Elements Therapeutic Massage - Boulder

Massage School info

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:20:00 -0600

Wow another link to more massage info. LIfe is abundant http://www.massageschool.org

Massage Therapy School Scholarships

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:19:00 -0600

Hi! I just got this lead on our blog about scholarhsips for massage schools. Check it out. http://www.spabeautyschools.com/article/v/9751/massage-therapy-school-scholarships/

Benifits of physical touch

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 19:41:00 -0600

http://drbenkim.com/articles-healing-touch.html

Consider the following:

Skin-to-skin contact between mother and infant has been shown to benefit the baby’s physical development and contributes to a positive attachment relationship between the two. The practice of placing a diaper-clad infant skin-to-skin on the mother is so beneficial that it is now an intervention strategy for premature babies in neonatal intensive care units worldwide.

A group of Korean infants under the care of an orphanage were provided with an extra 15 minutes of stimulation twice a day, 5 days a week, for 4 weeks. The additional stimulation consisted of auditory (female voice), tactile (massage), and visual (eye-to-eye contact). Compared to the infants who only received regular care, the stimulated orphans gained significantly more weight and had larger increases in body length and head circumference after the 4 week intervention period, as well as at 6 months of age. In addition, the stimulated infants had fewer illnesses and clinic visits.

Gentle touch has been shown to facilitate physical and psychological functioning, particularly in terms of reducing stress, relieving pain, increasing the ability to cope, and general health ratings.

Participants in a study examining the effectiveness of therapeutic touch as a treatment for managing pain due to fibromyalgia experienced a significant decrease in pain and reported a significant improvement in quality of life.

The majority of nursing home residents suffering from dementia like Alzheimer’s disease develop behavioural symptoms of dementia, such as restlessness, searching and wandering, tapping and banging, pacing and walking, and vocalization. Current treatment involves drugs, but a recent study showed that intervention consisting of therapeutic touch significantly reduces these behavioural symptoms. Impressive is that the therapeutic touch employed in the study was only provided twice per day, for three days. Each therapeutic intervention lasted only 5-7 minutes.

Clearly, the importance of touch cannot be underestimated. Applying this knowledge in your closest relationships can make all the difference with your health.

Hydrating after your massage

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:25:00 -0500

After you receive a massage at Elements Therapeutic Massage of Boulder, your therapist will provide you with a free half-liter of spring water. He or she will tell you to make sure you drink the water and to stay hydrated after your massage. You may wonder why it's so important to drink water after a massage.

Therapeutic massage works the muscles and as this happens, the muscles release metabolic toxins. These toxins need to be flushed from your system, and the way to do that is to drink plenty of water after your massage. If you do not remove these materials from your body, they can build up and cause muscle soreness and stiffness.

Another reason to drink plenty of water after a massage is to rehydrate your muscles. Whenever your muscles do work, they can be depleted of water. Because your muscles are doing work during a massage, drinking plenty of water ensures that your muscles will be rehydrated properly.

So remember, to get the full benefit of your massage, drink plenty of water afterwards.

Massage for the horseperson

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:16:00 -0500

Elements recently welcomed Joanne L. Belasco, Esq. to our staff. No, she's not practicing law here. She will greet you as you enter our studio for your massage appointment. Joanne left the practice of law in Boston years ago to pursue work in the nonprofit field. Her passion is horses, and she understands how therapeutic a good massage can be.

"I had my first massage because of a riding accident almost 10 years ago. I landed on the hard Texas ground in summer and after several days, I had such serious lower back pain, I could barely walk. One of my nonprofit's board members is a massage therapist, so I went to her for help. I was shocked to learn that it was not my back that needed work, but my gluteal muscles instead. Her healing touch worked wonders, and my lower back stopped hurting. She also found a vertebra that was out of place from the fall and encouraged me to see a chiropractor, who fixed that. I don't know what I would have done without that massage!"

Therapeutic massage can help riders after an injury. It can also help riders keep limber and in better shape for riding. Joanne explains, "Horses are very subtle creatures. If we ride them in positions that aren't correctly aligned, they feel it, and it influences them. A therapeutic massage can really help find and heal those places that are influencing our position on horseback, many times without us even knowing it."

Help yourself and your horse by coming in today to Elements of Boulder and getting a massage. From now through the end of April, everyone enjoys the membership price.

Where to get prenatal massage in boulder

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:07:00 -0500

http://bouldermassagetherapyblog.com/2010/03/17/where-to-get-prenatal-massage-in-boulder/

Jenny the Massage Therapist

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:35:00 -0600

http://bouldermassagetherapyblog.com/2010/02/17/elements-massage-boulder-spotlight-jenny/

Jack tells it all!

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:34:00 -0600

http://bouldermassagetherapyblog.com/2010/02/25/elements-massage-boulder-client-jack-tells-all/

Yoga Found to Affect Inflammation

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:12:00 -0600

Many massage therapists practice yoga; and, as both are holistic health-care practices dating back many thousands of years, massage and yoga are complementary aspects of a health-care regimen.

New research shows yoga reduces cytokine levels known to promote inflammation.

Researchers at Ohio State University found that women who routinely practiced yoga had lower amounts of the cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6) in their blood.

Massage Reduces Depression in Pregnant Women

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:10:00 -0600

New research shows massage therapy reduced depression in pregnant women, and also reduced the incidence of massaged women's babies being born prematurely.

The study was conducted by researchers at the Touch Research Institutes, where pioneering research about massage has been conducted since 1992.

To read more:

http://www.massagemag.com/News/massage-news.php?id=8440&catid=1&title=massage-reduces-depression-in-pregnant-women

Study Suggests Healthy Adults May Need Less Sleep as They Age

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:10:00 -0600

WESTCHESTER, Ill. — A study in the Feb. 1 issue of the journal SLEEP suggests that healthy older adults without sleep disorders can expect to have a reduced "sleep need" and to be less sleepy during the day than healthy young adults.

Breathe Slowly to Reduce Pain

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:08:00 -0600

Many massage therapists are familiar with breath work and yogic breathing; in fact, breath work is a type of health-care modality of its own. New research performed by a scientist at Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center has shown that controlled breathing at a slowed rate can significantly reduce feelings of pain.

To read more follow the link below:

http://www.massagemag.com/News/massage-news.php?id=8571&catid=1&title=breathe-slowly-to-reduce-pain

Good things for your health!

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:25:00 -0600

http://www.massagetoday.com/newsletter/TYH/newsletter.php

Is massage during the first trimester dangerous?

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:46:00 -0600

This article addresses the most common myths.

http://www.massagetoday.com/archives/2006/01/11.html

Sports Massage is For Everyone

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:02:00 -0600

Sports massage is for anyone, whether you exercise at a competitive level or exercise for fun, sports massage could aid your training and help stop you from feeling the common aches, and tension within your muscles that are associated with training.- Michael Smith

Massage for Depression and Anxiety

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:55:00 -0600

The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that by 2020 major depression will be second only to heart disease as the leading cause of disability worldwide. MASSAGE can help decrease depressed moods, anxiety levels and stress hormones.

massagetherapy.suite101.com

Massage for ADHD

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:29:00 -0600

Massage for ADHD- Two recent studies reported that regular massage therapy can be an effective treatment for kids with ADHD. One study found adolescent boys who received ten 15-minute daily massages were observed by their teachers to be more focused in their schoolwork, and they fidgeted less. In addition, the children ...rated themselves as happier than those who participated in a relaxation therapy program.

http://www.massagetherapy.com/articles/index.php/article_id/929/Helping-Children-Find-Focus

Hot Stones R expensive but not at Elements!

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:12:00 -0600

A hot stone massage is more expensive than a basic Swedish massage because it requires more preparation and clean-up and usually runs longer. A typical hot stone massage is $125-$150, but the price can go higher. NOT AT ELEMENTS! Upgrade to hotstones for just $10 more!

What was the thing that drew you to Elements Massage Boulder?

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:04:00 -0600

What was the thing that drew you to Elements Massage Boulder?Value and top quality of body work that every client receives. My first draw to Elements Massage Boulder was their amazing opening special prices. Everyone is looking for something they can afford. They also want value for their money. A massage is such a personal thing and if you don’t get what you want you can leave feeling incomplete and like you’ve wasted your time and money. Even beyond the initial value, their membership prices are so affordable and made ten times better by the outstanding quality of massage work that you receive.

What is a swedish massage?

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:29:00 -0600

Come in today and experience the benifits and therapeutic benifts of a swedish massage.

http://spas.about.com/od/swedishmassage/a/Swedish.htm

Spotlighting Dan one of our best male therapist at elements

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:14:00 -0600

Have you received a massage from Dan at Elements Therapeutic Massage Boulder? If not, you’re really missing out. Dan is a healer and has quite a story of how he became a massage therapist.

He was interviewed by Elements Massage Boulder client, Reid Peterson, after Reid received a very healing massage from Dan. To read the interview in full click on the link below.

http://bouldermassagetherapyblog.com/2010/01/08/elements-massage-boulder-spotlight-dan/

Resources we recommend at elements

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:55:00 -0600

http://www.oneboulderchiro.com: Dr. Brian Johnson

www.skyogamassage.com/ : If you're looking to enhance your life and build a stronger, confident, and healthier you - you've come to the right place. Sky Yoga Massage Life Enhancement Studio specializes in massage, martial arts and yoga.

NEW elements massage therapy blog

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:02:00 -0600

Check this out. Great information on the benifits of massage.

www.bouldermassagetherapyblog.com

Master Therapist Mark Mills--Running Man article

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:26:00 -0500

PROFILE: Mark Mills, ELEMENTS THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE therapist

It took a life-threatening accident, a broken back and the fear of paralysis for Mark Mills to discover what it really means to be fit and healthy.

It wasn't until he was struck by a car when training for the Boston marathon that this peak athlete who had been running all of his life found the upside of being stuck in a bed.

The doctors said he would never run again. But that diagnosis didn't suit Mills. Instead he sought out someone who would give him the outlook he was looking for - full rehabilitation. Six months of daily massage therapy sessions turned out to be the answer. Mills was not only able to run, but became an avid ultramarathoner.

His remarkable recovery led Mills to discover his true passion - sharing the healing power of massage therapy. Mills opened his own massage therapy practice in New Hampshire and for almost 20 years was booked solid, even turning clients away. However, what seemed like a success left Mills working so hard in his business that he had little time for a life outside of work.

Inspiration from his wife, Kate, led Mills to consider relocating to Colorado and opening a new business in Boulder. And this time he opened a franchised massage therapy studio, seeking support from an established franchisor instead of his previous one-man-show. In April 2009, Mills and his wife opened an elements therapeutic massage franchise, part of the Highlands Ranch-based company that supports 77 studios across 21 states.

Since opening the elements studio, Mills enjoys a more balanced life and recently completed the San Juan Solstice, a 50-mile ultramarathon in Lake City, Colo. Now he can spend more time with his wife and kids, continue distance running and training all while pursuing his passion of championing the true healing power of massage therapy. Mills works full-time as an injury massage therapist alongside seven other certified therapists on staff at elements. The studio also boasts one of the few Boulder massage therapy locations that offer a dedicated space for couples massages as well.

At 55, Mills has completed 10 100-mile ultramarathons, fifty 50-mile ultramarathons and 106 marathons with no end in sight.

From being told he may no longer run again to running a business and winning his life back, Mills has gone the true distance.