Tag: Self-massage
Working within Their Abilities
March 14, 2014
By Jenna Gouskos Not everyone is comfortable around those with physical or mental disabilities, let alone do bodywork on them. Those with disabilities in some cases, are the ones who need …
Comment t’aimé-je? (French for “How do I love thee”)
February 28, 2014
By Sharon Lively Can you think of a better way to tell your sweetie that you love them than the gift of a personal massage? It can be a daunting experience to …
Life Happens to Our Back
February 20, 2014
By Katie Tallent In my experience back pain seems to be the most common complaint beginning in our 30's and approaching our 40's and can increase in subsequent years if not properly …
Can You Predict the Weather?
February 13, 2014
By Sharon Lively A cold snowy day, a good book by a crackling fire; sounds like a welcome way to spend the day to most, does it not? For those with …
Killing Your Massage Therapy Career…or Not?!
February 4, 2014
By Shannon Murray & Ross Ashcraft Ever felt a deep ache in your thumbs? Do they feel super tight to you? Do you get to bed or wake up with annoyed …
The Heat is On!
January 31, 2014
By Amy Weldon and Ross Ashcraft Do you have chronically sore muscles? Everyone has experienced muscle soreness at some point in their lives. One of the best remedies is heat. When we …
Inflammation: the Good, the Bad and the Painful
January 23, 2014
By Katie Tallent Massage therapists have a built in compassion bone. We listen to what ails our clients and love partnering in their healing. We offer our hands, hearts and knowledge. …
Yard by Yard, it’s Hard; Inch by Inch, it’s a Cinch! Part 2
January 17, 2014
In Part I we looked at resolutions as a matter of developing new habits; I asked you to get a journal; and I asked you to reflect over the last …
Yard by yard, it’s hard; Inch by inch, it’s a cinch! Part 1
January 10, 2014
By Laura Gordon A new year suggests to all of us a new beginning - a chance to start afresh. I believe that’s how New Year Resolutions got its foothold in …
Advertising and Chapped Lips
January 3, 2014
By Sharon Truelove How many of you have received a free tube of lip balm from a place of business? Use the various season’s maladies to your advantage to advertise. What if …