The next couple of posts will have been written by a fellow Massage Therapist, who is a close friend of mine for over 20 years now. … Read more about A Care Giver’s Journey Part I
Moving With Chronic Pain
I have several clients who live with daily chronic pain. They take very little, if any medication and I do my best to help them keep moving despite the pain. … Read more about Moving With Chronic Pain
Flexibility and Movement Class
I am excited to report the results of our last workshop to increase flexibility and movement. I recently enjoyed seeing a dear long-term client for her massage appointment. She thanked me for our workshop and told me she kept practicing the exercises she remembered. When I worked on her neck, her … Read more about Flexibility and Movement Class
Massage Therapy Helps With Anxiety?
The Touch Research Institute, located in the University of Miami School of Medicine, conducted a study with over 500 subjects of all ages with a documented history of depression/anxiety. During the study, each of the subjects had their cortisol (stress hormone) levels measured … Read more about Massage Therapy Helps With Anxiety?
What Burns More Calories Than Running
I am not a runner. I am a walker. I walk every day, sometimes as exercise and others just as part of a busy life. I also work out regularly, but until very recently, my suspicions that the right type of weight training will burn more calories than running were only that, my own suspicions. I … Read more about What Burns More Calories Than Running
Pilates for Everyone!
You might think that Pilates are only for people who are flexible or do not have injuries but, thankfully, they are for everyone. First, a bit of history. Did you know that Pilates were first “on the scene” in the 1920’s? Joseph Pilates developed these exercises for POW’s as a way of dealing with … Read more about Pilates for Everyone!
Infant Massage
Just as I was completing Massage school, a class became available for infant massage. As I had several friends at the time who were having pregnant, I decided to take the class. I felt if massage can be beneficial to adults, it must be good for babies as well. I knew how deeply touch could affect … Read more about Infant Massage
