Massage

Why You Should Stretch Between Sessions

stretchingWhether it is emotional or physical, stress takes its toll on our bodies over time. This causes chronically tight muscles and pain aches. In many cases this can be easily prevented with proactive self-care. That’s where I come in.

One of my many goals as your massage therapist is pain prevention. While we all wish we could get massages on a daily (or even weekly) basis, there will probably be weekly gaps between your sessions. Don’t fret! To keep your body in tune, stretching is an effective technique to self-maintenance. continue reading »

How Massage Therapy Promotes Better Sleep

sleepy-catWhen’s the last time you can recall getting a good night’s sleep? More often than not, we find that it is harder to achieve (and if you have recently, good for you!).

A lack of sleep can cause a lot more damage than a few yawns the next day. When we don’t sleep we become less alert, with lower reaction times. We have a tendency to eat more. Long-term affects include increased blood pressure and risk for obesity and diabetes. continue reading »

Five Reasons to Give the Gift of Massage This Holiday

The holidays are officially in full swing. While it’s easy to plan for some of your family and friends, there is always that one person who “has it all”. Or they may not be articulate enough about what they want.  Everything that comes to your mind is something that they already have or isn’t something special enough.

Whether or not you have that person on your holiday shopping list, have you considered the gift of massage therapy?

This blog is full of articles and facts to explain the benefits of massage therapy, but I can give you five simple reasons why you should give the fist of massage therapy to your friends and family members this holiday season. continue reading »

Remember to Be Thankful for Health

thanksgiving-spreadWe’re already halfway through November and Thanksgiving is right around the corner.  I know we all try to be thankful everyday for what we have, but it’s also nice to have a day where we come together with family and reflect on the things in our life we are grateful for. So in the spirit of the holidays, I wanted to a less informative approach this week and spend some time reflecting on one of the best gifts of all: great health.  continue reading »

Massage Therapy’s Role in Healthier Skin

facialThere are a lot of things to be grateful for this month, but have you thought about your skin? You should considering that November is National Healthy Skin Month.  The skin is the largest organ in the body and protects our body as a first line of defense from millions of harmful environmental elements everyday. Healthy skin is imperative to your overall health. That’s why it’s important to make sure that you are taking care of your skin properly. continue reading »