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What if I fall asleep? or drool? or snore?

11/30/2015

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Should you be embarrassed if you sleep, snore, or drool while on the massage table?  Never!  Do any of these bother me as a therapist?  No, not usually!  If the goals for your massage are to relax, unwind, and leave stress behind – then it’s a compliment. ​

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How to Turn off Your Brain

11/23/2015

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Stress Relief
Well, not exactly all the way off.  But we want to provide a few tips to calm down a busy brain so you can relax during your massage.
 

Many of us have been on the massage table, hoping for a soothing experience, but those wheels in our head keep turning.  We're thinking about our grocery list, worrying about work tasks, or perhaps replaying conversations in our minds.  Try these tips to refocus on your body and the present moment.


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The IT Band

11/16/2015

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The iliotibial (IT) band is asheet of fascia that runs from the iliac crest of the pelvis to thetibia bone in the lower leg.

​Fibers of the Gluteus Maximus and Tensor FasciaeLatae muscles attach to the IT Band, linking them with the low leg.   TheIT Band has a thick, matted texture that makes it a strong stabilizer of theknee and hip.   The IT Band also assists with movement of the hip (flexingand rotating).

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Massage for Migraine Headache

11/13/2015

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Migraine is a debilitating collection of neurological symptoms that usually includes a severe throbbing pain on one side of the head.

Massage therapy helps relieve migraine headaches by reducing stress, improving, sleep, and relieving muscular tension - common migraine triggers. 


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Massage Can Save You Money!

11/10/2015

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Sound like an oxymoron?  Massage only costs money, right?  Not necessarily.  While many people see massage as simply a luxury item, mounting research shows the health benefits of massage.  Research also documents the toll that chronic stress takes on our health and our pocketbooks.

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Ssshhh!  Talking during a massage

11/3/2015

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Too much talking during a massage is one of the most commonly cited reasons that clients change therapists, especially when the therapist natters on about their own life and problems.  Not relaxing!

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How Much Should I Disrobe for My Massage?

11/1/2015

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Many clients, even those that have been getting massage for years, are unsure exactly how much they should disrobe for their massage.  As with so many things, the answer is that it depends.  The most important thing is for you to be comfortable and able to relax.  It’s also important to remember that no matter you how much you disrobe, during a professional massage, you’ll always be draped with a sheet or towel so only the area being worked on is uncovered.  You can also request that certain areas are avoided during massage.

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