3 Ways Massage Therapy Improves Mental Health Amid a Pandemic

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Even at the best of times, daily life can be anywhere from difficult to downright stressful. Add in the uncertainty and worry caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s no wonder many of us feel especially stressed out or anxious these days. As the months linger on and the weather worsens, you may feel […]

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The Administrative Athlete: Office Workers and Massage Therapy

Office workers need massage therapy just as much as athletes do. Maybe more! It doesn’t seem physically hard, does it? You sit for eight hours a day in front of a computer. Maybe you walk to lunch, or down the hall to a meeting, but that’s about it. Now you ask, how can this be […]

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An Overlooked Part of Your Vacation Plans: The Post-Vacation Massage

I think we all can collectively agree that everyone loves vacations – the benefits are never-ending! The excitement of discovering new places, exotic sights, and foods, fun with the kids…and most of all, that much-needed break from the working world. We eagerly plan, we count down the days, and usually, we can’t wait until the […]

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Hot Stone Massage: What Is It? How Can It Help You?

When you think about getting a massage, you usually think about a highly trained Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) using their hands to release knots and tensions in overused muscles. But there is another medium that can be used for massages: smooth, heated stones placed on your body. Hot Stone Massage offers so many therapeutic benefits. […]

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What is Massage Therapy?

Massage therapy is an ancient form of healing that dates back to 2,700 B.C.E/ 4,700 years ago. Massage is the manipulation of soft tissues and joints in the body, which helps aid in the healing process. Techniques Massage therapy contains a variety of techniques; for example, effleurage. Massage therapists perform this by warming up the […]

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