WHY NOT TREAT YOURSELF TO A TAILOR MADE MASSAGE?

Work got you down? Kids driving you crazy? Aysha Treadwell has just the medicine you need. No, she's not a doctor. She's a professional massage therapist - and not only will her treatments make you feel like a whole new person, but she’ll bring the massage to you!

Six years ago Treadwell left the high-stress corporate world of advertising to pursue a career in massage therapy. Through her studies she says she learned the many health benefits derived from the art of therapeutic touch. Now the owner of Elegant Touch, Treadwell is making her mark on Atlanta’s massage community with her tailor-made mobile massage services. Her company provides everything from individual massage therapy in the home, to corporate and office massage, to “spa party” packages. In fact, besides her popular deep tissue massages, Treadwell says the concept of a spa party – where you can pamper yourself as well as your friends – is one of the fastest growing trends in the business.

But in addition to those who are just looking to de-stress, Treadwell says many of her patients actually come from doctor referrals for the treatment of real health issues or conditions. Athletes also seek the help of Treadwell. Her techniques can help those in training prepare for events and avoid injury. A wide variety of services is not the only thing that sets Treadwell apart from the competition. She says she designs each and every session specifically for the individual’s needs. She does this by sitting down with her clients before sessions to find out exactly what they are trying to achieve from the treatment. She says “I want it to be the best possible experience for them.”

Treadwell has been advertising Elegant Touch through http://www.bookapro.com/ since last fall. She says she was drawn to the site’s professional look and style. She knows of at least two corporate clients who discovered her company through bookapro.com and she says other inquires about her services have also come from the site. In fact, Treadwell has enjoyed her experience with bookapro.com so much – that she says she wouldn’t change a thing! If you are interested in learning more about Aysha Treadwell and Elegant Touch, you can check out her profile on http://www.bookapro.com/. And perhaps you’ll find the site can work for you and your business too!

Heather L. Whitley

SERVING UP WORKOUTS ON THE TENNIS COURT

Imagine signing up for tennis lessons and losing 60 pounds in the process! That’s just one example of what you can accomplish with certified tennis pro and personal trainer Jeff Michaud, a proponent of “Cardio Tennis.” This popular fitness program not only hones your skills on the court, but benefits your waistline as well. Michaud says the regimen includes everything from boot camp push ups and jumping jacks to volleys and ground strokes. In other words, when you’re not hitting – you’re sweating!

Growing up, Michaud was an all-star athlete. He played baseball, basketball and of course, tennis. But he soon discovered that the other sports were quite hard on the body – but tennis was a lifetime sport that many players continue well into their golden years. It was this realization that prompted Michaud to begin sharing his skills with others.
Michaud says it started as a part time gig, but turned into a fulltime profession when he became a victim of the IT downsizing after September 11th. Now through his business “Fitness with Jeff,” he uses his fitness skills and tennis knowledge to train all kinds of clients – from beginning tennis players to 84 year olds in need of physical therapy. Michaud says while most clients walk away with improved health and fitness – several of his novice tennis students have even gone on to become professional tennis instructors themselves. And for those who just need someone to play with? Michaud says his flexible schedule allows clients to simply pay him to be their tennis partner.

In addition to the hundreds of flyers and bulletin boards he advertises on, Michaud is also a bookapro.com member. Michaud says the website makes for easy referrals among fellow professionals and holds fantastic potential as a networking tool. He says he has referred several clients to other professionals who operate outside of his area and has also referred friends to the site’s other areas of interest such as chiropractic, massage and golf pros. To learn more about Michaud and other bookapro businesses visit http://www.bookapro.com/.


Heather L. Whitley