We were at the Merolla Chiropractic Holistic Health fair this year !!

Brick House School of Taunton, MA is a nonprofit corporation that caters to preschool and kindergarten children. We have donated one gift certificate for a one hour massage and also a spa set for their annual Halloween event. All monies raised are to go towards enhancing the school and providing better services for the children.

Artical for Relaxation Works
Courtney wrote a cool article on Relaxation Works. Here is hoping it gets published some where awesome!!
By: Courtney Towson
September 18, 2006
Front-of-the-Book Article


Organic Inspirations

A few years ago Kristen Tammaro could be found fetching chocolate milks and buttermilk pancakes until midnight at the classically tacky and outdated Bickford's restaurant in Massachusetts. Somehow, working her way up to assistant manager for the New England chain just wasn't cutting it for her. She tried her hand in the professional world and wore power pantsuits as she dealt with stocks and bonds. But it was at home in her kitchen that Tammaro's true passions lay.
Although Tammaro had been creating concoctions in her kitchen sink for five years, it was not until about two and half years ago that she began to turn her hobby of making all natural skin care products into a bona fide company.
"I was so sick of the everyday, go to work, drive home, go to bed, get up and do it all over again," Tammaro says. "I just needed a change."
The change came in the form of enrollment at The Bancroft School of Massage Therapy located in Worcester, Massachusetts and the decision to market her skin and body care products to the general public.
Tammaro's business, Relaxation Works, is a creative and all-natural approach to skin and general well-being. Her ability to incorporate her skill as a massage therapist, along with the products she has created, makes her a veritable "one-woman-spa," and she makes house calls. She is proficient in polarity treatments, deep tissue, sports and regional massage as well as scrubs and body wraps. And although she is by no means claiming to be a doctor, she has done comprehensive research in herbal medicine.
Her business is small, and Tammaro seems to like it that way. "Being so small allows me to be more creative with advertising and how to make the business grow," she says. "I do it all myself, so I get to choose how and where I get the name of the company advertised." Tammaro serves as creator, producer, packager and distributor of her products.
Right now Relaxation Works products and services are only available at The Peacock Shoppe in Lakeville, Massachusetts and The Bancroft School. Customers living elsewhere can access the products on the web from Relaxation Works' MySpace page and their website, relaxationworks.net.
Utilizing her massage skills, Tammaro has grown her business by advertising as she works. Free samples are furnished in abundance to those she massages. She also takes part in many charity events like Children's Friend, which helps underprivileged kids, and she participates in events for the Shriners Hospital in Boston, which aids young burn victims.
Relaxation Works prides itself on being all-natural and organic. All ingredients are fresh and unrefined. Most products do not contain preservatives, which means most products will last only six to 12 months and will stay fresh longer when stored in the refrigerator. The few items that require preservatives are made from a natural additive that does not irritate the skin like those in most commercial products.
Tammaro is now setting up home spa parties where women of all ages can create and test products themselves using high-quality ingredients. "Unlike most home parties, where they just let you test the products and everything is based around purchasing something, these parties are meant to be more interactive," Tammaro says. "You pay in advance and then actually get to create something and take it home to use."
Having a full time job in the world of finances, working part time as a masseuse and what Tammaro describes as being more than full-time job of running Relaxation Works leaves her with little time for relaxing. A Cranberry Cocktail body scrub twice a week and then back to work. "I love doing this even though it's hard work," she says. "But for me, getting to do what I love is relaxing and extremely rewarding."

Date: November 2006

We donated 40 samples of our Cranberry Cocktail Whipped Body Scrub to the November Sampler Campaign at Lemming Central (lemmingcentral.com). We also included a coupon for a free overstuffed sample of our whipped shea butter with any purchase on our website.

If you LOVE trying new and different bath & body products you will want to pick up one of these boxes at the website for about $20.00. It's a great way to sample all the different companies out there that make some great bath & body products.

Visit lemmingcentral.com for more details

Date: August 19, 2006 (Taunton, MA)

Relaxation Works donated massage therapy services to the 13th annual Lobster Bake for the King Philip Shrine Club from the Taunton area. Our services brought in Over $140 dollars in just two and a half hours for administrating chair massage and all the patrons loved it!!


King Philip Shrine Club is a charity that provides all types of rehabilitating services for children burn victims. The Taunton King Philip Shrine Club is in charge of raising money for the transportation of the victims and their families.

Date: 7/25/2006

Relaxation Works donated massage therapy Services to all the golfers at the 2nd Annual RIVASC Charity Golf Tournament: House vs. Senate.

On Monday July 24, 2006 Rhode Island Victims' Advocacy and Support Center will host its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at the Quidnessett Country Club North Kingstown, RI. RIVASC is a non profit agency offering free direct services to victims and their families following a violent crime; homicide, terrorism, mass victimizations (Station Nightclub fire), and vehicular crashes.(info taken from (http://community.abc6.com)

UNEXPECTED CONNECTIONS

Relection Works headlines the "Bundle of Joy" campaign for mothers.

By Kristen Tammaro

The fact is that my mom spends more time with strangers than family due to her heavy involvement with her commitment to the community and giving to those who are with out. She cares about issues that most people overlook and I am slowly (slower than I would like) understanding what it means to help others. I probably would have never hooked up with A Women's Concern if it wasn't for the fact that my car had broken down (again) and I needed to be toted around like a 14 year old for three weeks. One such evening included an event dinner at the Marriott Hotel north of Boston. The point is there is ALWAYS something good in everything bad and that night I found a cause that is out there to help women and couples with unexpected pregnancies.

We sat through speeches and pictures of babies and their families while enjoying the dinner and reading material. At the end of the night donation cards we passed out to each of the 40+ white linen tables.. I stuffed my donation and business card into the envelope along with my comment expressing my gratitude for such a great organization and that I would like to further help with donate some of Relaxation Works products to the Moms and Dads that seek these great services.

No less than two weeks later I received an email stating that they wanted to start up a service they provided for the moms two years ago. "We wanted to do something for the moms. They need to know they are important too." stated Gina Cavalluzzo, a volunteer at the Cape Cod location. Gina was in charge of putting together the gift bags for the Bundle of Joy Campaign back in 2004.

Now Relaxation Works is taking over the reigns for the 2006 campaign, donating body butters and scrubs. Each mom gets a gift bag filled with goodies after they have completed a Mommy & ME class which the center also provides as a free service. In addition to the products I have offered my massage therapy services. I thought chair massage might be nice for the mothers who visit the center in time of crisis. Sometimes people just need that comforting touch. It's amazing to see how just 15 minutes of chair massage can change someone's mood and emotional state. The power of touch is so beyond anything I've ever seen, but one thing is for sure, it works!!

About A Women's Concern

With 6 locations in Massachusetts and a couple more on the way in Miami FL, A Women's Concern is growing quickly and steadily. Each center offers free pregnancy tests, free ultrasounds, and free counseling. They offer counseling is and Mommy & ME classes as well. For more information contact awomensconcern.org

History of Events & Charity

Crybaby Creation LLC........February/2006

We have donated 30 4oz. Dragon Tail Body scrubs to a charity event that is being put on by Chad Pennington (quarterback for the JETS). Each scrub will be included in gift baskets that are handed out to the celebrity guests and press. Crybaby Creations, LLC puts on this event. Check out their sight and support all the indie crafters!!

Bancroft School Of Massage Therapy.......December/2005

Relaxation Works donated a handful of massage butters to the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy. Past Bancroft graduates come to speak to BSMT students about personal experiences, growth and downfalls of practicing massage therapy. Bancroft grads will receive a full size sample of massage butter in renewal scent. Each massage butter is preservative free and great for deep work.

40+ gift bags donated to a woman’s retreat………10/21/2005

Relaxation Works donated 40+ gift bags to a women's retreat located in Sharon, MA. Proudly named "Sweet Forgiveness", each woman will receive a bag filled with yummy samples to relax them while on their spiritually weekend. We wish all the women many relaxing moments!!

"All About You Day" > Taunton Ma ......MAY/2005

We are very excited to be a part of the "All about you day" presented by the Brick House School located in Taunton MA. This fundraiser earns money by selling tickets to a fair that is chockfull of services, hobbies and areas of interest that feed the women’s inner soul. Just in time for Mothers Day. I will be there with my massage chair giving all those mothers, grandmothers, Aunts, Sisters and friends hand massages. Many of Relaxation Works products will be on display for sale but the best part is that we are sponsoring the event with "free gift bags" filled with samples of our products for each ticket purchased. This fair has been postponed indefinitely so check back for a new date!

In the News with Shama Shoes!!!!

Relaxation Works Cranberry Cocktail Whipped Shea Sugar Scrub was featured in Shama Shoes Trend Newsletter. Sign up for this unique newsletter that offers the newest trends in Beauty & Fashion. Visit their site and sign up for the newsletter!!

Relaxation Works donated beautiful sample packs to Sheer Indulgence, a unique mobile spa company. Our products were featured in their SPA gift bags along side other women in business. Sheer Indulgence offers relaxation on the go at their waterfront property as well as at your own personal location or corporate event. Linda Joy is a LMT (licensed massage therapist), editor/Publisher of Aspire Magazine, and owner of Sheer Indulgence.

We have been busy with helping Children's Friend

Recently I was given the opportunity to donate my massage therapy services to a charity events for Children's Friend, an organization that helps young, underprivileged children. Children's Friend held a charitable walk at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence RI on Saturday June 3rd, 2006. I was able to meet Director Beth Sousa and Executive Director Lenette Azzi-Lessing; which by the way loved my massage:) I was blown away by their kindness and wonderful approach towards helping children and their families. These women are truly wonderful and so appreciative of the services that myself and another
therapist were able to offer. This was a great opportunity to expose Relaxation
Works to the Roads Island community. Check out Nicole who was my contact to this great event. She is the powerhouse and owner behind ELITE EVENT PRODUCTIONS, a great event planning company.

Welcome to Relaxation Works, A place to find out what goes on behind the scenes at our bath & body company. Not only will you get the inside scoop on local & national happens that Relaxation Works is involved in but also the wave of excitement this company is taking by storm. My RW CREW (as I like to call them) and I welcome you into our world and can't wait to tell you all about it!