NEW YEAR’S TRADITIONS, HISTORY AND RESOLUTIONS Happy New Year’s Day New Year’s Day is a national holiday celebrated on January 1st, the first day of the New Year, following both the Gregorian and the Julian calendars. This New Years’ holiday … Continue reading
DO I SCHEDULE A 60 MINUTE MASSAGE OR A 90 MINUTE MASSAGE There have been a lot of discussions about whether it’s better to get a 60 or a 90 minute massage. I tend to believe a 90 minute … Continue reading
FOOT FUNDAMENTALS We all tend to take our feet for granted. Day in and day out they selflessly carry us on our appointed rounds. Seldom however do we take the time to reward feet for their service. Typically they only … Continue reading
MAKE YOUR OWN SHAPABLE ICE PACK I often find myself talking to my clients about icing themselves and refer them to a local drug store or the use of frozen bag of peas or corn. Ice packs are an essential … Continue reading
THE BENEFITS OF KINESIO TAPE Kinesio tape is not just for athletes. It is beneficial for anybody with bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles- including horses. I use Kinesio Tape in my practice and have had very good results both on … Continue reading
TEN TIPS TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR MASSAGE I am a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association and found this article and thought it was a good reminder for me and perhaps for those of you who … Continue reading
IS THERE A MIND AND BODY CONNECTION Your brain produces substances that can improve your health. These substances include endorphins, which are natural painkillers, and gamma globulin, which strengthens your immune system. Research shows that what your brain produces depends … Continue reading
WHY YOU NEED YOUR ZZZ’S Most people would agree that there’s nothing better than a good night’s sleep. Stressful day at the office? Long hours doing yard work and housework? All this can be repaired with a nice, long slumber. … Continue reading
MANAGING HOLIDAY STRESS Managing The Seemingly Inevitable Holiday Season Stress Ever wonder why so many people get colds or flus in January and February? As the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, there is literally less energy available … Continue reading
SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT OUR BODIES I thought it would be fun to read about some really fun and interesting facts about the human body that were not too scientific. So here goes. 1. … Continue reading