The Benefits of Massage for Stress Relief and Recovery
2021-06-03
Massage does a lot more than feel great. It’s good for you physically, emotionally, and mentally, and it helps you be the best version of yourself.Continue Reading
Dead Sea Salt Foot Scrub: The Benefits
2021-04-25
Dead Sea salt makes a wonderful base for a refreshing foot scrub. Along with simple massage oil, and a dash of your favorite essential oil, this simple recipe has plenty of benefits. Not to mention, a foot scrub just feels awesome! But besides the relaxing, fresh, feeling of a greatContinue Reading
Reiki: Origins, Benefits, and What to Expect
2021-03-15
What is Reiki? Reiki is a non-invasive ancient Japanese form of natural healing. It is the channeling of universal energy to support one’s spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical healing. Reiki promotes one’s own body’s natural healing processes, aids in relaxation and helps improve one’s overall wellness. How Does Reiki Work?Continue Reading
Making New Year’s Resolutions That Stick
2021-01-04
Since it’s a new year, let’s talk about making New Year’s resolutions that stick. A New Year’s resolution is a choice we make, and most people don’t succeed in maintaining their New Year’s Resolutions for more than a month or so. So, how can we make a healthy New Year’sContinue Reading
Is Cupping Therapy Your Cup of Tea?
2020-12-14
What is cupping therapy, how is it used in massage, and why would you chose it?Continue Reading
Temple Style Lomi Lomi Massage
2019-07-12
Hawaiian traditions of healing, community, and spirituality gave birth to the unique massage style called Lomi Lomi. Many styles of Lomi Lomi massage developed, as it was handed down through many families. For ages, Lomi Lomi could only be experienced in Hawaii. But now you can find Lomi Lomi worldwide.Continue Reading
An Essential Oil Bug Repellent Recipe
2019-06-30
It’s that time of year again… bug bite time! Time to purchase some insect repellent. But what are the risks? And what’s the alternative? Let’s take a look at the risks of common bug repellents. Then I’ll offer a safe and effective essential oil bug repellent recipe.Continue Reading
Zen and the Art of Massage Therapy
2019-06-23
My understanding of quality has changed in my journey from software engineer to massage therapist. Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance has helped me understand and crystallize my goals. Continue Reading
Natural Anti-Anxiety Remedies – Pros and Cons
2019-06-12
Many people turn to natural medicine to help with their anxiety, and they do so for different reasons. Some reasons are good ones, some not so good. Let’s look at some of the reasons you should and should not use natural anti-anxiety remedies. Continue Reading
Manual Lymph Drainage
2018-11-18
Manual Lymph Drainage is a gentle manual treatment that stimulates the lymphatic system. It increases the return of lymph to the circulatory system. Lymphatic massage assists and accelerates the body’s natural process of draining water, proteins and used cellular components from the spaces between living cells.Continue Reading