Shortly after posting about my doing it wrong style of running and my panic over my upcoming half, I received an invitation to check out a functional wellness center and take advantage of their services. I didn’t have to think about it very long.
My stress over my crappy runs actually pushed me to the point of taking yesterday off work. Seriously, I was that freaked out about it. I decided that was the perfect day for me to venture out to West Bloomfield and check out Natural Recharge {formerly MigunLiving}.
I was provided with a list of services to try and I opted for the Functional Movement Screen Test and a session in the Migun Infrared Massage Bed. Thanks to my panic-induced bazillion squats in the two days leading up to this, a massage bed sounded heavenly.
The drive was not bad at all {I’m in the Downriver area and it was just a straight shot up Telegraph} and the building was located conveniently on Maple Rd just off the corner of Telegraph. Lots of signage pointed me in the right direction and I found their suite easily.
Waiting area {picture courtesy of Natural Recharge Facebook page}
I was greeted by David Sherman, one of the owners, who showed me around their new facility and explained the way the massage beds and the laser pain therapy worked. I have definite plans to bring both my grandma and my husband {both suffer from arthritis pain} here to try the laser therapy.
After the tour, I watched a brief video explaining the science behind the beds {very interesting} and then I was set up on one to see for myself.
Verdict: it was heaven. There are several heated jade stones that gently roll back and forth, up and down your body, from your head to your toes. It felt like a warm foam roller on my super tight calves and sore hamstrings, gently massaging all the tension right out of them. You can bet I’ll be back the day after my half lying on this bed for pretty much the entire day {is that OK, David? 
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Then it was time for my Functional Movement Screen Test with Brad Kegebein. He asked me a series of questions {what type of physical activity I engage in, what kind of shoes do I wear, am I experiencing any pain currently, etc.} and then it was time for the test {for a better explanation of the test – with pictures! – check out Teresa’s post about her experience}. First up, do three squats while holding a long, wooden bar behind my head along my shoulders. No problem there {even with my sore thighs – they were already feeling better thanks to the massage bed}. Next, while still holding that same wooden bar behind my head, I had to step over a hurdle and back, one foot at a time. Right leg? No problem. Left leg? Um, I knocked the hurdle right over. I was swinging my hip out in order to get it over the hurdle, a sign of tightness in my left hip. This was followed by some straight leg raises {nailed it!} and then a screening of my neck, shoulders and arms that showed I had some tightness in the left side of my neck. This coupled with the tightness in my left hip explains the pain I’ve been experiencing in my left foot. My total score cleared me to continue running but Brad advised me to work on loosening up my left side. Very interesting and informative!
Functional training area {picture courtesy of Natural Recharge Facebook page}
Does this sound like something you might be interested in? In celebration of their Grand Opening, you can take advantage of the following specials:
Migun Bed Packages – An additional session added for each five sessions purchased {example: purchase ten sessions and get two sessions free – a $40 value!}
10% off the purchase of a Migun Massage Bed or a Migun Mat
50% off a Functional Movement Evaluation and training – $90 value for only $45!
Laser Lite Cure Packages – purchase any package and get an additional session FREE {$85 value}. Just mention you heard about it on my blog.
All specials are good through the end of May so call them now! 248.203.7744
Disclaimer: I received my session free of charge and I was compensated to write an honest review. All opinions given are my own.
