Thursday, January 22, 2009

2009~ Faith, Hope and Love



There's a Buzz of Hope in the air, can you feel it?

The Excitement

2009 is here and the Hope for Change is so strong it’s infectious.
I must admit I am a Dreamer
and I Do Believe in Peace,
the Greater Good,
that Beauty can be found in Every Moment,
and I do hope for an ever Brighter Future.
I am excited for our future;
I look forward to positive change, creating a more positive impact on our environment and in our lives.


There are so many exciting new Dreams and Goals I’m setting for 2009…

Before I tell you where I’m going, let me share with you where I’ve been…








2008 has been a monumental year for The Relaxation Spot and me.


As many of you know 2008 Began with me preparing to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

Costa Rica. February of 2008 began an opportunity to continue my massage education with expert instructors flown in from all over the world. 17 of them! Only 12 students were chosen for the 4 1/2mth intensive bootcamp program…and I was one of them!!

January was a blur filled with sudden bouts of spasmodic excitement mixed with thoughts of… ‘How do you pack lightly for living remotely for 4 ½ mths…” … And “Wow, I have a wonderful husband to be supportive and encouraging of me taking this Educational Adventure".

Costa Rica was a journey both inward and outward finding balance between intense classes and living in a beautiful paradise. I created balance by studying diligently and creating a ritual of walking meditations on the beach, my feet could actually tell what part of the 4mile stretch of beach I walked by the way the sand felt between my toes. The weather was warm and sunny, as were the locals, my instructors and fellow students. I have learned invaluable techniques and made lifelong connections, I could go on and on (trust me), there is more about this trip including pictures on my website


July brought me back to Berks County, Pa and marked the launch ofhttp://www.therelaxationspot.com/ including features like:

Instant Online Gift Certificate Purchases
(Yes that's right, you can instantly purchase a gift certificate using a credit card, design it and email or print it...save gas, trees, frustration)

Benefits of Massage, research, massage articles

Request an Appt Online

Newsletter Sign up

Spa Products

And much more.....!

2009 will bring online appointment booking!!!
Stay tuned as this website is alive and always changing!


The Relaxation Spot introduced New Spa Services and Fabulous
New Spa Products with Lemongrass Spa Products,

High Quality skin nourishing products available online!

Aromatherapy Oils, Shea Butter, Vitamin E Oil, Aloe Vera Gel, Jojoba Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, and without the cheap harmful fillers!

2008 has marked a greater awareness of personal care products.
Just because something is advertised as natural Doesn’t mean it isn’t full of chemicals you shouldn’t put anywhere near your body. Let alone our skin which is delivering these carcinogens directly to our blood stream to be delivered through our entire body. Look on the label!

For a list of chemicals that should not used in personal care products visit the Dirty Dozen plus on by website.

October My husband and I began a Yoga teacher’s training course and will be registered Yoga Instructor in April of 2009. This has also been an intensive program with instructors from all over the world… although this time I didn’t have to travel… for some reason they’re all coming to Berks County!!

There is so much to learn in this world and I don't plan on stopping!


2008 Ended in a bang when I became a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist.

For 8yrs I have been a Certified Massage Therapist however Pennsylvania didn’t have any specific requirements for a Massage Therapist.

In 2009 this will be changing. Licensure has passed. Although I could have accepted the GrandFathering provisioning having over 1000 hrs of Massage education and 8yrs exp puts me well beyond the requirements. Although taking a 3hr extensive exam is not my idea of fun. You deserve it. And passing it was fun. Not doing something for a very long time makes it appear like a giant task ahead of you. I was relieved that the test administer waited till after I passed to tell me they have been seeing many people fail this test. I'm so glad it's done!




Happy New Year From the Adamses



Gizmo and Buttercup wish you Lots of Kisses in 2009!


I truly believe that we all need to think positively about what is to come in 2009.
I am wishing each and every one of you wonderful experiences in 2009.
I am so excited about continuing this journey of life.
I smile when I think of all the clients that have experienced massage with me over the years. And I am eager to touch more lives in 2009.

I believe that massage can “Help make the world a better place”. If everyone got a massage at least 1 time per week…World Peace’.

From My Family to Yours....Best wishes in All that you Do!

As you may have guessed my List of Dreams and Goals for 2009 is actually Longer than my list of HighLights of 2008. Thus it will be shared in another newsletter or featured on my website




New Lemongrass Spa Products Available for 2009

We’ve got you covered for Valentine’s DayConsider a Chocolate Massage or Massage Lesson or Create your own Valentine’s Ritual with our Decadent VDay Products.

Consider Queen Diva for the Day or The Couple's Royal Treatmenthttp://www.therelaxationspot.com/ For Massage Giftswww.OurLemongrassSpa.com/RelaxationSpot For Spa Gift Sets

The 20 Top Lemongrass Products of 2008

#20 Candy Cane Crystals

#19 Baby Bottoms Up Balm

#18 Almond Body Polish

#17 Hydrating Eye Crème

#16 Lemon Sorbet Body Polish

#15 Face Crème with Botanicals

#14 Almond Body Butter

#13 Burgundy Mint Shimmer Lip Balm

#12 Lavender Mint Body Polish

#11 Grapefruit Lily Lotion

#10 Bug A Boo Insect Repellant 4 oz

#9 Coconut Lime Vanilla Polish

#8 Whipped Body Butter

#7 Fresh Mango Polish

#6 Pink Shimmer Lip Balm

#5 Tea Tree Soap

#4 Oatmeal milk and honey soap

#3 Herbal Foot Kit

#2 Nail Balm

and coming in #1 for a 5th year in a row: Pink Grapefruit Body Polish!As of 2009....New Products!! Pomegranate is my New Favorite!!

"Never Doubt that a small group of commited people can change the world. Indeed it's the only thing that ever has." ~ Margret Mead


Cheryl Adams, NCTMB
Cheryl@RelaxationSpot.com
484-529-9979
http://www.therelaxationspot.com

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