Massage therapy has been shown to have few serious risks provided it is performed by a properly trained therapist and appropriate cautions are followed. Say NO to Massage all together if the following are present and until they are resolved: significant fever severe unstable hypertension systemic contagious or infectious diseases, including the common cold and......
The journal of Military Medicine reports that massage reduces self reported ratings of anxiety, depression, worry and physical pain. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common diagnosis among military veterans, it is characterized by a re-experiencing of trauma, avoidance and emotional numbing, all of these lead to a hyperarousal of the sympathetic nervous system. Massage......
Massage therapy is a treatment approach which is growing in demand and popularity. It was once considered an alternative or fringe approach, but it is now becoming much more mainstream. More importantly, now that massage therapy is considered a mainstream treatment option, many insurance companies provide coverage for treatment sessions. This form of therapy involves......
The origins of cupping are diverse, images and detailed accounts of their use have been found in Egypt, China, and Greece. The original “cups” were made of animal horns and later of pottery and glass. Cupping has changed over the centuries and has expanded in its application. We now have rubber and silicone cups that......
Spring is a time of regeneration, new beginnings, and a renewal of spirit. The world is alive with buds and blooms, and sweet fragrances fill the air. Just as the outside world is being reborn, so are our bodies. Spring is the ideal time for cleaning and clearing, not just our homes and yards, but......
The brain can be likened to a muscle, and we all know that the more we use a muscle, the more it grows. Unlike your biceps, however, the brain can grow in many different directions and not all growth is positive. In the field of Neuroscience there is a common theory known as Hebbs law.......
Massage has been practiced throughout recorded history and has been an important part of pregnancy and childbearing for millennia.Pregnancy and birth are a sacred journey, one that creates a miraculous environment for awareness and healing. As a massage therapist, there is nothing quite like working with a mother and her unborn child. The beauty of......
Meditate verb. to think deeply or focus one’s mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation. The mind is like a river, it is always flowing and coursing with thought. We often fall into the river of thought......
We, as a society, have become accustomed to stress as a part of daily life. How often do we respond to inquiries on our mental status with “I’m just so busy” or “I’m stressed out”? Over scheduling and a general sense that “the busier we are the better”, have become our way of life. Would......
We live in a world of constant stimulation. On any given day we are bombarded with cell phones, email, facebook, twitter, traffic, billboards, television, (bad) news, not to mention most of us have calendars packed full of events requiring our attention. All of these stimulate our central nervous system and can activate a stress response......