Jennifer Wohlgemuth, RMT

Today is one of those days that not only affirms why I love this work SO much, but is also one that ended up with an unintended theme:
Today it’s ‘Kid Day’.
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As often asked - yes I do work with kids of various ages, teens, + seniors.
There are, however, some rules:

#1 - Parent is required to stay in the room with anyone 12yrs + under, or as long (age) as the kiddo prefers.

#2 - The kid is ALWAYS the one in control of the session. Or as I tell them “In this room, you’re the boss- even over mom/dad/parent!”
Parents, you can tell me all day you need me to work on (ie) their legs, but if you child gets in the room and is giving anything less than a clear ‘yes’ I have permission to work their legs, it’s not happening.
Same goes for session length. If you’ve booked a 60-min and at 20-min kiddo is done and asks to stop, the treatment ends. Period.

#3 - Please allow for extra time and/or flexibility. I will be adding a booking option for kids who may need extra time to talk through the expected experience and want to start with a shorter session.

Very recently I had a perfect example of how some kids just need more time to adjust to the space, talk through each steps, what oils are used and why, etc. In this case, this child has had a few massages before with me, but in a new space and it being a long while since they last saw me, they needed some extra time.

It was truly a highlight of my day, because in walked an anxious little one and out walked a very sleepy, relaxed, happy one.
From my perspective the time talking to them prior, smelling different essential oils, the patience from the parent, etc that had an equal effect as the massage.
So parents, please don’t feel pressured to rush your kid, regardless of age etc. I also generally bill according to time on the table, even though it’s all an important part.

Feeling comfortable with the whole experience and having absolute control of THEIR treatment, is priority.

The same for Grandma + Grandpa.
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Lastly, there is room for you all.
Gone are the days of working with my back against the literal wall, so if you want to book back-to-back treatments for siblings, we can do that!
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And I have colouring books.

I needed something to caption this and that made me wonder why Sunlife is called ‘Sun’ Life.

Google’s AI made up a story about the founder choosing it as an ‘universal symbol for brightness, warmth, vitality and life-giving force representing hope and securities for families looking toward the future’ and linked to an Ancestry-dot-ca page on the meaning and history of the last name ‘Sune’.

This is why we don’t trust AI.

Anyway, if your employer offers you benefits through Sunlife…
I can now direct bill to them for you.

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A spot opened up for this week!
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Next available after that is Thursday, Nov 5th @ 3:30 for a 30min
and after that is Tuesday Nov 10th @ 8:30 am

Happy Sunday all!!

It’s slicker than out there today.

PLEASE DON’T STRESS IF YOU ARE LATE!
I don’t want you rushing unsafely to get here!!

And sure, ‘leave earlier…’ great… but I left 15 min sooner today than I normally do, but it took twice as long to get to the clinic so I was still *just* on time…

The winter has landed, take your time, take a breath.
See you when you get here.

As I was finishing up this evening, I glanced out the window to see a nearly full moon rising and was once again awed by the stunning skies this week.
Of course the picture isn’t half as gorgeous as it was, but this scene felt like the perfect touch after such a beautiful, busy and full first week in the new space!!
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I can never say this enough:
To those who chose to follow me, send friends and family, write a reviews, share my posts etc, and the friends who support me, and those who welcome me into their space… THANK YOU!

Thank you for being here; for sticking around when I stumble, abandon you for 2 months, and as I find my way into being a sole practitioner again!

Thank you for your kindness, patience and grace, and for simply making me love my job so, so much!

I could tell you it's because I love trees (I really do) or that I don't think recycled paper is as pretty (I really don’t) - but it’s really because I don't want to fight with a printer every single day.

However - please let me know if it is important for you to have printed invoices.

If there is enough of a need, I can (and will) happily adapt!

*one exception - tangible gift cards are available if you like!

****SPOT FILLED*****

Next open spot after is Oct 29 - AM only

As promised - keeping you updated - Alberta Blue Cross/ASEPB is now live for direct billing

Setting up direct billing takes some time - please be patient with me while we wait for the process to be complete!

I will be offering it to most major insurance companies, and I will let you know which companies, as the option becomes available.
For now, you can pay by credit card, debit, cash and E-transfer.

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Thankful for all your support, encouragement and kindness always, but especially during this transition!

There isn’t a single era of life that hasn’t been lived or endured without the support of others, in so many different ways, and I hope you know I am so grateful for each and every one of you here!

Happy Long Weekend🧡
~Jennifer