Kayse Gehret is founder of Soulstice Spa, a boutique natural skin & body care line, as well as a practicing massage therapist & Reiki practitioner based in the San Francisco Bay area.
Affordable Massage... in Marin County
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kayse g.
Posted in: General Discussion in Massage/Spa
Here are a few of my tried & true places to go for regular, affordable massage therapy 'over the bridge' in Marin County...Bodywise - 415.459.63331566 4th Street, San RafaelSkilled, professional practitioners offer Swedish or "Deep Swedish" at super-affordable rates ($64 for 75 minutes of Deep Swedish)... Student practitioners available at lower...
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Massage after Marathon
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kayse g.1 Comments
Posted in: General Discussion in Massage/Spa
congrats!! if you've managed to complete a marathon, your body most definitely deserves a massage! not only will you feel great, it will help those overworked tissues relax & recover that much faster...since you've just pushed your body to its limits, it's very important that you receive the correct kind of massage, tailored just for you & th...
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...to tip or not to tip?
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kayse g.5 Comments
Posted in: General Discussion in Massage/Spa
We've all been there. You walk into a new experience & haven't a clue what to do... If you're new to massage therapy or receiving spa treatments, here are some tips on what is "normal"Whether you're in a chiropractic office, wellness center or spa, you will usually 'check-in' at the front desk. Try to arrive at least 15 minutes early upon your f...
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Tahitian mud scrub or advanced shiatsu? - Navigating a spa menu
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kayse g.1 Comments
Posted in: General Discussion in Massage/Spa
Spas are becoming ever more innovative in designing their treatment menus, and sometimes it's hard to choose what's right for you when you can't pronounce a quarter of the options...! Consider the front desk staff your oracle, but before you ask them for guidance ask yourself what you want most out of your treatment... do you want to relax down ...
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Massage for Newbies
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kayse g.3 Comments
Posted in: General Discussion in Stress Relief
Maybe your back is aching from too many long hours at the desk...? Have headaches & knots brought on by stress...? Or maybe someone who loves you gifted you with a massage certificate at your local day spa... If you're brand new to massage therapy, you may wonder what to expect... Here are some tips to help make your first massage fantastic: 1/ ...
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How often should I be getting a massage?
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kayse g.
Posted in: Questions & Answers in Stress Relief
Many of my clients want to know how often they should ideally be receiving massage therapy? The best answer is the personalized one: it very much varies from individual to individual, but some good questions to ask yourself are... + What kind of work & activities do you do? --- Some of us tax our bodies more than others... If you have a physical...
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