Massage

I've been talking about having a massage for years, but haven't taken the time. You know how it is when you're busy - working full time, being a mom, keeping up with the laundry. It's hard for me to justify taking an hour for myself - just to relax. Finally, I had a legitimate excuse. It's for work: A story about massage. I could write it better if I had the experience, right? I put myself in the hands of Eugenia "Jeanie" Keller, a person I've known and trusted for a long time.

Name of business: Chakras Reflexology & Spa Owner: Jessica Shaool Address: 1423 Dual Highway, Hagerstown Opening date: Sept. 17, 2011 Products and services: Reflexology, massage and personal care, including waxing, tanning and nutrition Target market: Everyone How did you get into your business, and what motivated you to start it? I am inspired by the Asian culture and the many Asian traditions of offering relaxation treatments, bodywork (reflexology, foot massages, acupressure, shiatsu, massage, Thai massage, etc.)

WHAG-TV WHAG-TV weather anchor Lou Scally recently was given the Silver Circle Award by the Board of Governors for the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences to honor his more than 25 years in broadcasting. Scally joined WHAG-TV in 1981 as a local weather anchor. In addition to being well-known throughout the community as a television personality, he is a host for WJEJ radio. For the past five years, he has been voted favorite local TV personality and favorite radio personality by Hagerstown magazine readers.

Name of business: Harvest Moon Studio Owner: Kathie Brockhouse Address: 11220 Airport Road, Waynesboro, Pa. Opening date: July 1 Products and services: Facials, massage, and face and body waxing Market area: Franklin and Washington counties How did you get into your business, or what motivated you to start it? "I always wanted to have a peaceful, quiet and affordable atmosphere to practice both of my professions. " Previous business experience: Caring Touch Massage in Waynesboro; Bella Salon & Spa in Hagerstown; Synergy Healing Arts in Blue Ridge Summit, Pa.; GTL in Rouzerville, Pa.; and Your Facial Expression in Blue Ridge Summit Number of employees: One plus two others who are self-employed Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. An open house will be Oct. 4 beginning at 9 a.m. Phone number: 717-762-8386

The Be Well Tri-State Wellness Fair will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at Fairgrounds Park at the stalls, 521 N. Cannon Ave., Hagerstown. The event includes entertainment, food, crafts, vendors and information on holistic health and wellness resources in the Tri-State area. There will also be on-site massage, reiki, yoga and more. Admission is free. For more information, contact Katie Doherty at 301-663-0830 or katie@bewellworld.com.

Spiritual Renewal will be offered from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at InnerBeyouty: The Mystical Magical Metaphysical Shoppe, 57 S. Potomac St., downtown Hagerstown. The event will offer tarot readings, hand analysis, release of karma contracts, chakra and aura realignment, Reiki treatment, massage, animal communicator/healer, mani/pedi wraps, astrology and more. The program is for adults ages 18 and older. For more information, contact Veeda at 443-527-8461 or innerbeyouty@yahoo.com .

Hagerstown Community College's Center for Continuing Education will hold a seminar, "Evaluation and Treatment of Shoulder Injuries," on Friday, March 23, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at HCC's Kepler Theater. This full-day seminar will offer a multidisciplinary approach for the evaluation and treatment of shoulder injuries. Discussion will include normal and abnormal anatomy, pathomechanics and biomechanics, and some of the most common orthopedic conditions in which therapeutic interventions are indicated.

Total Rehab Care employees pass exam Total Rehab Care of Washington County Hospital recently celebrated the certification of occupational therapists Meredith Cirtwell and Tobi Smith, as certified hand therapists. Cirtwell has been with Total Rehab Care for almost two years and has specialized in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation and industrial rehabilitation since 1998. Smith joined Total Rehab Care in 2005 and prior to that worked in skilled nursing, pediatrics, and home health before specializing in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.

House calls lift spirits of Hospice's clients By ANDREA BROWN-HURLEY andreabh@herald-mail.com Photo: RICHARD T. MEAGHER / staff photographer Chessie Bailey said she always looked forward to her weekly appointments at the hair salon. Then the cancer ravaged her body and confined her to her Hagerstown home. That's why Bailey, 82, is so happy to have found a hairstylist who makes house calls for Hospice. "I couldn't believe it. It was a real surprise," she said.

Forum on arthritis CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - An educational forum on arthritis and joint replacements will be at noon Tuesday, Aug. 18, in the Menno Village Chapel, 2075 Scotland Ave. Drs. Robert Richards, from Orthopaedic Associates in Chambersburg, Shabbar Hussain, from Orthopaedic Associates in Chambersburg, and Roger J. Robertson, Cumberland Valley Orthopaedic Associates in Chambersburg, will present the program. There will be time for questions and refreshments will be provided after the presentation.

The operator of a Williamsport barber shop appeared before the Williamsport Town Council on Monday night to talk about her proposal to add therapeutic massage to her business. Tammy Whitney of the Williamsport Barber Shop Downtown said there are various types of massage and the practice can be used to help improve blood circulation or to treat complications such as migraine headaches. Whitney said she would have to obtain a license from the state to offer therapeutic massage at her shop at 28 N. Conococheague St., and she and city officials discussed what kind of city requirements she would have to meet.

Angels Touch Massage & Bodywork will offer a free chair massage Saturday, April 6, at 57 S. Potomac St, downtown Hagerstown. Receive a 10-minute chair massage for free. For more information, contact customer service at 866-394-7424.

Spiritual Renewal will be offered from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at InnerBeyouty: The Mystical Magical Metaphysical Shoppe, 57 S. Potomac St., downtown Hagerstown. The event will offer tarot readings, hand analysis, release of karma contracts, chakra and aura realignment, Reiki treatment, massage, animal communicator/healer, mani/pedi wraps, astrology and more. The program is for adults ages 18 and older. For more information, contact Veeda at 443-527-8461 or innerbeyouty@yahoo.com .

Name of business: Kelly Willock, massage therapist Owner: Kelly Willock   Address: 200 Northern Ave., Hagerstown Opening date: Jan. 1, 2012 Products and services: Massage therapy, including Swedish, deep tissue and hot stone, paraffin hand and feet wax, ear candling, infant and toddler massage classes, couples massage classes and doula information Target market: Men, women and children ...

Many modern parenting resources say that bonding - the earlier the better - is essential for building strong, healthy relationships. One way that new parents can foster bonding is through infant massage. Kelly Willock of Hagerstown would like to help with that. She is a certified infant massage instructor, who received accreditation through the International Association of Infant Massage. The benefits of infant massage include helping with a colicky baby, brain stimulation and hand-eye coordination, she said.

Name of business: Chakras Reflexology & Spa Owner: Jessica Shaool Address: 1423 Dual Highway, Hagerstown Opening date: Sept. 17, 2011 Products and services: Reflexology, massage and personal care, including waxing, tanning and nutrition Target market: Everyone How did you get into your business, and what motivated you to start it? I am inspired by the Asian culture and the many Asian traditions of offering relaxation treatments, bodywork (reflexology, foot massages, acupressure, shiatsu, massage, Thai massage, etc.)

WHAG-TV WHAG-TV weather anchor Lou Scally recently was given the Silver Circle Award by the Board of Governors for the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences to honor his more than 25 years in broadcasting. Scally joined WHAG-TV in 1981 as a local weather anchor. In addition to being well-known throughout the community as a television personality, he is a host for WJEJ radio. For the past five years, he has been voted favorite local TV personality and favorite radio personality by Hagerstown magazine readers.

Name of business: Country Zen Massage Studio Owner: Betsy Schoonover Address: 14 S. Main St., Boonsboro Opening date: July 1, 2011 Products and services: Jane Iredale skin-care products, which are recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation; Bioelements Professional Skin Care products; destressing facials; Swedish massage; deep-tissue massage; hot-stone massage; wedding makeup; makeup application; manicures;...

The Be Well Tri-State Wellness Fair will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at Fairgrounds Park at the stalls, 521 N. Cannon Ave., Hagerstown. The event includes entertainment, food, crafts, vendors and information on holistic health and wellness resources in the Tri-State area. There will also be on-site massage, reiki, yoga and more. Admission is free. For more information, contact Katie Doherty at 301-663-0830 or katie@bewellworld.com.

When Ella Williams was a member of her college's track team, a massage was part of her weekly routine. Forty years later, Williams said she's no longer running long distances — just neighborhood jogs and lots of walking. But she continues to reap the rewards of a good rubdown. Twice a month, the 62-year-old Hagerstown woman puts her body in the hands of a massage therapist. "At my age, it's not a luxury," she said. "It's a necessity. I want to remain active but my muscles have become a lot tighter.