Friday, November 9, 2012
With more than 30 practitioners offering a wide array of natural treatments and therapies, Greensquare Center for the Healing Arts is opening its doors to the community Sunday for a free workshop with demonstrations.
I couldn't believe it. As a guy who hates needles, I had somehow found myself in a dim room, lying on my back preparing to have several small pins stuck into my skin. In the name of curiosity and local journalism, I volunteered to undergo a brief acupuncture session with Alana Pollack Hammer at Greensquare Center for the Healing Arts in nearby Glendale. Hammer normally treats patients experiencing musculoskeletal pains, stress and anxiety or digestive disorders, but I only had a simple sore throat. After quickly calculating which meridian points in my arms and legs led to my throat, Hammer stuck three needles in me, and to my surprise, it didn't hurt. Afterward, my heartbeat slowed and I experienced a warm, calm feeling. Over the next …
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Jennifer Nickens plans to open Your Siesta Massage Therapy Dec. 1.
Three friends will be reunited under one roof at 5630 N. Lake Dr. this month as they collaborate with their own salons: Fringe Hair Salon, Hair Brow Waxing Boutique, and the new Your Siesta Massage Therapy salon opening Dec. 1. Jackie Mickelsen of Fringe, Stephanie Corbett of High Brow, and Jennifer Nickens of Siesta worked together several years ago at Actaea in Shorewood and look forward to furthering their own business ventures as a team, referring clients to each other. Nickens started doing massage in 1994 while living in Nashville, bartending and waiting tables. She knew from the beginning it was something she wanted to pursue. “I love doing massage; it’s probably the most relaxing job ever,” Nickens said. “Everyone’s pretty much …
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Since 2008, Elements Therapeutic Massage has been helping Whitefish Bay realize the therapeutic benefits of massage services.
Sure, massages are relaxing, but did you know that a massage can also have therapeutic health benefits? For the past three years, Elements Therapeutic Massage has been challenging the idea that massage is merely a spa service. The massage franchise was voted the best massage studio in Milwaukee by WISN’S A-List since it opened in 2008. “We’re working to be a leader in therapeutic massage and not just massage as a spa service,” Elements owner Aimee Matchette said. The Whitefish Bay studio at 312 E. Silver Spring Drive has a relaxing atmosphere with an earthy theme, various flowers and potted plants, comfortable chairs and soothing music playing while clients wait to be matched with one of the 13 therapists. There are many health benefits to…
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Lana L. Knight
4:07 pm on Wednesday, November 23, 2011
I judge all my massages to the ones I have received from Jennifer Nickens. She is by far the best masseuse I have ever used. more ›