Valentine’s Day always brings back the memory of the first massage I gave while in school and in “clinic.” When I reflect on this story and I always laugh, but it wasn’t funny at the time. Part of the requirements to graduate from massage school is to provide massage to...
I’ve been making a few spa items to use as marketing tools. I’ve done the research, watched the video tutorials and ordered the supplies. (I now have a 15 lb. bag of baking soda… meant to order a 5 lb. bag.) Shower Steamers are mini bursts of fragrance for your...
Simply put, YES! One of the great benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is that it can be performed within days of surgery. Because the touch is very gentle, it doesn’t disrupt the tissue around the surgical site and therefore, doesn’t hinder the healing process. The goal of MLD is...
Do you set aside time – on a regular basis – to receive a massage?It can be a powerful tool to help you take charge of your health and well-being. Studies tell us the benefits of regular massage is an effective treatment for reducing stress, anxiety, muscle pain and tension....
There are plenty of massage tools that you can use to help yourself feel better in between massage appointments. There are foam rollers, therapy canes, electronic devices providing percussion or vibration, and balls of all kinds. You’ll see ways to use tennis, golf and lacrosse balls for massage purposes.These can...
I always love reading research papers that show proof of the benefits of massage therapy. This research is presented by: You can read the full article by clicking on the button at the bottom of this page. What Does the Research Show? Clinical practice guidelines issued(link is external) in 2009 by...
The role of caregiving can provide great joy and complete frustration – all at the same time. I know, I’ve done it. I had the privilege of caring for my sister Joyce as she battled colon cancer and for my mom as she struggled with COPD and lung cancer. While...
How do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) This poem title is very familiar to most of us. I regularly tell people how much I love my work and I mean it! But… exactly HOW do I love my work and relay that message...
Short answer: No. Absolutely not. Long answer: I often say, “Undress to your level of comfort.” And that’s exactly what I mean. Remove as much or as little clothing as you feel comfortable removing. I give massage the way I want to receive massage. In other words, I treat you...
Daily, the body circulates approximately 27 liters of fluid – for those like me who aren’t into liters, that’s 7.92516 gallons of fluid – that’s almost 8 gallons a day! Why Should We Care? The role of the lymphatic system is to manage the fluid levels in our body. It...
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