Myofascial Release Massage: Bridging the Gap Between PT & Massage
I came across a fascinating study the other day that researched the efficacy of myofascial release massage for improving neck pain in patients. Astonishingly,…
Massage shouldn’t be reserved for special occasions. Rather, massage therapy is conducive to an overall healthy lifestyle. From treating stress to improving sleep to managing pain, here I explore the many ways massage therapy can play an active, beneficial, and empowering role in our health and our daily lives.
Disability and Massage: What You Should Know
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…
Butt Massage…Really? Treating Dead Butt Syndrome
Think about a normal day in your life. You wake up, drive to work, sit in the office, drive home, unwind on the couch,…
How Self-Care & Massage Therapy Can Heal Insecurities
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…
The Effect of Negative Thoughts on the Body (And How Massage Can 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…
Kansas City Corporate Chair Massage: 4 Things You Need to Know (Get a Free Gift Thru July 31!)
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…
A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Massage Oils & Creams
Every profession requires certain tools in order to get the job done. A hair stylist needs scissors. A writer needs a computer (or a…
Why Does Massage Feel So Good?
"Why does a massage feel so good?" My clients ask me this all the time as they walk out of my office after their…
What Causes Muscle Tension?
Muscle tension is the result of holding your muscles in a particular position for an extended period of time. When your muscles contract and…
4 Reasons Why You & Your Partner Need Couples Massage Training
We all know that the benefits of massage are many: lower stress and anxiety, better sleep, and quicker healing from injury, just to…