April 2013 Newsletter

I can't think of too many things that are more enjoyable than spending a Saturday or Sunday afternoon having a fabulous barbecue on the patio with my family! I know that we are taking advantage of as many of these early autumn weekends as possible. I hope you get the opportunity to do the same!!

A family barbecue is such a great way of getting everyone together in one place, enjoying good food and catching up with what's going on in everyone's lives. One of the things that I and all of the other women REALLY appreciate is that the men do most of the cooking … such fun watching them working together to make sure everything is cooked perfectly 🙂 and the pride they take in serving up all of that great food makes my heart happy!

The girls and I have a great time in the kitchen working together to make all of the different salads and setting the table with the condiments and tableware. The time we get to spend together and the conversations we have are PRICELESS. And that is just the beginning of the fun for us.

Life is really busy and we choose to use the down time we have on the weekends to relax and spend quality time with one another. It's one of the things we choose to do to bring and keep our family together … even when everyone is really busy doing their own thing …

Here's something to remember. No one has the time to do anything unless they choose to make the time to do it. Our family stays close and connected because we choose to make the time to be together.

What I have found is that when we want something badly enough, we will ALWAYS find a way to make the time! YOUR family is worth it … make the time to be with one another and grow together! Enjoy these beautiful weekends barbecuing with your family on the patio 🙂 … the food will be great and the company even better!!

Quick Tips

 Helen Tip #51: How To Complete With Others Nicely

 

 

Friendships start and over time most relationships change. Some people move on in a positive empowering way that can leave a negative person feeling like they are having the energy drained right out of them. A lot of times we hear something similar being said about marriages and long term relationships that have ended.

If you find yourself in a situation like this, please understand that it’s not about finding all the negatives about the relationship and the other person you can so that you give yourself an excuse to not talk to them any longer … A relationship like this deserves better than being abused and made wrong. The way to honour both the relationship and the other person is to sit down with them and talk … have a heartfelt conversation about what you are feeling inside and what is happening for you.

The little voice in your head is not interested in you solving any issues from an empowering place, but it is looking for ways to cause upset and shock to each person, especially the other person you are hurting. Often, the resulting damage is done with such force that it is irreparable.

This happens when a person is not communicating with their friends, parents, siblings or therapist to let them know what is going on. That little voice is playing a mind game and it wants to hurt everyone concerned. Oftentimes, the damage is so severe that the relationship with the other person cannot be repaired or restored.

The moment you don’t connect with your support people, your little voice will make you very wrong about what is happening the real world. It will twist the story so that you feel right about being upset and overwhelmed. This makes it easy to making up stories that are not true.

 

If you are upset and in overwhelm because of a broken relationship, you have to know that what you are hearing in your head is not the truth. It is nothing but a story. What you perceive to be going on is false. Talk to your parents, girlfriends or therapist to get their thoughts and a new perspective about what you are saying and be very honest about what is going on. This will allow you to honour yourself, the other person and the relationship you had.

Lara Tip #62: Biggest Loser – Releasing Those Last Few Pounds

 

 

Are you watching this season’s Biggest Loser? If you are, are you inspired by what you see? Do you feel as though all of this is a bit extreme?

Wouldn’t it be lovely if we had a “behind the scenes” medical team watching our every move, ready to help us the minute we moved the wrong way and injured ourselves? Or, our own private massage therapist waiting in the wings to help with all of the aches and pains? Truth be told, we really don’t know exactly what’s going on behind the scenes of the show!

What I do know is that, when you start working out, your muscles and hip joints, your knees and ankles, your shoulders, wrists, neck and lower back will slow you down if they are hurting! And trust me …. Every muscle and joint in your body will be sore and hurting if you have not worked out in a while. This is the perfect time come in and have a massage – BEFORE you tear the muscle or deeply injure a joint. The massage will loosen the tension in your muscles so that you can safely keep on exercising.

You’re out of the game if you get injured. The aches and pains you feel are your body’s way of talking to you … warning you … that you need to pay attention … RIGHT NOW! Pain is your body’s way of saying “STOP … Help Me!!!!”

 

Some people try using different groups of muscles to keep going with the program, but this is only a temporary solution. Those muscles will soon be in pain and become injured if no treatment is received. It’s really important to look after all of those little aches and pains in the beginning so that you can continue on with your program and continue to improve and build your strength.

Your back, legs, calves and hamstrings will allow you to go further and get better results if they are cared for with massage. Recovery time is shortened. This is when the magic of exercise and massage fit like a glove and help you get to where you want to go.

Here is something to think about … one of the contestants said that she is doing the challenge so that she can become a “proper Mum”. I would venture to say that she is already being a proper Mum … however her body image is wrapped up into who she believes a “proper Mum” is, so she is doing the program. Being the right size has very little to do with being a proper Mum … it has everything to do with the “I’m not good enough” story that too many women tell themselves every day. Being a healthy Mum who takes care of herself and a great role model for her children is much more empowering, don’t you think?

And with thought in mind … Out with my rowing machine to do my 10 minutes of daily exercise!!

Feature Article – Empowering The Family Man & Relationships

(new book coming out)

 

Yes Dads, Mums get really scared and need you. Being by your partner’s side, reassuring them will bring life together. Often Mum’s biggest question is, “Have I got it right?” … and we look at those we know to show us what to do, but in reality Mum and Dad are learning as they go. They are doing their best to sort what makes sense for them and what is advertising bull!

Remember, advertising and marketing is focused on SELLING something and it can create far reaching problems down the track by manipulating what popular thought culture is … “In order to do the right thing for your children, you MUST do this otherwise you are not doing a good enough job of being a parent …” There is a lot of fear created with the marketing some companies do online and offline … FEAR is known to be a great motivator.

New parents have parents that they can share ideas with. They often have friends, brothers and sisters who already have children of their own that they see on a regular basis. If they are paying attention, new parents will see that they really don’t need a lot of the expensive equipment that is out there.

Buying the basics is the way to go 🙂 …. Remember you can always add as you go!!

Here is where the Power of Partnership plays an important role …

Before the birth of your child, agree, between the two of you, to work together during this amazing time.

Dad, Mum needs you to be the king of your castle! She needs you to protect and look after the family when she is tired, upset and confused. When you are partners, you will know what she needs even if she does not know in the moment. Mum, you need to let Dad be the king of the castle knowing that you are the queen of the castle. You need to trust him and let him do what he knows is best. Together you will come up with the answers. Remember too, your parents and sisters, friends and brothers are great backup if they have children.

Here are a couple of suggestions to help you both grow as parents …

Only read books, 1-2 at most, that are written in a down to earth way. Make sure that they have been updated and are written by an author who is living the dream you want to be living in the real world. There are quite a few books out there created by people who only have uni based or job based experience. You really want to make sure that you are getting advise from people who have children and grandchildren and who have real-life experience with what works and what does not work.

Grandparents are a great resource for support. And, when you show your children how to care for and behave with grandma and grandpa, you are also teaching them how to care for and behave with YOU when your children become parents themselves.  

When my grandson and granddaughter come over to our house to stay on Saturday and Sunday, they love it when we are do things together – cooking together in the kitchen, going for a drive to take bottles to recycle in the land cruiser, in the shed making things and using the spammers, hammers, nuts and bolts! It makes my heart happy to see that it’s not only Luke who wants to be out in the shed but also Jennah my grand daughter. They just LOVE spending time with their grandpa. Sharing those little every day things and being together is just wonderful all the way around!

 

Practitioner: Helen Brougham Helen Brougham has been professionally massaging clients for over 20 years. She has a unique holistic approach to remedial, pregnancy and therapeutic massage that incorporates her coaching expertise to help people uncover what is blocking their path to them successfully making changes to excel in their health, their family and their passion to have a full life of Love, Peace and Joy. Combining massage to release the cramping, pulling and muscle pain with thought control helps her clients get through their days with extraordinary clarity, ease and fulfillment.

 

Practitioner: Lara Brougham Lara has been professionally massaging for over 10 years. She specialises in hip, back and shoulder injuries as well as healing clients with lower back pain. Lara makes a huge amount of difference so they can sleep at night and start enjoying life again

 

 

 

 

Pregnancy & Massage

Pregnancy – Relaxation & Remedial Massage Get Results

 

 

12 Tips for Coping With Stress During Pregnancy

 

Below are listed several techniques that both women and their husbands/partners have found useful in helping to relieve the sense that life is going into overwhelm.

Gaining confidence in your life: Sit back a little and admire what you have achieved already. Often things don’t quite go the way we were told they would and we don’t understand why …

In the first nine parts of this series we discussed …

 

Part 1. First, take a look at all the activities you do in your life Monday to Sunday — morning, afternoon and night time.

Part 2. When becoming pregnant, you will be coping as you normally do. Be sure to rest and put your feet up help with any swelling in your feet and ankles.

Part 3. Be prepared to give up some control over the life-style you have worked so hard to attain. Many things about pregnancy are not in your control. 

Part 4. Take a little time and reassess where you are up to each week and allow your husband’s/partner’s input and care to help you with your decisions about where you are up to.

Part 5.  If you are tired of being tired, massage works so well.

Part 6. Reading books, looking at magazines, and watching videos about pregnancy

Part 7.   Take A Step Back And Relax

 

Part 8. Pregnancy Yoga Classes – Learn Correct Breathing and Relaxation Techniques

Part 9. Go With The Flow Of Wellness – Pregnancy is a fun time! Many hear about mums-to-be being sick and having a hard time, but I’m here to tell you some great news … it does not need to be that way.

 

Click HERE if you would like to read last month's newsletter!!

 

Tip 10. Late In Your Pregnancy, Birth and Being At Home

 

 

As you go into late pregnancy, you are counting down the last few weeks and days before having your baby. This is the time when you can take it a little bit easier and add the finishing touches to everything that you have been doing for the past 8 months!

I always recommend that my clients take the last 1-2 months to rest and relax as much as they can. This is putting the finishing touch to a well baked, ready baby 🙂 The more relaxed and well rested you are, the more positive you will be when you go into labour and when you bring home your beautiful, brand-new baby.

Don’t forget to take the time to pack your bag so you are ready to go to the hospital when the time comes! 🙂

Pregnancy Massage is helpful and beneficial up to the day of birth and as soon as a week after birth! Massage while you are breastfeeding is wonderful. Honestly, the best time for massage is anytime because it releases tension and restores over-all balance.

You may be feeling both ready and not ready in the last few weeks. So just enjoy where you are because life will change and a new chapter is about to start soon.

Emotions can be high … something as common place as watching a movie can bring tears to your eyes which is quiet normal throughout an entire pregnancy.

Make a separate list of phone numbers so that one SMS can be sent to everyone who needs to know that the baby has arrived!! You don’t want to miss any body J If you’re into Facebook this is a fabulous tool to use so that you can let your world know about your wonderful news.

After you come home there is breast feeding. Many of the health studies done show that it is good for Mum's and baby's health.

Massage is particularly helpful in releasing the tension from the birth and releasing accumulated muscular tension from carrying the baby during pregnancy.

Massage is SUPER beneficial after birth. The weight distribution will change because you are doing different things with your body … carrying the baby in your arms, looking at the baby by bending your head forward and a little to the side, carrying a baby carrier and baby bag, and lifting and pushing a pram for car travel …

 

Typically Mums favour one side and the body reacts like it is starting to play a new sport. The muscle tension created by these new activities will cause pain if left unattended.

A TOTALLY AVOIDABLE issue is “the blues”. Hormonal changes cause emotional changes. In most cases, what is generally referred to as post-partum blues, is an emotional/hormonal build up during pregnancy, birth and dealing with a bunch of new stuff and situations. This build-up leads to feelings of overwhelm very quickly. Massage helps the body release the build-up from the tissues, reducing the over-load a new Mum’s body is dealing with.

When Mums get the right kind of help, they feel more confident, fulfilled and happy. It is a plus for Dads to have a massage after the birth because, all too often, they are suffering from a lack of sleep and massage gives Dad the support he needs to be at the top of his game.

New Dads are often forgotten during all of the excitement.  It’s important to remember just how important they are to the whole process. Dad needs to be fresh and ready to go each and every day. He is a King looking after his Queen. The better Dad and Mum do together, the more likely it is that baby will sleep, grow and feed well. And one thing I know about every Mum and Dad is that they want to experience the blessing of having a good baby … If that is a situation you would like to experience, you have to ask yourself two questions … “How much do I want it?” and “Am I prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure that it happens?"

A lot of Mums (and Dads) are still stuck in the old paradigm of “I will just have to cope with all this by myself when I go back to work!” This is one of those old fashioned mindsets which is based in scarcity and negativity. It might be time to change that if you are committed to living a happy, positive life!

Today, NOW in 2013, a better way to “cope” is to have positive support from as many resources as possible. The better the support team a family has, the more wonderful things are for the family as a whole. Like all new things, this choice of behaviour has to be learned and assimilated. We have a saying in our home … “Two heads are ALWAYS better than one!!” 🙂

 

Helen Recommends

"Empowering You & Your Family" is on the shelves at Dymock's Bookstore in Adelaide City and Dillon's Norwood Bookshop.

Now you can get this truly special book, the intention of the amazing insights found in this book are being passed down through generations of family, Empowering You & Your Family! Is in bookstores now throughout Australia and New Zealand. Just go and ask for a copy of the book at your favourite bookstore

 

 

Here are just a few examples of what you will find inside of the book:

• Discover how to have your relationships flow the way you want. We are all here to make a difference and enjoy our lives. Find out how to overcome what limits you!
  

• Learn to connect with children, partners, friends and yourself
  

• Understand what triggers you to lose your cool and stop nagging your kids
  

• Know how to ask for what you want and get it
  
  
• Live a healthier, more fulfilled lifestyle
  

• Learn how to listen and understand what people are really saying
  
  
• Find how to create real connections of Love, Peace and Joy the easy way
  

• Discover the ONE action you must take to stop giving away your POWER
  
  
• and so much more ….
  

"Empowering You and Your Family"

can be purchased on Amazon, CreateSpace,

iBookstore/iTunes for your iPad, Kindle, Android, and other tablets

 

Click Here to Purchase "Empowering You and Your Family" From Amazon

Click Here to Purchase "Empowering You and Your Family" From the iTunes Store

Click Here to Purchase "Empowering You and Your Family" From Smashwords

Tell A Friend

 

Why Would You Want To Tell A Friend?

Today’s community is changing and becoming better informed than ever because of TV news, Social Media on the internet, and the daily news in the paper. It’s not uncommon for us to hear how a friend lost their money because someone that took what was not theirs or how someone did not get the goods that they had paid for. It’s just not right. When these types of things happen, it hurts everyone.

That’s why people ask for personal referrals and recommendations from their loved ones and friends. We all have a tendency to trust our loved ones and friends to have our best interests at heart. So, when we are looking for something, we turn to the people we trust so that they can share their best resources with us.

Another great place we get good recommendations from are the small business owners we personally do business with. Most business owners I know will only give referrals to the BEST places to get great products and service. They have high standards for their own business and expect the same from the businesses they patronize.

Shopping locally is a good thing all the way around. You are supporting local business owners who will be there for you when need them again! And, most small local business owners are very conscious that their livelihood depends on the reputation they build for themselves locally with great service and excellent products

The Community

Lara and I would like to welcome all our new client readers to The Chelsea Massage Community! We are delighted you're now a member of our fast growing community. This community values people that want to make a difference in their everyday life.

Our success is unique in helping you, and miracles do happen while working together. You want to know how to feel better, feel relaxed and balanced within yourself, enjoy life with ease, work easier, feel strong in your core strength, have more fun in your business and at work, and enjoy time with your family. Having a massage regularly is what your body needs.

 

Welcome!

You can connect with us below on:

 

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	Empowering Living Mag – Download 1st Issue for FREE

Empowering Results Coaching Program

So many people have requested it that we are creating an Empowering Results Coaching Program. This is VERY exciting for all of us. The program will be 90 days long and we will be focusing on helping you start living and loving a new way of life. 

 

• How to Get Started On The Right Path For YOU!
  
• What's Not Working For You Right Now
  
• How to Excel Right From Where You Are & Living Your Best Life
  
• and so much more ….
  

 

New to Chelsea Massage & Reflexology Clinic 

Our App is With Apple!!!

Have you seen this before?  Here is just a little pre-view 🙂 …The app is built now. My husband and I are learning how to make apps so that we can create apps for small business people and authors…

You can use the following QR Code on Iphone, ipad and Andriod

Go To Itunes App Store … look for the i-nigma app (or any other you prefer to use) and install it. It's free.

Once you've done that, scan the QR Code below ….

QR Code reader takes you to …. come and have a look 🙂

If you want to get your own app, let me know and we can get started to make apps for your small business. All I need is your website address. You can email me at chelseamassage@live.com.au name, mobile number and your website name (www) and we can go from there.

 

Our blog talks about lots of different topics, you can always request information on a particular issue by email above.

Empowering Living Mag 

Available At The iTunes Magazine Stand!!

 

 

Let me know what you think of the first issue of the magazine  ….

 

 

click HERE to download the first issue …

 

it is free so that you can check it out RISK-FREE for yourself

and be taken into the amazing Empowering Living Australia World!

 

 

I can't wait to hear what you like best about "Empowering Living" Magazine!!

Your feedback means the world to me!! If there is a special topic that you would like to learn more about … let me know!! I will do my best to include an article about it in one of next year's early issues!!

  

Empowering Web TV and Podcast Are Coming!!

   

Empower yourself to freedom with 3 minute tips on a range of topics for all who love audio while jogging or walking and that pep talk before going to sleep at night. Get your favourite episodes and listen to them while you are going off to sleep or when you are upset to help step yourself back over that line to stay empowered.

  

Nobody can make you go back to negative patterns. It happens only when you allow that kind of thinking to affect you!! These recorded tips will help you get back into an empowered state of mind quickly!

  

  An audiobook is coming in just about 6 months for those of you that love to listen to audiobooks while on the bus to work!!

One gal said she was working in child care. Each day she would listen to another chapter on the way to work. She said that her day flowed better and everything seemed much easier. She even said that it seemed as though the children were not upset and yelling as much. She felt much more alert all day with the children!

Another lady said she was able to create a picture in her mind as she listened. The story flowed in her mind. She felt herself calming down. She was delighted that she had finally found a way to enjoy the bus ride to work!

 

Inner Circle Private Group On Facebook

If you have spent time coaching with Helen, we are creating an Inner Circle Coaching Group within Facebook just for YOU!! This is VERY exciting because you already have an amazing awareness of what is going and you will have the opportunity to extend what you already know.

Quite a few people have been asking about more access outside of the Clinic, a place where they can ask questions. The Inner Circle Coaching Group will be open very shortly in a private area within Facebook. As soon as it is ready, we will let you know!

If you have a comment or would like to know more about something or would like to talk about a subject that will benefit yourself and others, I would encourage you send me an email, I would love to hear from you. It’s time to step forward into the life you want.

Please let me know at info@helenbrougham.com

Massage Gift Vouchers

When you give a massage gift voucher, it's a really nice thing to do! ESPECIALLY for MOTHER'S DAY!!

When the person comes in they are excited, yet a little nervous. This is normal for us all, but they know they are in good hands because you come here too, so it's like you said, "This is the place and you will feel great just like I do!"

The Chelsea Massage website has had a face lift; there is more to find and read and spend a little time being with us.

Check out our Gift Vouchers Page now to order over the phone and we will post the Gift Voucher out to you, send as a present to your family member, or you can come into the office and pick up your Gift Voucher for a loved one

Overseas families can call between times below and order a Mother's Day Gift Voucher for a specific dollar amount or $110.00 per hour or multi 2, 3 or 4 vouchers and we will send them out fully enclosed and inscribed according to your requirements!

 

Your email address is important to confirm any details and your credit card is secure when using with our service …

 

 

A Sneak Peek into my massage room,

set up for a pregnancy massage with all the pillows

for extra special support on the massage bed 🙂

Phone Service: +61 8 8364 6088

 

Our call centre is never closed and appointments can be made every day!

Make an appointment anytime from 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. 7 days a week, including holidays

Clinic Open: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m

Sunday Closed

Chelsea Massage Clinic is closed long weekends and holidays

 

 

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