| February's Events |
The Winter has been mild so far, but the long nights of darkness remain. This month is named from the Latin "febris" from the Roman goddess Juno Februata, Juno the Fructifier who answers womens' prayers for children during the Parentalia, Feb 13-18. This festival coincides with the Feralia, the festival of love, the fore runner of our current St. Valentines Day. Many cultures around the world have "Hope of Spring" festivals in this month, all centered around February 2nd, the cross-quarter day between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. In the Celtic tradition, this is Brighids Day, or Imbloc, a fire festival for the return of the Light, new Candles, Purification, Poetry and Healing. The Celtic Tree for this month is Saille, the Willow, long used as a remedy for fevers and rhuematism and the "damp diseases" of winter and close confinement. Modern science has confirmed the presence of aspirin (salicylic acid) in Willow Bark, proving the legend is based on a biochemical fact.
Japan celebrates Setsuburn, bean throwing and lantern lighting festival dedicated to the sun goddess Ameratsu and the return of Spring. China celebrates Li Chum, "Spring is Here" dedicated to Kwan Yin, the goddess of mercy.
Here in the US we take a light-hearted approach, celebrating February 2 as Groundhog Day, wherein we ascribe season predicting powers to the Groundhog. The most famous of these is Punxsutawney Phil from Pennsylvania who comes out of his den with pomp and ceremony to predict an early or late Spring by the presence of absence of his shadow. It's all in good fun, but it doesn't really matter if the rodent prophet sees his shadow; February 2nd is exactly halfway to the Spring Equinox which means six more weeks of Winter.
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February Sepecials
$20 SHIATSU FOR DEPRESSION & ANXIETY OR THE WINTER BLUES |
Is stress & anxiety affecting you this season? If so, stop
in for a shiatsu massage specifically designed to ease
tension. In 30 minutes or less, your stress can be alleviated
tremendously without drugs or invasive techniques.
Call and make your appointment today with Cynthia!
618-239-6821 |
The Center is on the Move! |
Massage therapists, Karen and Cynthia would like to help organizations that are hosting charitable events by bringing chair massage to your event. The therapists do the set-up and donate the proceeds to your organization.
YOUR ORGANIZATION OR BUSINESS CAN DO THE SAME!!
We would love the opportunity to offer an Interactive Self-Care Presentation and/or to perform Chair Massage for your business or charity. Call us at 618.239.6821 to schedule an event |
Continuing Education Classes
for Massage Therapists |
Circle of Health Wellness Center is pleased to offer Continuing Education Classes once a month for massage therapists seeking new techniques and CE Units. Cynthia Wheeler will offer 2 days of intensive "hands on" Training Programs. The sessions include visual and written information on Myofascial pain syndromes of muscles, manual assessment, trigger point release techniques, onset, severity, perpetuating factors of myofascial pain, and signs and symptoms of myofascial pain. Each class is approved for 6 CE Units and the fee is $250. Take two consecutive classes and earn 2 hours of Ethics free!. Call 618.239.6821 for more information.
Inquire about personalized classes! |
Now Accepting Benny, Health Savings Account, and Flex Spending Account Cards |
| Did you know you can pay for your massages with your Benny, Health Savings Account, or Flex Spending Account Card? Our office is considered a Medical Office by Health Insurance Companies. Come in today and start the New Year feeling better!! |
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Information Regarding
Birthday Coupons |
Beginning in February, we will no longer be mailing out Birthday Coupons to current clients. Instead, you may receive 50% off of a medical session any time during the month of your birthday. Just mention that it is your birthday when you call to make your appointment.
(Discount does not apply to first time clients)
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Circle of Health Book Club
Wisdom is to the Soul what Health is to the Body |
Our next Book Club meeting will be Wednesday, February 22nd at 6:00 at Circle of Health. We will be discussing our fifth book, "Already Dead" by Denis Johnson. We will also be picking our sixth book! Drops-ins welcome and encouraged.
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Be on the lookout for our new website launch happening any day now!
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Herstory Weekend |
March 16th-17th, 2012
7pm-1am
at The Ground Floor in Belleville, IL
Herstory Weekend is an annual fundraiser to raise money for single parent scholarships at Southwestern Illinois College. This is the 8th year that Tapestry of Community Offerings has held this fundraiser and it gets bigger every year.
The weekend is all about female empowerment and expression including all forms of music, dance, and art. It is an $8 admission each night. There will be food, drinks, and raffle prizes available for purchase.
Make a donation at the TOCO Shop and get $3 off your admission! |
Circle of Health is now
on FACEBOOK! |
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