When we feel a headache, backache, neck pain, or any other kind of pain, our first step is to make it go away. However, it’s hard to find the solution to the problem when you don’t know the origin. A lot of injuries and accidents feel like it happened all of a sudden, but nothing…

Just like you can’ t fully understand and appreciate a person without knowing their story, you won’t appreciate the value of massage therapy without knowing it’s history. So, follow me as I take you back in time to the origin of massage therapy. The word massage therapy has Arabic, French, Latin and Greek derivation. It…

Do you know what Lebron James physical regime consists of? For this NBA superstar, being a great athlete isn’t just about practicing on the court, but it is also about keeping your body healthy. In an interview, James reveals massage therapy is part of his usual pre-game routine. Massage therapy has helped tons of athletes…

Congratulations! You’ve finally booked your relaxing massage for the first time. The first time doing anything can be both unfamiliar and exciting. If your first massage appointment is approaching, there is nothing to be nervous about. Preparation is key. Below are some frequently asked questions and answers for first time massage therapy clients. –   How…

A massage is a luxury for the rich and famous. A massage will help me relax, but if I’m in pain I’ll go to the doctor. A Swedish Massage is the best massage for me. You’ve probably heard or said one of the preceding statements, but they’re not entirely true. These are the three common…

Father’s Day is on the way. Most people will go out and buy a suit, shirt or hat for the special man in their life, but not you. You understand that he deserves more than an ordinary gift. You know that paying him back for his love, appreciation and advice goes beyond material things. You…

Now that you know massage therapy is the cure to stress, it’s hard to resist setting up an appointment for a massage. You’ve decided you need a massage, but figuring out which massage you need is the next step. While a hot stone massage may sound good, if you’re experiencing muscle pain a deep tissue…

You’re behind on deadlines at work. The bills are coming faster than you can pay them. You have a big event approaching. The doctor just called saying there are complications with your health. All of these situations have one thing in common, and that is stress. Stress has countless mental, emotional and physical effects on…

Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of disease is stress-related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. Massage is an effective tool for managing this stress, which translates into: Decreased anxiety. Enhanced sleep quality. Greater energy. Improved concentration. Increased circulation. Reduced fatigue. Massage can also help specifically address a…