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Stressful Holidays: How to Put the Thankful Back in Thanksgiving
Holidays bring many treasured holiday memories but can also be a source of stress in our lives. Thanksgiving pops up quick, just when you noticed the air turned chilly and on a weekday too! Many people have neither the day before or after off and may find themselves not fully relaxed by minimal time off.... Continue reading→
Stress: The Silent Killer
Did you know that your body’s response to stress can make you seriously ill and take years off your life? Stress plays a powerful role in the development or worsening of heart disease, heart attacks, and stroke, as well as diabetes, dementia, anxiety, and depression. Everyone experiences stress in their life but managing the potency... Continue reading→
Digestive Disorders and the Role Massage Can Play for Relief
Digestive disorders are very common, affecting many Americans daily, some chronically and some intermittently. Occasional gastrointestinal discomfort is an annoyance, but chronic digestive issues can seriously impact a person’s quality of life and happiness. Some digestive disorders that can throw you off balance include constipation, gas, and abdominal strains. Massage is a great therapy for... Continue reading→
Reduce Stress with Just 1 Word
Reducing stress is imperative to living a healthy life! Our society places an unhealthy emphasis on busyness! You may feel like a successful career means you must be struggling to stay on top of it all or checking work email late into the night. Family life may mean many social engagements or overcommitted parents and... Continue reading→
How Massage Can Help Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition associated with widespread chronic pain, fatigue, memory problems, and mood changes. It is more typically diagnosed in women than men. It is not life threatening but is a chronic, painful problem. Massage therapy can be a beneficial treatment for fibromyalgia. Massage techniques encourage circulation in the muscles, increasing the flow... Continue reading→
Aromatouch Massage: What you Should Know
AromaTouch Technique is a clinical massage method involving essential oils being applied along energy meridians and visceral contact points of the back and feet to help balance sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems of the body. This method was developed by Dr. David Hill, a leading expert in integrative medicine and the therapeutic applications of essential... Continue reading→
Combating Allergies with Aromatherapy
Regular massage therapy is great for keeping you physically and mentally healthy, but adding essential aromatherapy oils and blends can transform your massage into a super treatment! Massage reduces stress and anxiety, relieves headaches, and relaxes sore muscles on its own, but with aromatherapy it can really pack a healthy punch for those allergies! Many... Continue reading→
Do You Know If You Need A Deep Tissue Massage?
Deep tissue massage is a specialty massage offering focusing primarily on the deeper layers of muscles and fascia. Therapists may use firmer pressure and strokes during this type of massage to release tension in these areas. Specifically, a deep tissue massage is meant to break up scar tissue and physically break down muscle knots or... Continue reading→
Essential Oils for Allergies
An allergic reaction begins in the immune system, when an allergen tricks the immune system into thinking the substance is an invader. Sensing it is under attack, the immune system then overreacts to the allergen, when in reality it is just a harmless substance. The immune system then produces immunoglobulin E antibodies, which travel to... Continue reading→
Improving Digestion Through Massage Therapy
Many people find themselves suffering from digestive issues, either chronically or occasionally, it does happen to all of us. Bloating, gas, and constipation are uncomfortable and indicate that some part of the digestive system is not operating like it should. One of the more overlooked treatments for digestive issues is massage therapy. Massage therapy manipulates... Continue reading→
Relieving Arthritis Pain with Massage
Arthritis is a painful condition causing inflammation in one or more of your joints. The term arthritis actually refers to over 100 unique conditions which cause varying degrees of pain, stiffness, and damage to the many joints of the body. Regular massage therapy, ranging from treatment by a licensed massage therapist to self-massage at home,... Continue reading→
Relaxation Tips for Heading Back to School
Heading back to school can be very exciting but also a source of stress and anxiety for many students. For students, there is a new teacher, classroom, friends and the challenges of the school year while parents may find themselves juggling a packed schedule. Sending kids off to school can be very stressful as well... Continue reading→
What to Expect From an At-Home Massage
At-home massage therapy should be just as relaxing and good for the soul as massage performed in a spa or medical setting. There are many reasons to choose an at-home massage therapy session, from the convenience of having someone come to you to the increased comfort you may feel in your own home. Before the... Continue reading→
Reducing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis with Massage
Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic, unpredictable, and disabling condition autoimmune disorder involving the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. It is a demyelinating disease which means that the protective, myelin sheath of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. Multiple... Continue reading→
Massage Therapy to Treat Postpartum Depression
Most women experience the “baby blues” after giving birth from a combination of hormonal and physical changes plus the stress of caring for a newborn. Loss of sleep can also contribute to some extra tears and mood swings, but these generally clear up within the first two weeks of giving birth. One in seven women,... Continue reading→
Massage Therapy Tips for PMS
PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, is a combination of physical and emotional symptoms that many women experience in the week prior to menstruation. These symptoms often include headache, fluid retention, cramping, back pain, breast tenderness, constipation, and fatigue and can be very troubling. PMS is extremely common, effecting 8 out of 10 women at some point... Continue reading→
The Difference Between Masseuse and Massage Therapist: Why It Matters
Locating a skilled massage therapist matters when you are planning to schedule a massage session and is key to receiving a great service! You want to choose a person who ideally is a licensed, trained professional. Forty-three states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands require individuals offering their services as... Continue reading→
Massage and Addiction: A Path to Wellness
Anyone who is aware of addiction, knows someone who has struggled with it, or has struggled themselves, know that addiction is so much more than just a bad habit. Addiction changes brain chemistry and makes it almost impossible for the addict to kick their issue for good. Whether the addiction is with drugs, alcohol, food... Continue reading→
Recharge In The Summer
Summer is a time to relax, recharge and recoup from the harsher winter (and let’s face it, WET spring) months. Our mindset is a little more relaxed, and you become a bit more hopeful for a family vacation, or time off to concentrate on other, more important things. Summer is also a great time to... Continue reading→
5 Things You Should Know About Spinal Reflex Therapy (SRT)
Spinal Reflex Therapy (SRT) is still a newly introduced modality that is being offered more and more among massage specialists, chiropractors, and as part of a doctor-prescribed treatment. All modalities offer stress or pain relief, but this particular one is best for those who’ve suffered an injury or suffer from chronic pain. Still not sure... Continue reading→
