No Pain No Gain? NO WAY!!!
Q: I believe in the “No Pain, No Gain” idea and usually don’t speak up when a therapist is hurting me. I find bodywork to be more effective when it’s deep and painful. Is this true? A: ABSOLUTELY NOT!! Pain is how your body signals you to back...
28 Reasons I’ve disliked, or even hated, a massage (and why you should speak up!)
I’ve had a lot of massage treatments over the last couple of decades. Some of them were before I trained as an RMT when I was a professional dancer and had no money but most happened later. I have occasionally been blown away by my experience but mostly not. Granted,...
Drink water before AND after massage
Q: Why is it important to drink water after a massage? A: It’s not only important to drink water after a massage but before as well and for many reasons. Drinking water in general is incredibly beneficial to your body’s systems – essential really....
Aromatherapy – How to Use Essential Oils Safely & Effectively
ABOUT AROMATHERAPY Aromatherapy is the art and science of using pure essential oils extracted from many parts of natural botanicals to enhance wellness of the body, mind and spirit. It is an all-encompassing treatment, and incorporates the senses of touch and smell....
Massage and Pregnancy
Listing the benefits and practice of massage during pregnancy and after delivering, including infant massage.