Should I cancel my massage if I’m sick?
There are lots of variables to being sick. What does that even mean and why does it matter? Let’s dig in....Read More
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A Breathing Technique to Get You to Sleep
Mind racing? Try this quick breathing technique to help you fade off into dreamland....Read More
What you get from a $125 Massage
For most people, money is the biggest obstacle to getting regular massage. There, I said it. We don’t like to talk about money, it’s supposed to be a private issue. But I’m addressing it head on....Read More
The Connection Between Pain and Stress
Stress can hurt. It can cause real, physical pain. Studies show that depression and anxiety can lower your pain threshold, potentially making minor aches and pains into major problems. If you’ve ever noticed your back pain getting worse when your job gets more stressful, you’ve seen this first hand. On top of that, a common...Read More
43 Reasons I’ve Hated a Massage (and why you should speak up)
I’ve gotten a lot of massage in the last 16 years. From students, new practitioners, well-seasoned therapists and instructors. I’ve gotten massage in spas, clinics, school, trade show floors and home offices. I’ve been worked on by practitioners who knew I am also an MT and by those who thought I was just a marketing...Read More
3 ways teens can benefit from massage
Adolescence is a unique stage of life. In between childhood and adulthood, teens go through massive changes on both a physiological and a psychological level. Naturally, this means that teens also have unique health and wellness issues. While nothing replaces regular physical exams with a physician and an active lifestyle, massage therapy can be a...Read More
Massage & Depression (pssst- massage can help)
I learned about massage and mental illness by default. Nearly nine years ago when I started in massage, it wasn’t the kind of thing people put on their intake forms. My experience in pharmacy helped me to recognize certain types of medications clients would list. But some clients wouldn’t even write that down. Over time...Read More
Your first massage
Curious about massage? Maybe a little nervous? Here’s what a typical back massage looks like. But really, there is no ‘typical’ massage. Each treatment is customized to your preferences, to meet your goals for that day....Read More
No gratuities accepted, but thanks!
How come, Allissa? Money is awesome. Indeed, money is great. And I so appreciate your generous nature. However, I consider the massage I provide to be an important part of your regular wellness care, just like exercising and brushing your teeth. It just doesn’t seem professional to me to be accepting money above my published...Read More