Massage Mythbusters: Top Ten

Massage Mythbusters: Top Ten

It’s time for Massage Mythbusters! Have you ever have a question you always wanted to ask a massage therapist, but were afraid to? Here’s my “top ten” list of massage therapy myths: “Do I need to take everything off?” For most people, having all clothing off–including...
A Bad Case of the Winter Blues

A Bad Case of the Winter Blues

If you live in New England this winter, it has been tough!  Not that I am ever one to be exuding with self-esteem, but these winter blues have knocked it out of me. I completed my first half marathon in October, and that was after three sprint triathlons over the...
Everybody poops…or they should

Everybody poops…or they should

Potty talk is not only for when you have young children at home or when you go to the doctor.  There are many professions interested in your defecation habits, massage therapists included.  You may think this is weird, but GET OVER IT!  If you are not pooping at least...
What is deep tissue massage?

What is deep tissue massage?

There seems to be a common misconception about what deep tissue massage is.  Most people think that it means: 1. It’s going to cost more 2.  It has to hurt to be effective 3.  You are going to be sore after I am going to break it down and hopefully dispel the myths...
Be aware – breast cancer prevention

Be aware – breast cancer prevention

Last year I blogged about the importance of receiving Lymph Drainage Therapy on the breast tissue as a measure of breast cancer prevention.  Depending on your health care provider, the only measure of detection of cancer offered is a mammogram and you wait until 40 or...