January is often a month dedicated to the detox and relaxation of body and mind. After the Christmas season, where it is common to over indulge in rich food, alcohol and to be a bit less active than usual, many of us feel the need to cleanse the body and massage therapy is a key part of an overall detox…
How Massage Therapy Can Help You Enjoy Summer Activities Even More Summer is here, and so are all the exciting activities many of us can enjoy again. Whether you like to fill your schedule with things to do, or you prefer to take a more relaxing approach to the heat, feeling your best is incredibly important. A great way to…
If you enjoy massages in spa-like environments, that’s more than enough reason to keep getting them when it’s safe to do so in the future. But if you’re wondering whether or not massages have other benefits for people with medical conditions—or if the amateur rubdowns you love so much are doing anything—it turns out they can be helpful, depending on…
Oh summer! How we anticipate its arrival all winter long. We look forward to the sunshine and the warm breeze on a summer evening. We daydream about relaxing on our deck with a cool beverage, taking a much-needed vacation, and enjoying the fruits of our garden. Yes, summer, we love you! However, now that you’re here you’ve caused a few…
Going for a massage may have been a luxury in the past, but this is changing. As the benefits of massage for fibromyalgia pain become increasingly clear, it is becoming widely recommended for patients. Read on to learn more about the benefits of massage for fibromyalgia, its history, and how you can get safe and effective massages for yourself. Benefits…
Fibromyalgia is a disorder that consists of pain throughout the entire body as well as concentration/sleep issues, mood problems and fatigue that have lasted for 3+ months. With an estimated 5 million fibromyalgia sufferers in the U.S. alone, many people are searching for alternatives to medication use. While there is currently no “cure” for fibromyalgia, many sufferers have found relief…
Valentine’s day is a great time for massage! Have you been holding off on getting a massage? Do you want to feel better and connect more with yourself or a loved one? Well massage can help with that! Massage has many health benefits, including some that could improve your mood, connection, stress levels, pain, and overall happiness. Though there are…
If you want to get the most out of your surgery recovery, you should definitely consider a post-operative massage. As its name suggests, a post-operative massage is a procedure performed on those who have undergone a general surgery, orthopedic or plastic surgery and require a period of rest and rehabilitation. What is a Post-Operative Massage? A post-operative massage is a…
If you are looking for a way to bond and relax as a couple than a couples massage is something to look into. Couples massages have a myriad of benefits. It’s time for date night! You and your partner decide to go to a restaurant for dinner. For about the fifth date night in a row. While you always enjoy…