Smoothies That Help Inflammation

Symptoms of chronic inflammation present in many ways. Most relate inflammation to joint or muscles aches, but there are other symptoms that may surprise you. Do you feel tired, fatigued or unusually sleepy during the day? Do you suffer from insomnia at night? Do you have digestive tract problems? These may be signs of your body reacting to chronic inflammation. …

Massage While Taking Antibiotics

I’ve had quite a few people come in for massage while on antibiotics so I thought this article from Massage Today would be helpful for anyone considering it. The general rule of thumb seems to be waiting until you’ve been on the antibiotic for three full days before having a massage. The article covers why this is important. http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/article.php?id=13764

The Mini Vacation You Really Need

Do you feel stretched in a hundred different directions? Obligations, deadlines, appointments, meetings, work, housework, sports and yes…even vacations. More often than not, it seems there aren’t enough hours in the day or days in the week for all that needs to be done. We’re on constant high alert. We’re always moving. All this chaos can be hard on your body …

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. …

Tips for Self-Treating Muscle Pain/Tension in Your Back, Neck and Shoulders

What are causes those knots you feel? Accidents – Acute trauma; falls, accidents or sports injuries that put strain on your joints and muscles Postural Stress – Sitting for long periods of time, poor posture, bad body mechanics or lifting improperly Overstimulation – Strenuous exercise and activities without properly preparing Pain and tension can be caused within a muscle where contracted fibers are unable to release. These “knots” you feel …

5 Tips for Neck and Shoulder Care Between Massage Appointments

People with neck and shoulder issues often have their pain return before their next massage appointment. Work, play and children all make demands on the body. A dull ache can quickly turn into a burning pain especially while folding laundry, doing yard work, playing on the computer or any of the other million things you do. What can you do …

Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month

Simple Steps to Prevent and Detect Melanoma/Skin Cancer Summer is right around the corner and where there is more sun, there is often more skin exposure. May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month and we are going to look at some ways you can prevent and detect skin cancer. PREVENT Cover up with clothes and sunscreen. As a rule …

June 27th is PTSD Awareness Day

I appreciate all our service men and women and in order to say thank you I offer my New Client Special pricing as your permanent cost for treatments. Call or book online today and mention your service for this special pricing. The month of June has been designated as PTSD month. Click on the following link to find out more. http://www.ptsd.va.gov/about/ptsd-awareness/ptsd_awareness_month.asp …