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Chair massages are a quick, easy way to relax and get some relief from tension, stress and pain. A study in American Psychologists showed that people who received a short chair massage on their break, rather than resting, performed significantly…
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Aromatherapy Scents for Men
With Father’s Day just around the corner I’m sure many of you are wondering what you can do for your father or the special man in your life who shares your home, your children, and your life? You could find…
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Prenatal Massage Therapy
Can pregnant women get massages, too? Of course they can! Pregnancy is a time in a woman’s life when a little extra relaxation is necessary. Plenty of excitement, stress and chaos comes with being pregnant and expecting a little one.…
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Deep Tissue Massage vs Firm Pressure Massage
What exactly is a “deep tissue massage”? It is a common misconception that a deep tissue massage is a firm pressure massage. Slow, gentle deep work is more effective than painful firm pressure. So what is a deep tissue…
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Thieves Blend: Combat Flu and Illness Naturally
If you visit my site or hang around my facebook page you probably know that I believe in the healing power of nature, this includes essential oils. I love essential oils and recently did some research on a blend called…
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Massage Therapy Benefits Depression
October 10th is World Mental Health Day, a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy. I want to address the benefits of massage therapy on mental health, more specifically depression. We often talk about physical pain and massage…
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Hand and Foot Reflexology
I am excited to announce that I recently spent time at the Institute of Bodywork Studies to further my education. I studied the history, theory, and techniques behind the bodywork practice known as reflexology. Reflexology involves applying pressure to specific…
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How to Prepare for a Massage
Do you remember your first massage? Was it a good or bad experience? My first massage was over 10 years ago and to be honest it was a little awkward for me at first. But the therapist quickly put me…
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Enhance Your Massage Experience with Essential Oils
Essential oils are powerful oils extracted from plants. They have been used for thousands of years for their healing properties. They’ve been known to relax a person, lift them up and have even been researched as a cure for cancer.…
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10 Interesting Human Body Facts
10 Interesting Human Body Facts This isn’t directly related to massage therapy, but is does have everything to do with the human body. So when I came across these interesting human body facts and wanted to share them! The body…
