Having Surgery? Therapeutic Massage Can Help with Post-Operative Pain
Surgery can be both physically and emotionally traumatic. No matter how invasive your surgery may be, the prospect of undergoing a surgical procedure -…
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.
Forget the Meds: Why Yoga & Massage Will Help Your Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common complaints that I get before giving a massage. It's interesting to me that back pain is…
Your First Massage Ever: What to Expect
According to a 2015 survey, only around 18% of adults receive at least one massage per year. This means the majority of people have…
Can Massage Help My Eye Twitch?
It can appear out of nowhere; one minute, you're carrying on like normal. Suddenly, you feel the muscles in your eye start to spasm.…
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Massage Therapy & You
Does massage therapy help provide relief for rheumatoid arthritis? This is a question that massage therapists get a lot. Rheumatoid arthritis has no cure,…
To Tip or Not to Tip: Should You Tip Your Massage Therapist?
On a fairly frequent basis, I am asked by someone if they should tip their massage therapist. In my opinion, tipping any service…
The Truth about Deep Tissue Massage
One of the most misused and confusing terms in massage therapy is none other than deep tissue massage. Most people think that deep tissue…
Your Top 5 Massage Therapy Questions Answered!
When someone finds out I'm a licensed massage therapist, I get a lot of questions about what massage therapy actually is and what it's…
Why You Need More Touch in Your Life
Do you want to feel happier? Be more successful? Get healthier? Of course you do! Who doesn't? So what if I told you that…
Head Massage for Hair Growth, Scalp Health & Stress Relief
It's undeniable how glorious a head massage feels. I'm not the only one whose favorite part of a hair cut is when the stylist…