Massages are often sold as a purely indulgent treat that you get when you visit a spa or go on vacation, but there’s so much more to massage than just a feel good treat. Did you know that the symptoms of many health problems can be reduced and even eliminated with regular massage? Here are…
DetailsThere are plenty of tools that you can use to help yourself feel better in between massage appointments. There are foam rollers, therapy canes, electronic devices providing percussion or vibration, and balls of all kinds. You’ll see ways to use tennis, golf, racquet, and lacrosse balls for massage purposes. These can be great to have…
DetailsBy Benjamin J. Falk (1853-1925) – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Eugen_Sandow.jpg, originally uploaded 13:46, 31 August 2005 by en:User:Johnteslade, Public Domain A common perception in our world is that more is better. More power and more strength are looked on favorably. If there’s a problem we want to use all of our strength and power to fix it. A…
DetailsIn today’s world, we are inundated with choices. Although many of us set out on a quest for the “good life,” we often find ourselves committed to activities that do little to reward us with the real prize we are seeking. If asked to list the most important elements in life, would you agree that…
DetailsFebruary 9 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 are pretty simple and can…
DetailsStress & Massage As you face the challenges of living from day to day, you are probably aware to what degree your life can be a roller-coaster ride. What most of us don’t really think about all that much is how the events of our lives can impact us internally, creating literally thousands of physical…
DetailsConsidering that muscle makes up seventy to eight-five percent of the body’s weight, it’s no wonder that most people think of bodywork as “muscle-work.” A better understanding of muscles should help you to appreciate further how important regular massage is to your muscles—and to your overall health! How do muscles work? A simple answer is…
DetailsMany people seek out massage therapy as a treatment. The benefits of massage are many. Whether you are looking to relax or to heal, massage has a lot to offer. There are various massage treatments and styles, each designed to naturally target the area of your body that needs to be treated. Sports massage, for…
DetailsIt’s February! We made it through the holidays just to get inundated with notions of chocolate, flowers, bling, and extravagant weekends in wine country to ‘reconnect with the one you love’. But what if we pass on the chocolate and Ziggy cards and approach the day (or the whole month!) with a focus on connecting…
DetailsWelcome to the New Year Have you made your plans and set new goals for the coming year? Please be sure to make your own health and well-being a high priority! The steps you take today determine your future. If you haven’t already done so, you can make your life easier and more enjoyable by…
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