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 … [Read more...] about February: A Time to Focus on Health and Love with a Couple’s Massage
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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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...] about Giving Skin a Break During Hot Summer Months
Massage 101: Choosing the Right Massage and Add-On Therapies
Massage therapy encompasses many different techniques, styles and personalized options, which can vary from appointment to appointment. Few things allow us to individualize an experience for the moment like massage therapy does. In the winter, deep tissue for aching muscles from snow shoveling … [Read more...] about Massage 101: Choosing the Right Massage and Add-On Therapies
Cold March Winds Beg for Hot Stone Massage
No doubt. March weather has its mood swings – it can be warm, it can be cold; it can be sunny, it can be snowy; it can be unseasonably warm; it can be bitter cold. However, the most noticeable and consistent weather factor in March seems to be the strong winds. The promise of spring seems to be … [Read more...] about Cold March Winds Beg for Hot Stone Massage