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25 Local Gift Ideas (no container-ship-surfing required!)
Have you seen the Facebook memes with desperate shoppers jet-skiing out to a container ship, looking for their holiday gifts? Never mind that… here are 25+ local suggestions for your holiday gift-giving. They’re all found right here in Hampton Roads, and you won’t have to worry about any shipping delays! Adventures & Sports The Adventure…
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Helping My Clients Cope with Anxiety & Stress from Cancer
When you are going through a course of cancer treatment, many people find that their stress and anxiety levels can go up exponentially. You may be experiencing some or all of these things: Physical symptoms such as back pain, tight shoulders, or headaches that feel connected to your stress Emotional symptoms such as depression, feeling…
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Will Massage Help Me with My Pain?
Helping people to feel better, to move more easily, and to lower their stress & anxiety is what Quiet Strength Massage Therapy is all about. And some of my clients say that they’ve been experiencing tension and soreness for years. So, is massage therapy a helpful option for mitigating your muscle & joint pain? When…
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Leap Day, Emotional Health, & a Bucket List
Disclaimer: This post isn’t actually about massage therapy, or physical health. At least not directly. I’m not a counselor and am offering general wisdom about self-care. But emotional health certainly is part of a holistic health viewpoint. Therefore… I had some thoughts that I wanted to offer for your consideration… so, read on! This February…
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FAQ: “How often should I get a massage?”
Many clients have wondered… how often is it OK to get a massage? While there’s no one answer to this question, we can look at it from a few different angles. Sure, it feels great to pop in and see your massage therapist every now & then. I’m always glad to hear from clients who…
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Wellness Resources for the Holidays…
Do you love the winter holiday season with its hustle-and-bustle? Or, do you look at your long, December to-do list and feel a twinge of “humbug” instead? Either way, check out this list of timely resources… linked articles that I have recently read and wanted to share with you. The authors’ advice could be beneficial…
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Feedback Please…
…or, the Importance of Speaking Up! Chances are you know the value of a truly great massage. Especially when you’re going through times of stress or chronic pain, we all look forward to the physical and emotional benefits of coming in for a massage session. But what can you do if your massage isn’t quite…
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It’s not just to be nosy…
… or, Why I’m asking you all those Health Questions. Before your first massage at my office, I’m going to need some information from you about your medical history. I’ve got a questionnaire that will ask about what medications you take and medical conditions you have, and various questions about your health history. So why is…
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5 Thoughts on Active Aging…
Did you see that news item on Facebook? Virginia Tech is going to house some students at a nearby Holiday Inn this fall, because they don’t have enough space in their dorms for everyone. When I was in college, um, (cough-ahem) just a few years ago, my school had to do the same thing. There…
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Something in the (Spa) Water…
Some of my friends just don’t love H2O. Some folks can only drink water if it is icy-cold… for others, it has to be cool but not room-temperature… and I’ve heard quite a few people say that they “just don’t like the taste” of water. All preferences aside, our bodies need to get hydration from…
