Common Tension Headache Trigger Points
Tension headaches can be relieved by rubbing tight spots within the muscles. Learn common trigger points to relieve tension headaches.
I Tried Massage and Had a Terrible Experience…
The best way to go about finding a high-quality therapist so that you don’t have another bad experience is through your network of people that you know and trust and who they would recommend.
The First 4-5 Months Postpartum are Essential to a Mother’s Health
The postpartum window provides a priceless opportunity with the elasticity of the body to realign, rehabilitate and reset the structural integrity of the body from not only the trauma of pregnancy and delivery but imbalances or injury from child/young adulthood.
4 Natural Immune Boosters Simplified
It’s that time of year again (finally!) when the air cools down and the germs they start a-spreadin’. With six kids all over the place, there’s not much that doesn’t walk through our door. Remarkably, we hardly ever get sick and when we do it is short-lived and quickly kicked out by our immune systems….
Types of Massage Explained: Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is one of the most common massage modalities, particularly in the United States. Before we dive into the Swedish Massage, let’s tackle a term you will be hearing from me quite frequently –modality. ‘Type of massage’ or ‘massage type’ is often used by the layman where they should be using the term ‘modality.’ The…
“You Want to Massage Where?”
Massage therapy in the pelvic region is essential to achieving results for a variety of ailments. Many people may initially feel uncomfortable with bodywork in these areas and even question the legality of such therapy. For those with such concerns, allow me to quote directly from the Rules and Regulations of the North Carolina Board…
Communicating With Your Massage Therapist
No matter where we are in our journey, communication remains a consistent need in our lives. Adequate communication between massage therapist and client is certainly no exception. In fact, it is becoming increasingly popular with the #metoo movement for female clients to accuse male therapists of sexual assault and battery; when in fact, all that has occurred…
I Need A Great Massage Therapist. How Do I Find One?
Finding an awesome massage therapist can be a harrowing and daunting task especially when you move or your favorite therapist has moved, retired or had to move onto something else. Chances are you feel like you have lost more than a therapist, you have lost a friend and confidant. You Are Not Alone If you…