I don’t recommend cupping to all my clients. Some of them have healthy, toned, well hydrated muscles that can just happily release under my fingertips without much fuss. But some of them are really, really stuck. Trigger points, especially in the traps along the shoulder blades just can’tRead More >
Benefits of Prenatal Massage
Prenatal massage is therapeutic bodywork that focuses on the special needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through the dramatic changes of pregnancy. It enhances the function of muscles and joints, improves circulation and general body tone, and relieves mental and physical fatigue. The gentle, noninvasive approach ofRead More >
Chiropractic and Massage Therapy FAQ
How are chiropractic and massage therapy similar? The fields of chiropractic and massage therapy share a lot in common both in philosophy and in practice. Both are natural, hands-on therapies that work to promote the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Both fall under the category of “conservative care,”Read More >
What is Structural Integration?
Structural Integration is a type of bodywork that focuses on the connective tissue, or fascia, of the body. Fascia surrounds muscles, groups of muscles, blood vessels, organs, and nerves, binding some structures together while permitting others to slide smoothly over each other. Fascia is designed to be elasticRead More >
Massage Benefits: 9 Healthy Reasons To Make An Appointment Today
Last week, a new study found that massage really does work to ease those sore muscles after a tough workout. Just 10 minutes can reduce inflammation, which can help your body recover. However, the health benefits of touch extend beyond simply soothing aches and pains. Of course, theRead More >
Benefits of Hot Stone Massage
Hot stone massage is a natural therapy in which warmed stones are positioned on parts of the client’s body of to maximize the therapeutic benefit. The stones used are typically river rocks or other very smooth-surfaced stones made of basalt. These stones are heated in sanitizing water beforeRead More >
