Deep Tissue Massage, How Much Pressure is Too Much?

A common misconception about deep tissue massage is that it has to be painful to be effective. Regarding massage, everyone is different. Some people are more sensitive to pressure than others or have injuries that will react to one technique but not another. This is especially true for deep tissue massage. There seems to be some confusion regarding deep tissue massage. During …

Your Feet Need a Massage

We usually don’t think about our feet. Until they hurt. We tend to take them for granted, but like other parts of our body they can get tired, overused, sore, and in need of some attention. When they start to hurt it can lead to many other problems. When your feet hurt you don’t want to do much of anything. …

Body Image: Rewards of Massage

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 a strong reaction. They tell …

Massage and Fibromyalgia

More than six million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia, a chronic syndrome characterized by numbness, joint stiffness, and widespread pain. Of these six million, over 90 percent are women. Some patients also experience headaches, anxiety, depression, and sensitivity to bright lights, loud noises, and strong odors. If you are one of the many Americans suffering fibromyalgia, new research shows that massage …

Tension Headaches, Low Back Pain and Irritability: 3 Things Massage Can Help You With Right Now

We know massage will make us move better and feel happier, but not everyone can make time for regular appointments. Luckily massage is great preventive care and it can have some instantly-gratifying results. Check out these 3 things massage can help you with right now. Headaches   Tension headaches (often called stress headaches) are the most common type of headaches …

Self-Massage: Boost Your Immune System

Click on the link below for a great article from Yoga Journal on self-care. During the cold & flu season this may be helpful.  Self-Massage: Boost Your Immune System

Massage & Sleep

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Massage and Anxiety

Anxiety Disorders affect about 40 million American adults in a given year. Anxiety is described as a feeling of dread, fear, or apprehension often with no clear justification. Most people experience symptoms of anxiety at one time or another, but for those with a disorder, normal daily life is often interrupted and limited. A few common anxiety disorders are panic …

Tension Headaches

74% of Americans suffer headaches caused by tension. Are you one of them? Most people have experienced a headache at one time or another. Most Americans, around 90%, have occasional headaches. 74% of those are caused by tension. Massage therapists see tension headaches often, so here are a few self-care tips to help you relieve some of the stress that …

On-Site Chair Massage – Boost Employee Productivity & Morale

Have you heard about corporate chair massage? Benefits Chair massage programs can provide many benefits to your employees and your company. Studies show that employees who receive massages tend to enjoy higher productivity than those who simply rest on breaks. In a study where half the participants rested for 15 minutes, while the other half received a 15-minute massage, those …