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Massage & Wellness Blog
Why Massage Therapy is Important
Relaxation is Therapeutic We strive to create a space for you to relax, unwind, and escape to wherever you need to be in your mind to tap into your bodies innate ability to heal itself. Through breathing, stretching, and therapeutic touch, we want to work with you, your lifestyle, and your body to improve your everyday life. Therapeutic Massage is helpful for most people. From the …
Meet Vanessa.
Hi, I'm Vanessa! It’s been a roller coaster of a year, but I am excited to get back to working with my clients. During quarantine, I discovered my green thumb and now my house feels like a jungle. I've always loved cooking but I've taken more of an interest in preparing food for my health. It's been surprisingly fun! I miss traveling! Anyone else miss going on adventures and exploring …
I saw this article come across my newsfeed…
This is a contribution from Sara. The last year has been plagued by change. Our present day living is a drastic change from what it was just 13 months ago. I'm not enjoying it, yet I feel a sense of panic at the thought of it ending. I think it is because I'm not sure what is on the other side. What kind of pressure will we put on each other? What expectations will we have of physical …
Understanding Touch and Stress
This is a contribution from Vanessa. Humans are social creatures. We innately crave connection and touch from others. When we get lonely, our brain recognizes that we are in insecure territory and flips on a stress response. Physical touch is a fundamental signal of safety and well-being. When the coronavirus pandemic hit, suddenly these things were outlawed. Lockdown, social distancing, …
I received a 3 hour massage…
I've been receiving massage for years. I started in high school. I had neck pain and headaches from reading too many books in awkward positions. Right after massage school, I worked as a trainer in one of the franchises so I received a lot of massage there. I worked at my massage school and I was often the receiver of student massages. I would critique and guide based on feedback. Early in …
What you need to know if you haven’t received a massage in awhile.
If you're like me, you haven't received a massage in a year.. what does that mean for your body today? As I've started seeing clients, here's what I've learned. Clients need different pressure than they used to receive Lifestyles are changed and require a progressive massage approach. That doesn't apply to everyone. And every session is tailored to the needs of that day. But it's …
