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,…
Wellness is so much more than taking care of yourself. Wellness is the life-long journey of pursuing your health and happiness in mind, body, and soul.? Discover the many ways you can travel upon your own personal wellness journey with tips, tricks, research, info, and advice from a board-certified massage therapist.
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…
3 Therapeutic Reasons to Try Acupuncture
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…
Stressed Out? Try Grounding!
Did you run around barefoot as a child? I was always barefoot in the summer, both inside the house and outside. I thought it…
Miracle Mineral: How to Use Salt to Improve Your Health
It appears that the world has caught on to the power of salt for its many health benefits beyond the daily recommended amount you…
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…
How to Take Care of Your Feet This Winter
We are officially in the throes of winter! In true Midwest fashion, our winter weather has varied between arctic cold and springtime mildness. This…
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,…
The Healing Power of the Placebo Effect
Does belief have the power to heal? According to the National Geographic, yes. It does. Otherwise known as "the placebo effect", scientists are starting…