What is a Couple’s Massage? – Erica Whitman
What is a couple’s massage? A Couple’s Massage is when two people want to receive a relaxation or therapeutic massage in the same room. This can be for multiple reasons. Sometimes, one or both, have...
View ArticleMassage after surgery Part 2 – Kayla MaGee
For many people, getting out of the house to go for a massage is just too much of a hassle or is not possible. Some clients are just very uncomfortable with the idea of having a massage during the...
View ArticlePosture – Erica Whitman
Starting from youth, we are often told to “stand straight”, or “shoulders back”. This wasn’t our parents or elders just looking for reasons to harp on us. They said these things because they were at an...
View ArticleWhat is Plantar Fasciitis? – Sarah Fischer
It can be tricky to pronounce, but oh how common this condition is. I thought I would write about it due to the fact that a lot of my clients have been diagnosed with it but also I had one who said...
View ArticleIs your Health care working for you? – Erica Whitman
Something that I have been thinking about lately is how we, as health care providers, need to collaborate more for you, our client. I often have clients ask me if it is ok to receive Physio while...
View ArticleWhat Are Trigger Points? – Nicole Gillett
Trigger points are a very common part of a massage and I’m sure that about 90% of you know what they are when we hit one but some people aren’t aware of what they are and how it’s supposed to feel. The...
View ArticleRotator Cuff – Sarah Fischer
The group of muscles known as your rotator cuff is probably my favorite set of muscles and area to treat. Not sure why, it just always has been. It’s a common area for injury, normally due to...
View ArticleWhat is the Difference Between a Sprain and a Strain? – Sarah Fischer
Sprain and strain, the two sound pretty similar but they actually are two different injuries. Some people aren’t sure which is which, or what the difference is, as there are similarities between the...
View ArticleShin Splints (Compartment Syndrome/Periostitis) – Sarah Fischer
Compartment syndrome, along with periostitis, tibialis posterior tendinitis may all be known or referred to as “shin splints”, something I am personally quite familiar with. This may occur due to...
View ArticleParkinson’s Disease and Massage Therapy – Erica Whitman
Parkinson’s disease is something that is personally important to me. Both of my grandparents were diagnosed with Parkinson’s years ago. So I have seen the effects this debilitating disease has on...
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