Category: Holistic health
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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, including the latest Fall 2023 version.) 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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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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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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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…
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What if…
What if we got massages as often as we drank coffee? What kind of health benefits would that give us? (Raise your hand if you would like to volunteer for a scientific study involving daily massages. Me! Me!) There is a tradition that entertainer Bob Hope, who lived to be 100, got a massage every…
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Ideas for Better Sleep!
Sometimes getting a full night’s sleep seems impossible to achieve. No matter the cause — stress? pain? your work schedule? or some other reason — if you are not receiving regular quality sleep, it can lead to other health problems. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says, “Insufficient sleep is associated with a number of…
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Should I Cancel My Massage if I’m Not Feeling Well?
Yes, please. Cancel if you are sick. Great! We’re done here. Nah, we’ve got a bunch more to cover. There are lots of variables to being sick. What does that even mean and why does it matter? Let’s dig in. What is ‘sick’? For determining your ability to receive massage, ‘sick’ means one or any…