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What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage?
Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a gentle massage technique that helps move lymph fluid to areas where lymph vessels are functioning properly. Lymph fluid is a watery fluid that flows through the lymphatic system. This system is responsible for providing nutrients to cells and tissues as well as protecting the body from like viruses, bacteria, and... Continue reading→
How Often Should I Get a Massage?
Everyone’s body is different, and that means the right answer is different for different people. It’s recommended that you get a massage at least once a month to keep your body. However, if you have a medical condition, or are facing mental health issues, you could need a massage every week or multiple times per... Continue reading→
Should I get a Massage if I have Back Pain? Here’s What the Science Says…
Medical massage has been helping people for thousands of years. It has been used since ancient times to relieve pain and disease. Yet scientific research into how medical massage works and its effectiveness is only relatively new. While we knew that massage helps back pain, we only just recently found scientific research that proves this... Continue reading→
2 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health with Medical Massage!
Everyone should be concerned about their heart health. With healthy diets and exercising becoming less of the norm and even out of reach for some, the risk of heart complications and heart attacks are increasing. Not only does an unhealthy heart put your health at risk, but can be a source of major emotional distress... Continue reading→
Top 3 Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Medical Massage Specialties!
Many of us are thinking about either our partners or our loved ones this Valentine’s Day, and want to give a gift we know will make them happy. Of course, chocolates and roses are always classic go-to’s, but giving gifts with deeper meaning will be cherished so much more. We have had the pleasure... Continue reading→
3 Reasons Why You Should Get a Couple’s Massage
Life can be hectic sometimes, and it may seem like you and your partner are like passing ships. The stress of works, obligations, and family necessities can wear anyone down, especially a couple. You know a massage could be beneficial to your mental and physical health, so why not make it a couple’s massage? Valentine’s... Continue reading→
5 Tips on Caring for Your Body This Winter
This winter has seemed somewhat harsh compared to previous years. We haven’t gotten the big snowstorm yet, but we all know it’s coming! As the weather gets colder, our bodies tend to move slower, and we’re less motivated to get out and do things. Although it feels good to get cozied up on the couch... Continue reading→
The Science Behind Hot Stone Massage
Winter has officially arrived with the first major snow of the season blanketing the Northern Virginia region last week. In some ways, winter can be fun with sledding, snow ball fights, and building a snowman. However, winter also means having to shovel snow, break up ice, and asking more of our bodies than they are... Continue reading→
What is Reiki?
Imagine a small stream. Water flows freely from one end to the other. As time moves forward, obstructions arise; rocks, sticks, and litter start to block the water until it is barely flowing at all. Then someone comes to clean the river, they remove the obstructions and the river flows once again. This analogy describes... Continue reading→
3 Ideas for Positive Change to Improve Your Health
Welcome to the final stretch of 2018! As the year is winding to a close, it’s time to take out those New Year’s Resolutions and get your goals together for 2019. For some, New Year’s Resolutions are no big deal, maybe a few generic goals like working out more, or saving money. Meanwhile, others are... Continue reading→
Three Healthy Gift Ideas for the Holidays
With Christmas less than a week away, many of us are scrambling to find the perfect gift for our friends and family. Finding the right present is very difficult in a culture as materialistic as ours, getting some new gadget just isn’t as exciting anymore. What’s worse is that our culture is getting less and... Continue reading→
Essential Oils for the Holidays
With the winter coming, essential oils can be valuable in both encouraging a fun, festive environment while also helping ease feelings of Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder. Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways to provide a list of benefits. Most people who purchase their own essential oils use them in a... Continue reading→
Why Should I Buy Essential Oils?
So much of our mood and our mindset is influenced by our surroundings. Our senses inform our bodies when we’re stressed and anxious, or calm and relaxed. If something stresses our senses, such as a messy room, that’s more likely to contribute negatively to ourselves. On the other hand, adding something pleasant, like diffused essential... Continue reading→
Trouble Falling Asleep? Massage Therapy Can Help!
We’ve all had long periods in our lives where we lay in bed for hours trying to fall asleep and you can’t. Usually, we have obligations in the morning, forcing us to live in a constant cycle of sleep deprivation. In the U.S., this problem is endemic. Sleep deprivation is the main cause of motor... Continue reading→
How to Boost Your Immune System in the Fall Weather
Everyone in Northern Virginia has a different reaction to the sudden temperature change this week. As time goes on, the seasons seem to move from gradual change to on/off switches. Our bodies are not accustomed to this change, and it puts our immune systems under greater stress. You have already seen the effects. Employees in... Continue reading→
Thinking of a Career in Massage Therapy? Here are all the Steps!
Massage therapy is a booming industry bringing worth more than $16 billion dollars and 335,000-385,000 new massage therapists into the market in 2017. These numbers prove that our ancient techniques work and that they are in demand. Massage therapy is an artform that requires mastery of technique, and a deep knowledge of anatomy. While individuals... Continue reading→
3 Tips on Preparing for Your Prenatal Massage
Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful wonders of life…and the most painful. Anyone facing pregnancy knows that it’s a sacrifice incomparable to anything else. The stress it takes on the body is tremendous, and self-care is incredibly difficult. One of the most common effects of pregnancy is back pain, especially in the lower back,... Continue reading→
Four Reasons Why You Need a Hot Stone Massage
Hot stone is a style of massage which combines the techniques of Swedish massage with the powers of hot volcanic rocks to ease muscle tension and improve circulation. The rocks are placed in specific pressure points around the body, usually in the back and shoulders, but it can be on your neck and head as... Continue reading→
What is a Swedish Massage?
The foundation of Western massage therapy. Swedish Massage has history as long and complex as its techniques. While some say that Swedish Massage is the most “basic”, it’s actually far from it. Swedish Massage requires a range of techniques that must be mastered to achieve full body relaxation. What makes Swedish Massage different from any... Continue reading→
Essential Oils for Children: A Safety Guide
If you search online for what essential oils are safe to use on children, you will find a lot of contradictory information. The truth is that not enough research has been done with essential oils to determine a single universally agreed-on list for children. While some studies have been done, and you can find different... Continue reading→
