A successful massage experience relies on mutual respect, clear communication, and a willingness to listen to your body’s signals. By maintaining good massage etiquette and effectively communicating during a session, you’re setting the stage for a deeply relaxing and rewarding experience that promotes physical and mental well-being. Massage therapy is…

Getting a massage is an incredibly enjoyable experience. Not only does it feel amazing, nurturing and maybe even a little indulgent, but it’s also a powerful healing tool to add to your health and wellness routine. That sounds like a win-win situation. But, let’s be honest: A massage session isn’t…

Is Today Over Yet? I woke up this morning with mush brain and I haven’t been able to concentrate, focus or get much of anything remotely useful done. The most productive thing I’ve managed has been finding matching socks. But I promised myself I’d maintain my writing schedule, so here I am. Since the…

Getting a massage is often the highlight of a person’s week. It’s a break from the noise of life, feels good, and is a powerful tool for managing chronic stress and pain. Massage clients often have questions like, What clothes do I take off? Should I talk? What do I do if the pressure isn’t to my liking? Just curious, but do you ever change your music? Your massage therapist will gladly answer any and all questions you have. Then there are some things you never asked about, but we’d like you to know anyway because they can make or break your massage experience or relationship with your therapist. Here are five things your massage therapist wants you to know.

Stress: It’s Around Every Corner In our fast-paced, pressure cooker world, stress is an ever-present companion. Like toddlers wanting snacks or unread emails — every time you turn around, it’s just there. …

Get Your Shot of Spice: The Zesty World of Ginger Shots! Hey there, health enthusiasts and flavor adventurers! Today, we’re diving headfirst into a fiery little concoction that’s been buzzing around the wellness scene lately — ginger shots! If you’re looking for a zingy boost to add to your morning routine it might be time to spice things up (literally) and…

A while back, my daughter struggled with a new concept in math. She didn’t get it, she felt frustrated and her friends seemed to zip right through the work. Homework became a battle. “I can’t do it,” she said and I knew she needed a real heart-to-heart. I sat her down, looked her in the eyes and explained that some people just aren’t good…

Don’t tell anyone, but … I‘ve got a confession to make. I’ve been really dropping the ball on my own bodywork these last few months. Life, kids, school, schedules, blah, blah, blah … Sometimes it’s hard to make the time or find the energy to arrange the time. I tend to not realize I’m slipping…

My business was unfolding exactly according to plan but it all felt wrong. …