Kinesiology Tape
Kinesiology tape is a therapeutic tape that is thin and stretchy and is designed to promote...
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 practice that spans both East and West. In the East, the Chinese have been practicing the art of cupping for at least three thousand years. The ancient...
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 it, or I would get one every month" ~ Anonymous I hear you loud and clear! But let's consider this from another angle,...
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...
The Healing Power of Touch
Touch is the first sense to develop in humans. So, it is no surprise that when we are in pain, the first thing we do is touch, hold, and protect the...
7 Tips To DIY Couples Spa Night
Raise your hands if you love to get massages every week! Therapeutic touch makes all of our worries float away once our massage therapist places...
Massage Therapy and Heart Disease
February is National Heart Disease Awareness Month. The term “heart disease” encompasses many cardiovascular diseases whose symptoms vary depending...
4 Supplements that Help Manage Chronic Pain
Self-care is important. All of my clients know that I can help them help themselves…but they have to help themselves! You are with your body WAYYY...
Three Essential Oils for Stress Relief
As holistic health becomes more mainstream, the use of essential oils, which are oils extracted from plants and flowers, are growing in popularity....
My 2008 Pregnant Belly Walmart Episode
It was December of 2008, and my daughter was due any day. I was at Walmart getting a newborn medical kit with the suction bulb for stuffy noses and...
Oh Baby! I learned Prenatal Thai Massage
If you have no idea what Thai Massage is then Prenatal Thai Massage is not even on your radar. But, It's not a new at all it's been around for...
I’m so OVER SUMMER!
I'm so over SUMMER! Can you believe your massage therapist who was born and raised on a tropical Island is over summer? However, I am over the moon...
31 in 31 Blog Challenge Completed
Whoo lordie miss caludie in 1840! That was a heck of a challenge. Special thanks to Kellie Wise for inviting me to take the challenge of blogging...