Solstice Bodywork By Tri Barefoot Massage

Labor Day History: In 1886, the labor movement fought for an 8-hour workday.

Today, we remember the importance of balancing work with rest, self-care, emphasizing the need for breaks, relaxation and wellness routine because healthy workers are happy workers!

Weekly Appointment Availability At Solstice Bodywork By Tri Barefoot Massage
◾️ Monday
Happy Labor Day
◾️ Tuesday
Kristin 1:00 90 minutes
Alice 2pm-7pm
◾️ Wednesday
Alice 2pm-3:30, 6:30 90 minutes
◾️ Thursday
Angela 10am-1pm
◾️ Friday
Angela 10am-11:30am,
◾️Saturday
Angela 10am-1:30pm
◾️Sunday
Closed

Schedule online at SolsticeBodyworkAK.com

Weekly Appointment Availability At Solstice Bodywork By Tri Barefoot Massage
◾️ Monday
Closed
◾️ Tuesday
Angela 11:30-1:00
Alice 2pm-7pm
◾️ Wednesday
Alice 2pm-7pm
◾️ Thursday
BOOKED
◾️ Friday
Angela 11:30-60min, 5:30-60min
◾️Saturday
Angela will be available starting in September
◾️Sunday
Closed

Schedule online at SolsticeBodyworkAK.com

With new school start times & my kids’ activities in full swing, it’s time for a new fall schedule effective Sept 3rd!

Tues-Wed are similar, Thur-Fri are split & Saturdays are back!

Book online today! SolsticeBodyworkAK.com

Weekly Appointment Availability At Solstice Bodywork By Tri Barefoot Massage
◾️ Monday
Closed
◾️ Tuesday
BOOKED
◾️ Wednesday
Alice 4pm-7pm
◾️ Thursday
Angela 10am-1pm
Alice 2pm-8pm
◾️ Friday
BOOKED
◾️Saturday
Closed for Summer
◾️Sunday
Closed

Schedule online at SolsticeBodyworkAK.com

We have a Question for our regular Barefoot Massage Clients! 🤔

How do you tell people what Barefoot Massage is?

Educating our clients about Barefoot Massage and all its benefits is very important to us!

So when you’re referring your friends and family to us, which we are totally grateful for, What do you say?

Do you tell them what your favorite part is?
We know for newbies hearing about Barefoot Massage for the first time, their reactions are priceless!

Our fave is “I was told you were going to walk on me to help me feel better” 😆

Let us know in the comments! 👇🏻

As Solstice Bodywork continues to grow, we want to remind you of our favorite scheduling feature...our WAITLIST!

Cancellations happen so be the first to know! This feature will send out an email or text if your desired date and/or time opens up.

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With this style of massage you can expect all the great benefits of traditional hands-on massage without the pain people have come to associate with "deep tissue" massage work. This allows your body and mind to fully relax within your session and reap the many benefits of Barefoot Massage.

Book online at SolsticeBodyworkAK.com

Thank you to our clients recently who have been so considerate and canceling/rescheduling due to illness! Your the REAL MVPs, there is allot of different illness circulating in our community, we appreciate the caution and concern for the office and our families ☺️

We value you as a client here at Solstice Bodywork by Tri Barefoot Massage and we hate to see you miss appointments.

However, with respect to our therapists and our busy work schedules it is ALWAYS best to reschedule your appointment the moment you start to feel unwell.

You can reschedule from our website outside of the 24 hours prior to your appointment, or you can text or email us for assistance rescheduling.

Please don’t wait, Contacting us as soon as your starting to feel unwell allows us to reschedule your appointment and avoid having to charge a late cancellation fee.

As a side note; when your body is fighting off a virus or cold massage can actually worsen your symptoms!

Thai Floor Massage can be simply explained as "lazy mans yoga" but it is SO much more than that. It works on both the muscles and the joint capsule through various stretching and massaging techniques that are sure to leave you feeling more in tune with your body than ever before.

Thai Massage is a great starting point to your self-care journey if you're new to bodywork, it is a mat based session done in comfortable clothing with treatments ranging from 60 minutes to 2 hours.

When coming in for your first Thai Massage please remember the following;
▪️ Fill out our online "Health Intake" prior to your appointment start. This allows your therapist to review any health concerns or injuries.
▪️ Come wearing comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Tight clothing can limit your range of motion and cause discomfort.
▪️ Drink plenty of water before and after your appointment.

Schedule your appointment online
Solsticebodyworkak.com

It’s a pretty full week, take advantage of our Waitlist Feature in our online booking system!
Get a email/text if we have any cancellations happen 24 hours or more prior to the appointment day and time you have added on the waitlist. Quick and easy 😀

Weekly Appointment Availability At Solstice Bodywork By Tri Barefoot Massage
◾️ Monday
BOOKED
◾️ Tuesday
Angela 2:30 90min
◾️ Wednesday
Kristin 1:00 90min
◾️ Thursday
BOOKED
◾️ Friday
BOOKED
◾️Saturday
Closed for Summer
◾️Sunday
Closed

Schedule online at SolsticeBodyworkAK.com

We offer insurance billing for all our service.

Email us your insurance card and date of birth, we verify your benefits with our biller usually within 24 hours! If your benefits cover massage and we get a referral from your doctor, we can get you scheduled ASAP!
Visit our website
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The value of something has is the value you place on it.
•
For years massage has been marketed as a Luxury Service.
Something only privileged people could afford. It is "pampering" and a special occasion service. Some see it as extravagant and self-indulgence.

I can tell you that MOST of the clients I work with aren't coming through my door for luxurious self-indulgence.
They don't view massage as a luxury...

•The Luxury is full range of motion when they turn their heads.

•It's being able to comfortably sleep at night.
It's rolling over in bed with ease.
It's getting out of bed with ease.

•Luxury is a pain relief after an injury or accident.

•It's 60-90mins (or more) of quiet alone time, because most of us are "on" more than we're
"off".
•
You can find the luxury of range of motion, decompression (mental and physical), a full night's rest, and more here at Solstice Bodywork.
Book Online
www.solsticebodyworkak.com

Weekly Appointment Availability At Solstice Bodywork By Tri Barefoot Massage
◾️ Monday
Booked
◾️ Tuesday
Alice 4pm-7pm
◾️ Wednesday
Alice 2pm-7pm
◾️ Thursday
Angela 3pm 60min
◾️ Friday
Angela 12pm 60min
◾️Saturday
Closed for Summer
◾️Sunday
Closed

Schedule online at SolsticeBodyworkAK.com

Solstices Bodywork by Tri Barefoot Massage was the first exclusive Barefoot Massage Studio in Alaska. When we first opened 99% of our clients had never heard of barefoot massage and had definitely never experienced it!
But our clients were interested in trying something different, something deeper and more consistent, and now they won’t go back!
If you:
•Have chronic pain, tightness, holding patterns
•Crave deep tissue treatment and haven’t found it with hands on massage therapy
•Are an athlete of any type, at any level searching for bodywork that is beyond the average no pain no game massage
Than this is where you need to be!
Book online
www.Solsticebodyworkak.com

Muscle Tension -
🔅It could be that you are struggle with your range of motion (ROM).
🔆 Your ROM is inhibited in some way and causes discomfort or pain.
🔅It could be that the area of concern feels like it is constantly in contraction or never at rest....
When a massage therapist palpates a muscle that feels tight it can feel like the surrounding tissues are tense as well. For example, It feels like the problem is your upper shoulder but actually it’s also your tight in your ribs and armpit as well.

Solution, we are going to work your problem area but also additional areas surrounding it to be most efficient in releasing the tension.

Treating the whole issue not just the painful spots.

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A properly trained professional takes care of their feet!
Our barefoot massage therapist are trained to sanitize their feet before and after each massage. We don’t sneeze in our feet, wipe our nose, or touch our hair with their feet. We also don’t touch phones, money and light switches with our feet. These are all things hands on therapist could come in contact before, after or during a massage. The only thing our feet touch are clean slippers, the table and YOUR body.

Barefoot Massage is sanitary, safe and enjoyable.

Our Solstice Bodywork Online Clothing Store is LIVE!
Hats, hoodies, T-shirts, long sleeves!
Purchase online drop ships to you direct.

We’re collaborating with a locally owned Alaska small business out of Kenai called

visit our website, click on the menu button and find clothing store and check it out!

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Weekly Appointment Availability At Solstice Bodywork By Tri Barefoot Massage
◾️ Monday
Booked
◾️ Tuesday
Booked
◾️ Wednesday
Angela 10:00am- 1:30pm
Alice 2pm-7pm
◾️ Thursday
Angela 3:30 60 minute
Alice 2:00-7:00
◾️ Friday
Booked
◾️Saturday
Closed for Summer
◾️Sunday
Closed

Schedule online at SolsticeBodyworkAK.com

Available Appointments
Tuesday - Alice 2-7
Wednesday - Alice 4-7, Kristin 2pm 90min
Thursday - Angela 10am 60min
Join the waitlist :) solsticebodyworkak.com

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY PUBLISHES LARGEST STUDY EVER ON MASSAGE THERAPY USE

July 2024

"Many people receive massage therapy and for many reasons. But according to a new study – the largest and most comprehensive ever conducted on the subject – the prevalence of visits to massage therapists is higher than one might have imagined and the reasons may be surprising."

“What our study shows is that it’s probably not helpful any longer to label massage as an ‘alternative’ therapy, with all of the marginality that the term conveys.”

“Licensed massage therapists ought to be respected as mainstream practitioners, whose profession provides a therapeutic approach not just to address pain and functional challenges but to foster wellness and overall well-being, physical and emotional.

Everyone can benefit from working with a skilled massage therapist. They’re the hidden gems in the healthcare system.” - Jeff Levin, Ph.D., M.P.H., University Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health. (Robert Rogers/Baylor University)

Study Link: Journal of Science & Healing
Prevalence & Determinants of Massage Therapy Use in the US
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1550830724000958

I’ve been debating sharing publicly for a few weeks but we are facing some big uncertainty right now and we could use all the love and support we can get. Please send us your prayers, positive energy and well wishes.

Kristin’s husband Brent was readmitted to Alaska Regional on July 3rd after previously being in the hospital for over a week on June 18th when he was rushed to the ER for extreme abdominal pain where he was diagnosed with Diverticulitis with a perforation in his colon that was infected.

On July 6th Brent underwent Emergency surgery, the infection he had in his abdomen from diverticulitis spread and the hole in his colon has increased. He is recovering at the hospital, the estimated recovery time in the hospital is 5-7 days, apart of this surgery included needing to bypass his colon to allow it to heal, he will need a Colostimy bag for approximately 3-6 months. His doctor is optimistic about his recovery because he is young and healthy.

The Tri’s financial need to greatly increased now that Brent’s had open abdominal surgery and may not be able to return to work on the slope for several months due to the physical requirements of his job. At this time Brent and Kristin do not have short or long term disability to replace Brent’s lost income. As most know Kristin is a small business owner and has been by Brent’s side while in the hospital having to reschedule and cancel many of her clients at her massage studio.

The Tri’s need help, please share this post and if you’re able to donate to help them through this difficult unexpected medical emergency they would be very grateful.

Donation Options Links -
Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/MrsKristinTri
Cash App: https://cash.app/$kristintriak
PayPal: [email protected]

GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/11b959dd (takes 10%)

Weekly Appointment Availability At Solstice Bodywork By Tri Barefoot Massage
◾️ Monday
Closed
◾️ Tuesday
Alice 2pm-7pm
◾️ Wednesday
Alice 4pm-7pm
◾️ Thursday
Angela 2pm 90min or 2 hours
◾️ Friday
Angela 2:30 60min
◾️Saturday
Closed for Summer
◾️Sunday
Closed

Schedule online at SolsticeBodyworkAK.com

Most people who work at a desk experience pain in their upper back, neck, shoulders and even forearms are wrists!

Deep tissue massage can help; specially elongating and relaxing the pec muscles in our chest, can reduce pain in the shoulders and upper back.

We often hear from clients that they have never had deep tissue pec massage before. Barefoot massage can help correct your forward rotated shoulder, loosen your pecs and get your posture back on track.

Book Online
www.Solsticebodyworkak.com

The demands of modern life can be hard on the body. Tech neck, headaches, or injury are just a few reasons that people come to see us at Solstice Bodywork. Many of our clients find us after lack of results from other providers and modalities but often they needed more of a therapeutic, whole body approach to address their aches and pains.

SBW we specialize, we are dedicated to our craft and we are passionate about our clients results.

Book Online
www.solsticebodyworkak.com

Barefoot Massage is our flagship modality here at Solstice Bodywork!

Barefoot Massage is a unique style of massage that is becoming more and more popular due to the depth and consistency of pressure that is achieved. Experience it for yourself by booking online at SolsticeBodyworkAK.com

Hi I’m Kristin owner and lead therapist here at Solstice Bodywork, some things you may want to know as a first time client with me are…

All new clients are required to schedule online. If you’re interested in using your medical benefits for massage your insurance info and referral need to be emailed for verification of benefits before scheduling online.

I do not take new client bookings over the phone or through text/ messenger.

Please arrive no more than 10 minutes early. I use time between sessions to clean the massage room, use the restroom, do chart notes, grab a snack and have a brief sit between clients.

I check in at the beginning of the session but rarely initiate conversation during a massage.

But you are more than welcome to chat with me if you'd like. I’m very comfortable personally not talking, listening to the music and working intuitively on your tissue issues. But if you like to chat, I'm more than happy to.

I do not provide a "no pain, no gain" style of bodywork. It's been my experience that bodies do NOT responded well to that. Your nervous system likes to be coaxed into relaxing. A little discomfort, or a feeling of "hurts so good" is what we're striving for.
You will always receive my best intentions.

My book are open and I’d love for you to give Barefoot Massage a Tri with me :)
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