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My Journey as a Legally Blind Massage Therapist

March 12, 2020
Massage

I’m celebrating my third anniversary of being a massage therapist. This landmark brings me much joy, and it’s a good time to reflect on how far I’ve come. I try to make my posts informative and helpful, and while this narrative focuses more on my own journey, I hope you’ll take a walk down this […]

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Celebrate Sleep Awareness Week

March 12, 2020
Health, Massage

Sometimes getting a full night’s sleep seems impossible to achieve. No matter the cause – stress, pain, your work schedule or another reason – if you are not receiving regular quality sleep it can interfere with your health. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says, “Insufficient sleep is associated with a number of chronic diseases […]

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Massage to Increase Energy

March 12, 2020
Massage

It has long been suggested that massage therapy is good for us and that it can reduce our fatigue and increase our energy. While massage does not directly increase energy, it does reduce fatigue and often decreases the symptoms that sap our energy, resulting in our feeling better. Massage therapy has been shown to increase […]

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Detoxification – Key to Good Health

March 10, 2020
Health, Uncategorized

Almost everyone is familiar with the phrase detoxification—or detoxing—but many don’t really understand how vital this process is to your health. Here are some basic points you should know: To simplify, detoxification is the process of your body cleaning out any substances that aren’t needed or shouldn’t be in your body. And in today’s world, […]

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Should a massage hurt?

January 28, 2020
Massage

Have you been wondering if a massage has to hurt to be effective? If so, you are not alone. Many people believe that a massage has to hurt in order to be effective. Well it doesn’t! You’ll be happy to hear that the saying, “No pain, no gain” doesn’t apply to massage therapy. Sometimes the […]

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Doing this 60 minutes a month can extend your life

January 28, 2020
Massage

Offered in work environments, clinics, malls, airports, and of course spas, the art of massage has taken the world by storm. But did you know that research shows massages can literally de-stress you and make you look younger? Regarded as the “number-one stress reliever” by celebrity massage therapist Dr. Dot, studies throughout the years have […]

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How often should you get a massage?

January 28, 2020
Massage

Every day! Well, maybe that’s not practical, even though it would be nice. This is one of the most common questions clients ask about massage therapy, and it really all depends on WHY you get massages. Do you get massages for health benefits? Or, to help you relax and handle the stress of everyday life? […]

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Make Time for Massage

January 28, 2020
Massage

This can be one of the busiest times of the year for most people. Already full schedules become further taxed with the demands of the season. Just when you most need your highest energy levels and your health, you get the challenge of more stressful days. Could there be a better time to get a […]

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How’s Your Posture

January 28, 2020
Massage

What’s Your Posture Telling You? When most people hear the term posture, they remember being told to stand or sit up straight when they were kids. This article is not an effort to have you stand rigidly, just a look at how we hold our bodies and what it can tell us. Posture comes from […]

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Wonderful Water

January 28, 2020
Uncategorized

Exactly how important is adequate water to your health and well-being? Much more so than most of us realize, considering that approximately 3 out of 4 people are inadequately hydrated. Take a few minutes to learn a few facts that just may have a major impact on your life. In his book, Your Body’s Many […]

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