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What You’ll Get from Your Massage
I know that you want to get the best possible massage. And if I’m suggesting that you put weekly, monthly, or quarterly massage appointments into your calendar — and you’re adding them to your budget — then it’s my job to tell you what you’re investing in, right? So here it is — what you…
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How is massage therapy like an act of kindness?
Since we recently celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Week – and after all, random acts of kindness are awesome year ‘round – I was thinking about the theme of kindness and how it relates to working with massage clients. And, you know what — massage therapy can be seen as an act of kindness in…
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Massage Mythbuster: Get Those Toxins Out…
Happy 2023! For a lot of us, the new year means a fresh start and brings resolve to take better care of our bodies. Maybe you’ve had your fair share of wine & delicious food over the past few weeks. (Most of us have the tendency to eat a bit more over the holidays.) Should…
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To Help Keep You Safer…
Here are some of my COVID-19 Commitments & Policies & Protocols! Are you looking for a vaccinated massage therapist? (I’ve had the vaccine, and a booster in November 2022.) If you’re medically vulnerable, I’m doing my best to remain vigilant and covid-conscious. Please ensure that you are comfortable with these covid policies, before scheduling. Based…
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Is Massage Good for Congestion & Sinus Pain?
“Can massage help my sinus pressure?” If you’re frequently dealing with sinus headaches, allergies, or stubborn nasal congestion, you’re in good company! The Cleveland Clinic estimates that 31 million people in the US suffer from sinus issues. With allergy seasons dragging on, more and more of my clients are struggling with these symptoms. You may…
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Can Massage Help Neuropathy?
Oftentimes people will ask, “Can massage help with this . . .?” Some of the more common questions are about headaches, back pain, & stress. But my clients also want help with issues like Peripheral Neuropathy. Peripheral Neuropathy refers to damage to the nerves and peripheral nervous system. (That’s the network of nerves that branch…
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What’s the best sunscreen to use?
Protect yourself for fun in the sun! Summer weather is here — are you ready to head outside and enjoy the beach, the mountains, or your own backyard? Before you step out into the sunshine, don’t forget to protect your body’s largest organ — your skin! When you shop for sun care nowadays, you’re faced…
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4 Ideas to Help Insomnia
Got insomnia? Did you know that March is National Sleep Awareness Month? And this month is fun for several reasons. You have your choice of picking your March Madness basketball bracket, celebrating the luck o’ the Irish with green-tinted beer, or walking around wearily from a confused circadian rhythm… wait, that’s not fun! We need…
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Should I use heat or ice?
“Is it better for me to use heat or ice for this muscle?” I hear this question frequently from massage therapy clients, and I wish it was easy to answer. For years the loose guidance has been “ice for immediate injury, heat for achiness and improved mobility.” You’ve probably heard of the RICE acronym (Rest,…
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“New year — new you”?
Got resolutions? Welcome to 2022! Time to make resolutions and goals for a new year — new you? Is there any season more obsessed with pressuring us to make radical health resolves, than the dawning of the new calendar page? Even the “beach body” ads that fill Facebook in April or May don’t reach the…
