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A deep tissue massage is a type of massage that aims to invigorate and heal a person’s muscles and connective tissue.
Deep tissue massage works on specific areas of muscle tension in the body. Stress, bad postures, or intensive physical activity can cause contracted muscles; a good massage is the best way to treat this.
The main benefit of a deep tissue massage is that it can help relieve pain caused by stressed and strained muscles—the massage focus on targeting specific muscles and connective tissue.
A deep tissue massage can also help improve muscle function, which can be handy for athletes and anyone physically active. In addition, deep tissue massage treats the muscles as an entire unit; it can help improve how a person moves by improving their posture and alignment. It can help people with back pain, recent injuries, and sports-related injuries.
During the massage, I focus on your physical and emotional well-being, helping you to reach a deep level of relaxation that has long-term benefits even when the treatment is over.
This massage is highly recommended for people who need to restore their body balance due to nervous system disorders and different types of tension, including contracted muscles, stiffness, or aches and pains.
Schedule your in-home massage on the day and time that suits you best.
Massage costs USD 45 + $5.00 transportation fee
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• Lessons are given Monday thru Friday.
• You can take three hours in the morning (from 9 AM) and/or take three hours in the afternoon (from 1 PM).
• During this program, you will…
· …learn topics of Ecuadorian and Latin-American culture, history, foods, arts, music, etc.
· …learn to handle conversations in different situations, such as, giving directions on a taxi, shopping at different stores, making a doctor’s appointment, etc.
Lessons can be given online at our School in Cuenca.
The program lasts to three to ten weeks.
Before you begin taking this Immersion Course, you will be interviewed to know your interests in topics you would like to discuss and talk about during this course. You will also have to take a placement test, which is free, to know your level of Spanish, so we can prepare a lesson plan for you and your partners.
How do I pay my lessons?
You can pay cash.
You can deposit or wire money to any of our savings accounts (Pichincha, Guayaquil, Produbanco or JEP)
Not in Cuenca, Ecuador? You can pay thru Western Union.
Should you have any questions, we’ll be happy to assist you.
We look forward to helping you out with your Spanish.
Contact us today to sign up for your Free Spanish diagnostic test in order to start your Immersion Spanish Course.
You’ll be glad you did.
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Hey there! If you’ve been looking for someone else to do some tasks which you don’t have time for: THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! My name is Sebastian Ordonez, 28 years old, and English fluent, I’m PATIENT and ready to help. I have a college degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management. I’ve worked as a tour guide and front desk agent; my last job was in Hyatt Regency New Orleans as a rooms division trainee. I can assist you to do the tasks that you don’t have time for, such as:
-Drive you to any place you need
-Walk your dogs.
-Do your proceedings and procedures.
-Do your shopping.
-Get your medication from the pharmacy.
-Help you with your Spanish lessons.
-Tours around the city.
…And a whole lot more!
My rate is $10 per hour, and I assure you that you’ll have excellent service (NO ECUADORIAN TIME, I believe in good manners and punctuality is a show of respect for everybody). I am looking forward to making your life easier.
Feel free to reach out any time if you are interested so that we can schedule your appointment.
0998263403
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Per the above referenced new Ecuadorian VIRTE Visa on behalf of Foreigners who have overstayed and/or not left Ecuador, it’s important to note that this type of Residency Visa is for the benefit of all Foreigners of every type nationality who are at this time in or of an Irregular Migratory Status. That is to say, this kind of Visa is specifically for purposes of regularizing most Foreigners currently residing in Ecuador without a valid Visa, and indeed, it’s now available for virtually all Foreigners who wish to get Regularized with the aim of residing during the years ahead in Ecuador. And so now, in order to apply for a VIRTE Visa, a Foreigner with an Irregular Migratory Status has to meet the following requirements:
- You must have first entered Ecuador through a legally established Immigration Point (i.e. an Airport or other Border Crossing where a valid T-3 Visa stamp was originally issued to you).
- Your Irregular Migratory Status must have begun in Ecuador by or before September 16th, 2022, and so Foreigners who became Irregular (i.e. having an Irregular Migratory Status) in Ecuador after this date will not be able to apply for a VIRTE Visa.
- Registration of Migratory Permanence (i.e. Migratory Movement in and per Ecuador).
- Background Check(s) from the Foreigner’s country of origin, along with the applicable Apostille or Double Legalization of it (that being specific to the Foreigner’s country of origin).
The benefits of obtaining a VIRTE Visa is that you can apply for and receive this class of Residency Visa at the Ecuadorian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility (i.e. it’s done entirely here in Ecuador without leaving the country), and you should also know that this Visa will be valid for 2 years in the form of a Temporary Residency Visa, per which you can renew it only once thereafter for a further 2 years and you will also obtain an Ecuadorian Identity Card (Cedula ID) upon receipt of your VIRTE Visa.
The VIRTE Visa is an excellent option to live for an extended period of time in Ecuador with a newly Regularized Immigration Status.
If you wish to receive more information on this matter and learn how “Ecuador Visas” through Attorney Sara Chaca can assist you, please send your message via email to sara@ecuadorvisas.com or by WhatsApp to +593 99 296 2065.
Email Address: sara@ecuadorvisas.com
WhatApp: +593 99 296 2065
Phones: 099-296-2065 / 07-410-4087 (Ecuador) OR 1-800-655-1581 (USA Toll-Free)
Physical Address: Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel (2 story office building with balcony that shows directly above it the words of “Ecuador Visas”)
Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com
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Making the Lord Jesus Christ known, knowing Him through the preaching and the study of the Bible, worship and congregational support of church members. Services conducted in English and Spanish.
The address is: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uJP4ATUyL9zrsvkM9
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FAST, SAFE & ON TIME
– Airports GYE UIO & CUE
– Errand service
– Trips in and out of the city
– Hourly races
– Beach trips
– Embassies GYE & UIO
– I speak English
– The car is Jeep, is tall and comfortable
– Cuenca tourist places
– Professional photography
– Event photographs
– Weddings – birthdays – friend´s gatherings – couples photo session
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One of the crucial aspects to consider when purchasing health insurance is a clear understanding of what pre-existing conditions are and how they are covered by the plans offered in Ecuador. It is of utmost importance to note that if a pre-existing condition is not declared at the time of filling out the insurance application, it will never be covered, even if the two-year waiting period has elapsed. It’s crucial to understand that pre-existing conditions can be included at any time, even if they were not mentioned in the initial form, and the two-year waiting period will be counted from the date of declaration. More information will be provided in the coming days.
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Healing Through Touch Massage Therapy
Massage is generally considered part of integrative medicine. As a result, it’s increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations.
Massage benefits can include the following:
Reducing stress and increasing relaxation
Reducing pain muscle soreness, and tension
Improving circulation, energy and alertness
Lowering heart rate and blood pressure
Improving immune function
Massage may also be helpful for:
Anxiety
Digestive disorders
Fibromyalgia
Headaches
Insomnia related to stress
Low back pain
Myofascial pain syndrome
Nerve pain
Soft tissue strains or injuries
Sports injuries
Temporomandibular joint pain
Upper back and neck pain
Massage can be a powerful tool to help you take charge of your health and well-being, whether you have a specific health condition or are just looking for another stress reliever.
Deep massage. This massage technique uses slower, more-forceful strokes to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. It’s commonly used to help with muscle damage from injuries.
Relaxation Massage. This gentle form of massage uses long strokes, kneading, deep, circular movements, vibration and tapping. It helps you feel relaxed and energized.
Lymph Drainage Massage. This deep tissue treatment is applied by pressure using long upward strokes over your body. It aims to increase your lymphatic system flow, flush toxins from your body, promote relaxation and reduce swelling.
Schedule your in-home 90-minute massage on the day and time that suits you best.
Massage costs USD 45 + $5 transportation fee
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The Cuenca Soup Kitchen needs YOUR help! We provide food kits to approximately 1,000 people and we also do much more:
* “Birthday Abuelitas” celebrate each child with a gift and cake
* Hygiene Program provides education and eco-friendly diapers and sanitary pads to every woman, girl, and baby in our program
* All children receive school supplies
*Each Christmas is celebrated with special foods, treats, and gifts for the children
* HeartStrings, a group of knitters, gather each Monday to make hats and scarves
How can you help? Take 5 minutes of your time and in three easy steps we are on our way to a $1,000 donation being offered by Sara Chaca of Ecuador Visas. This competition is fierce so please take five minutes to :
* Visit the new website http//www.ecuadorvisas.com
* Once on the site click on the Red “Vote for A Charity” button
*Enter the details and select the Cuenca Soup Kitchen as your charity of choice.
So simple, but this small gesture has huge impact on so many. Thank you for your vote and a huge thanks to Sara for her support and care for your community.
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Time is flying! Ho! Ho! Ho! Felix is ready to make your Christmas Feast the most special ever! Order one of King Smokehouse’s delicious smoked mini hams (serves 4+) for only $16 (or even better 2 for $30.00). This scrumptious perfect ham is smoked to perfection then basted in Felix’s secret glaze and brought to you ready to eat or heat and eat later. You can also order a bone in whole (or half) ham with the same tender loving care. Time is flying and next Wednesday is the last day to order these succulent hams. But WAIT there is more! It’s smoky pork season on ribs too. Felix is well stocked on your favorite (ever) “scrumdiliicious” smoked ribs. For now or New Years or any day these are the perfect, perfect ribs in any way. To make your mouth water even more – Buy 2 or more packs of ribs and receive a whopping 10% discount. Oh my my how fine!. Shop the Tienda Gourmet for all the best, hard to find goodies and liquors. A tiny shop crammed with everything you want! Just across from Parque San Sebastian.
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Arm Your Immune System With IV Therapy This Cold and Flu Season
If you want to lower your risk of getting the flu, IV therapy may be able to help you.
To stay healthy, you need the proper nutrients. When your nutrients are balanced, your body will have the resources to heal and regenerate itself. IV therapy can give your body the needed nutrients to fight diseases.
IV Therapy for cold and flu season ingredients:
Lymphdiaral
Pascoleucyn
Mega doses Vit C
Vitamin B12
Magnesium
IV therapy cuts out the middleman and delivers nutrients directly to your bloodstream so you absorb and benefit from all of them. This provides you with many health benefits
Lymphdiaral is recommended for the treatment of tonsillitis and frequent respiratory infections.
Reduces the severity of respiratory symptoms.
Decreases the number of respiratory infections.
Shortens the disease cycle.
Relieves swollen lymph nodes.
Contains: Scrophularia nodosa, Echinacea, and Mercurius bijodatus.
Pascoleucyn is a homeopathic medicine with an immune-stimulating effect. It is indicated for the management of infections of diverse origins.
Stimulates your immune system.
Anti-inflammatory effect.
Activates your lymphatic system and immune system cells.
Contains: Echinacea, Baptista, Eupatorium perfoliatum, Thuja, and Lachesis.
I use only the best compounding pharmacies’ best ingredients to ensure the most effective infusions with fewer side effects.
Cost of IV $85 + $5.00 transportation fee.
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If you are not able to understand what is said in a foreign language, definitely you are deaf to that language.
I am not selling headphones (just in case) since being able to perceive foreign language sounds is not something that you can solve by using them.
This is something you need to solve by listening to natives and building up auditory memory.
It can take you years trying to figure it out on your own, or it can take you a couple of months of training.
Time is money (el tiempo es dinero).
Whatever fits your needs.
But if you want a shortcut I will be available and happy to help you in April 2024.
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My FREE international online KICHWA LANGUAGE course for NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS ONLY begins Monday, January 15 at 6:00 pm (Bogota time zone).
Ten FREE 90-minute classes in Kichwa and English will be given at the same time weekly. Basic introduction to the Kichwa language and culture. NO SPANISH is needed or used in this course.
Enrolled students must have a copy of my course manual to participate in the course.
For students living in Ecuador, it takes about one month from the time you order the book to the time your book is delivered. So if you live in Ecuador and you do not yet own my book, you must order the book within the next few days directly through me in order to enroll in my course.
My shipping fee is just $5 more than the $35 price of the course manual for a total of $40. Please send me an email to enroll in my FREE online course and/or purchase the course manual.
Outside of Ecuador and especially in the US, Amazon ships much faster and shipping costs are reasonable. Outside of Ecuador, you can order the book directly here: https://www.amazon.com/Gringos-Learn-Kichwa-Preparing-Runashimi/dp/1800945736/
For an introduction to Kichwa culture in English, go to the Humazapas website at https://humazapas.org/learn-about-kichwa-culture
If you are not a native English speaker and you wish to learn Kichwa from a local Spanish-speaking Kichwa teacher, please contact me. I am happy to send you my list of recommended native Kichwa teachers.
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The material includes:
1. A study booklet (in Spanish and/or in English),
2. Lots of different questions on all topics of citizenship test
3. Lots of practice tests with answer key.
4. Interview questions.
5. Audio of 17 interview questions.
6. And much more…
Recommendations from participants:
Thanks to attending the language school “CCNations, Escuela de Idiomas” I was able to pass the Ecuador citizenship written and interview exams, and will soon become a naturalized citizen. With their homework materials and instructional classes, my level of Spanish increased to where I could study, learn, and pass these essential subjects: the history of the tri-color Flag (“la bandera”); the Coat-of-Arms Shield (“el escudo”); the National Anthem (“himno nacional”); the important battles, persons and events for gaining Independence; and the primary Presidents of Ecuador.
This is one of the top language schools I have ever attended!
Bartley
“My success in passing the test on my first attempt was primarily due to CCNations, their time, efforts and patience in guiding me towards success. I really couldn’t have done so well without them. For this reason, I highly recommend this school to anyone who needs help with Spanish in any capacity.”
Lynn
You want to study by yourself? No problem. Now, you can buy all our material…
All material $50.00 (PDF)
All material fotocopied and binded for $70.00
All material fotocopied, binded and delivered to your place anywhere in Ecuador for $80.00
Contact us today and find out how to get our updated material.
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Robalo, Dorado, and Wahoo are on sale. Place an order of $40 or more for Monday or Tuesday delivery and receive 100 grams of smoked salmon and the official Cuenca Salmon Baseball Cap a total value of $10.75, free
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Lymphatic Drainage Therapy(LDT), also known as Manual Lymphatic Drainage(MLD), is a form of massage therapy specifically targeting the lymphatic system to correct imbalances and promote optimal function. The technique involves light pressure explicitly applied in the direction of the lymph flow to stimulate increased lymphatic fluid movement throughout the whole body, specifically in dysfunctional areas.
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy is known for its ability to help move stagnant fluids from the body.
There are many causes of body fluid stagnation, both chronic and temporary, which Lymphatic Drainage Therapy can treat.
There are many other benefits to LDT. These include assistance in detoxing and regenerating tissues compromised by burns, injuries and surgery; stimulation of the immune system; treatment of chronic inflammations such as sinus and bronchitis; help with symptoms of chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and chronic pain; and the promotion of deep relaxation for the treatment of insomnia, anxiety, and stress.
Most post-surgical clients can expect to come once a week for 3-4 weeks and then every two weeks for another four weeks. If everything is healing as it should be eight weeks post-op, you should be finished with your treatments.
I recommend you book one appointment per week for three weeks. This will help determine when you might need to return for additional treatments.
The goal is always to spread the appointments further and further apart while still progressing in treating your condition.
$45.00 +$ 5.00 transportation fee
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FAAN’s December Magazine is Here! Don’t miss reading every page of this issue! Included in this special edition, Help for pet owners with a reactive dog, an update on building the new shelter, an invitation to next Thursday’s concert with Gatos Negros with a wine tasting of Fundacion FAAN’s”Wine to the Rescue”, the love of a Secret Friend, adorable puppies for adoption and more.
Enjoy and Happy Holidays from the Rescue Dogs and Volunteers of FAAN.
Thanks to you, we’re making Cuenca known as the “City that Cares” about animal welfare.
Click Here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xeYbLpjp8QZjRMOusXYQNdklSnEHINb_/view
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Hola Amigos- recently I bought an Iphone- now I need to learn how to use it! I prefer one on one rather than online- is there anyone out there who would like to give me a tutorial? You can charge me for your time* THanks- Diane
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I would start by doing just two things:
1. Listening &
2. Mimicking…
Let’s uncover this:
Listening> attentive perception (catch the words and predict the meanings according to your bank of auditory memory).
Mimicking> oral production (which means that you have to pay attention to how native speakers articulate words and syllables).
And then, reproduce and replicate sentences, play with the sentences, play with the rhythm.
December 7th -> just 8 days left to save the last spot with the same old 2023 price -> just 24 day left for 2024.
Grab (take) it or leave it.
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A gentle reminder to all you hammy folks. Ho! Ho! Ho! Felix is ready to make your Christmas Feast the most special ever! Order one of King Smokehouse’s delicious smoked boneless mini hams (serves 4+) for only $16. This scrumptious perfect ham is smoked to perfection then basted in Felix’s secret glaze and brought to you ready to eat or heat and eat – your choice. Only $16 for one but TWO for $30. Save big and enjoy more delicious hammy goodness. Oh, and there is more – each ham comes with a complimentary package of Mountain Home Gourmet Cornbread Mix. ALSO, just for Christmas you can order a smoked bone in ham – pure hammy scrumptiousness. Trimmed, smoked and glazed. The star on top of your celebration (especially if you are having a big crowd). Call or write for availability and price on these (pre-orders only – orders close Dec. 20 so Felix can work his magic)
Truly a yummy deal. Want to flesh out your feast? Look no further than Tienda Gourmet for all those special items, including Mountain Home Gourmet Cookie mixes, Wines and Liquors from Cuenca Shop. Order today
Delivery available (of course) or you are invited to visit our tiny tienda brimming full of deliciousness. King Smokehouse is just across from the beautiful Parque San Sebastian on Coronel Talbot. Call, email, or come by today!
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