If you need rapid results to release tight muscles, then consider a Rapid Tension-Release Massage. Also known as vibration or percussion massage, rapid movements ease muscle tension and reduce aches and pains. This specialized massage technique provides concentrated, quick, short-duration pulsations that penetrate deep into the hard-to-reach muscles and tissues. The fast, rhythmic vibrations stimulate blood flow and relax tight muscles, ligaments, tendons and the fascia that covers and … [Read more...] about Results from Rapid Tension-Release Massage
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Hot Stone Massage: Ancient Therapy Proven Effective
Prior to the 20th century, natural medicines and therapies were the only real medicines available. Within the last 100 years, science-based medicine has become the accepted model. Ancient practices were disregarded and were not part of standard medical care, also known as conventional or Western medicine. However, in the 1960s and ’70s, a new culture that embraced alternative, or non-Western, medicine began to emerge in the United States. Complementary Therapy, a term developed in the U.S. … [Read more...] about Hot Stone Massage: Ancient Therapy Proven Effective
February: A Time to Focus on Health and Love with a Couple’s Massage
February is a great month to pay some attention to all matters of the heart – physical and emotional. Of course, we all know Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14. But, did you know that February is also National Heart Health Month? It is a reminder to make yourself and your loved one a priority; a time to focus on health and relationships. One of the best ways to do both is with a couple’s massage! A couple’s massage offers an hour or more of time that is centered around you and your loved one. A … [Read more...] about February: A Time to Focus on Health and Love with a Couple’s Massage
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Massage Therapy Does Wonders
If you’ve ever experienced ongoing pain, numbness or tingling in your wrists or hands, you might have a condition known as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passage about the width of the thumb that runs from the forearm to the palm of the hand via the wrist and houses nine tendons and one median nerve. When the tunnel becomes inflamed, the result is chronic pain. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, or CTS, is caused by the compression of the median … [Read more...] about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Massage Therapy Does Wonders
Keeping Skin Hydrated in Winter
Baby, it’s dry outside! Autumn and winter weather can be hard on our skin, but this year, our skin, like our outdoors, is especially dry. Summer tans and glowing skin can begin to fade into a dull, dry complexion. A skincare routine that cleanses, moisturizes and protects your skin, especially those areas that are constantly exposed to the sun and weather – like our face, neck and arms/hands – is extremely important, regardless of age and the season. Both regular massage and facials are … [Read more...] about Keeping Skin Hydrated in Winter
Ease the Stress of 2020, Make Holiday Gift-Giving Easier
I think we can all agree: 2020 has been a long, stressful year and a year we are ready to put in the books and move forward to 2021. It is both hard to believe how quickly this year has passed and, at the same time, how long this year has been. For many, the thoughts of the approaching holiday season are both welcomed and met with some level of “I just can’t handle any more stress.” We all know the holidays can be filled with the joys of fun, food, family, friends and gifts. Yet, these same … [Read more...] about Ease the Stress of 2020, Make Holiday Gift-Giving Easier
Stretch and Massage: Restore, Renew, Relax
Did you know that a muscle can stretch up to one-and-a-half times its original length? And that stretching can relieve physical, mental and emotional stress? Anything that tenses our body and mind can find relief from a good stretch. Stretching just makes you feel good. Stretching our bodies is an important part of staying healthy. But the importance can be easily forgotten, especially when the results are often not as visible as weight lifting or as spectacular as crossing a finish line. But … [Read more...] about Stretch and Massage: Restore, Renew, Relax
Understanding the Value of Massage as We Age
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 70 million baby boomers in the United States are poised to join the ranks of those aged 65 or older. As a result of baby boomers crossing the 60-year-old threshold, more Americans than ever before are entering into their golden years. At the same time, modern medicine and health care are working to put an end to or decrease life-ending and life-shortening disease and illness. The result is a growing population that … [Read more...] about Understanding the Value of Massage as We Age
Easing the Stress of the Times with Massage
The current events of our time – from politics to health concerns – can be stressful and exhausting. One of the best ways to quiet the mind and relax the body is through massage. Research shows that massage has numerous health benefits – and not just our physical health, but also our mental and emotional health as well. If we feel refreshed, we are able to function better in all of our roles. Massage Styles & Techniques Massage is not one-size-fits-all; rather, it is a personalized … [Read more...] about Easing the Stress of the Times with Massage
Giving Skin a Break During Hot Summer Months
To say it is dry out is a big understatement. Summer finally arrived and the monsoons can’t get here soon enough. The climate is overly dry and in desperate need of moisture. That also means our skin is in need of moisture and TLC. The dry Arizona environment takes a toll on our skin, which is often neglected. The skin is the largest organ of the human body and requires care to keep our bodies healthy and protected. Good skincare isn’t only for women. Men of all ages and professions can and … [Read more...] about Giving Skin a Break During Hot Summer Months
