Category: Massage Therapy
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 …
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 …
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 …
Spring Into Action Against Allergies
March 18, 2015
It’s no doubt after the last leg of this winter we are all ready for spring. Sunshine… Warmer temperatures… Green grass… Blossoming trees… Wait… Green grass and blossoming trees?! That …
Two at Home Treatments for Neck Pain
March 11, 2015
Every once in a while I awake with a stiff neck. I’m sure this has happened to you at one point or another. Even as a massage therapist, the way …
Home Remedies for a Sinus Infection
January 30, 2015
Ever wonder why there are more sinus infections in the winter than any other time of the year? And if you happen to get a sinus infection, do you want …
A Technique to Help Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
December 5, 2014
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a painful ache and/or tingle in your hands caused by the median nerve becoming pressed or squeezed at the wrist. CTS is more common among …
