July, 8, 2011 When I have a new client, the first thing they often tell me is “I like it really deep” or “I don’t know if you can do it, but I want a deep tissue massage, I can handle the pain.” Trust me,… Read More »A Word About Pressure
Here is a great article on how posture affects total body health. Can you say “yoga”? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2295420/Stand-straight-stay-fighting-fit-From-raised-blood-pressure-bloated-stomach-surprising-effects-bad-posture.html
I am by no means an expert in yogic philosophy or much of a student, for that matter, but in studying to become a yoga teacher, I have found that the best way to understand a subject is to apply it to my own life.… Read More »Using Yogic Principles for your Bodywork Career
The sphenoid is a butterfly-shaped bone inside the skull. CranioSacral therapists and many Osteopaths recognize the importance of the sphenobasilar joint (the joint of the sphenoid and the occipital bone) to overall health. The sphenoid’s relationship with the occiput is critical. Because of its location… Read More »The Sphenoid Bone: The Keystone of the Body
What is CranioSacral Therapy? CranioSacral Therapy is a very gentle, light touch approach that releases tension in the central nervous system so that every other system in the body can relax; self correct and free itself of pain and discomfort. I am trained and certified… Read More »CranioSacral Therapy Q & A
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. It can occur after you’ve seen or experienced a traumatic event that involved the threat of injury or death. Symptoms can include: Insomnia Depression Hyper-vigilance Agitation or excitability Flashbacks Thoughts of Suicide Panic Attacks Fear CranioSacral Therapy,… Read More »PTSD
“The means we use to release blocks and resistances must not adversely affect the body. We must proceed carefully. If we force the body we will experience pain or other unpleasant feelings and the problems will, in the long run get worse instead of better…It… Read More »Mind Over Matter
As a client, you play a huge roll in your own recovery. Seeing a massage therapist can be a relaxing and pleasant way to alleviate pain. A good massage can undo the effects of a long journey, a fall, or a sports injury. Chronic pain… Read More »Do Your Part
8/18/2011 When coming in to see me for a treatment massage for a specific injury or condition, don’t be surprised if I start working on a different part of the body than the place that is giving you trouble. For example, shoulder pain may be… Read More »But it Hurts Here
July 19, 2011 Abdominal massage. There, I said it. How does it make you feel when you read thosewords? The idea of having someone poke around in my belly makes me cringe andsquirm. Bleah. Most 60 minute, full body massages avoid the abdomen almost entirelybut… Read More »Getting to the Belly of the Problem