Hello, lovelies!

Aaagh!! 2012. We’re all gonna die!*Newsflash* None of us get out of life alive. Spread the word. I’m being super sarcastic, but I am so tired of hearing about how the end is near. I’m kind of hoping this is the end of the world as we know it. We could use a turn for the better, in my opinion.

It has taken me 22 days into 2012 to sit down to write this newsletter. I’ve been in such resistance to writing it…  It occurred to me it’s because I couldn’t come up with the perfect words, perfect subject, perfect source of inspiration, perfect blah blah blah. I have a lot of ideas of needing to be perfect to be lovable and of value, and in this case, successful in business. It’s at once both amusing and incredibly sad because I know that perfection is unattainable. It’s not even the point of being here.

Perhaps I’m not the only one who isn’t fully engaged in creating a joyful life, isn’t striving for her dreams and goals wholeheartedly, isn’t even allowing herself to fully HAVE a dream, for fear of not being and doing perfect. Perhaps I’m not the only one getting out my bejeweled internal-hammer to beat myself up for mistakes, real or imagined, every day. Perhaps I’m not the only one reading books, attending seminars, webinars, and group calls to figure out what/where/when I’m doing and being ‘wrong’, so I can fix it and do and be ‘right’. Perhaps I’m not the only one who sometimes gets caught up in the perfection-equals-love-but-perfect-isn’t-possible-so-I’ll-never-be-lovable-because-I’m-not-perfect cycle. It’s fucking exhausting, isn’t it? (Yeah, I said it… And what?)

All that efforting was not in vain: I am not perfect, and I love me anyway. Let’s make that the efforts we make: To abandon perfection, be our true and best selves, and love ourselves and each other anyway.

 Skin Specials:

Lactic Peel: $40 with a massage, $45 as a stand alone treatment (normally $75)– I’m LOVING the results I’m seeing on those of you who’ve had a lactic peel, so I’m keeping this special going for now. Come get your dewy glow on!

Brow, Lip, or Chin Wax: $5 each (normally $10 each)

Brazilian Wax: $45 (normally $55)– Seriously, ladies, wax it off! The benefits are quite, uhhh, stimulating. Extrasensory? Freakin’ HOT! Do it.

Attitude of Gratitude:

Thank you for being vulnerable and allowing me to be vulnerable too. I appreciate your dedication to yourselves and your health. I appreciate being a part of your lives.

You are amazing. You are gifted. You are kind. You are so beautiful. You are lovely exactly the way you are.

See you soon,

Kandice

Hello, lovelies!!

I mentioned how much I love the holidays last month. Christmas is an incredibly magic time! The trees, lights, reindeer, a fat white dude in a red suit… I feel like a kid, so hopeful, so enchanted, so filled with possibility. Usually. Once upon a time, I had absolutely no negative energy on the family aspect of the holidays. I know plenty of people who do, but I counted myself blessed to not be among them. As I’ve gotten older, it seems the family dynamics, those weird, underlying, intricately interwoven relationships and agreements, have come to light. Or perhaps I can no longer ignore how negative and damaging some of those agreements are. Either way, this holiday season seems to be incredibly challenging for me, and I’ve been called to step up my self-care routine.

My business always gets busy during the holidays. I anticipate, and relish, being a part of your treatment-tribe, as I’ve recently dubbed the group of people who keep you going strong (chiropractors, acupuncturists, energy workers, doctors, etc.). This year, most of us are more stressed out than normal, which is when massage becomes less of a luxury, and being on the my table is an act of rest, rejuvenation and self love. If you are also feeling the strain, please do not hesitate to get in with me. While I can’t make your stress go away, I can certainly help you and your body be better equipped to deal with that stress. Don’t forget I know a lot of amazing healers who can help you in ways I cannot, and will gladly refer you to any of them.

Specials:

*Lactic Acid Chemical Exfoliation: $45, 30 minute, stand-alone treatment, no massage (usually $75) OR $40 to add the 30 minute treatment to any 60+ minute massage

Benefits of a Lactic “Peel”: Lactic acid works on the surface of the skin to even skin tone, improve texture, and reduce hyperpigmentation. Lactic’s unique ability to draw moisture toward the surface of the skin makes it ideal for all skin types and most skin conditions (including sensitive and oily/acne prone skin). This treatment will leave your skin soft, radiant and will give you a youthful, dewy glow! There is little to no down time, and skin will not peel, but may flake lightly a few days after treatment. It’s PERFECT for the holiday party season!

*Brow, Lip or Chin Wax: $5, when added on to another service (usually $10)

*New Client Massage Price: $60 for 60 minutes for the first massage (usually $75)

*Referral Reward: $15 credit for each referral you send me. Thank you for being so generous with your loved ones!

Credit Card Acceptance, Packages, Blogging, Receipts, Gift Certificates:

*From my website, you can now purchase services for you, or a loved one!! I don’t accept credit cards in person, but online you can use Paypal, Bill Me Later or a credit card. Woot!! My monthly specials are listed online as well. Check out my new website: www.kandicemorgan.com.

*There are massage packages listed, in 60 and 90 minute options, and available for purchase. All packages are to be used within one calendar year. You and a significant other may share a package. It is your responsibility to book with me.

*Beginning January first, I’ll be blogging! Many of you have commented that I should be blogging my newsletters. Soon, those and any other thoughts that come to my mind will be on my website. Heaven help us all! I’ll do my best to keep the LOLs and smiley faces to a minimum. Don’t worry, I’ll still be sending an email with the link to the new newsletter/blog so you don’t forget to check out what’s going on!

*Many insurance companies have flex spending accounts that will reimburse you for massage! I’m so happy about this, as I believe massage is essential for health. If you have a FSA, please let me know and I’ll get you a receipt to submit for reimbursement.

*New gift certificate policy: Beginning immediately, all gift certificates are good for one calendar year from issuance date. For six months post expiration, gift certificates will be honored at 50% of face value. The balance of the service must be paid at the time of service. Please encourage your people to use their certificates! A massage in theory doesn’t hold a candle to the blissful reality of being on my table. (Or, you know, the usual “I’ll feel better when you’re done”.)

Etc:

I just realized that it’s almost been 8 months since back surgery! Holy canoli, how time flies! I do my best every day to not forget the lessons from that time, or in the time that’s followed. Some times, I forget. Tonight I was walking through the store and was very aware of my thighs rubbing together, and I started walking really stiffly and was thiiiiis close to going to negative self talk. Then I recalled a time not too long ago when I could barely walk or stand. I began strutting around that store with my cart, letting all the rubbing and jiggling and wiggling have its way! It was freeing and I encourage you to have the same freedom of movements! Your body is a divine gift– strut, don’t walk!

THANK YOU for an amazingly beautiful and blessed year!! You will truly never know how often you are included on my gratitude lists. You are pure Love and Joy and Light in my world. Thanks for being here.

See you soon,

Kandice