I came across a fascinating study the other day that researched the efficacy of myofascial release massage for improving neck pain in patients. Astonishingly, the researchers found evidence that myofascial release massage could be better than a PT program for…
From time to time I'll have a new client reach out to me and express that they want to schedule a session...but are worried that I cannot help them because they have a physical limitation or disability. A disability should…
Eating healthy can be difficult, so when life gets crazy our diets and wellness are often the first thing pushed aside on our list of priorities. I am certainly guilty of this, even as a massage therapist who focuses on…
Think about a normal day in your life. You wake up, drive to work, sit in the office, drive home, unwind on the couch, sit for dinner, and go to sleep. Sure, you might walk to your car or squeeze…
Most insecurities stem from a negative relationship with the body. This relationship is the link between our mental and physical states, and everyone's is different. Body image and insecurity are less about your actual body and more about what you…
Client Appreciation Week starts July 24! As my way of saying "Thanks!" to all of you for your continued support of my massage practice, I'm offering a full week of massage deals and special sessions that are designed to help…
The body and the mind have an interesting relationship, and research has uncovered that they are more connected than we may think. The body reacts to the mind and its influences. Examples of this are emotions that turn into physical…
Trying new things isn't always easy, especially when it's a little different or considered "alternative". Acupuncture, for example, is considered a form of alternative medicine. While many people are wary of trying acupuncture (Needles? No way!), an abundance of health…
Companies all over Kansas City love hiring food trucks and mobile coffee bars as special treats for their employees. Who doesn't love a taco truck in the office parking lot? Corporate chair massage is the exact same concept! When you…
Did you run around barefoot as a child? I was always barefoot in the summer, both inside the house and outside. I thought it felt better to walk and run without shoes so that my feet would not get so…