October Newsletter

End of October... *sighs*
Please read this important note about Lizz and Jay's schedule


Dear Clients:

It is with a very heavy belly (and heart) that I write this newsletter update. Originally I had intended to offer massage until a few weeks before my due date. Boy, if I had only known how ambitious that was!

After a long discussion with Jay and my doctor, its been decided that my last day to offer massages will likely be either October 26th or Wednesday, October 31. This is sooner than I had intended, however I am looking forward to the chance to get some extra rest before dealing with a newbornand our first at that!

At this point I have as many clients as I can handle between now and the end of the month. In fact, I even have a waiting list of clients who are hoping someone else cancels so they can get in!

Jay will be offering massages until Friday, November 23. At that point we are closing down the office and are both going to be on leave until sometime in mid to late February.

We will still be checking email and voice messages, and aside from the few days surrounding the actual birth any holiday gift certificates will still be mailed or emailed within 24 hours.

Jay is staying home to help me around the house while Im big, exhausted, and awkward, and is going to continue to help out until our household routine is established and the initial excitement calms down after the birth. Hell be back to massaging straight after, however!

Ill be back to work as soon as my doctor clears me. He says at least six weeks after the birth at the soonest. Im due Dec 23, but since its my first, that could mean six weeks after mid-December to mid-January. For now I'm planning on mid to late February.

We ARE both coming back into the massage world! As tempting as being a stay at home mom is, Id be crawling the walls, and financially its not workable right now either. So have heartI know youll miss me, but I also know that the majority of you will understand completely and are supportive.

We're also going to have our yearly specials on gift certificates for the holidays as well, so if you need some, just give me a call!

It is likely that while Im on maternity leave we will wait to reestablish our office location. Jay will offer house calls in the meantime.

Thank you for your patience. Ill update our online blog as often as I can.

If you have ANY questions or need a referral to a massage therapist in the meantime, please give me a call! 941-321-5311

Blessings to you all,
Lizz

PS: Many of our clients have asked, "what are you going to do with yourself?" The main answer is: get the house ready and rest! I've also found a lovely massage therapist who is going to teach me how to do insurance billing, something I've wanted to expand into but haven't had the time (or someone to show me) to do so. This means we'll be able to accept physician referrals and accept insurance. Hopefully we'll be able to expand our client base and include those who couldn't otherwise afford massage.

Another question I've been frequently asked is where am I registered. The answer is Target and BabiesRUs. (If you can't find me under Lizz Pugh, try Elizabeth Pugh.)