Body First-Our Company
Last updated May 1, 2009, by C. Briggs
Body First's Philosophy
Body First, is based on holistic health theories. By using therapeutic massage as a preventative health care, on a regular basis, you can keep your body in a balanced state of equilibrium called homeostasis. If your body is in this balanced state you will lead a healthier, stress free life.
Our Mission
The mission of Body First is to bring a higher knowledge and understanding of total body care to the community.
History of Body First
Last updated May 1, 2009, by C. Briggs
1997-Body First was founded by Douglas
After moving to Manhattan, KS from Athens Georgia, Douglas Sellers begins working in Manhattan as a massage therapist. Within one year Doug founded Body First and Laura Ebert joined the Body First staff. Doug and Laura offered a wide range services including massage therapy, sports massage, pregnancy massage, spa services and more....
1999-Body First expands to a full scale massage therapy clinic
By 1999 the demand for Body First massage had exceeded expectations. Body First moved to 2308 Anderson and brought additional therapists onto their staff. To ensure the highest standard of care, Body First established their minimum standards of education, training, and experience for the massage staff. In addition each therapist agrees to adhere to a Code of Ethics. To this day Body First requires a high level of excellence from their staff.
1999-Body First adds Salon Services
Body First added a private salon. This concepts allows the clientele to experience the calm of a relaxing quiet retreat and recieve expert salon services. Body First continues to offer Salon Services.
2000-Body First recognized as premier Sports Massage provider.
Since its inception Body First had been a respected provider of Sports Massage. By 2000 the reputation of the Body First Sports Massage program had spread. Body First sports clientele have included:
2001-Body First has largest and highly trained massage therapy staff in Manhattan
By 2001 Body First has the largest massage therapy staff in Manhattan. In addition to have a large number of massage therapist on staff each therapist has possess a high level of training, continue to increase their base of knowledge, and adhere to the highest standard of professional ethics.
2008-Chiropractic Care and Acupuncture comes to Body First
In January 2008 Dr. Kenyon Erickson joined the Body First staff. Dr. Erickson is the founder of Erickson Family Chiropractic and has been practice Chiropractic Care and Acupuncture in Manhattan since 2000.
2009-Body First becomes Body First Wellness Center
In 2009 Body First changes its name to Body First to Body First Wellness Center to reflect its focus on the wellness of the whole body.
Commitment to excellence
Body First Wellness Center is dedicated to adhering to the highest standards of excellence. In order to achieve such high standards Body First works to excel in four key areas.
Body First Code of Ethics
At Body First all our massage therapists are committed to providing professional massage therapy in an ethical manner and adhere to the Body First Code of Ethics.
Body First's Commitment to our clients/patients
We are committed to the wellbeing of our clients/patients. Our staff is the highly trained, knowledgeable, and ethical. Our services are designed for your wellbeing. We
Body First Commitment to our community
Body First supports the Manhattan area community. We live here too! Please join us in giving back to the community. Body First encourages everyone to remember our local non-profits through volunteerism and charitable giving.
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