Why should I get a massage? Massage Therapy offers a drug-free, non-invasive and holistic approach based on the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Massage has many physiological effects, such as: Increases circulation, bringing enriching nutrients to the tissues and removing wastes for elimination. Promotes body awareness and reinforces the mind/body connection. Stimulates the lymphatic […]
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How Often Should You Get a Massage?
Every day! Well, maybe that’s not practical, even though it would be nice. This is one of the most common questions clients ask about massage therapy, and it really all depends on WHY you get massages. Do you get massages for health benefits? Or, to help you relax and handle the stress of everyday life? […]
How to Give a Fantastic Massage
Everyone wants a massage, but sometimes making it in to see your favorite massage therapist (Hi there!) just isn’t feasible. It’s in those unexpected and inconvenient moments that knowing how to give your partner a pretty great massage yourself can make the difference between a rotten day and a better one. But of course, this […]
3 Easy Random Acts of Kindness
February 12 starts International Random Acts of Kindness Week. Their website is packed with great ideas on how to celebrate, and I especially love the approach of committing a random act of kindness for three different people: Someone you don’t know Someone you know Yourself Someone you don’t know This is pretty simple and can […]
Body Image and Massage Therapy
Body image. Almost everybody has something about their body that they don’t like. For many people it’s a minor issue, no big deal. But some people have a major issue with their body image. It affects how they live and their happiness. When I tell some people that I’m a massage therapist it can cause […]