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	IN THIS ISSUE Holiday Stress Tension Headaches Massage Therapy Staff: Massage Therapist Holiday Spirit Contest Our festive holiday contest was a hit! Be sure to check out our website to vote for your favorite outfit. The winner gets a free 1/2 hour massage! + Vote Here This month's Social Media Winner is... Maureen A., who selected the free 60 minute massage. You can win too, find out how. The Hard Truth about Headaches About 30%-80% of the adult U.S. population suffers from occasional tension headaches; approximately 3% suffer from chronic daily tension headaches. Women are twice as likely to suffer from tension-type headaches as men. Be Stylish Our very own Gina Otterbein was the Style Profile for the month of November. Read her take on fitted jackets and premium denim! +Read more CONTACT US Business Office Gina Otterbein 25 Conran Coopersville, MI 49404 E-mail Gina Phone: 616.997.6172 Fax: 616.997.6178		Manage Holiday Stress with these 3 Tips Planning holiday meals, fighting crowds at the mall, and wrapping gifts can all make for a stressful holiday season! When we experience stress, whether we are conscious of it or not, our body releases stress hormones that can lead to tension, headaches, body aches and/or mental “fog.” Luckily, finding a healthy balance between hectic and peaceful is possible with a few simple techniques. + Read More Treating Tension Headaches Tension headaches can range from a simple pain in the neck that moves to the base of the neck or top of the head to debilitating pain. Commonly, tension headaches are related to poor posture or excessive physical activity leading to abnormal tension in muscles. This tension, along with the abnormal positioning, can decrease the normal oxygen to the brain leading to the headache. The use of a physical therapist and/or massage therapist can help relieve this unwanted tension through massage, stretching and/or proper exercise prescription. They can also help to educate you on the proper posture, especially when you are completing your higher level cleaning or work related activities. Treat your body (or someone else’s!) with Massage Therapy Looking for that perfect gift? Massage gift certificates make great gifts for co-workers, family, and friends. We’ll even come to your office for employee chair massages! Whether you are currently undergoing physical therapy, are a former patient, or simply want to relieve stress and tension, massage therapy can help… alleviate low-back pain, enhance immunity, lessen depression & anxiety, improve circulation, relieve migraine pain, enhance sleep quality, lower blood pressure, Improve concentration, reduce post-surgery adhesions & swelling, reduce fatigue, less pain for arthritis sufferers, improve energy Massage is now offered at all 5 locations. Make your appointment today 866-997-6172. NPT People Profile: Susan, Sonja, and Cheryl Meet Susan, Sonja, and Cheryl…all massage therapists at NPT who can’t wait to get their hands on you! Susan Kloosterhouse (Coopersville) I have lived in Coopersville my whole life. I’m married to my wonderful husband Blair and together we have two children, Trenton (age three) and Wyatt (age one). I graduated from Olympia Career Training Institute in 2003 and have been practicing massage therapy ever since. I love working with people knowing that once I’m finished, they will be relieved from their discomfort. + Email Susan Sonja Campbell (Wayland) I have lived in Wayland for 12 years and have been blessed with my husband Scott and seven beautiful children. I worked for 24 years in relaxation massage and recently completed my Medical Massage Certification through Blue Heron Academy of Healing Arts & Sciences. I am presently advancing my training in Manual Therapy and am pleased to promote the health of this community by assisting you with your massage therapy support. + Email Sonja Cheryl Maksymowski (Cedar Springs, Sparta & Grant) I am a Sparta native, currently residing in Conkin with my husband and two of my six children. I am a national board certified massage therapist trained at Blue Heron Academy and specialize in deep tissue and relaxation massage. + Email Cheryl

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