Tag: work
Escape Work Stress with Simple Massage Techniques
June 1, 2017
We know the stresses of life- between balancing a job, paying the bills, and taking care of your family, it’s easy to put yourself last on the list of priorities. …
I Knead You!
April 17, 2014
By Sharon Livley The first beautiful weekend of spring is a common time to want to get outside and feel the warmth of the sun, smell the new growth of flowers …
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 …
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 …
Sciatica: aka the Biggest Pain in the Butt!
June 1, 2012
By Ross Ashcraft Do you have Sciatica? Many of us have a lingering ached in our tail bone. Sometimes it shoots down our leg. Periodically it will give us a numbing …
My Rhomboids Really Hurt!
April 20, 2012
By Ashley Jones & Ross Ashcraft Rhomboids create those ugly knots in my scapula. The Rhomboids are a major source of upper back pain. They will cause problems for a wide …
Know You’re A, B, C….D, E, F’s
January 31, 2012
By Sharon Truelove As Massage Therapists, many times we see anomalies on our client’s skin that they may not be aware of, and it may be appropriate to inform them that …
A Study in Lubricants Part 2
December 30, 2011
By Laura Gordon In my last blog we explored Gels and Lotions. I hope you learned something new that will help you in your work as a Massage Therapist. In this blog …
Winter Moisturizing and Reflexology Hand Care
October 21, 2011
By Laura Gordon With the cold winds and fringed temperatures of winter coming soon it can mean chapped, cracked, stiff, painful hands for many. This is a good time to learn …
