“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” When you read this quote by the Dalai Lama, what comes to mind? Coming to the aid of a neighbor down on her luck? Showing patience to the coworker who regularly tromps on your nerves? Volunteering at the local homeless shelter? We’re guessing that, to you, “being […]
Body Wellness Blog
Can Massage Help Me to Make Decisions?
Are decisions your nemesis? Are you always the one at the restaurant table still hemming and hawing over your menu, long after everyone else has ordered and the server is standing, poised and pen in hand, waiting for your decision? Have you lived with various colors of sample paint smears on your wall for months, […]
A Massage Tailor-Made for You
If there is one thing that people universally value, it’s our right to choose. We want the exact kind of clothing, coffee, furniture, education, hairstyle, and food that suits us. Knowing this, why is it that we normally bold and decisive citizens tend to clam up when it comes to our own bodies? Ever walk […]
Can Massage Help With My Heart Health?
Come February every year, we’ve got HEARTS on our mind. However, we’re not thinking about frilly, pink, chocolate, or paper ones. Rather, we’re talking about the life-giving, tireless organ that beats about 100,000 times a day just for you, every day. Your heart – the fist-sized pump in your chest that is responsible for sending […]
How to Fight Against Inflammation
Body inflammation is getting a lot of press these days, with plenty of talk about anti-inflammatory diets and medications. What is inflammation? Doesn’t everyone’s body become inflamed at some point? Should you be worried about it? To put it the most simply: inflammation is the response your body initiates when an infection or injury occurs […]
Don’t Leave Your Health to Luck
If you consider yourself healthy, chances are you work for it. No matter how much “luck o’ the Irish” you’ve got running through your veins, good health doesn’t simply happen. It’s not something you’re born with like curly hair or long toes. Good health is about daily, intentional choices that you make. However, even the […]
Massage + A Healthy Diet: The Perfect Combination to Balance Summer Stress
Eating healthy is never an easy task. While the summer months provide many opportunities to eat light and avoid over-indulging, challenges will always exist. Get an early start to forming your healthy eating and de-stressing habits this season by calming your digestive system and balancing your body with these quick tips. Manage your plate size – […]
New Year or Anytime Resolutions!
Your New Year’s (or any time of year) resolutions may be taking a back seat now that the hustle and bustle of your daily life has taken over full speed. But before you give up on fulfilling your resolutions and reverting back to your same old habits, take a minute today to reconsider your goals […]
Exercises to Prevent Back Pain
For those who spend long periods of time on their feet, sometimes bent over, building a strong, balanced core is important. The following exercises can help you strengthen your core. And, as luck would have it, you won’t need any equipment and you can do them in the comfort of your home or office. Start […]
Sports Massage Therapy Benefits
Looking at it from the perspective of a massage therapist, there are four main areas massage can benefit an athlete during training: Event Preparation Prior to competing in an event an athlete can benefit from traditional massage as part of the overall warm-up. Ideally, massage should take place within 90 minutes of the event. It […]