Deep tissue massage is the most requested style of massage and the most misunderstood. Deep tissue means we are working below the superficial layer of muscle in a therapeutic way to help relieve pain and tension. Here are the most common misconceptions people have about deep tissue and why it's important to change our perspective about it.
Read MoreThai Yoga massage, also referred to as Thai massage, is a modality that is at least 1,000 years old. It’s wild to think that I get to practice (and receive!) this incredibly old modality! How many things are we still doing today that someone 1,000 years ago did! I love Thai not only because it’s incredibly ancient AND it’s held up into our modern times but also because it brings together aspects of acupressure, yoga and massage to help bring balance to the body. I like to call it the lazy (wo)man’s yoga
Read MoreOne of the main benefits of massage is reducing stress and relieving symptom of depression. The traditional form of massage for lessening stress is Swedish massage however there are other modalities that bring a deep sense of tranquility. According to the Mayo Clinic, stress can trigger a multitude of issues within the body including but not limited to compromised sleep, disrupted digestion, weight gain, early aging, suppressed immunity and poor blood sugar regulation. Massage is a core part of therapy at the Mayo Clinic where they recognize through clinical studies that positive effect of massage on the body and mind.
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