The History of Massage Part 2: A Journey To India

Massage has a long and rich tradition in Indian culture, with its roots intertwined with Ayurveda, the ancient system of traditional medicine that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The concept of massage in India can be traced back thousands of years to ancient Ayurvedic texts. Ayurveda, which means "the science of life," is a holistic system of medicine that encompasses various therapeutic techniques, including massage, herbal medicine, diet, and lifestyle practices. Ayurvedic texts like Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita, believed to have been written between 1500 BCE to 500 CE, discuss the use of massage as an essential healing modality. Alongside Ayurveda, Siddha medicine also contributed to the development of massage practices in India.

Beauty, Health, Massage Therapy, Self-CareDrea TremolsJuly 18, 2023India, Ayurveda, massage, vedas, ahbyanga, doshas, dosha, pitta, vata, kapha, east, history Comment

Best Health Podcasts in 2023

Podcasts are one of my favorite ways to take in information. I love it because I can choose from so many experiences. I can spend 30 minutes listening to a podcast about anti-aging and then switch to a podcast talking about national parks! The majority of the podcasts on my rotation have to do with health and wellness (surprise, surprise!). I’m even starting my own health podcast called Chew The Fat with a friend covering topics related to chronic illness, climate change and how earth health deeply impacts and influences human health! I’m so excited to be delving in to the world of podcasts as it’s one of my favorite worlds to hang out in.

Health, Education, Massage Therapy, Herbalism, MeditationDrea TremolsMarch 13, 2023health, wellness, podcasts, media, medicine, Ayurveda, yoga, inflammation, education, autoimmune, technologyComment

A Day in the Life of a Wellness Entrepreneur

When you are taking care of others for a living, you have to learn to take the best care of yourself that you can! Before becoming a massage therapist, yoga teacher and entrepreneur, my health was usually on the back burner. I had an active lifestyle, but I wasn't consciously considering how to best care for my body, mind and spirit.

I realized pretty quickly, however, that if I wanted to do this wellness work long term, I was going to have to learn to fill my cup first so that I could keep filling the wellness cup of others! Here's a peek in to my day and how I manage to stay well while holding space for others.