Healing Massage Retreat

05/31/2024

If you are looking to get in tomorrow with Cassondra she just had two back to back sessions cancel leaving a 3 hour time gap in her schedule starting at 1045.

05/07/2024

If anyone is trying to get with Cassondra I just had a big cancellation for 1130 tomorrow. 90 minute slot open.

04/04/2024

I will not be responding to any messages through Facebook messaging at this time. Facebook is over ran with too many fake spam accounts. We’ve been getting a lot of inappropriate messages from fake people. If you want to get in contact with us go to our website which is listed above in the information and email us from there.

03/28/2024

Trigger Points - Subscapularis Muscle 🏋️‍♂️

The Subscapularis muscle, integral to the rotator cuff, is crucial for shoulder rotation and stability. Trigger points within this muscle can cause shoulder pain and restrict mobility, often presenting symptoms similar to rotator cuff injuries and bursitis. This condition primarily affects those involved in repetitive overhead tasks or recovering from shoulder injuries.

Characteristics of Subscapularis Trigger Point Pain:

- Causes shoulder pain, restricts movement.
- Pain extends down arm to wrist.
- Impedes reaching behind or throwing.

Anatomy of the Subscapularis:

- Originates in subscapular fossa, inserts on lesser tubercle of humerus.
- Stabilizes glenohumeral joint, medially rotates humerus.
- Innervated by upper, lower subscapular nerves (C5, C6, C7).

Functionality:

- Prevents humerus displacement.
- Crucial for back pocket reach actions.

Common Indications:

- Rotator cuff tendinopathy, adhesive capsulitis.
- Back-of-shoulder pain, clicking/popping.
- Reduced external rotation, limited shoulder movement.

Causes:

- Sports like swimming, baseball; overhead lifting.
- Shoulder injuries, sudden loading, immobility.
- Post-fracture/dislocation, frozen shoulder syndrome.

Differential Diagnosis:

- Distinguishes from impingement, rotator cuff, thoracic outlet syndromes.
- Rules out cervical radiculopathy (C7), cardiopulmonary issues.

Advice for Patients:

- Apply self-massage in, around armpit for exposed muscle parts.
- Avoid activities worsening symptoms, stretch shoulders.
- Seek professional advice for specific therapies.

Trigger Point Therapy Techniques:

- Ischemic Compression
- Cross-Fiber Massage
- Laser Therapy
- Myofascial Release Techniques
- Ultrasound Therapy
- Targeted Stretching, Strengthening Exercises

Image credit: Lotus Publishing

For more detailed insights on managing Subscapularis muscle trigger points and enhancing shoulder health, visit our blog. 👇

https://nielasher.com/blogs/video-blog/how-to-treat-a-trigger-point-subscapularis

02/11/2024

Healing Massage Retreat is looking to add 2 more Licensed Massage Therapists to our clinic. We are turning away people for same day appointments everyday (2 or more on average). We have 9 years of being around and we get new clients on our schedules weekly. We have two rooms right now that are set up to walk into and start tomorrow.

If you are a LMT that wants to own their own business but needs the help and push to be successful HMR was designed for this specifically. I opened HMR at a time where there wasn’t a lot of places, if any, set up for an LMT to be independent but have the background help and advertising that allows for a successful business. LMTs are usually floating around by themselves or working for someone else for an hourly pay. The cost of pushing your business name out there to get clients is always a struggle for an independent new business. HMR has 9 years of advertisin, 9 years of clientele, And 40+ years of experience between the therapists. We have an online booking system for everyone to be apart of so clients can search for the first available appointment or for the therapist they want.
The rooms are fully stocked with laundry, a table, hot towel cabbie, hot stone cooker and stone set. The only thing you have to provide is your oil or lotion, self advertising, your hands and your dedication to succeed working for yourself.

Now with that being said both of these rooms can be used by any type of practitioner: Acupuncture, Esthetician, Counselor, Lash Tech, Nutrtionist, etc. The tables can be removed and can be set up for lots of stuff.

Number one rule is that you are licensed to do what you do and you work inside your scope of practice. If your liability insurance doesn’t cover you for injury that means you are working outside your scope.

02/11/2024

We are on the hunt for 2 or 3 Cosmetologists who are hunting for a new home. This room is 20ft by 10 1/2”ft with a 5 foot sink/storage station. It is pretty close to a blank slate and can be completely personalized.

Contact me if you are interested.

Please do not contact if you are calling yourself a body contourist. This falls outside the scope of practice for a Cosmetologist. If you work out of HMR all licenses are followed to the T.

02/01/2024

Today Healing Massage Retreat is celebrating being open for 9 years. It’s kind of crazy to say that. The first year was rough. First 3 years showed we could do it. Covid hit us hard in more ways than one. So to say we are still open at this point is an accomplishment in itself when many small businesses didn’t make it through that time frame. Our clients really helped us get through that time frame by messaging, buying giftcards and package deals to help us keep the lights on. So this year we are celebrating by rebuilding our team. I’ve held off for a bit but we have remodeled 3 rooms with more to come in the near future. We have a 9 1/2x10 1/2 foot room that would work great for a massage therapist, counselor, acupuncturist, and quite a few other professionals. We have a 12x11 room that has a sink. This room would be great for an esthetician, massage therapist, waxing, lashes, acupunture, etc. We also have a brand new dual hair suite. This room is 19’x11” feet and has two hair stations, cutting chairs, 1 shampoo station and a huge storage cabinet and sink combo for color mixing. All these rooms are ready to be personalized.

The clinic is a 3000 sq ft space with a huge reception wrap around desk, waiting room, laundry on site, there is a bathroom, storage room. Rent will be a little different for each type of practice, depending on what the clinic is providing or not providing for the practioner. As a massage therapist or esthetician we proved all the sheets, towels, hot towel cabbies, hot stone cookers, tables. We just don’t provide your products. So if you are needing our laundry rent will be a bit different. If you aren’t needing our help in advertising that will change your rent as well, but we do have an online booking system and a huge overflow of massage clients. We turn people away every single day. We need coverage. Please message me if you are looking.

06/05/2023

If anyone is trying to get in with Cassondra this week she just had two cancellations for Wednesday. Both 1 hour long sessions. 10am and 3:15pm. If anyone is interested message us or book online.

05/02/2023

If anyone has been trying to get in for an hour appointment with Cassondra she had a cancellation for tomorrow at 3:30. You can book right online. There is also a spot at 1:15 for a 30 Min MLD and a spot of Friday at 11:15 for a 30 Min MLD. The following week there is only 1 available appointment as of right now and it’s for a 30 Min MLD at 2pm on Monday the 8th.

02/17/2023

If you have been wanting a facial or a wax you can once again book with Yaslin on our appointment books on Fridays and Saturdays. She has been with HMR for close 6 years now.

12/17/2022

There are two rooms available up for rent both newly remodeled and fully set up as massage rooms but could easily be converted to an Acupuncturist space. The rooms are $125 a week a piece.

12/17/2022

We have a 16'X10' Hair Suite that has a hair station, chair, wash sink and a whole sink and counter space for mixing color and for storage. I am asking $650 for the whole month, if they want to share it with someone I am asking $750 due to the amount of energy and water being used.

12/17/2022

Healing Massage Retreat is once again looking for 2 or more Massage Therapists. I have 2 newly remodeled rooms (9 1/2X 10 1/2) that are set up for massage fully furnished. One was rented recently that didn't work out. So as the New Year approaches we will be opening these two rooms up for daily renters for $35 a day, or full time renters where the room is theirs for $125 a week (Or if two therapists decide to come together and share it's $150 a week). Daily renters need to be committed to the same day or days every week. We have a major shortage of Massage Therapists at HMR and pretty much everywhere in Rochester. We have overflow every single day. We are turning people away. We need therapists who are consistent and don't block their schedules, or decide to cancel appointments because they are spaced out from other appointments. It takes time to build a full practice, but it is 100% possible with patience and being available for same day appointments. I have know of 10 massage therapists who have stepped away from the Rochester area in the last two months. There are many people looking for new places to get massage. We are located right off of West Ridge Road in Greece behind the Esporta.
These rooms can be used for other modalities as well.

11/30/2022

Occipital neuralgia is characterized by sharp, painful, electric-shock-like sensations on the back of the head, neck, and ears. The pain is typically one-sided and begins in the upper neck and spreads to the head. Learn more about this painful condition: https://bit.ly/3RLUpMp

11/07/2022

We Want to Welcome Christy Thurston, LMT to our team. She is working Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 12pm-8pm. If you are looking to get this week and can't find a spot look at Christy's Schedule. Christy has some availability tonight after 4pm.

11/01/2022

Our feet share a special connection with our body, they connect us with the ground, and we should pay special attention to how our feet are behaving if we want to perform at our best and stay injury-free.

The arches of your feet are one of the most jam-packed and complex anatomical structures in your body and help with many things:

• They allow for fine-tuned movements of the foot and toes in order to achieve stability and balance.

• They act like a ‘core’ to help support the arch and hold it in place when weight-bearing. This helps maintain balance and control and prevents the foot from unwanted collapse.

• They help the foot become stiff and rigid to create propulsion when walking, running, jumping, etc. They also help the foot become mobile/adaptable when needed.

Now with a pronated foot (collapsing medially), your hip (ipsilaterally) side moves down and anteriorly.

With a supinated foot ⤴️(moving externally), your weight shifts laterally, and you will feel pressure on the outside of your feet.

This leads to mechnical imbalances that affect everything above your ankle joint.

Improving foot proprioception is the first step to addressing a foot imbalance.

Therapeutic insoles are a great way to address poor foot posture by hacking your nervous system.

This is how they work: 1️⃣ mechanoreceptor (skin)> 2️⃣ thalamus > 3️⃣ sensory cortex > 4️⃣ motor cortex (movement)

Since the motor cortex is what ultimately controls your muscles, working with a product that feeds it 24/7 results in FAST and permanent changes in poor foot and body posture.

Fix my posture → https://bit.ly/38KFpww




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10/25/2022

10/23/2022

The C5-C6 spinal motion segment provides flexibility and support to the neck. This motion segment may be a source of pain due to degenerative changes, trauma, and poor posture.

10/21/2022

If anyone is trying to get in tomorrow I just had a cancellation at 2:15. Can be a 60 or 90 minute session.
-Cassondra

10/03/2022

From relieving pain to reducing nausea, massage therapy can provide many benefits to improve the quality of life for cancer patients. During , explore how massage therapy is making a difference for those coping with cancer. https://bit.ly/3eMwRoi

10/03/2022

This is Cassondra.

I haven't been using Facebook as much for advertising since they have changed all the algorithms, but I have been told a few times now that people keep checking on us :) So You will be seeing more posts here.

I am starting to get busy once again with Manual Lymph Drainage for Plastic Surgery Recovery and a lot more for Breast Cancer recovery. I have been asked many times who I recommend in Rochester if they can't get in with me. I will only put my name on one therapist in Rochester and she has been working out of my office for the past 6 years. She has been a Certified Lymphedema Therapist for the past year and a half, and has mentored underneath me. Yaslin Ortiz is not in our online booking system anymore since she is really a 1 Stop Shop for massage, skin care and waxing. Please book with Yaslin at Golden Aura Spa. She has a very wide range of services so take a peek!

09/27/2022

Don’t forget Cassondra will be out of town for a week starting next Wednesday. If you are wanting to get in with her before she leaves she has 5 spots open.

Tomorrow (the 28th)- 11am, 3:15pm
Friday- 2:30pm
Monday (3rd)- 11:45
Tuesday- 11am

08/30/2022

We have two rooms up for rent for LMT’S or other health care practitioners looking for a space to rent.

Rent is $500 a month. You will have a fully stocked room, laundry, advertising.

08/23/2022

2 openings just opened up on Cassondra's Schedule for Friday and she has a couple of spots left in the beginning of next week if anyone is needing a de-stressor before the start of the school year.

08/01/2022

If you are looking to get in tomorrow for a massage Cassondra just had 2 big appointments cancel out one at 11 and one at 2. Book online.

07/26/2022

If anyone is trying to get in with Cassondra for MLD she had two cancellations for 30 min sessions for tomorrow (Wednesday) and 2 larger cancellations on Friday. Than there is nothing till mid August unless there are cancellations.

06/25/2022

Kara is offering $10 off any sessions book for tomorrow June 26th. Book right online 🙂

06/20/2022

If you are trying to get in with Cassondra this week. She just had two big cancellations for tomorrow starting at 12pm. She is booked solid after that for two weeks.