RELAX AND GO WITH THE TOTAL BODY FLOW

Here is a place to find relief from stress, healing for aches and pains, and a road to good health naturally.

Total Body Flow Massage® is a method unique to Hands of Mercy Massage in Tavares. This method was developed with a holistic approach to the body, supporting all massage techniques and modalities. Every therapist at Hands of Mercy knows the method and they’re able to rely on their own intuitive process to create a massage that meets the needs of the individual client.

“We do not diagnose or prescribe for any client, but we do use science to apply the art of massage,” says owner Lavonne Ayoub. “We are a five-star facil- offers very gentle pressure to soft tissue it provides deep relaxation and stress relief which often reduces physical pain.

The intermediate level of Total Body Flow Massage is designed to provide deep relaxation with medium pressure and elegant, gentle stretching. This is heightened by other complementary massage techniques to affect pain relief in the muscular tissue and joints which may be causing stress deeper in the body.

Deep to ultra-deep pressure is the step up to Total Body Flow Massage method 3. Building on the elements of methods one and two, there’s the added element of deeper stretching and deep tissue techniques. This method is specifically designed for those who carry pain and stress throughout their bodies and enjoy a more intense pressure during their therapy session.

One of the essential elements of Total Body Flow Massage is pain relief. Many people suffer from chronic pain, and it’s not only debilitating, it’s depressing. Unfortunately, depression increases chronic pain and creates an endless cycle.

“Total Body Flow Massage is an excellent tool for pain relief,” Lavonne says. “It also helps with pain management. As I said, we don’t prescribe or diagnose, but we will work along with your caregiver to help you get essential relief.”

Hands of Mercy Massage therapists use only pure coconut oil, unless a client requests a cream. We also offer clinical-grade essential oils. “We can batch the oils to find out if they pass or fail, so we know we’re getting a premium product.” ity because of our unique Total Body Flow Massage® method, and we invite people to come in and experience the difference.”

There are three methods of massage in the Total Body Flow method. The first, Classic TBF Method, is for those who prefer light pressure during a massage. It combines flowing rhythmic strokes with Swedish relaxation techniques. While it

“Whatever method you choose, Total Body Flow Massage is meant to design an individualized massage that helps you reach the health goals you’re working toward,” Lavonne says. “Our bodies get compacted in life, pressed down with stress. Total Body Flow encourages the mind to settle into quiet mode so that thoughts can become calm, allowing the body to stretch, relax and unwind.”

Clients can become members of the Hands of Mercy Massage Wellness Program and receive a discounted rate for the massage they prefer. Members of the program pay monthly and can come in at their convenience to receive therapy. There are no hidden fees and no contracts, everything is paid month-to-month, and members may opt out of the program anytime with a 30-day notice.

In addition to massage, Hands of Mercy Massage also owns Total Body Flow Yoga, LLC. Both companies are at the same location.

“Yoga is offered to members and clients to help with their holistic health goals. We want to encourage people in their life journey to understand who they are and to be the healthy person they want to be,” Lavonne says. “It extends the benefits of massage through active exercise. The stretching and the quieting of the mind in yoga helps create physical and mental habits for long term healthy outcomes.”

People often compartmentalize their lives, and feel fragmented, Lavonne says. They are spouses, parents, sons and daughters, employees, volunteers—all parts of the person going through a busy life every day.

“But we are simply who we are, and we only express ourselves in our different roles,” Lavonne says. “We want to bring you to a place where you have a feeling of being more at ease in the body and all those elements come together to help create a whole, healthy person.”

When your life is busy and consumed with all the roles you play, it also deeply affects your breathing. “Breathe better and you feel better about your world,” Lavonne says. “Total Body Yoga along with Total Body Flow Massage method encourages a sense of control and peace in our everyday lives.”

Lavonne says she and her staff know there’s a lot of trust involved in lying on the massage table. “It’s not intimate, but it is very personal. We honor that trust and we care about each individual. We train together and separately in the art of Total Body Flow Massage® method so that we always offer clients our very best.”

The message Lavonne has for clients is a mas- sage at Hands of Mercy Massage is different - it’s an experience. “If you leave here more at ease in your body, then we’ve done our job.”

Hands of Mercy Massage is located at 320 Burleigh Blvd. in Tavares. For more information call 352.343.7707 or visit handsofmercymassage.com.