Take a deep breath. Does it hurt? When you inhale does it feel like something around your shoulder blade is catching? Can’t take the full breath? If all of these are true then it’s highly…
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How To End A Massage Session Early
I used to get massages all the time. I had some pretty bad ones. At first I felt guilty about having to end a massage but, after a bad massage I felt like I wasted…
5 Ways To Get Over Your Fear Of Massage
Here are 5 things to ease your mind Massage can be intimidating for the newcomer. The idea of having a stranger touch you may initiate fear of the unknown to some people. And, sometimes it’s…
Organic Aromas Nebulizing Diffuser Review
Great Diffuser for Aromatherapy Here’s my review of the Organic Aromas Magnificent – Nebulizing Diffuser. Seriously, that’s the name so you know it’s great. Several years ago I discovered nebulizing essential oil diffusers. At the…
What is TMJ and how it affects you?
Temporomandibular Joint – TMJ Not many people know much about the temporomandibular joint commonly know as TMJ. In fact, everyone has two. The joints connect the jawbone to the skull, functioning more or less like…
What is Scar Tissue and How Does It Affect You?
Few people get through life without experiencing some type of scarring. The good news is that the condition may not be permanent. There are a number of ways to minimize the appearance and presence of…
Is a 60 minute massage enough time?
60, 90 or 12-Minute Massage Session? I get this question often. So, I’ll answer it from a professional massage therapist’s perspective. By that I mean, how much time I like to spend working on my…
Don’t get a massage while sick
Myth: Massage while sick is beneficial People hate being sick and will do anything to feel better. Often times getting a massage comes to mind because their body feels achy and the thought of a massage just…
Massage therapists prefer to use their own oils
Can I bring and have you use my own oil? Occasionally I’ll have a person come into my office requesting to use their own oil. The request is followed by an explanation. I listen to…
Massage, post-surgery = YES!
Post-surgery Recovery Do a Google search on post-surgery recovery and undoubtedly massage will be one of the top recommendations. Look at forums on the topic and you’ll see people boasting about how massage has helped…