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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…
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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…