Massage Therapy Gift Certificates for Easter

The Easter Bunny has a new option this year—a massage therapy gift certificate from the St. Joseph-Breese HealthPlex.

“How nice it would be to find the gift of relaxation in your Easter basket this spring,” said Lynn Rinella, director of the hospital’s Physical Therapy Department which coordinates the service. “There’s no worry about size or color or wondering if someone is avoiding sweets.”

Massage therapy can benefit just about anybody although limited to those 18 years old and over, Rinella said. A physician’s order is not required except during pregnancy.

“Anyone who lives in today’s fast-paced society, has too much to do, not enough time, family responsibilities or financial worries—and that describes just about everyone—can benefit,” Rinella said. “It’s a great stress reliever and research has shown it to lower heart rate and blood pressure, increase circulation, improve range of motion, relax muscles and increase endorphins—those natural chemicals that help you feel better.”   Megan Korte of Carlyle, a physical therapist assistant at St. Joseph’s in Breese since graduating from Kaskaskia College in 2007, is the massage therapist.

Korte returned to KC in 2009 to complete the year-long massage therapy program and is now a licensed massage therapist. She also has training in migraine and headache relief.

Massage therapy is offered in a renovated physical therapy room at the HealthPlex. A table warmer, different oils, adjustable lighting and CD player are available.

Gift certificates for $30 or $60 are available for 30 or 60 minutes; cash, check or credit cards are accepted.

For more information, to purchase a massage therapy gift certificate or make an appointment, contact 526-5436 or tmickelson@sjb.hshs.org. HealthPlex gift certificates are also available; contact Marion at 526-5628 or mkrebs@sjb.hshs.org for details.

Valentine’s Day Massage Therapy Certificates

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, massage therapy gift certificates are available from the St. Joseph-Breese HealthPlex.

“Anyone who lives in today’s fast-paced society, has too much to do, not enough time, family responsibilities or financial worries—and that describes just about everyone—can benefit,” said Lynn Rinella, director of the hospital’s Physical Therapy Department which coordinates the service.

“It’s a great stress reliever and research has shown it to lower heart rate and blood pressure, increase circulation, improve range of motion, relax muscles and increase endorphins—those natural chemicals that help you feel better,” she said. Massage therapy is limited to those 18 years old and over.

Megan Korte of Carlyle, a physical therapist assistant at St. Joseph’s in Breese since graduating from Kaskaskia College in 2007, is the massage therapist.

Korte returned to KC in 2009 to complete the year-long massage therapy program and is now a licensed massage therapist. She also has training in migraine and headache relief.

Massage therapy is offered in a renovated physical therapy room at the HealthPlex. A number of features were added to the area before the program began.

“We have a table warmer so it’s more comfortable and we offer different types of oils,” Korte said. Lights can be adjusted and a CD player is available to play anything from relaxing instrumentals to the sounds of flowing water.

Gift certificates are available at $30 or $60 for 30 or 60 minutes; cash, check or credit cards will be accepted. A physician’s order is not required except during pregnancy.

For more information, to purchase a gift certificate or make an appointment, contact 526-5436 or tmickelson@sjb.hshs.org.

Valentine’s Day Gift Certificates Available for HealthPlex

Gift certificates for the St. Joseph-Breese HealthPlex are now available for Valentine’s Day giving.

Those registered at the hospital’s $5 million HealthPlex have access to state-of-the-art exercise equipment at the center of the 26,000-square-foot indoor facility. Exercise specialists are available to answer questions or assist with a routine.

Participants exercise at their own convenience. The HealthPlex, located north of the hospital along Jamestown Road, is open from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

Depending on the individual medical situation, those interested may or may not need clearance from his or her physician but must complete an orientation before beginning a HealthPlex exercise program.

HealthPlex gift certificates are available in increments of $30 and sold year round.

For details, forms (also available by following the HealthPlex link on www.stjoebreese.com), a facility tour, class schedule or to purchase a gift certificate, contact Marion at 526-5628 or mkrebs@sjb.hshs.org.