Sir Issac Newton’s first law of motion states that bodies in motion tend to stay in motion and that bodies at rest tend to stay at rest, unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. Is your body at rest or is it in motion? In order to live well, we need to move our Read More ...
What Type of Massage Does Your Body Need? Do you prefer a relaxation massage or a deep tissue service? Does your body need pampering or pain management? Are you stressed out and need to relax and unwind? Are you recovering from an accident or an illness or do you have a condition that requires special support? Do you Read More ...
Attn: Massage Therapists You know your anatomy & physiology, right? You have taken all the right classes and read the research. You have the skills to treat many different ailments and conditions, yes? You have worked on plenty of bodies and have been told many times over “that’s the best massage I’ve ever had!” So, Read More ...
What exactly is the lymphatic drainage system and why do massage therapists need to know about it? The lymphatic system is the body’s waste disposal. It’s job, in part, is to remove bacteria, cellular debris, excess water, proteins and wastes from the connective tissue to stop the tissues from puffing up, thereby keeping a balance Read More …
Are you spending too many hours hunched over your computer? Did you just get off the phone with a difficult client? Have you become entrenched in office politics? Are you nervous about an important meeting or presentation? Have you been concentrating on a difficult subject for too long of a time period? Instead of Read More …
Allow your body to become relaxed and at ease. Image you are lying on the beach of a peaceful tropical island. You are completely safe, relaxed and at ease. As you exhale, your body settles into the earth, becoming more grounded. Feel the sun’s light warm you, feel the wind gently blow over your skin, Read More …
Congratulations. You have kick-started or geared up your exercise program. But how do you retain this new-found fitness when you go back to your daily routine? Do you have what it takes to keep up with the life enhancing habits that you are now becoming accustomed to? I hope that some of these simple tips Read More …
In a recent study funded by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, it was concluded that massage therapy helped to provide pain relief and improve daily function to adults who suffered from moderate to severe low back pain for three months or longer. The participants in this Read More …