Beth Kelsey Massage, Sound Therapy and Hypnosis

Happy Sunday everyone!

Here is my newsletter that went out to my clients today! I hope to see you soon.

3 Things: Availability this week/Why Tuning Forks/Who is getting Hypnotized
Hello Everyone!
1) If you need a massage or hypnosis appointment this week, I have about 4 spots left. Book them online through bethkelsey.com or through the google booking link. Next week 7/27 -7/31, I have lots of availability especial in the mornings. You are most welcome to go ahead and get your appointments for the rest of the summer on the calendar.

2) Why use tuning forks during a massage appointment (totally optional!)?
Sound and vibration has abundant use in clinical medical settings. Think about the TENS unit that is used in physical therapy sessions or as an over the counter device to assist with pain relief and healing muscle and tendon issues. That is a mild vibration that is applied through the skin. Consider the diagnostic and therapeutic tool that is ultrasound technology. These machines use sound waves to render visual images as well as are applied to the exterior of the body to relieve pain, increase circulation and improve range of motion. Sound waves are even used to treat kidney stones. Tuning forks are used by medical professionals as diagnostic tools to test sensitivity on the body.
As a massage therapist, I am not treating anything so serious as kidney stones, nor am I making diagnoses. That is far out of my scope of practice. But consider the tuning fork as a tool that applies gentle but penetrating vibration from sound waves directly to muscles and joints through the skin. When used in conjunction with manual massage techniques, the result is very interesting and effective! The use of tuning forks is less "out there" or "woo-woo" then it sounds at first. Next time you are in the office for a massage, let me know if you'd like a demo--just a minute or two during your massage. See and hear the difference.

3) Who is Getting Hypnotized?
It is really interesting to me to see where my hypnosis clients come from and who they are. I had guessed that I would see my massage clients and I would help them with chronic pain coping mechanisms. But that hasn't been the case, and it has been fascinating!. My hypnosis clients generally come to me through a google search because they are looking for a hypnotist specifically. The next most common avenue seems to be through mental health counselors and therapists recommending their client see a hypnotist to help with a specific "piece" or "behavior". My clients span the adult age groups from 22 years to 82 years old. If you are interested in that part of my work, or know someone that is, please send them my way. I will be sure that you (or your person) will be treated honestly and with respect. Also, like my tuning fork paragraph above, hypnosis is way less weird or woo-woo or out there than you'd think. It is also pretty fun and creative. (unfortunately, it isn't as "cool" as you see on TV and in movies--but at nearly 59 years of age, I'm beyond trying to be cool.).

Speaking of.... Stay cool! Stay hydrated! and I'll see you later this summer.

Beth Kelsey
(540)239-1346

In Addition to Sound Therapy, I am offering Nervous System/Light Touch Sensory/ASMR Technique appointments.

I continue to use precision neuromuscular, trigger point, and deep tissue massage techniques and many people find them very effective therapy.
But, these techniques aren't effective or appealing to all potential clients. Last week, when I sent out my email to you all and posted on Facebook about my new Sound Sanctuary Tuning Fork Therapy, I received queries about Nervous system regulation and Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) style massage. These techniques are gaining attention on social media and in larger cities these appointments are being offered at Salons and Spas. These gentle techniques in the hands of a seasoned massage therapist with extensive experience working with musculoskeletal structures could be a fantastic addition to a massage practice. Read on below where I will copy the appointment description to this letter. Please keep me in mind for referrals, especially your family, colleagues and friends that are afraid that massage has to hurt to be effective. It does not.

Thanks as always for your attention and patronage of my small business private practice.

30 minute $60, 1 hour $100, 1 hour 30 minute $125.

Nervous System/Light Touch Sensory/ASMR Technique
This session is geared toward the clients who want bodywork, but for whom deep tissue techniques are unwelcome or unpleasant. This appointment will be deeply relaxing, comforting, supportive and a real reset for the nervous system. Various techniques and tools will be used to help the client settle in, quiet racing thoughts and take a break from the outside world. There is a growing amount of social media content of Sensory and ASMR techniques blended with light touch massage therapy. These appointments are gaining popularity in the spa and salon profession and can be seamlessly adapted to a massage practice. If deep tissue and firm pressure massage (which I offer in my comprehensive service menu) is not your preferred style, give this supportive relaxing technique a try.

This year, I finished my certification in Sound Therapy and I am adding Sound Sanctuary treatments to my practice. Read on for descriptions of the new treatments. Massage and Hypnosis appointments continue as usual.
Sound Sanctuary: Tuning Fork Therapy 30 minutes.
Escape from the busy-ness, chaos and stimulation of the world around us. Experience the benefits of hearing and feeling the tones and vibration of tuning forks. Beth combines her extensive experience with massage therapy with proper placement of instruments on the body and audible musical tones. This highly meditative and supportive session will leave the client feeling relaxed and refreshed. The client remains clothed for this session. The appointment is sound only and not a massage.
Sound Sanctuary: Tuning Fork Therapy with Relaxation Massage
60 or 90 minutes
Escape from the busy-ness, chaos and stimulation of the world around us. This session includes gentle massage techniques and healing touch methods. The session will include body massage, but will focus on the scalp, head, face, neck, arms and hands. These techniques focus on soothing the nervous system and quieting internal dialogue so the client can rest deeply. Experience the benefits of hearing and feeling the tones and vibration of tuning forks. Beth combines her extensive experience with massage therapy with proper placement of instruments on the body and audible musical tones. This highly meditative and supportive session will leave the client feeling relaxed and refreshed. NOTE: deep tissue massage techniques will not be used.

Tomorrow is the day for the Roanoke Valley Holistic Expo. Come join me at this free event at the Salem Civic Center from 10-5 , Saturday. 90 + vendors. Have a free mini session of conversational hypnosis at my booth, or hear my talk at 3pm in Parlor C of the civic center.

1)I updated my services at www.bethkelsey.com. Check out the different sessions. 2) there are 3 more sleeps until I am a presenter at the Roanoke Holistic Expo at the Salem Civic Center. This event has free parking and free admission. Over 90 booths to see. health, wellness, spirituality, natural products. All kinds of things. My booth will be to promote my Hypnosis practice. I'll be giving a short talk at 3pm in Parlor C of the civic center. The rest of the day I'll be at my booth doing free sessions/demos of simple conversational hypnosis. The event runs from 10-5, Sat April 25. See you there.

1) I updated my services at www.bethkelsey.com . Check out the different sessions.
2)There are three more sleeps until I am a presenter at the Roanoke Holistic Expo at the Salem Civic Center. This event has free parking and free admission. There will be over 90 booths to visit, health, wellness, spirituality, natural products. All kinds of things. My booth will be to promote my Hypnosis practice. I'll be giving a short talk at 3pm Saturday in Parlor C of the civic center. The rest of the day, I'll be at my booth doing free sessions/demos of simple conversational hypnosis. The event runs from 10am-5pm Saturday April 25. See you there!

This month's food drive theme is cake mix and tuna/canned meats. And will be headed to the Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry next week. With the storm coming this weekend, consider dropping off your donations by FRIDAY to the front porch of 714 Barringer Drive in Blacksburg. I'll get the food over to the pantry as early as I can next week.

Happy New Year friends and clients, and friends that have become clients as well as clients that have become friends! I added an intro/demo hypnosis session to my online booking site. Here is the description: ARE YOU CURIOUS about Hypnosis, but aren't sure if you would feel comfortable being hypnotized? Curious to learn what can be accomplished with Hypnosis but don't know where to begin?

This one hour session is for you.

For the price of a 60 minute massage, you will experience a hypnotic state and learn how deeply relaxing, pleasant and fun hypnosis can be . Think of this session as a break from your week, a time of restoration and peace, a period of profound relaxation, creativity and focus.

If you enjoy this session of Hypnosis for relaxation, we can talk about hypnosis for changing things for the better, whatever that means for you.

Give it a try!

Book your introduction to Hypnosis, your massage for the mind today!

McBryde village neighbors really came through for this drive for the Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry this month! My car is full! This is the largest drive ever in the past 5 years. Thanks to everyone that donated. See you next month when we will celebrate our 5 year anniversary of the drives.