The Gift of Self-Care: What to Consider Before Buying a Massage Gift Certificate
Thinking about gifting a massage? A massage gift certificate can be a meaningful form of self-care, especially for someone dealing with chronic aches and pain, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Here are a few thoughtful things to consider before purchasing.
What Is Your Wellness Story?
Every year tells a story. Some years are about growth. Some are about survival. And some are about remembering how to rest. This season, I’m choosing rest. After years of holding space for others, I’m taking a quiet pause to restore my own energy before stepping into a new year of service and...
Massage Pressure Explained: The Walton Pressure Scale and What It Means for Your Session
Wondering if a pressure scale means lighter or less effective massage? It doesn’t. This post explains how the Walton Massage Therapy Pressure Scale supports intentional, clinical, evidence-based care without fluff, force, or guesswork.
Relaxation: An Outcome, Not Just a Massage Style
Relaxation: An Outcome, Not Just a Massage Style Relaxation is often misunderstood as merely a luxury or indulgence in today's fast-paced world....
Benefits of A Postnatal Massage
Postpartum massage is as crucial as prenatal massage. The journey of growing a baby for nine months and the marathon of childbirth undoubtedly take...
Oncology Massage
Many massage therapists are not prepared to responsibly work with active patients or survivors of cancer. My specific training in Oncology Massage,...
What is an Herbal Ball?
Thai Herbal Ball Compress There are some treatments that you may not have heard of much in the mainstream, and yet they have been around for years....
Kinesiology Tape
Kinesiology tape is a therapeutic tape that is thin and stretchy and is designed to promote movement as opposed to immobilizing an injured region of...
Is Massage Really a Treat or a TREATment?
" I only get a massage once a year as a birthday splurge ." ~ Anonymous " I don't indulge in this type of luxury often" ~ Anonymous " I can't afford...
What Is Cupping Therapy?
“Where there’s stagnation, there will be pain. Remove the stagnation, and you remove the pain.” ~ Chinese Proverb CUPPING THERAPY is an ancient...
Make Your Own Coconut Rose Body Scrub
When I created my Summer Mojito Exfoliating Scrub in August, everyone who came in for their summer massage treat wanted to upgrade their service...
Please Help My Rotator Cuff
The rotator cuff is comprised of the muscles and connective tissue that surround the shoulder joint. The four rotator cuff muscles are the...
5 Reasons Why You Might Hate Getting Massages
1. Relaxation Mind Struggle The truth: you may be having trouble enjoying your “me time” because you are working too hard at relaxing! Humans are...
Whiplash – what is it & how do you get it?
Whiplash, also called hyperextension injury or neck strain/sprain is caused by an abrupt jerking motion of the head. The momentum from this...
Massage is a Runner’s Best Friend
Massage therapy can benefit most individuals, whether they are active or sedentary. Yet, runners benefit greatly from massage therapy and...
Gardening Can Be a Pain in the A%$…Literally
As the weather gets warmer, people are breaking out the gardening gloves and tools. While gardening can be a deeply therapeutic activity, it also...
Massage & Headaches
Headaches can affect anyone, regardless of age or background. They are one of the most common medical complaints worldwide. Headaches can be the...
What Exactly are Knots?
One of the most common complaints I hear about as a massage therapist is muscle knots. What exactly are these knots…and what are they …well…not. To...