Learn how to massage your own trigger points (muscle knots)! Massaging yourself might seem as useless as trying to tickle yourself. But if there is a good reason for rubbing your own muscles, it’s probably muscle “knots” or myofascial trigger points: small patches of clenched muscle fibers that are sensitive and cause aching and stiffness. They may be a major …
Here are the top 10 health benefits of foot massage and reflexology. 1. Promotes Better Sleep The benefits of foot massage just before going to bed can help you sleep better. A soothing and relaxing foot massage will help the body unwind, improve blood circulation and relax the nerves. These in turn will encourage restful sleep. There are certain acupuncture …
Finding the best massage school in northern Utah 2017, can seem like an overwhelming process. It is hard to tell which massage school will give you the best training for your money. If you are considering going to massage therapy school be sure you read the section on becoming a massage therapist to see if that is what you really …
We all know the drill. For some, it’s become a tradition. Before the ball is finished descending in Times Square and the confetti has yet to hit the floor, most of us already have made a New Year’s resolution or two and possibly broken them. But, let’s give ourselves the benefit of the doubt. Every December, as we indulge in …
As the holidays approach, questions about what to give or receiving gifts from clients are more likely to come up. Two recent letters stimulated some points to ponder. One of my long-term clients often gives me gifts. Usually, they’re inexpensive–flowers from her yard, a book she thinks I’d like. However, recently she gave me costly tickets to a concert she …
Winter activities can be tough on your body, help it recover with a healing massage! Staying fit for all of your winter activities this holiday season comes with a long list of unique challenges and obstacles, but staying injury free can take even more of an effort when you introduce new, winter-specific activities like skiing, skating and sledding into your …
Massage during winter has many wonderful benefits to all who partake. With Thanksgiving over, now is the time to think about winter activities, topping your list should be a massage! Getting a massage during winter has many benefits, let’s take a look at them now. Immune Boosting Massage therapy increases lymph flow which is packed with white blood cells or “killer …
Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching. It also signals one thing – the start of the holiday season. Thanksgiving is almost here, and we all know what that means. The stress of several upcoming events would surely crop up. From the first week November leading to Christmas Day, there will be a lot of office parties, reunions, meet-ups with old friends, …
Looking to create a successful massage practice? Be sure to follow these 8 steps! A successful massage practice: As a new professional in the healthcare field, its easy to get swept away on a new career path and forget about why you wanted to become a therapist in the first place. I have seen many therapists come and go in …
How do you de-stress? With massage therapy of course! There are many reasons people might seek out massage therapy, but stress relief tends to be the most popular. In general, stress is anything that poses a challenge or a threat to our well-being. Associated with both minor and major health ailments, relieving stress is an important component of maintaining emotional …