Ah, massage. Merely thinking of it and the world stops. For the word, massage has this way of invoking happy feels: like it’s Friday (and a long weekend). Or like a walk on the beach. That feeling every time the gentle waves touch your toes. Amazing. But whatever it is that sends…
2 CommentsHealthy Living, massage therapists, Massage therapy benefitsBy Mark VolkmannOn 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 MacklesMassage therapy and other bodywork modalities can be difficult professions. At times you may feel like all you do is give—your compassion, your empathy and of course, your skill—to your clients. You may come home tired and run-down physically and emotionally. The truth is that the people who work to help others often forget to…
Healthy Living, massage therapistsBy 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 VolkmannSleep is a pretty mysterious concept (though we highly recommend more of it ourselves)! Although there are many theories, researchers don’t know why we need to sleep to stay healthy and alive. But it’s no mystery that sleep deprivation can be harmful to both the body and the mind. And it’s also no secret we…
Healthy Living, Massage therapy benefitsBy Mark VolkmannSo is there a better spice than cinnamon? It’s the “tough love” of the spice cabinet. It is spicy but when added to a little sweetness, it packs a punch that makes your taste buds go crazy. And as luck would have it, it also has some fantastic health benefits too! Here are 5: WEIGHT…
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