Food and Massage: What to Eat Before and After Your Massage

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Should you eat before your massage appointment? What are the best foods to eat after your massage to stay invigorated? On a recent Facebook live, Ashley discussed everything you need to know about food and massage! If you want to see and ask questions in real time, check out our Facebook page for our LIVE […]

How Do Sunburns Affect Massage Therapy?

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Massage therapy can be very helpful for many conditions in the body,  including conditions related to the skin. People with certain conditions such as psoriasis and eczema can benefit from massage therapy. Also, some skin irritations could be increased with the use of products containing certain ingredients that are chemicals. Other more natural, simple products […]

Pathology: What Is It?

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Pathology is defined in Wikipedia as “the study of the causes and effects of disease or injury.” The word pathology also refers to the study of disease in general. It is an important part of understanding the body, related issues, and even body symptoms and reactions related to different ailments. How Is It Related To […]

How Can Massage Relieve Stiff Neck Pain?

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Sometimes your neck is stiff and tight. Sometimes it is stiff and painful. Both conditions are not fun to deal with, as neck discomfort, tightness and pain is distracting and aggravating for most people. What does one do when you feel stiff neck pain? Stiff Neck Pain: How Can A Massage Help? A great first […]

How Does Massage Therapy Impact Mental Health?

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Massage therapy helps multiple systems in the body. It is known to help increase circulation, improve flexibility and mobility, decrease muscle tightness and spasm and improve immune function. Lesser known is how massage therapy can impact mental health. How Can Massage Therapy Improve Your Mental Health? Mental health issues can include depression, anxiety, emotions related […]