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The Science of Relaxation: How Massage Affects Your Nervous System
What is the nervous system and why is it important. A quick Google search produced this AI response: "a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to control and coordinate all bodily functions". Sounds pretty important! Maintaining regulation of this system appears to be crucial for overall health. Relaxing and soothing the nervous system is essential for achieving overall stability in both the body and mind, which are the primary focuses of deep tissue

Melissa
Nov 191 min read


Why Deep Tissue Massage Is Great For The Busy Fall Season.
Autumn can be a particularly busy season for parents, career-driven individuals, and students alike. With the start of the school year, the necessity to rake falling leaves, the onset of sports activities, and the cooling weather in Vancouver, WA, muscles tend to tighten, and outdoor activities decrease, reducing exposure to vitamin D. It's the perfect time to reconsider your stress relief strategies. Deep tissue massage is an excellent choice for the fall season, as it helps

Melissa
Oct 201 min read


What can I do about my chronic stress?
Fatigue, low energy, lack of motivation. All of these symptoms can be the result of chronic stress. In the busy, crazy, bustling world we...

Melissa
Sep 132 min read


Copy of Can Massage Therapy Help with Headaches?
Massage therapy has so many benefits for our overall health. It can help with sleep, depression, anxiety, and tension, to name a few. You...

Melissa
Aug 26, 20232 min read


How Do You Feel About Yoga?
I have a lot of people ask me what I think about different types of selfcare. From acupuncture to stretching and everything in-between....

Melissa
Aug 19, 20232 min read


What Is Clenching?
I’m a why and a how person. Why do I hurt and how can I fix it? Why am I tired and how can I have energy? Why am I sad and how I can I be...

Melissa
Aug 15, 20232 min read


Chronic Stress and Weight Gain
Are you suddenly feeling like you have gained a lot of weight the past year or two? It may feel like you are trying the same things to...

Melissa
Jun 7, 20232 min read


Can Massage Therapy Help with Headaches?
Massage therapy has so many benefits for our overall health. It can help with sleep, depression, anxiety, and tension, to name a few. You...

Melissa
May 27, 20232 min read


How Long Should my Massage be?
Have you ever been in a massage and the therapist stops at point and says, “that’s all we have time for today”. You think, what? Didn’t...

Melissa
May 24, 20232 min read


But I Cannot Afford Massage
Massage therapy has become one of the most sought-after ways to manage pain, stress, and overall wellness. The insurance companies are...

Melissa
May 22, 20232 min read


How Massage Can Help Reduce Stress
Stress is a normal part of life. Stress can be beneficial to you but when it becomes out of balance it can be harmful to your health....

Melissa
Dec 12, 20222 min read


Massage After A Car Accident
Did you know you can get massage therapy after a car accident and, in a lot of cases, it will be paid for by your auto insurance? After a...

Melissa
Sep 28, 20212 min read


7 Reasons to get a massage
There are numerous benefits to receiving a massage. It not only helps make sore muscles that may be bothering you feel better, it also...

Melissa
Sep 23, 20211 min read


Is It Rude To Fall Asleep During My Massage
I hear a lot of questions when I am at work giving massages and one of the most common ones questions is, is it rude to fall asleep...

Melissa
Sep 7, 20211 min read


How Often Should I Get A Massage?
Getting regular massage can help with so many different things that could be bothering you but how often should you be getting a massage...

Melissa
Aug 30, 20212 min read


Why Do I Have To Drink Water After A Massage?
If you’ve ever gotten a massage, whether it was for relaxation, to treat an injury, or to relieve some stress, chances are your massage...

Melissa
Aug 23, 20211 min read


Does Massage Help Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?
Whether it’s low back pain, migraines, or a chronic hip issues, pain has one thing in common, the person experiencing it wants relief....

Melissa
Jul 13, 20212 min read


Should I get a massage during the pandemic/Covid/Coronavirus?
All of us have been stressed out at one time or another in the past year and a half. Whether that's because of COVID and all the things...

Melissa
Jul 6, 20211 min read


Should My Massage Hurt?
I have come across this question a lot in my career with people I know as well as from new and long-time customers. Here is my answer to...

Melissa
Jun 28, 20212 min read


Massage After A Car Accident
Did you know you can get massage therapy after a car accident and, in a lot of cases, it will be paid for by your insurance? After a car...

Melissa
Jun 8, 20212 min read
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