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75% of Gift Certificate Sales Help Provide Clean Water

Posted in Favorite Causes on 11/30/2009 12:12 pm by AMMA

Throughout this week (30 November - 5 December) we will donate 75% of all gift certificate sales to the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable. 

(Image credit: USDA.)“The Upper Tennessee River Roundtable is a non-profit organization with an overall interest in improving water quality in the Upper Tennessee River Watershed. . . . The Roundtable represents a total of nine counties and two cities. [The] major rivers include the Clinch, Holston (pictured at left), and Powell.

The Upper Tennessee River watershed covers three rivers in Virginia [and Tennessee]: the Clinch, Holston, and Powell rivers. The Roundtable is active in water quality improvement efforts in all three of these rivers. The greater watershed is host to numerous species of fish, mussel, and other aquatic life species. In fact, according to the Nature Conservancy, the Upper Tennessee River watershed greatly exceeds all other watersheds in the lower 48 states in terms of species richness and diversity!”

Other participants include:
Linden Massage, E. Unaka Ave. #1, Johnson City, TN 37601;
Jim Quillen, 5602 Kingsport Highway, Johnson City, TN 37601; and
Bunny Medeiros, 380 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210.

Want to buy gift certificates for that special someone? Give us a call at 423.288.2662 or email us at amma@ammatn.com.  Payment may be made by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard.  If you would like to claim the 75% as a tax deduction, you can write a check for that amount directly to the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable.

 

How to Be More Positive

Posted in Favorite Causes, Therapeutic Massage on 04/30/2009 08:51 am by AMMA

How to Be More Positive - Building Your Own (Recession-Proof) Lemonade Empire
By Susan Dato

With all that’s been going on in the world lately it comes as no surprise that, in the recent months, internet searches have spiked with the query ‘how to be more positive.’ As simple as the notion of it seems on the surface, it often proves challenging for many, and at certain times more than others. If you’re struggling with being optimistic, take heart in knowing you are certainly not alone and there are real, practical tips that have been the cornerstone of many, if not all, of the most successful (and happiest) people in our history.

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Announcing New Client Stimulus Program!

Posted in Favorite Causes, Kingsport, TN, Lymph Drainage, Medical Massage, Pre-Natal and Infant Massage, Structural Integration, Therapeutic Massage on 04/10/2009 04:38 pm by AMMA

We love our clients and we want more clients like YOU! Effective immediately, for every new client you refer to us, AMMA will thank you with a $20 gift certificate to the DownTown Kingsport restaurant or retailer of your choice. There is no limit to the amount of gift certificates you can earn!

Some of those include “Divine Cafe,” “Stir Fry Cafe,” “Kaffe Blue,” “Finer Things for Her,” “Kingsport Grocery Co.,” “Barefoot Chameleon,” “Copper Creek,” “Anglen Photography,” “Mary’s Kitchen,” “T.K.’s Big Dogs,” “Bone Fire,” “Fiddlesticks,” “Bubba’s Book Swap,” “Happy Hostess,” “Carriage House,” “The Courtyard,” “River Mountain Antiques,” “Cafe N’Orleans,” “Guilded Nest,” “The Paper Tree,” “Rainbow’s End Floral,” “Chef’s,” “Nooks & Crannies,” “Annie’s Room,” “YaYa’s Chocolates,” and “Variety Printing.” Just let us know where . . . . There are so many more!

Everyone wins! Your friend gets a great massage. You get $20 to spend as you wish. DownTown businesses get more customers. We get more clients like YOU. . . Sounds like a great deal, huh? Just make sure that your friends let us know that you referred them!

There are exciting things going on in DownTown Kingsport. Check out www.exploredowntownkingsport.com to find out what’s going on and make your wish list for gift certificates!

(Due to conlict of interest concerns, we can’t honor this if you are a licensed healthcare professional. Even so, if you know someone who could benefit, please let us know!)

 

Chair Massage For PTSD

Posted in Favorite Causes, Therapeutic Massage on 01/03/2009 01:52 pm by AMMA

By Brandon J. Thomas

Traumatic experiences such as war, assault, abuse or devastating loss, can cause post-traumatic stress. Post-traumatic stress affects those who are unable to relegate their traumatic experiences to the past. Trauma survivors often become acutely aware of humans’ inability to control their circumstances. A traumatic experience also reinforces the unsettling notion that life is delicate and can be taken away or permanently altered at any time.

Unfortunately, many who experience severe trauma develop recurring symptoms that have a negative impact on their spiritual, emotional and physical well-being. Many victims of trauma cease to be comfortable in their own bodies. The repeated negative effects that occur as a result of a past trauma can be defined as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Although talking with a counselor or therapist can help to bring the traumatic experience into perspective, the physical manifestations of PTSD can remain. Therapeutic massage is now being used to help those with PTSD to feel more secure and comfortable in their bodies, and help to re-establish proper feelings of closeness and intimacy with others.

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Appalachian Sustainable Development

Posted in Favorite Causes on 12/09/2007 03:00 am by AMMA

Written by Kathlyn Terry, ASD

Appalachian Sustainable Development is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Abingdon, Virginia, serving ten counties in upper east Tennessee and far southwestern Virginia. ASD’s mission is to help build a healthy, locally rooted economy, which meets people’s needs and sustains the environment. ASD was formed in October 1995 by a diverse group of farmers, loggers, entrepreneurs, community activists, environmentalists, and economic development leaders. We continue to work closely with this broad range of folks, both through representation on our board and through numerous joint projects.

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Fundraiser for ASD

Posted in Favorite Causes on 12/08/2007 03:29 am by AMMA

(Thanks to all who made this fundraiser a great success! Together, we raised $1312.50 for Appalachian Sustainable Development. We appreciate the help of all who participated!)

ASD at work

ASD at work

During the month of December, we are partnering with Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD) to offer gift certificates for holiday gift giving. Half of the sales proceeds will go to support ASD’s work in the community and may be claimed as an end of the year tax deduction for the happy giver. Additional contributions are also appreciated. For more information, call us at 423-288-2662 or send an email to amma@ammatn.com.

About Appalachian Sustainable Development:

Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD) is a not-for-profit organization working in the Appalachian region of Virginia and Tennessee.

Formed in 1995, ASD focuses on developing healthy, diverse and ecologically sound economic opportunities. ASD’s work encompasses two broad areas: building a strong local food system based on organic and sustainable farming and fostering forest conservation through value-added wood processing and “green building.” ASD links consumers with farmers and producers and provides hands-on opportunities for learning, advocacy and civic engagement. Find out more at www.asdevelop.org.