Can you believe it is already November and the holidays are just around the corner? Each year seems to go faster than the year before; it is just crazy! And we all know the holidays can be busy with fun, food, family, friends and the joys and stress that come with the season. And, as much as each of us wants to purchase gifts for those we love, the idea of doing so can be overwhelming. Am I getting something they will love and use? Do I have time to shop? What is my budget? These questions … [Read more...] about Considering Massage Gift Cards During the Holiday Season
Mark Love
Rapid Tension-Release Massage Reducing Pain, Promoting Recovery
Rapid Tension-Release Massage, also known as vibration or percussion massage, uses rapid movement to ease muscle tension and reduce aches and pains. This specialized massage technique provides concentrated, rapid, short-duration pulses deep into the hard-to-reach muscles and tissues. The short, rapid pulses stimulate blood flow and relax tight muscles, ligaments, tendons and the fascia that covers and connects all the body’s soft tissues and organs. Vibration massage can be applied to any … [Read more...] about Rapid Tension-Release Massage Reducing Pain, Promoting Recovery
Treating Tight Fascia Pain with Massage
How many times do you roll your arms back or shrug your shoulders and feel the rolling of those muscles? Or someone gives you a quick shoulder and back rub and it just feels and sounds crunchy? What you may not know is that these rolling and crunchy feelings are caused by the tight and constricted connective tissue that covers all our muscles, known as fascia. Fascia is the head-to-toe connective tissue that runs throughout the entire body. The fascia encompasses all the body’s internal … [Read more...] about Treating Tight Fascia Pain with Massage
Healthy Skin Requires Care
Your skin is constantly changing and the only way to combat the toll of aging and the effects of the sun and elements is constant care – from a daily regime of cleansing, moisturizing and sun protection to weekly soothing masks to monthly facials and more. And, good skin care isn’t only for women. Men of all ages and professions can -- and should -- benefit from daily skin care. After all, the damaging sun rays and weather don’t discriminate between men and women. There are various options … [Read more...] about Healthy Skin Requires Care
Healing Foot Pain Through Massage
Many people live in northern Arizona for the outdoor lifestyle it provides. The outdoor lifestyle typically involves movement – hiking with the family dog through groves of oaks and pines, mountain biking, running or jogging on trails and streets, and snow sports. Needless to say, the feet can put in some work. But a painful condition called plantar fasciitis, also known as “jogger’s heel,” can hamper those activities or even stop them all together. According to the sports medicine community, … [Read more...] about Healing Foot Pain Through Massage
Combining the Benefits of Assisted Stretch and Massage
Did you know that a muscle can stretch up to one-and-a-half times its original length? And, stretching can relieve physical, mental and emotional stress? Anything that tenses our body and mind can find relief from a good stretch. Stretching just makes you feel good. Stretching our bodies is an important part of staying healthy. But the importance can be easily forgotten, especially when the results are often not as visible as weight lifting or as spectacular as crossing a finish line. But the … [Read more...] about Combining the Benefits of Assisted Stretch and Massage
Moms Need More Than Flowers for Mother’s Day
One thing is for sure: you can’t take the mom out of mom! And, being a mom is no easy task. Apart from the needs of children, many mothers take on other responsibilities such as a full-time job (or two). Sometimes, the pressure of motherhood can seem unbearable – regardless of the age of mom and her kids. Most moms are overworked and underappreciated. How often does your mom take time to do something for herself? Moms with young children often do not even get 15 minutes alone in the … [Read more...] about Moms Need More Than Flowers for Mother’s Day
Saying Goodbye to Winter Skin
Who isn’t in the spring-cleaning mood? From closets and windows to cars and garages, now is the time to think “spring refresh.” It is also a great time to schedule a facial to help get rid of the dry, dull skin that comes with Old Man Winter and prep our skin for the spring and summer. The best way to prep our skin, especially our face and neck, is with a facial and/or with a specialized facial that focuses on specific needs and outcomes. Follow your “face time” with a full-body massage to … [Read more...] about Saying Goodbye to Winter Skin
Hot Stone Massage, Therapies Growing in Popularity
Prior to the 20th century, natural medicines and therapies were the only real medicines available. Within the last 100 years, science-based medicine has become the accepted model. Ancient practices were disregarded and were not part of standard medical care, also known as conventional or Western medicine. However, in the 1960s and ’70s, a new culture that embraced alternative or non-Western medicine began to emerge in the United States. Complementary Therapy, a term developed in the U.S., … [Read more...] about Hot Stone Massage, Therapies Growing in Popularity
Hot Stones May Be Your Remedy for Cold March Winds
March has arrived with biting winds as the promise of spring seems to be blown from reach. Most of us are ready to get outside and start summer activities; yet, many of us find our muscles and joints aching and our bodies longing for warmth. One of the best ways to take the chill off and promote health and rejuvenation is to get a massage that includes the use of hot stones – an ancient and time-proven therapy that reaches deep into the muscles, tissues and joints. Stone massage, when … [Read more...] about Hot Stones May Be Your Remedy for Cold March Winds