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Make Your Massage Last Longer

By |April 24th, 2015|

Massage is a long term investment. Make the benefits of your massage last longer by taking a few of these easy steps. 1. Hydrate with plenty of water before and after massage treatment. 2. Avoid strenuous exercise or lifting. 3. Plan properly prior to your massage. 4. Get regular bodywork. 5. Ask for what you want

Essential Oil Storage Tips

By |April 14th, 2015|

Let’s face it, essential oils are not cheap! They require a lot of plant material to produce a small amount of oil, and you want to get the most out of your little bottles of aromatic goodness. When stored correctly essential oils can last an extremely long time. Conservatively, you can keep properly stored oils for at least 1 year. I have oils in my collection that I have had around for over 5 years, and they still have a long life ahead of them.

Massage Treatment For Sciatic Relief

By |April 1st, 2015|

The sciatic nerve is a nerve bundle composed of several nerve roots that originate in the lower back and sacral area. This nerve goes down to the lower leg and foot and down the back of the thigh between muscles like the piriformis, which run down from the sacral area to the legs. A tightening […]

The Fuzz Speech

By |February 23rd, 2015|

This is worth the watch! This video is both entertaining and educational. This video will help make sense of the importance of moving, stretching, and receiving bodywork. Enjoy!

Gil Hedley – “The Fuzz Speech” changed the way I view and work with fascia.

Natural Ways To Ease The Pain Of Tendonitis

By |January 12th, 2015|

Natural Ways To Ease The Pain Of Tendonitis

By Amber Scriven
 

Tendonitis in the arm crops up for many people, and they may not know how to treat it beyond prescriptions, surgery and bodywork like massage and acupuncture. This sharp, painful ache is brought on by repetitive use of the muscles, causing inflammation or thickening of the […]

3 Ways To Use A Foam Roller

By |January 3rd, 2015|

If you haven’t been asleep for all of 2012, you’ve probably heard the praises of foam rolling.

This one is no joke! Foam rolling helps to create and maintain long, smooth muscles by massaging out the knots and releasing trigger points. It’s also a fantastic (and cheap!) way to release the fascia, which I’m sure you […]