Massage

5 Ways That Massage Removes Common Obstacles to Meditation

meditateIf you want a meditation practice but have never been able to stick with the program, massage can remove many of the common obstacles. Learn how a massage session can get you ready to feel more peaceful and connected.

Sleep: Many people complain that they can’t meditate because they fall asleep as soon as they sit down. That is a sure sign that you are sleep deprived. You’re not alone. Fifty to seventy million Americans experience sleep issues that affect their health according to the Institutes of Medicine. Research shows that massage enables better quality rest for people of all ages. continue reading »

Include Massage Therapy in your New Year’s Resolutions

fireworks-smThe end of December is near and Christmas has passed. New Year’s Eve is right around the corner. As old as the tradition of watching the ball drop in Times Square, there is our New Year’s Resolution.

Common resolution list items might look like this:

  • “I’m going to go to the gym 3 times a week.”
  • “I’m going to eat healthier.”
  • “I’m going to work less and relax more.”

More often that not ,we find ourselves falling behind on our resolutions before January is even over. Our intentions mean well. We are trying to take better care of ourselves and achieve a better work-life balance. But sometimes, we try to achieve those goals the wrong way. continue reading »

Why You Should Stretch Between Sessions

stretchingWhether it is emotional or physical, stress takes its toll on our bodies over time. This causes chronically tight muscles and pain aches. In many cases this can be easily prevented with proactive self-care. That’s where I come in.

One of my many goals as your massage therapist is pain prevention. While we all wish we could get massages on a daily (or even weekly) basis, there will probably be weekly gaps between your sessions. Don’t fret! To keep your body in tune, stretching is an effective technique to self-maintenance. continue reading »

How Massage Therapy Promotes Better Sleep

sleepy-catWhen’s the last time you can recall getting a good night’s sleep? More often than not, we find that it is harder to achieve (and if you have recently, good for you!).

A lack of sleep can cause a lot more damage than a few yawns the next day. When we don’t sleep we become less alert, with lower reaction times. We have a tendency to eat more. Long-term affects include increased blood pressure and risk for obesity and diabetes. continue reading »

Five Reasons to Give the Gift of Massage This Holiday

The holidays are officially in full swing. While it’s easy to plan for some of your family and friends, there is always that one person who “has it all”. Or they may not be articulate enough about what they want.  Everything that comes to your mind is something that they already have or isn’t something special enough.

Whether or not you have that person on your holiday shopping list, have you considered the gift of massage therapy?

This blog is full of articles and facts to explain the benefits of massage therapy, but I can give you five simple reasons why you should give the fist of massage therapy to your friends and family members this holiday season. continue reading »