Category: Massage Therapy
How to Fall Asleep in Under a Minute
July 10, 2015
Let’s face it, we all have stressors in our life, some that we try not to pay attention to, but they are still there. As a Massage Therapist, we are …
Massage Techniques to Help with Sartorius Pain
July 1, 2015
Sartorius, the longest muscle in the body, can sometimes cause you problems. The muscle arrangement of the sartorius muscle allows us to raise and turn our knee outward. Movements that can …
The Benefits of Massage Cupping
June 15, 2015
Cupping is a therapy that follows Asian medicine theories. This technique uses glass cups warmed up by a quick flame and placed upside down directly on the skin creating a …
The ABCDE’s of Mole Assessment
June 10, 2015
As Massage Therapists, we may see anomalies on our client’s skin that they may not be aware of. It may be appropriate to inform them what we see, if you …
5 At-Home Massage Techniques to Help Insomnia
June 4, 2015
Therapies for insomnia vary from prescription drugs to self hypnosis. One of the simplest therapies is self massage. First though, making a ritual of bedtime is a nice way of …
What exactly is Deep Tissue Massage, and is it Right for Me?
May 21, 2015
Most people believe deep tissue massage should be this painful, non-relaxing experience in order to be beneficial. But this is not true. In fact, many people fall into a deeper …
What May Be Causing Your Nighttime Leg Cramps
May 7, 2015
Do Charley horses in your legs rudely interrupt your sleep at night? Most people have been awoke by the unrelenting pain of a Charley horse in the wee hours of …
Massage Etiquette 101 | From Stripping to Tipping
April 22, 2015
Getting a massage should be a relaxing and enjoyable experience; but for some first timers it can be a bit stressful with questioning what to do, and how to act. Here …
How To Take a Vacation Where You Are
April 15, 2015
The simple technique I’m about to describe to you will help you take advantage of the mind-body connection by releasing stress and improving your overall health and attitude. No special …
A Guide to Cold Stone Massage
April 2, 2015
Why in the world would you use “cold” stones in massage therapy?! Brrrrrrrr….that’s my first thought! If you have had physical therapy, you may very well have experienced ice massage. Cold …
