Pain Relief & Relaxation for Christmas

Shopping for holiday presents seems a little extra stressful this year with new challenges affecting supply chains and delivery. I don’t know about you, but if I were going to write a list of what I want for Christmas this year, it would be hard to do. Now ask me what I don’t want/need—that’s easier. Maybe you can relate.

1. Clothes and accessories. We don’t really need one more sweater/neck tie/bathrobe. Not that there is anything wrong with the one a friend/spouse/child picked out, it’s just that most of us have a closet full already. (OK, maybe it is a style thing, but they don’t need to know that!)
2. Knickknacks. We’re full-up on ornaments and chachkas. The older we get, the less inclined we are to the work of dusting and organizing and packing around our collections.
3. Tickets for events. be it a hockey game or a ballet (depending on the recipient) are usually wonderfully thoughtful gifts. They build lasting memories and don’t contribute to clutter, for sure. But between ongoing public health restrictions and the uncertainties resulting from recent natural disasters, it can feel like a bit of a gamble gifting someone with seats for something that may not even take place, or they may be barred from by a new restriction.
4. Perfume/jewelry. If you’re one of the many who so often find themselves with no where to go and nothing to do over the past couple years (see #3), you probably won’t get a lot of use out of these, no matter how lovely the are.

What’s The Perfect Gift During Supply Shortages, and Uncertainties Surrounding Events?

So, what would be a generous holiday gift without any clutter, or excess, or fear of cancellation? What can you buy for the parent who already has everything, or your brother’s fiancé whom you hardly know? How about the sister with four kids, a full-time job, and no me-time – what would make her life a little brighter? What perfect gift fits any size or shape, that the recipient can use at their convenience? What gift will leave your loved ones feeling relaxed, refreshed and grateful?

One gift could answer them all–a gift certificate for a massage. I’m not talking about the last-minute “book of coupons” DIY sort of things we all made out of construction paper and glitter for Mother’s Day at some point in our life. I’m talking about an acupressure or reflexology massage from a real spa with a trained professional masseuses. It’s a gift that naturally tailors itself to each individual recipient because the uses and benefits of massage are as diverse as the people on your Christmas list!

Tension In The Body: Acupressure’s Release

Acupressure massage targets the same areas of the body as acupuncture does, but without the needles. Using specific techniques derived and perfected from ancient Chinese medicine, a trained massage therapist can help your body to release tension and trauma you’re carrying inside. Restoring the flow of energy and fluidity in muscles and fascia can speed up healing and promote feelings of well-being. That’s something we could all use right now!

Headaches and Migraines

Headaches are a common complaint during the busy and stressful holiday season. However, massage is an excellent method of treating tension headaches and reflexology is phenomenal at treating migraine headaches without drugs.

Foot Pain: Reflexology Can Help

Tired, achy feet happen all year long, but during the winter months when we stuff our poor feet into heavy shoes and boots and spend all day without stretching and flexing them, those foot pain problems can be exacerbated. Fortunately, there are some easy and natural ways to find foot pain relief. Reflexology foot massage is one of the best solutions. Whether the pain is caused by plantar fasciitis or arthritis or just long hours standing in line ups, a professional massage therapist can help to soften fascia, relax muscles and restore flexibility.

If you’re ready to get your holiday shopping done hassle-free, with the confidence that you’re giving a thoughtful and useful gift, just let the highly-trained professional massage therapists at Easy Cozy Wellness be your Christmas elf this year. Pick up your gift certificates at in person Easy Cozy Wellness at #105 – 2777 Gladwin Road Abbotsford BC, by phone at 604-744-8808 or by email through the email form our contact page for the lucky people on your holiday list. And while you’re at it, don’t forget to book an appointment for yourself as well, because you deserve the gift of wellness too!

Peace and Joy,

From the Easy Cozy Wellness family!