Restorative Bodywork Boston Massage Therapy

Your weekend plans

2007-07-16T11:36:00.001-07:00

This is one of the best things going on in Boston over the next couple of weekends:
Aparna Sindhoor Dance Theater Presents
A Story and A Song

Boston Premiere: Fri & Sat July 20, 21, 27, 28. 8pm
Boston University Dance Theater
(915 Commonwealth Ave. handicap accessible)

Tickets: $20 & $15 (Students, artists and seniors)
For tickets: 1-866-811-4111
or www.theatermania.com or www.navarasa.org

Inspired by Kannada folklore, Native American stories and narratives from contemporary women, A Story and A Song is a tale of women, environment, sensuality and love.

Critics in India have called Sindhoor’s choreography for A Story and A Song, “breathtaking!” “rare, relevant and romantic” and “seductive”

Aparna is a powerful and captivating performer - you will not be disappointed.

Changes changing

2007-07-13T11:27:00.000-07:00

So some transtions are smooth, some are not - Thanks to all my clients for their vast patience - the office space upheaval is coming to an end. I've had to make some adjustments and let go of some expectations, but come mid-August I'll finally have my new space. It will be in Lower Allston, not Central Square. I look forward to creating this new space for healing.

Time to make a change

2007-02-01T13:09:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm moving into a bit of an office transition over the next few months - coming in May,
Restorative Bodywork will have a lovely new home in Central Square, Cambridge. The Harvard Square office will remain open with expanded Saturday hours until then. The Boston office is closing, to give me time to handle logistics of this transition. Thanks for bearing with me over this period!

Stress Free Holiday Solution!

2006-11-26T12:30:00.000-08:00

Here's a plan to help you through the holidays: Enjoy 2 sixty minute sessions between now and mid-January and your third session (scheduled before February 14th, 2007) will be a ninety minute session for the sixty minute rate! You'll save $70 off the regular session rates. If you prepay all 3 sessions you'll save an additional $15! Call 617.852.4513 to schedule your sessions!

stepping into the 90's

2006-11-02T12:57:00.000-08:00

With much kicking and screaming and gnashing of teeth, I have schlogged through the muck of html and managed to put a couple of buttons on the "hours and rates" and "for current clients" pages so, in theory, you should be able to purchase gift certificates on line - hopefully it will all work fine. Nothing's exploded yet, so I'm taking that to be a good omen.

Reducing Computer Eyestrain - Free class at the Harvest Co-op!

2006-10-30T11:12:00.000-08:00

After you vote, come on over to the Harvest Co-op Market in Central Square - I'll be teaching bodywork techniques to help you Reduce Computer Eyestrain - the class will start promptly at 6 PM in the community room (past the dairy section and up the stairs) and run about an hour. These techiniques do wonders to relax your face and reduce eyestrain. Wear comfortable clothes and bring something for note-taking - see you there!

THANK YOU!!!

2006-06-28T08:07:00.000-07:00

Hello -
I just wanted to thank you all for the kind comments you have made about me and my work in the Channel 4 A-list vote. Honestly it's a challenge to take in that kind of positive attention, and I truly appreciate you letting me know that you value the bodywork, THANK YOU! I am very grateful to be able to do this service which hopefully helps you do your work in the world. The voting ends on the 30th, results will be out the following week and I'll let you know what the results are. Thank you once again and if anyone is still interested in voting here's the link.

letting in the love

2006-06-16T17:37:00.000-07:00

So I was hyperventilating earlier this week - I've been nominated for Channel 4's Best of Boston - if you'd like to vote, I'd really appreciate it - here's the link.

a good thing for you to do

2006-06-12T09:04:00.000-07:00

Here's another opportunity for me to nag you to give yoga a try - I have had a daily yoga practice for many years now and have reaped so many benefits (much less stress, better health, stronger body to name a few) from the "sacrifice" of that half hour every morning - if you have the time to give this workshop a try, please do, Debra's a great teacher:

High Noon
A Summer Solstice Yoga Workshop
with Debra Bluth

Saturday, June 24
2-5pm

An afternoon yoga workshop to help us mark the change in season --
Bring your journal -- the workshop begins with sitting, moving into written reflections of the season just past and setting intentions for the coming summer season. We will then move into yoga postures and practices that support us in embodying those intentions.
Space for this workshop is limited, please register early.

the yoga room
22 Mount Auburn Street
Watertown, MA (plenty of parking available, also bus accessible by the 71 from Harvard Sq).

$25-50 sliding scale pre-reg by June 15, $35-$60 after that

for registration & questions email Debra

My sewing in action:)

2006-05-02T13:55:00.000-07:00

Some of you know I like to craft - actually one of these days I'll get some photos up of the blankets I made for Project Linus - but more to the point of this post - if you want to see some incredibly beautiful dance on Mother's Day weekend check out Crash Arts' Dance Straight Up at the Zero Arrow St. theater in Harvard Sq. I did some of the costume work for Debra Bluth + the Same Sea - but my sewing's not the reason to go to the performance- here's what the Boston Phoenix said about a past performance of Debra's work: "Debra Bluth’s solo Dodge was a dialogue between the dancer/choreographer and some off-stage force that she both desired and feared. She advanced toward it tentatively, shrank back, went through a series of emotions that were gripping without being pantomimic."

Shop/Walk specials

2006-05-01T11:16:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder that the South End Shop/Walk (http://www.bmcsouthendshopwalk.com/) is this Saturday, 5/6/06, from 10-3. I'll be next door at Moxie Star Salon, 473 Shawmut Ave., offering 10 minute seated massages for $5 (50% off) - also this Saturday only Restorative Bodywork will offer 10% off the purchase of a gift certificate or pre-paid appointment for May! The Shop/Walk benefits women's health care programs at the Boston Medical Center. Hope you can drop by!

Annoucing off-prime time pricing!

2006-04-24T19:15:00.000-07:00

Hi!
Here's a great way for you to benefit from a Restorative Bodywork session - Monday morning sessions (8 AM - 1 PM) now through September will be offered at a reduced rate: $80 for a 60 minute session (save $10) and $115 for a 90 minute session (save $15)! And yes, I'll more than likely be seeing clients on the various Monday holidays - book your session now!

new office/upcoming seated massage

2006-04-20T08:24:00.000-07:00

I LOVE my new Cambridge office! It's at 10 Concord Ave., across from the Longy School of Music in Harvard Sq. It's very cozy - in an older, quiet and well maintained house and there's a wash and fold service nearby - what more could a bodyworker ask?

Here's an upcoming event in the South End: http://www.bmcsouthendshopwalk.com/ - the South End Shop Walk to benefit Women's Health programs at the BMC - I will be offering 10 minute seated massages for the walkers from 10-3 on Saturday, May 6 - the seated massage that day will be in the Moxie Star Salon at 473 Shawmut, next door to my South End office.

Cambridge office

2006-03-13T07:51:00.000-08:00

There's been some upheaval recently with my Cambridge office space - once again THANK YOU to my Cambridge clients for putting up with the changes. But like a beautiful lotus blooming out of the muckiest mud, I am very pleased and thankful to announce that as of March 31st, 2006, Restorative Bodywork will have new Cambridge digs at 10 Concord Ave. in Harvard Square...office hours for Cambridge remain the same - now if I can just limit my visits to Burdick's (http://www.burdickchocolate.com/stores-and-cafes-cambridge.asp) to once a month....

Whole Foods On Site Update and Charity Needs Your Help!

2006-03-08T17:53:00.000-08:00

The Whole Foods Symphony on-site work will be on hold for the next couple of months - or until I start a new knitting project to work on in between sessions there.

Some good friends are collecting used ink cartridges and old cell phones to raise money for the American Stroke Association- bring any you may have in to your next session, I'll pass them along!

Past Events

2006-03-08T17:52:00.000-08:00

Take a Break from Holiday Stress with a Seated Massage at Whole Foods Market! We are pleased to offer our customers seated massage sessions with Dorea D'Agostino of Restorative Bodywork. Dorea will be in our Whole Body Department. Cost is $1/minute with a 5 minute minimum.

Monday 11/21 11a-1p :: perfect for holiday shopping de-stress!

Monday, 12/5 11a-1p :: perfect for holiday shopping de-stress!

Monday, 12/12 11a-1p :: perfect for holiday shopping de-stress!

Whole Foods Market, 15 Westland Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 617.375.1010.

Seated massage & mini Samvahan sessions $1/minute at Stuff@night's The

Look Event at Avalon, Wednesday, November 2nd from 6 - 10 PM -

http://www.thelookboston.com for more information

Seated massage at the National Women's Show -Bayside Expo Center. Saturday 10/15/05 noon til 6 PM -$15/10 minutes, $20/15 minutes, raffle prizes, hot tea & tea bar samples from Tzu-The International and hand-crafted eye pillows, lotion and bath salts for sale.

Take a Break from Life with a Seated Massage at Whole Foods Market! We are pleased to offer our customers seated massage sessions with Dorea D'Agostino of Restorative Bodywork. Dorea will be in our Whole Body Department on Mondays from 11:00 a.m. – 1 :00 p.m. on September 12 & 19. Cost is $1/minute with a 5 minute minimum.

Whole Foods Market, 15 Westland Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 617.375.1010.

Open House in the Boston massage office

471 Shawmut Ave.: Come and enjoy refresh yourself with a seated massage session andcheck out the new batch of handcrafted lotions and relaxing eye pillowsfor sale! 12pm-4pm, Sunday, September 18, 2005

Take a Break from Life with a Seated Massage at Whole Foods Market! We are pleased to offer our customers seated massage sessions with Dorea D'Agostino of Restorative Bodywork. Dorea will be in our Whole Body Department on Saturdays from 4:00–6:00 p.m. on April 2nd, 9th, 23rd, and 30th. Cost is $1/minute with a 5 minute minimum.

Whole Foods Market, 15 Westland Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 617.375.1010.

Tuesday 4/19/05- 9 AM-4 PM - seated massage sessions at Niketown Store, 200 Newbury St. at Exeter Street, Boston. Free of charge.

Monday 4/25/05 - 11 AM-1PM seated massage sessions at Body Evolver Gym, 364 Boylston Street, 2nd floor, Boston. Free of charge.

Moving out of Back Pain Class

Do you have minor back aches and pains that you just can’t get rid of? This class is for you! Students will learn hands-on techniques such as gentle movement & breathing exercises to help reduce and eventually eliminate back stress & pain. Build your body knowledge and prevent chronic back pain.

Students should bring a towel or floor mat to class. Please wear loose, comfortable clothes to class.

Wednesday

May 11, 2005

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Course Code: MBBPSP052

$30.00

Dorea D'Agostino, LMT, is a licensed and nationally certified bodyworker with 11 years of experience in private practice in the South End and Cambridge.

Click here to sign up for this class!

3 Hours to Better Vision

Do your eyes feel strained after your workday?

Does it seem like you need longer arms?

Would you like to improve your vision naturally?

You'll learn simple, effective techniques to relax your muscles, deepen your body awareness and dramatically improve your vision when practiced on a regular basis.

Class fee $90, $75 if registered before May 1st, 2005.

Bring a friend for just $10 more! ($100 for 2 or $85 before May 1st, 2005)

Class size limited to 7 people. Wear loose comfortable clothing and glasses, not contacts. Some exercises may be done outside so wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately.

Open House in the Boston massage office

471 Shawmut Ave.: Come and enjoy seated massage, door prizes, health information & more! 12pm-4pm, Sunday, May 22, 2005