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Aging gracefully is not just a lifestyle – it’s a mind-set that focuses on connecting your mind, body and spirit for overall health and wellness. In order to embrace the golden years as a healthy and active senior citizen, it is important to take care of yourself today by adopting consistent massage, nutrition and exercise habits so you can live tomorrow and the years...

It doesn’t matter whether you are a desk jockey, athlete, construction worker, stay-at-home mom or retiree, you will more than likely experience some level of back pain and discomfort throughout your life. Researchers and doctors agree that low back pain is one of the leading major health problems in today’s society. With cooler temperatures and less than favorable...

It’s no secret that the fastest-growing segment of the American population is 65 or older.  According to the Department of Health & Human Services, the number of people 65 and older numbered 39.6 million and represented 12.9% of the US population in 2009.  By 2030, there will be about 72.1 million people 65 and older, or 19% of the population.   As this population group grows, there will be an increased emphasis on health, quality of life and well-being.

Prepare Your Body for Winter Activities with a Combination of Stretching and Massage TherapyStaying fit during the winter holiday season comes with a long list of unique challenges and obstacles, but staying injury free can take even more of an effort when you introduce new, winter-specific activities like skiing, skating and sledding into your fitness routine. Before the winter...

Add Massage to Your Summer Training Regimen for Increased Health and Wellness

Do hill repeats, long runs/rides, brick workouts or lap swims fill your summer training calendar? Are your upcoming weekends full of family hikes, golf tournaments, beach volleyball games or family camping trips? If so, then regularly scheduled massage therapy sessions should be an essential element to your active lifestyle. Whether you are a seasoned marathoner, weekend warrior, activity enthusiast or your ultimate goal is to finish your first 5k, incorporating massage into your summer routine will not only revive your health and well-being, but get you to the start (and finish!) line healthy and happy.

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Postnatal massage is one of the best ways for a new mom to care for herself.  With all the chores related to the care of a new baby, mom may be even more stressed and uncomfortable than during her pregnancy.Postnatal Massage is a natural therapy designed to help relax and heal a new mother.  The postnatal massage is similar and yet, very different from a prenatal massage. ...

Therapeutic sports massage was originally developed to help athletes prepare their bodies for optimal performance and aid in quick recovery.  Many elite athletes consider sports massage an essential part of their training and recovery routine. They rely on it to help them train more effectively, improve performance, prevent injury and speed their recovery after strenuous...

It’s a proven statistic.  More women than men enjoy the benefits of regular therapeutic massage.  According to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), statistics from their 2009 national studies reveal 40 percent of women and only 29 percent of men reported seeing a massage therapist in the past five years.Therapeutic massage is clinically proven to provide...

Can’t Sleep?  Serotonin and Massage May be the AnswerDo you struggle for hours to get to sleep, no matter how tired you are? Or do you wake up in the middle of the night and lay awake for hours, watching the clock and worrying about the next day?  If so, you’re not alone.  Insomnia is a very common sleep problem with more than 30% of the adults in the...