I Wish You Wouldn’t Do that to Your Back
I recently watched with amazement as a woman walked out of the hardware store 3 doors down from my office. She was bent forward. Her face and posture showed she was straining as she carried a heavy,...
View Article11 Tips for Doctor Visits
Here are some tips you can use to help make trips to your physician’s office, urgent care or the emergency department more convenient, productive, safe and healthy for you. Know who you are talking to...
View ArticleMaintenance Massage
A client was recently referred to our office by his chiropractor because his muscles were so tight that it was hard for him to sleep comfortably, despite several chiropractic treatments. He asked for...
View ArticleWill Massage Help After Falling on Ice?
Starting her morning, she never suspected, she’d be swept off her feet – and quite unexpected. … Continue reading →
View ArticleA Massage Therapist’s Perspective on Gardening
A fit looking woman in her 80’s recently walked into our office and requested an appointment as soon as possible. “I just moved a yard of dirt from the front of my house to the the back yard. I used …...
View ArticleAutumn Neck Pain
Each season seems to have its own reasons clients schedule appointments because of pain. In winter, people may call because they have been shoveling snow, are sore from skiing, have fallen on ice, or...
View ArticleMassage – A Comfort During Winter
Massage During Winter I can’t tell you how many times after massage our clients have said things like, “Can’t I just spend the night here?” or “You can’t make me get up.” or “I am too comfortable [or...
View ArticleA Massage Therapist’s Perspective on Gardening
A fit looking woman in her 80’s recently walked into our office and requested an appointment as soon as possible. “I just moved a yard of dirt from the front of my house to the the back yard. I used …...
View ArticleAutumn Neck Pain
Each season seems to have its own reasons clients schedule appointments because of pain. In winter, people may call because they have been shoveling snow, are sore from skiing, have fallen on ice, or...
View ArticleMassage – A Comfort During Winter
Massage During Winter I can’t tell you how many times after massage our clients have said things like, “Can’t I just spend the night here?” or “You can’t make me get up.” or “I am too comfortable [or...
View ArticleMaintenance Massage
It is not unusual for us to receive an urgent call from someone who is in pain because of something they did, whether it was lifting something too heavy, overdoing a sport or sitting at a computer too...
View ArticlePain Massage Can’t Help
One of my friends asked me to see her husband on an emergency basis. His back hurt and he was miserable. During evaluation and treatment, I was not able to find anything that would explain the low...
View ArticleRelaxation Massage and Therapeutic Massage Compared
Relaxation Massage Most people understand relaxation massage. A professional massage therapist gives you a massage. At the end of your session, you feel relaxed. You might need a relaxation massage if...
View ArticleOur Policy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
UPDATE: OUR OFFICE IS CLOSED TEMPORARILY The Massage Therapy & Wellness Center is closed for an indefinite time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no way the recommended social distancing of 6...
View ArticleWhat Could Possibly Go Wrong?
I remember around mid- March someone posting in Facebook something to the effect that, “we will have a full moon, solstice and Friday 13 occurring within the same week. What could possibly go wrong?” I...
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