Cutting Loose Pamper Lounge introduces Thai Massage

SARASOTA, FL, November 03, 2010

Cutting Loose Salon is pleased to announce Lisa Goswick and Tom Palmer will be available for Thai Massage at the Honore Avenue location. Lisa and Tom hold more than 15 years experience in the massage industry.

Thai massage can be thought of as the manipulation of a person's physical structure and form, using pressure on energy lines and points and a large variety of stretching movements.

The stretching movements affect the entire body by increasing flexibility, releasing both deep and superficial tension, while helping the body's natural energy to flow more freely. The effect of these stretching movements, in which the guest plays only a passive role, is similar to Yoga. The result is an opening of the body which leaves one feeling both relaxed and energized at the same time.

Thai Massage is performed on a mat on the floor rather than a raised table which allows for more freedom, many movements and procedures. Having more open space provided the opportunity for the most effective use of the practioner's body weight, rather than muscular force for the transmission of pressure or energy, which creates a highly therapeutic effect. The guest remains fully clothed, although it is more suitable and comfortable to wear lightweight clothing similar to pajamas or gym clothes. A session can be as short as one hour, but can go from two and a half to three hours for a full program.

History of Thai Massage
While tradition tells that Thai massage has its roots in India, as is visible from the movements being similar to Yoga, influence has also come from traditional Chinese medicine. Its journey can be traced back to the age of the first Buddha, brought to Thailand by Dr. Komarpaj and while the tradition has been taught orally, there are sacred texts traced from the second millennia B.C. Monks were the practitioners, and the temples, or "wats," were its home. Some of these texts were inscribed in stone plaques in the early 1800s and were set in the walls of the Phra Chetaphon Temple, or commonly called Wat Po, and can be seen today housed in Thailand.

About Cutting Loose, AfterHours by Cutting Loose and the management:
Owner Coral Pleas is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive and relaxing services throughout the visit. So as guests arrive to re-create themselves, they will see a different, more relaxing Cutting Loose with the addition of the spa pamper lounge. Spa services in the pamper lounge have not been offered until now. Coral Pleas is the chief executive officer of the corporation and owner of both Cutting Loose and AfterHours by Cutting Loose Salon. Son Travis Scheuer is chief operating officer of Cutting Loose, master stylist and coach for the staff. Daughter Taelor Scheuer is the manager and stylist of AfterHours. Coral Pleas has been involved in Intercoiffure Mondail for years and presently holds a board position with this international organization.

About the Cutting Loose and AfterHours by Cutting Loose team and community support
The Cutting Loose family is well known for its community involvement through its support of Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC), Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy (SMART) and hair styling for a bevy of charitable fundraisers.

Cutting Loose and AfterHours by Cutting Loose are full-service salons with Pamper Lounge services, offering many of today's most popular product lines, including Bumble & Bumble, Paul Mitchell, Eufora and Pro-tools. Sister location AfterHours by Cutting Loose Salon positioned next door is a Paul Mitchell focus salon and only offers Paul Mitchell products.

Services are available for both female and male. Guests will receive the white glove treatment and feel pampered and refreshed after the Cutting Loose experience. Cutting Loose is beginning its third year in business and AfterHours by Cutting Loose just celebrated the grand opening. Both locations offer the French method of cutting hair and French Balayage hair coloring techniques and the Pamper Lounge offers spa services. The staff is available for hair and makeup runway fashion shows or that special walk around display for all charitable fundraisers. Conveniently located at 8429 and 8437 Honore Avenue near the intersection of University Parkway in Sarasota with appointments available for all day parts and walk-insre welcome. For more information, visit AfterHours by Cutting Loose Salon at http://www.clafterhours.comand Cutting Loose at cuttingloose.net. or call 941-358-6000.

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