellness offerings and education this month. 

August Special: Fascial Release Facial Massage with Essential Oil Skincare Sample $10 off

Welcome August! The month of beach vacations, hikes to beautiful sunny vales and picnics. Unfortunately all the heat, rich foods and sunshine can take a toll on your skin. This month we are highlighting how to care for your skin naturally. We will explore natural skincare, foods for skin health and much more.

But you can get a jumpstart on caring for your skin with our August special! We are offering a facscial release facial massage with a sample of skincare essential oils from DoTerra. Add this to a 60 Minute (or greater) massage in the month of August and receive $10.00 off your session. You will leave with rejuvenated and vibrant skin. Be sure to book your next session with us today!

July Special: Free Yoga and Breath Work Class

For the month of July, we will be exploring the importance of deep abdominal breathing and a strong, open core. We are offering a free class in breath work and beginner’s yoga with the purchase of 2 60, 90 or 120 minute Therapeutic Massage sessions in the month of July.

This 60 minute class will take place on July 23, 2016 at 5:15pm. In the class we will explore gentle hatha yoga poses that will open and strengthen the muscles of respiration in the abdomen and thoracic regions. We will also cover the use of pranayama or breath work in order to use these muscles in an efficient manner. Breath work helps with lowering anxiety, stabilizing posture and gently massaging internal organs.

Space is limited, so be sure to purchase your package early to ensure your spot in the free class.

June Promotions at Heidi Ella Wellness and Massage

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With Summer around the corner many of us are starting to increase our time outdoors. Whether it is hiking and biking or gardening, new activities can spell low back pain. But don’t worry, the skilled therapists at Heidi Ella Wellness and Massage can help. For the month of June we are offering a Personalized Self Care Coaching for a Pain Free Back. Learn how to extend the benefits of your massage with effective, self-care practices customized to your particular needs. Your therapist will teach you simple approaches you can implement right away to help reduce pain and discomfort so you can enjoy all the activities summer has to offer.

During the month of June, you can enjoy this personalized self care coaching for FREE with your next massage! Book your 60 Minute Massage with Self Care Coaching online now.
If you already have an appointment scheduled, please call to request the special, otherwise the additional time cannot be guaranteed. You may also call to request an extension of time to a 90min or 2 hour massage. Not valid for use with gift certificates and may not be combined with any other specials.

To enhance your session, your therapist will use a custom blend of essential oils, Ancient Minerals magnesium gel and heat in order to soothe and restore sore, overworked muscles.

New at The Wellness Center for May

Heidi Ella Wellness and Massage is part of The Wellness Center in Burke, VA. In addition to massage therapy offered, the center offers yoga, Pilates, acupuncture and workshops. This month there are two offerings of note.

Prenatal Yoga Series

We are pleased to now offer Prenatal Yoga at The Wellness Center this quarter!  In this 6 week series each class will be devoted to learning asana (postures) and pranayama (breathing) to prepare for childbirth. We will use gentle and restorative yoga and breathing exercises to strengthen body and mind in anticipation of labor.  Part Yoga, part childbirth education, this class will see you challenged in the second trimester and supported in through your third. Series 2 will run from May 17-June 21.  Sign up here.

Gentle Cleanse Workshop with Elizabeth Owens

You may have heard of detoxing and feared that you won’t get to eat food, have to sip on liquids all day, and be confined to your home! Well, that is not the case here. Join a gentle cleanse program to improve your energy and nourish your body!

Whether you have digestive issues, fatigue, joint pain, or even a few pounds you’d like to shed, this cleanse can start you on the right path to improve your symptoms and lighten the toxic burden our bodies face daily.

This 90 minute workshop includes a three day meal plan with handouts and recipes, an interactive food demo and sampling, and ample time for questions and answers. We will discuss what to include and avoid, and common detox misconceptions to promote safe and healthy cleansing. Come learn simple ways that work for you to improve your quality of life! Register here!

When: May 21st from 1:30-3:00pm
Cost: $20.00 per person