Our Services
Massage, Couples
Massage, Special Occasions Massage, Yoga,
Tai Chi , Goju-Kai Karate (Hard/Soft
Karate),
Steve and Shirley Chalmers are both Licensed Massage Therapists, Yoga and Tai Chi instructors and black belts in Goju-Ryu style Karate. Their training began in the mid 1970s, resulting in 30 years of experience practicing and perfecting the art forms of Massage, Raja Yoga and Karate.
We offer classes from September to July. No classes will be offered for the month of August. This is a time of rest
Massage is offered year round
Massage
Massage is offered by Steve and Shirley at their office. Appointments for massage are offered around their class schedules and they are willing to accommodate you every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Couples Massages are offered as well.
Everyone can reap the benefits from massage. Steve and Shirley work with a client toward their goals: stress relief, lymphatic drainage, deeper muscle work, rehabilitation of an old injury or relief of chronic pain. Drawing from a background of deep muscle massage, Swedish massage, reflexology, shiatsu, reiki, Yoga, and karate, Steve and Shirley can help a client along the journey toward self-awareness, self-reliance and self-healing.
What to expect:
The interview is fairly short and any requests or concerns are addressed.
Clients will then be escorted into the massage room where they will be
left alone for a few minutes to disrobe and lie down on the massage table
underneath a sheet. All clothes, including underpants and brassieres ought
to be taken off for ease of massage strokes. Undergarments may be worn
if the client feels more comfortable. The sheet will be on throughout
the massage. The therapist uncovers a body part while it is being massaged.
Private areas of the body are covered at all times. The client's privacy
is always protected.
Steven and Shirley encourage the client to relax and breathe into the strokes to receive the most benefit from the massage. Discussion during the massage ought to be kept to a minimum for optimal results. A one hour session can cover the whole body, or, if the client prefers, the hour can be focused on certain problem areas: just the back or just the feet, for example.
Various Yoga or Soft Karate movements are often suggested as a means of continuing and enhancing the benefits of bodywork sessions and empowering a client on the path toward health and balance.
Massage Fees: $50 per hour, $75 per 1.5 hour
Two people, be it husband and wife, friends or mother and daughter can enjoy a couples massage together at the same time. Steve and Shirley massage the couple on two tables placed side-by-side. Steve and Shirley's own amiable personalities help to create a pleasurable experience and a nice memory for the both of you.
Couples Massage Fees: $90 per hour
Couples Massage Workshops
Learn to massage your friend. Workshops will be offered at the studio or at your home or facility. Call for your own group workshop.
Couples Massage Workshop Fees: $60 for 2 hours
Having one or two friendly and caring massage therapists at any small gathering can enhance the quality and success of your party. Bridal parties, special interest groups, healing groups, in a work setting or just friends gathering are some examples. If a full body massage is a bit too personal for your situation, then perhaps a foot massage would be more suitable.
We will be happy to come to you or our studio and massage room may be the perfect setting.
Yoga and Tai Chi (soft karate)
These are offered to you and your friends at the studio or in your home or facility, by appointment.
Yoga Fees: weekly donation and 1 piece of fruit
Tai Chi Fees: $52/month per person
Affordable group rates apply. Both Shirley and Steve have vast experience teaching and enjoy working with the elderly population. Please contact us for pricing.
Yoga for Inner Peace and Stress Reduction
The style of Yoga Steve and Shirley teach is Raja Yoga, also known as the eight-fold path of Yoga. The class or the person will determine the path taken.
The session begins with stretching poses and then brings in the essence of Yoga philosophy, meditation and breathing exercises. Sessions are sometimes specialized and focused on one area and/or may be specialized to fulfill the needs of special populations
Yoga Fees: weekly donation and 1 piece of fruit
Tai Chi
Sessions are designed for therapeutic movement to encourage strength, balance, relaxation and ease of motion. Soft Karate simultaneously builds strength and flexibility, while bringing the practitioner to deeper mind/body awareness.
Movement will be practiced slowly, with precision and grace, which will enhance healing.
Tai Chi Fees: $52/month per person
Goju-Karate (Hard/Soft Karate)
Classes are held at various locations throughout the Worcester County West area. Goju-Kai Karate-do is a Japanese-based karate-Do organization teaching Goju-Ryu (hard/soft) style karate. Rank in this traditional system comes from hard work and is recognized worldwide. Goju-Ryu is a combative art form and self-defense is inherent in the style. Our focus, however, is on mind/body/spirit integration.
Goju-Ryu is an art of conflict resolution. All students are encouraged to give as much as they can to their training, but at their own appropriate pace. Each studnet must learn to adapt to their own and others limitations.
Classes are structured, disciplined and interactive, but non-competitive. Tournaments are not a part of the curriculum. Self-awareness, self respect, safety and respect for others is emphasized at all times. Any student may go to as many appropriate classes as they may like in any given week for the basic fee.
Classes are held for children of all ages, teens and adults. Families may train together.
Adult Goju classes are great for any adult looking to learn an authentic martial art while working at their own pace and comfort level. Practicing goju is a fun and interesting way to maintain or increase physical fitness, develop courage and self-awareness.
Adult Fees: $80/month per person for 3 two hour classes per week
Children's classes are offered both at Steve's studio in Spencer and after school in many of the surrounding towns. The after school program provides a unique opportunity for many parents to see if their child is a natural martial artist right in the child's own school.
Older Children - We offer four, one and one half hour classes
per week for $70
Smaller Children - We offer several one hour classes per week for
$60 per month.
Private lessons are $30 per hour for Adults and $20 for 1/2 hour
for children.
After school programs are one hour and cost $52 per month
They are taught by both Steve and his wife Shirley. Missed classes may be made up at the studio at any time. Classes at the studio offer a more personalized setting. Training equipment and mirrors support and complete the student's training. Steve will discuss with the parent and child the best choice of classes.
Steve and Shirley both view the martial arts in the traditional way: as a vehicle for peace. We encourage parents to work with us to enable children to work through the difficulties as well as the glories of karate training. Parents are always welcome to watch their children during class.
Children's classes are either 1 hour or 1 1/2 hours depending on the child's ability and interest. Children may be granted permission to attend adult classes if deemed appropriate.
Families
Parents who are interested in learning Goju with their children may
either join with them and participate in the children's classes and/or
bring their children with them into the adult classes. This is a nice
way for familiies to spend time together and watch each other grow and
develop into great martial artists.
Clothing: Loose fitting clothes may be worn at the beginning. A uniform (gi) will be required at all classes soon after. Gis may be purchased at the dojo or onsite at the elementary schools.
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of class locations and times.
117 Main Street
Spencer, MA 01562 - 508-885-0308
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