On Valentine’s Day it’s likely that you spoil your significant other with flowers, chocolate and a card. Those who go all out may even pick out a nice piece of jewelry or plan a fancy dinner. But, if you’re looking for a gift that will truly benefit your significant other, it’s time to give the…
Leave a commentHealthy Living, Massage therapy benefitsBy 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 MacklesWhether 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 VolkmannSometimes the most urgent and vital thing you can possibly do is take a complete rest. – Ashleigh Brilliant
When you touch a body, you touch the whole person, the intellect, the spirit, and the emotions. – Jane Harrington
The 101st Tour de France just finished Stage 5 – a grueling battle against the elements, cobblestone and the usual tough grind of 100+ miles at constant speeds hovering around 35mph. Ouch! If there’s ever an athlete who deserves and appreciates the benefits of therapeutic massage, it’s cyclists. Hours of hard aerobic effort, which often includes…
Healthy Living, Massage therapy benefitsBy Mark VolkmannGluten-free this; Paleo-diet that. Hot yoga in the morning; barre workout after lunch. Sometimes we are so focused on diets, food intolerances, trendy workouts, and keeping our bodies nourished and fit, that we often forget about the importance of keeping our minds healthy too. We should be focusing on “me-time,” but it also needs to…
Healthy Living, Massage therapy benefitsBy Mark VolkmannWe live in a society where everyone seems to be stressed much of the time. Unfortunately, there are many negative consequences to this phenomenon. When we feel chronic stress, it can often lead to Generalized Anxiety Disorder, which affects about 6.8 million adults in the United States. An anxious person is often overly stressed about…
Healthy Living, Massage therapy benefitsBy Mark Volkmann
