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What Is Couple’s Massage?

Mar 22 2013

General Massage

Are you looking for a new experience you can share with a loved one? Why not try scheduling a couple’s massage with your spouse, best friend or relative. It is a great way to bond and have a mutually relaxing experience. Continue reading

Spa Massage Versus Medical Massage

Spa Massage Versus Medical Massage

Mar 14 2013

General Massage

You have finally decided to get a massage, but in your neighborhood you see many choices. Which one do you choose? Which massage therapist will best suit your needs? Continue reading

The True Benefits of Massage Therapy

Feb 11 2013

General Massage

Find out how taking part in regular massage therapy sessions can improve your outlook on life, reduce pain, relieve migraines, boost your immune system, and so much more! Continue reading

Choosing a Good Massage Therapist

Jan 21 2013

General Massage

Learn key questions that will help you choose the best massage therapist. Continue reading

There Is More Than One Kind of Massage

Jan 14 2013

General Massage

The most common type of massage is the Swedish massage. It is the one most people think of when thinking of getting bodywork. However, there are many other modalities that massage therapists use, including Shiatsu, Thai massage and chair massage. Continue reading

The Myth of the Painful Massage

Jan 7 2013

General Massage

Learn why pain should never be a goal for the massage session. Continue reading

Is it Okay to Get a Massage While Pregnant?

Jan 3 2013

General Massage

Find out the benefits of receiving massage – for both the mother and the baby. Continue reading

Can Massage Help High Blood Pressure?

Dec 24 2012

General Massage

If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, or hypertension, you may be wondering if it is okay to get a massage. Well, there are two answers to that question – yes and no. Continue reading

Can Massage Help Low Back Pain?

Dec 17 2012

General Massage

It’s happened to many of us. You wake up one morning and can barely get out of bed because of back pain. We think back to the previous day – did we lift something heavy, grab a box from the top shelf of a closet, pull too many weeds in the garden? Maybe it was the way we slept, an awkward position or a cool breeze from an open window. Whatever the reason, the back is sore and the body stiff. Continue reading

Getting a Massage Feels Good and Is Beneficial

Nov 26 2012

General Massage

Many people see getting a massage as a luxury. It is relaxing. It feels good. It is a time to let go of daily stress in a place and time that is quiet. It is an extended time of feeling good. It is so personal and gentle you may wonder why you feel that way. Perhaps it is just the lovely music, the dimly lit room, the serenity and time away from all the stress and noise of the outside world that creates an atmosphere of relaxation. Continue reading