Making Sense of Holiday Scents
Aromatherapy has been around for thousands of years. The use of essential oils was used as far back as3500 B.C. During Roman times, plant-based oils were used in ceremonies, burials […]
Massage – Men and Vets Knead It
In advertisements for massage, you see the proverbial woman lying face down with her head turned andhair in a towel. Why don’t you see men in those photos? The truth […]
Fact or Myth? – Massage Can Spread Cancer Cells
According to the American Cancer Society’s recent publication,” Cancer Facts and Figures for 2023”more than 18 million Americans that have had a history of invasive cancer and in 2023, it […]
The Deep Tissue Conundrum
Recently, I had 2 different clients say to me, “You can beat me up! I like a DEEP tissue massage!” Upon my intake with them to reveal their major health […]
Natural Allergy and Sinus Relief
Nasal sprays and allergy and sinus pills have their place. In the short-term, they can bring immediate relief. In the long run, they are merely treating the symptoms of a reaction by your body to environmental allergens or viruses.
From Bath to LaLaLand
With so many commercials on television, internet and social media for sleep aids, you have to wonder how many of those people who struggle with sleep are driving next to […]
Melt the Winter Blues with Warming Massage Treatments
The colder weather brings with it a myriad of effects on our bodies. Have you ever tried a warming massage treatment to counter the effects of winter? It’s a wonderful way to combat the blustery wind’s effects of being cold, contracted, dried out and windburned. The defrosting begins with a toasty warming pad when you first lie on the massage table.
Aromatherapy Massage Makes Good Scents
The aromas of the holiday season all around us. Cinnamon, nutmeg, peppermint sticks, evergreen trees and a warm fire burning in the fireplace can elicit memories. Maybe it’s the turkey baking in the oven or warm coffee brewing that creates a warm feeling in your heart.
Massage Tools for Your Tool Belt
It does not have to be full-out exercises or workouts that bring on the discomfort. It comes when you least expect it. So how can you prevent such injuries from happening? Besides the obvious things like stretching, warming up, and strengthening, we recommend incorporating massage tools to have at your disposal. Like any routine, finding the right tool, timing, and intervals takes trial and error. Start with massage tools that will cover a lot of other areas in your body to get the most out of your purchase.
Self-Care Relies on YOU!
In other words, unless you practice or follow through with the advice or “homework” you have been given to maintain your wellness, nothing changes.