One thing is for sure: you can’t take the mom out of mom! And, being a mom is no easy task. Apart from the needs of children, many mothers take on other responsibilities such as a full-time job (or two). Sometimes, the pressure of motherhood can seem unbearable – regardless of the age of mom and her … [Read more...] about Moms Need More Than Flowers for Mother’s Day
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Saying Goodbye to Winter Skin
Who isn’t in the spring-cleaning mood? From closets and windows to cars and garages, now is the time to think “spring refresh.” It is also a great time to schedule a facial to help get rid of the dry, dull skin that comes with Old Man Winter and prep our skin for the spring and summer. The best way … [Read more...] about Saying Goodbye to Winter Skin
Hot Stone Massage, Therapies Growing in Popularity
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 … [Read more...] about Hot Stone Massage, Therapies Growing in Popularity
Hot Stones May Be Your Remedy for Cold March Winds
March has arrived with biting winds as the promise of spring seems to be blown from reach. Most of us are ready to get outside and start summer activities; yet, many of us find our muscles and joints aching and our bodies longing for warmth. One of the best ways to take the chill off and promote … [Read more...] about Hot Stones May Be Your Remedy for Cold March Winds
Couples Massage: Increasing intimacy, Strengthening Relationships
February – it’s all about the heart: physically and emotionally. So, how can you take care of both? Schedule a couples massage – good for your heart and your honey! Between Valentine's Day and National Heart Month, what could be better? A couples massage offers an hour or more of time … [Read more...] about Couples Massage: Increasing intimacy, Strengthening Relationships
Massage Helping to Keep New Year’s Resolutions
We know how it goes: Before the boot hits the pavement at the Whiskey Row Boot Drop in downtown Prescott and the Pinecone lowers in Flagstaff, each of us will have pondered and made one or more New Year’s resolutions. The beginning of a new year is the most popular time of the year for people to … [Read more...] about Massage Helping to Keep New Year’s Resolutions
Top Ten Reasons Massage is the Perfect Gift
Thanksgiving is past and the season of gift giving is here. The days are sure to be full of joy, events, giving, food, laughter, friends, family and, for most of us, a dose of stress. One way to ease holiday stress? Purchase gift cards that promote health and ease stress; give the gift of a … [Read more...] about Top Ten Reasons Massage is the Perfect Gift
Applying Rapid Tension Release Massage
Rapid Tension Release (also known as vibration or percussion) Massage uses rapid movement to ease muscle tension and reduce aches and pains. This specialized massage technique provides concentrated, rapid, short-duration pulses deep into the hard-to-reach muscles and tissues to stimulate blood flow … [Read more...] about Applying Rapid Tension Release Massage
Antioxidant Serums Boosting Skin Health During Massage
Did you know the skin is the largest organ of the human body? Our skin is made up of everything that covers the body, including the hair and nails. The skin is also the heaviest organ, accounting for nearly 20 percent of a person’s total body weight. The skin’s primary functions are to hold our … [Read more...] about Antioxidant Serums Boosting Skin Health During Massage
Easing Arthritis Pain with Massage
More than one in four adults in the United States suffers from arthritis, which the Arthritis Foundation reports as the leading cause of disability. Nearly 172 million workdays each year are lost because of arthritis and arthritis-related conditions. In 2013 alone, total medical costs and earnings … [Read more...] about Easing Arthritis Pain with Massage