Less Stress This Holiday Season

Beat the Blues and a tough economy with this "less stress" holiday season special. Buy three and get one hour free or buy five and get a 90 minute massage for yourself free! ( See details below) Planet Massage of Las Olas will be offering a mini 15 minute chair massage session for $20 this holiday! With our instant online gift certificates, Planet Massage makes holiday giving stress free! Simply visit www.PlanetMassage.com and choose your card, then customize it, pay and email or print it! Starting at $20, there is something for everyone. Choose from a dollar amount or a service. For those looking to spend a little more, yet still save, the stress free holiday sale gets even better. Buy three gift certificates for a full massage session, and get one hour free for yourself. Buy 5 and get a 90 minute massage on the house! Planet Massage can be reached at 954.763.1619. Located at 811 E Las Olas Boulevard, Planet Massage is open by appointment 7 days a week for your convenience.

Order your instant online gift certificates now for a stress free holiday.

Advanced Active Isolated Stretching

Just back from a long weekend in West Palm Beach at the Active Isolated Stretching seminar. WOW. Aaron always manages to amaze and bring the class to tears at times with the possibilities of this incredible work. Visit our A.I.S page at Planet Massage for more information on the many benefits of stretching. I am looking forward to seeing you all soon to share the new pain and stress relieving techniques. http://www.planetmassage.com/activeisolatedstretching

Yacht Massage and Spa Services

Planet Massage is available for service to your yacht or estate. We specialize in massage wellness charters and theme trips from one day spa getaways, to week long stress busting intensive wellness charters. Fast solutions and long term plans to provide pain and stress relief with a greatly increased quality of life. Regular service you your home or estate is also available.
With over 20 years experience in the private and charter yacht service business, you can count on Planet Massage to provide you with professional therapists and the finest in massage, wellness and spa services onboard.
As yachting professionals, we will work with your captain and broker to ensure the right match of therapists for your needs, your yacht and your voyage.
Planet Massage therapists combine traditional massage therapy techniques with cutting edge protocols such as Active isolated Stretching (A.I.S.), yoga and meditation to help you relax and better your health. We can adapt our services to cater to just about any size yacht with our special equipment and techniques.
Whether you are looking for an active trip such as golf performance massage, personal training and stretching, or a more pampering charter trip complete with facials, body wraps and spa services, we can help! Special crew rejuvenation programs available to keep the crew healthy and at their finest as well!
Looking for something different at your next party? Planet massage offers a plethora of options from on board chair massage and reflexology, to electronic foot massagers, chi machines, meditation stations, classes and oven oxygen machines. Perfect for boat shows, charter and sales events. Planet Massage has over 20 years experience in catering and charters, and prides itself in presentation and promotions guaranteed to win over even the toughest crowd.
Please call 954-763-1619 or Contact Us, to discuss your needs and reserve your dates today.
While visiting Fort Lauderdale on your yacht.... make sure to visit our massage clinic and spa on Las Olas Boulevard.
Worldwide service available with adequate notice.
From day trips to lifelong wellness solutions, Planet Massage is your answer to onboard wellness! Visit http://www.planetmassage.com/yacht-massage-spa-services-charter-private for the latest information on our services.

After the Storm

Well, it looks like we dodged another bullet here in South Florida with hurricaine Ike. Wheeeew!

Can anyone say massage??? After battleing lines at home depot I for one am really ready to sink down into one of the comfortable massage beds at Planet Massage. Perhaps a couples massage? Visit us at http://www.planetmassage.com/ for more information or call 954.763.1619 to schedule an appointment.

Active Isolated Stretching

Active Isolated Stretching
Experience Active Isolated Stretching or AIS for pain relief, and a dramatic improvement in range of motion and quality of life. Combined with personal training and aftercare to help you continue on your path of wellness, this is BY FAR the most effective modality that we have to offer. A.I.S. is perhaps the most amazing bodywork modality we have encountered. If your like most of us...the first words out of your mouth are usually something like... Oh yeh....I stretch, or, I've done some stretching... or, I did that back when i was playing football in college, or, I do some yoga, or I tried it, and it didnt help. Well, I am here to tell you that AIS is different. There are a number of very specific reasons WHY it is different, and WHY it works so much better than anything else we have encountered. Experience a session at Planet Massage today, and see for yourself what AIS can do for you! See our Full Services Menu here, or Contact Us to book an appointment today.
Developed by Aaron Mattes of Sarasota, Fl who has been perfecting the technique for decades, helping literally hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. ( http://www.stretchingusa.com/) Planet Massage has a number of therapists personally trained by Aaron, and our hats all go off to him. He is truly an amazing man and his techniques are clinically sound, revolutionary, highly effective and life changing.
Come see for yourself just how life changing being limber can be. AIS is a stretching protocol designed to lengthen the muscle fibers and free your body from adhesions, which can result in a dramatic reduction in pain and new found freedom of movement. Results are usually seen from the first session and one can usually expect to see dramatic results after a series of visits with a qualified AIS therapist.
Watch a Video: Check out a web video from U tube here. The video was not made by us... the technique is OK, but not in real time, and not therapist assisted, as your session would be. Will give you a pretty good idea of the moves and what to expect during a session. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwA1uf0chXQ
• How can Active Isolated Stretching help me?
Relieves pain: 95% of our clients report decreased pain, increased range of motion and improved posture. Prevent injuries: Active Isolated Stretching. Increases flexibility, mobility and health of muscles, tendons and ligaments, reducing the risk of muscle strain and tear.
Sports Injury & performance: A.I.S. will greatly assist in keeping you pain free and performing your best. Sports specific stretching programs for golf, tennis, running and more.
Promote faster recovery: Active Isolated Stretching. Improves oxygenation and nutrition of the myofacial structures promoting growth and repair.
Watch a sports stretching session...Please note, this video is off the web, NOT our Clinic/spa or therapist! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP71VL-Bzjo&mode=related&search=
Increase your blood circulation: Active Isolated Stretching. Stimulates the circulation and lymph drainage, which helps eliminate toxic wastes which can bog you down and lead to disease.
Increase your mobility and flexibility: Active Isolated Stretching. Allows you to intensify your training, protect you from pain, spasms and tension which will ultimately inhibit your movement
Makes you feel lighter and look taller: as your body is limber, posture improved and muscles lengthened to their maximum extent.
General health and beauty: Active Isolated Stretching supports lymph flow and drainage, while real aligning collagen fibers promoting general health and vibrant young looking skin as a result.
Booking an Appointment: Please call 954.763.1619 or Contact Us.
What to wear: Please arrive in stretchy or baggy gym style clothes. Dress for the gym. ( Shorts) No skirts, dresses or short shorts please. Visit us at http://www.planetmassage.com/activeisolatedstretching

Victoria Park Florida Massage

If you live in Victoria Park.... keep your eyes open for a special package with samples, discounts and goodies from your friends at Planet Massage and other local merchants. Planet Massage will be going door to door in Victoria Park and surrounding areas in the coming weeks.
Visit http://www.planetmassage.com/victoria_park_massagedayspa for more information.

Visit us at our Las Olas Location....a short walk from Victoria Park, or call for outcall service at your home or office.

954.763.1619

A Massage daytrip from Weston to Las Olas

Planet Massage, with Service to Weston & located in Fort Lauderdale, just few minutes drive from Weston Florida. While visiting Weston how about a day trip to the beautiful and historic Las Olas Boulevard and Planet Massage? Shopping, Day Spas, Fine Dining and entertainment located in a quaint walking district. Visit http://www.lasolasboulevard.com/ for more information.
Browse our Services Menu of Therapeutic massage, A.I.S. Stretching, Spa Body Treatments, and Personal Training.
At Planet Massage clinic and Spa, we are pain and stress relief specialists. Planet Massage is a small family run clinic and spa, and prides itself on providing the finest service and personal attention. Our Massage Clinic and Spa has a friendly team of highly trained Male and Female therapists. Try our couples massage, with Warm Scented Soy Body Candles, it’s the best! We offer outcalls throughout Weston and the areas surrounding Weston.
Call 954.763.1619 or Contact Us to book an appointment!Purchase an Instant Gift Certificate for someone special. Reservations required, same Day service when available. We are open 7 days a week from 7Am to 8 Pm or later.We are open by appointment only, no walk ins, please.
For Directions from Weston, Florida please visit our Directions page as we are sort of tucked away in a quiet area off the busy street!

Some of the Weston zip codes serviced include: 33326, 33327, 33331 and 33332. Surrounding areas of Pembroke pines include: 33023, 33024, 33025, 33026, 33028, 33029, 33082,and 33084. Southwest Ranches zips 33330, 33331,33332.

Massage and Insurance

Massage and Insurance. The question comes up often at Planet Massage.
At the present time, we regret that we are not able to accept insurance. We simply feel we can be of better service to our clients by offering " in house" programs instead. Through programs such as our "Massage club" we are trying to make massage therapy an ongoing wellness available and affordable to most people. The sad fact is, insurance only works well for a small portion of the population and usually does not cover quality massage therapy very well at all. Insurance companies are getting tighter than ever and are paying less and less benefits. In addition, insurance companies typically want us to work only 15-20 minutes on a client, when our average client usually receives a hour or 90 minute massage. Then there are others who pay only a small portion and those that only offer a visit every blue moon. In reality, quite often, a series of visits is required to bring you to optimal health, and then ideally, there is maintenance. Other times companies only want to pay when something is already "broken" and your Doctor prescribes massage for a diagnosed condition. In other words, no preventative care to ward off stress or aches and pains of everyday life. Usually 'Full Body Massage" is not ocered. We believe we have a better way. We srtive to treat the body as a whole, not a sum of broken parts. Staying healthy is cheaper in the long run, and much more pleasurable. Often, clients pay more WITH insurance than we can offer them with our specialty programs and regular treatment. Many, but not all establishments that do take insurance try to cut costs by using underpaid or questionably qualified therapists. One such multi location establishment with an aggressive expansion plan in South Florida recently sent out an email looking for therapists promising they would never work hard, never do any deep tissue work, only a light and fast Swedish massage. Great... if that's all you need, but typically, people need more and deserve more. Take a look at our specials page, there is something for everyone for great savings. We are always open to discussing a payment plan that makes therapy something that is affordable to you.
Barter or Trade...We have arranged some very successful professional barter arrangements in the past. Have something you might want to trade? Ask! You never know. We are open to suggestions, and can always use help with our promotional department, passing fliers, or making contacts with local businesses among other things.

Spa Month on Las Olas

November will officially be "Spa Month" on Las Olas. Watch for details and some great specials from all of our spa partners, restaurants and more. For more information be sure to stay tuned to http://www.PlanetMassage.com and http://www.lasolasboulevard.com/

The Wild Divine.....

Well, we are off on a journey. A journey to the wild divine. We just received our new Wild Divine biofeedback package from UPS the other day and as usual, my lovely wife, myself and my therapists are busy testing the product. There has already been such a great response, we have almost sold out of our first shipment of units already!
It really does seem to be an amazing program and we are looking forward to all of the positive benefits of biofeedback, breathing and meditation including the pain & stress relief & more.
We will be keeping you up to date on our experiences as they happen and we progress in the program. Both my wife and myself experienced a calmer, deeper sleep that we have in a long time after just working with the program for 15 minutes! Not bad at all, I'm really excited about the possibilities of being able to help others quite their mind too, so we can all find a little more peace and happiness in this hectic world we are living in. Stay tuned... Mark

Whats New at Planet Massage

We are stoked with some new offerings at Planet Massage!

Skin Care Services ~

Planet Massage is happy to announce the availability of skin care services! Partnering with "Complexions Skin Care", located in the Planet Massage wellness complex. We are now able of offer the finest in cutting edge skin care and facial options to our clients. Please support Complexions Skin Care, we are thrilled and certian that you will be as well!

Journey to the Wild Divine ~
A 15 minute interactive biofeedback experience known as "Healing Rythms". It is a powerful program that can help you dramatically reduce stress and helping you to achieve a new level of well-being that reduces stress for a happier and more balanced lifestyle. It can help relieve pain, improve your mental abilities, minimize anxiety and worry, increase your motivation and confidence, boost your energy levels, Develop a new, deeper sense of well-being and help guide you to achieve better, more restful sleep. Program available for home use and purchase as well! Read more on the Journey to the Wild Divine and Healing Rythms

Foot massage at Planet Massage

At Planet Massage, Foot Massage takes on a whole new meaning.Our signature 'Ultimate Foot Massage" begins with a 15 minute session on our 'Chi Machine" which promotes a deep sense of relaxation, and promotes the flow of positive energy or "chi". Kick off your shoes and drift away on one of our plush tempurpedic masssage beds, and feel your feet, legs, hips and beyond relax ans the stress lifts away.
Next, we wrap your feet in warm aromatherapy scented towels and apply our specail Bon Vital Europeen Foot balm.
Our therapists then apply a variety of foot massage techniques including reflexology, Swedish massage on the lower legs and specialized foot and leg stretching. It just might be the best foot massage ever!
Ionic Foot detox treatment follows if desired.
For more serious foot conditions, our Active Isolated Stretching A.I.S. may be the answer.
A.I.S. has been very successful in treating a number of foot related issues and foot injuries without surgury. It has helped people with people with bunions, corns, dropped arches, high arches flat feet, hammer toes, heal spurs, restless leg syndrome, abducted and adducted toes, shin splints, lower leg circulation and calf problems.
Traditional reflexology are also offered.

Contact us today at http://www.PlanetMassage.com to book an appointment and take the first step.Call 954.763-1619 or Email us at Planet Massage More of the benifits of Massage Therapy- higher level of energy- maintains the body in better condition- prevents injuries and loss of mobility- cures and restore mobility to muscle tissue- boosts performance- release of muscle tension - relieves tired, aching muscle- increases flexibility and range of motion- reduces chronic pain- calms the nervous system- Can assist in lowering blood pressure- increase blood circulation- speeds recovery from injuries- strengthens the immune system- reduces tension headaches- reduces mental stress- improves concentration.- reduced discomfort from DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) as a result of vigorous exercise- improved posture and flexibility.

Chair Massage For Events

Event & Party Chair Massage and bodywork

FREE MASSAGE. Two Very Powerful Words. If you are looking to add special BUZZ to an in house event, or a much larger trade show or convention Planet Massage will assure attendee satisfaction! Contact Us Today To Discuss a Custom Plan for your Event. During most conventions and trade shows, everyone commonly puts in long hours and long days. The results are usually sore bodies and fatigued minds. So, ask yourself, why wouldn’t you want chair massage at your next event? Massage simply makes your guests, attendee’s and exhibitors feel better!We all know... "When We Feel Better, We Perform Better!"Planet Massage creates BUZZ around your event, product or service and keeps your clients interested, happy and of a positive, open mind. Clients remember you, as it creates Brand awareness and loyalty. Massage shows concern for the health and well-being, which builds goodwill. Massage will help make your event a more pleasant experience by recharging and refreshing your guests, attendees and exhibitorsThe short massages clear attendees' fatigued minds, making them more attentive and more receptive to business and educational programs.There are any number of ways in which you can use our events services to your advantage. 1. On your sponsorship Items list- A Massage Relaxation Station or active isolated stretching station is a great addition for your event and a great opportunity for added exposure for the Sponsor. Golf tournaments are very popular. 2. Rest Stops- Multiple affordable sponsorship opportunities.One massage chair in each Rest Stop, with each stop Offered as a sponsorship opportunity. Can be placed in your booth, office, storefront, perk or exhibit halls & concourses3. Lounges – Exhibitors and attendee’s usually put in long hours, massage is a great way to help them recharge. 4. Registration Area – Massage in the Registration Area helps with the stress and tension created from travel as well as long lines4. Hospitality Suites - Relax and Refresh VIP Clients.5. Parties or grandopenings- Sales events, open houses 5. At your booth or event- increasing traffic.6. Sporting events- Golf, tennis, and running sponcerships.Planet Massage offers the following services and more…~ Chair Massage…Short upper body chair massages (Neck, shoulders, back, arms & hands)~ Electronic Foot Massage….powerful automatic professional grade foot massagers. Always a big hit, no need to even remove your shoes, it works right through them. ~ Reflexology/Foot Massages & Hand Massages…an excellent way to sooth tired sore feet and minds. ~ Sports table massages, spot massage and & A.I.S. Stretching~ Oxygen bars… with awesome flavors such as Café latte and Island Dreams.~ Surround sound music systems or headsets with soothing and relaxing tunes. Even scripted promotional messages if you so desire. Everything you need for a complete relaxation station including air conditioned tents, candles, bottled water, lighting, sign holders, easels, plants, trees and flowers.~ Complete Spa Parties… If you are looking for even more personal party, take a peek at our “Spa Party” page. Planet Massage can provide you with complete mobile spa solutions including manicures, pedicures, hair, nail, and makeup services. What We Supply… 1. Licensed, Insured Massage Therapists dressed in polo shirts and tan pants, or tropical scrubs. Sponsor has option to supply massage therapists with different shirts or attire with sponsor’s company logo. Sponsor may request that therapists wear different attire such as black pants. 2. Portable massage chairs, disposable face cradle covers, aloe instant hand sanitizer; scented disinfectant wipes, Small wastebaskets; small table for massage supplies. Recliner Lounge chairs for foot massages and sports massage tables are available when client has enough space. How effective is chair massage at events? According to psychologist Tiffany Field, director of the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine, “Any one who needs to stay alert and focused should get a "massage" –quick!” Studies by the Touch Research Institute in Miami, Florida, in conjunction with U.M., Duke and Georgetown Universities, show that the benefits of chair massage have quick results. Immediately after massage sessions, the subjects experienced a change in brain waves in the direction of heightened alertness and better performance on math problems (completed in less time with fewer errors). At the end of the five-week study period, subjects reported reduced job stress and elevated moods. This was in addition to the usual benefits of massage, relief of muscular tension, revitalized energy, and a stronger immune system and assisting in overall wellbeing.
Contact Planet Massage to Discuss your Event Today!
http://www.PlanetMassage.com

Welcome to Planet Massage

Welcome to the beginning of a great thing, the Planet Massage blog.
We are looking forward to covering a wide variety of health and wellness topics here. Planet Massage is as very diverse as are all of our therapists, so we look forward to a good readership. As for our brick and mortar location....Planet Massage is located on the historic Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, Flordide. Please visit us at http://www.planetmassage/ in the meantime, if you'd like more information on our services. Planet Massage is a family operated Massage clinic and wellness day spa.