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.
AI Can’t Replace Massage Therapists
Why AI Can’t Replace Massage Therapists Lately, I have been hearing a lot of buzz about “AI massage.” Massage chairs that claim to scan your back. Devices that promise “custom pressure.” Even robotic systems that look like they could clock in and start kneading. So let’s talk about the real...
What Is Your Wellness Story?
Rest is one of the most powerful forms of self-care you can give yourself. Whether through massage therapy, meditation, or quiet time at home, moments of rest support the nervous system and help the body return to balance.
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...
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...