Massage.co.nz would like to advise clients that we have become aware of an email with a .zip attachment supposedly being sent out by ‘massage.co.nz  Technical Support’

If you receive this email please Do not open the attached .zip file.

Massage.co.nz would never require you to open a .zip file, nor would we send any emails out with attachments of this nature.

If you receive an email which is similar to the one quoted below.

Dear use of the massage.co.nz mailing service!

We are informing you that because of the security upgrade of the mailing service
your mailbox <an email address here> settings were changed. In order to apply the
new set of settings open zip attached file.

Best regards, massage.co.nz Technical Support.

This is not from us. Delete the email immediately and do not open any attachments.

Please note: This is not a direct breach of any of the systems at Massage.co.nz, this is simply a spammer who has crafted the email to look like it is from Us.

Regards

Kimberly

Hi everyone,

We’ve been busy developing some cool products and enhancing our online experience for you.

With a Facebook Fan page, Skype and twitter now in the mix of how you can keep in touch with us. We thought it fitting that we start implementing some cool stuff around the technology we use.

Be sure to become a fan of us on our Facebook Fan Page as over the next few weeks we will be giving you the chance to get your hand on some of our new products.

Note: in order to be part of our giveaways you must have a New Zealand postal address. Be sure to tell your friends and spread the word.

Until next time. Take care and we look forward to seeing you in 2010.

Regards

Kimberly and Sarah.

Essential oils are pure, concentrated extracts distilled from over 400 aromatic plants. The plants contain hormones, antibacterial properties, pheromones and cell regenerating agents.

The extraction process concentrates the essence of the plant. When used properly the oils can provide us with beneficial physical and psychological effects. For example relaxing muscles and relieving mental tension as well as lifting, stabilising and balancing our moods.

Of all the essential oils produced worldwide today approximately only 5% are available for aromatherapy purposes. Most are produced for the food flavouring, perfumery and pharmaceutical industries. At least one consumable that is used by us contains essential oils, like tooth paste, soaps and cleaning products.

Only 100% pure and natural essential oils possess the true characteristics of the desired plant and they can not be reproduced synthetically. Where the plant is grown, the part of the plant used and the extraction process are all factors that effect the quality of the oil. It is important to purchase the oil from a reliable supplier and ensure they are 100% pure, natural and unadulterated. They should not contain fragrance as this is manmade and synthetic. Fragrance has no therapeutic benefits, unlike pure essential oils, and can nullify any benefit you will receive from essential oils.

When you inhale the aroma of an essential oil, receptor cells in our nose transmit impulses about the aroma to the olfactory area of the brain. The olfactory bulb registers and processes the smell, working quickly on nearby systems that control memory, emotions, sexual feelings, hormones and heart rate. This is why essential oils can alter your moods and feelings, counteract stress, stimulate or relax your mind and body

It is interesting to note that no two people in this world are influenced by the same essential oil in exactly the same way and manner. What is more, even the same person can be significantly affected differently, by the same oil depending on surroundings, time or mood.

Depending on the oil, it can take only seconds for an essential oil to reach the brain through the sense of smell and minutes for it to be absorbed into the blood stream through the skin. Essential oils have an affinity with the skins natural oils allowing this rapid absorption. They enter and leave the body very efficiently leaving no toxic residue behind. They are excreted through the normal bodily functions including through the lungs via exhalation and through the skin via perspiration.

Essential oils can have a very positive effect on blood circulation playing an important part in bringing nutrients and oxygen to the tissues and stimulating the lymphatic system to dispose of waste products. Essential oils can also help stimulate the immune system enabling us to fight bacteria, virus and fungi with greater efficiency and success.

All oils sold by Massage.co.nz are certified 100% pure, natural and unadulterated.  We can source almost any essential oil you want, so if you can not find what you are looking for, drop us a line and we will do the finding for you.

We are pleased to announce our main website (WordPress) now uses the same user authentication as our Web shop (OsCommerce). If you have an account on our web shop you can now login to all areas of our website using the same login.

This change also means when you sign up to our website you will automatically have an account on our web shop and vice versa.

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That’s right, to celebrate the launch of our Twitter account, Massage.co.nz is offering one of our foundation followers the chance to win.

Terms and Conditions Apply.

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Welcome to the first episode of Massage.co.nz’s – Massage, Aromatherapy and You.

In this episode I just give a brief run down of What Massage.co.nz is, Who we are, What we do. And why we are podcasting.

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Massage.co.nz is pleased to be providing Sports Massage to the players attending the North Islands Junior Badminton Championships.

Massage.co.nz will be at Arena Manawatu between 10am and 8pm from 5th June 2009 through to 11th June 2009.

Players, If you require strapping or warm up massage outside of these times please feel free to arrange a time with us.

A Massage Network specifically for New Zealand Massage and Aromatherapy Practitioners has been established. This free resource enables New Zealand Therapists and Students to participate in a free community based website.

We would like to take this time to welcome you to the New Zealand Massage Social Network.

This site has been established as a free resource for New Zealand Massage and Aromatherapy Practitioners to socialise and share knowledge.

Massage Social Network allows you to join and participate in groups and make new friends. The site will also enable you to find events happening with in your region.

via Massage Social Network — Blog — Welcome to the Massage Social Network.

Welcome to WordPress.

Massage.co.nz has changed our website software to wordpress. This enables us more flexibilty for editing and adding content to our website.

We hope you enjoy your visit on our new site.

Ask someone their reason for getting a massage and you’re likely to hear “because it feels good”. We all know that a massage can relieve stress, help to make sore muscles feel better and even reduce anxiety, but can it help us achieve our fitness goals? Research shows that the massage you get to relieve stress can also have a positive effect on your muscle-building capabilities and fitness level.

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