This has been a strange and scary week. Since the WHO declared a worldwide pandemic involving COVID-19 things have changed rapidly; day-by-day, hour by hour. During these challenging times many of us are feeling especially stressed and anxious. For those of us that already have an anxiety disorder, or were...
How often should I get a massage?
This is a question I get asked regularly from clients that come in for treatment. The simple answer is if you are not coming in for a specific complaint, then you should come for a massage as often as your budget and schedule allows. However, if you are coming in...
How To Give Your Loved One A Massage
Did your partner sleep wrong and now has a kink in their neck? Or perhaps you want to do something nice for your loved one and show them how much you care. Knowing how to give your partner a pretty great massage yourself can make the difference between a crummy...
Stress & How it Affects The Body
Stress is something everyone has experienced at some point in their life, some more than others. Unfortunately, it has become so prevalent in our society, most people view it has a normal part of their everyday life. There are a variety of reasons that can contribute to feelings of stress...
Frequently Asked Questions About Chiropractic Care
In the years I have been in practice I have referred many clients for chiropractic care to compliment their massage treatments. In doing so, I’ve had clients ask many questions in regards to this type of treatment, while others have expressed concerns.Such as, Will it hurt? Is it dangerous? &...
What You Get For A $95 Massage
For most people, money is the biggest obstacle to getting regular massage. It is a considerable budget item, and it’s important to acknowledge that. I know this because I walk the walk and get regular massage. I have limited health care benefits, which doesn’t go far given the frequency of...
5 Tips for Neck and Shoulder Care Between Massage Appointments
People with neck and shoulder issues often have their pain return before their next massage appointment. Work, play and children all make demands on the body. A dull ache can quickly turn into a burning pain especially while doing household chores, yard work, playing on the computer or any of...
BODY IMAGE RISK & REWARD WITH MASSAGE
Each time I get a new client on my table I often hear statements like, “I’m sorry, I didn’t shave my legs,” or “I don’t like my legs because of the cellulite on them, so can we skip working on this area?.” My standard response is something like, “That is...