For many, managing anxiety during the holidays is a serious matter. Statistics show that more than 69% of people are seriously stressed out about something related to the holiday season. While massage has already been proven to help combat anxiety and depression on its own, and many seek the oasis of peace and…
Leave a commentUncategorizedBy Rachel MacklesSmall Business Saturday® was started by American Express in 2010 and is celebrated each Saturday after Thanksgiving. This day provides an alternative to the big box stores’ Black Friday madness, and has blossomed into a grassroots movement across the country! At MassageBook, we focus on supporting the small business owner. Here are no-nonsense…
Leave a commentUncategorizedBy Rachel MacklesStress is all too common. In fact, as you just read the word you probably felt your heart beat a little faster and your mind race to your to-do list. Your body encounters stress as soon as you wake up. Whether it’s trying to get all of the kids to school on time,…
Leave a commentHealthy Living, Massage therapy benefitsBy Rachel MacklesFall usually sounds like the perfect time to relax a bit after an action-packed summer, but achy joints and cranky muscles may be keeping you from enjoying yourself fully. Here are six unexpected reasons you need a massage this fall. You’ve been super active Summer sports and activities like running, swimming, hiking, kayaking…
1 CommentHealthy Living, Massage therapy benefitsBy Rachel MacklesLike the rest of the world, I’ve been watching all the excitement down in Rio, but things got a little personal when Michael Phelps stepped onto the scene covered with curious round bruises. My phone started buzzing, as I received text after text… What are those round marks on the bodies of some…
Leave a commentUncategorizedBy Rachel MacklesCan Massage be considered Medicine? Massage therapy has become more popular in the western world than it’s been at any time in the past. That’s saying something, considering massage therapy has been around longer than written history. There is significant evidence to suggest that massage was once a central part of medicine in many…
Leave a commentUncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannWhether you’re an elite athlete, weekend warrior or just very busy, you have likely experienced inflammation due to overuse or injury. And if you suffer from asthma or rheumatoid arthritis, you’re probably very familiar with chronic inflammation. The good news is that massage therapy can likely offer some relief. Inflammation by itself is…
Leave a commentHealthy Living, Massage therapy benefits, UncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannThere is nothing better than a solid night’s sleep to help you manage all the activities and stresses of your day. But how many of us get that good night’s sleep as often as we need it? Not enough of us, it turns out. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the recommended amount…
Leave a commentHealthy Living, Massage therapy benefits, UncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannEveryone likes to have nice skin. That’s why we spend hundreds (sometimes thousands) of dollars on moisturizers, toners, cremes and all kinds of anti-aging products/remedies. But did you know that one of the main culprits of bad skin is stress? And you know how to fix that, right? We thought so. …
Leave a commentUncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannMany people assume that massage therapy is only important if you have back, neck, or shoulder pain. But massage therapy can actually be amazingly beneficial for a number of conditions that might surprise you! Massage for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome What it is: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the inflammation of nerves within the carpal tunnel of…
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