Massage is no longer just pampering, it can be a vital part of your self-care regimen, along with exercise and good nutrition. Medical research has proven that therapeutic massage is beneficial for relieving of stress, anxiety, insomnia, depression, high blood pressure, neck pain, arthritis, lower back pain, chemo-related nausea, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, migraine, sinus and tension headaches, fibromyalgia and more – alone or in conjunction with standard treatments. Massage also improves athletic performance, and can help improve balance and circulation in older adults.

Come see for yourself what massage can do. Tryon Therapeutic Massage is having an open house, which will feature free chair massages, warm paraffin hand treatments, discount coupons and refreshments, on Friday, Oct. 27 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. Betty Ann Foster, LMBT, has just welcomed Annette Wells, LMBT into her practice.

Tryon Therapeutic Massage is now open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until noon, by appointment. Massages are available in 30, 60 and 90 minute sessions. Hot stones, Swedish, anti-aging facial, deep tissue, reflexology, cupping, acupressure, structural integration, neuromuscular, myofascial release, warm paraffin treatment hands/feet, are all available and integrated into your session, as appropriate,.

– submitted by Annette Wells

Want to go?

What: National Massage Week Open House

When: Oct. 27, 5:30-8 p.m.

Where: Tryon Therapeutic Massage, 2753 Lynn Road, behind Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce, Tryon, 828- 859-6591, tryontherapeuticmassage.com