It’s been a rough few years in the jobs markets. Many of us have had to deal with losing a job, or staying with a job despite being unhappy.
That unhappiness has created a lot of stress in many of our lives. So as the economy starts to improve and jobs start to open up (hopefully!), … read more »
(ARA) – Healing is only part of the plan for anyone who’s been diagnosed with an illness or injury. You want to recover, but you also want to feel better while healing – as quickly as possible. That’s why many specialists are now turning to massage therapy to help patients feel better faster.
“Several cancer treatment … read more »
SEATTLE, February 17, 2010 – Mike Hamm, LMP, CCST and an instructor at Cortiva Institute – Seattle massage school, will be the featured speaker in BODIES – The Exhibition on Saturday, February 27 from 11 – 11:45 a.m. Hamm will speak on “The Benefits of Massage” at the BODIES… The Exhibition located at 1505 5th … read more »
If you live in parts of the U.S. where it’s been snowing for weeks, it’s important to find ways to boost your spirits and keep winter blues away. Getting exercise – whether it’s doing simple yoga stretches or working out on a treadmill, eating well and opting for relaxing and rejuvenating massage therapy are all … read more »
Swimming is a great form of exercise and is particularly appealing to those who can’t get outside to exercise during cold, winter months. For amateur or professional swimmers, massage therapy is a compelling form of post-work out relaxation and muscle rejuvenation.
Massage can provide powerful relief from the sore muscles that often slow swimmers down and … read more »
For new mothers-to-be, anxiety about what life will be like when new baby arrives can make pregnancy more stressful that it has to be. Studies indicate that massage therapy performed during pregnancy can help reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression and relieve aches and joint pain and even improve labor outcomes.
Swedish massage, which aims to … read more »
The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) urges professional massage therapists to take care of themselves first this flu season so they can better help their clients. The AMTA, an organization representing more than 58,000 massage therapists, says winter can be a particularly challenging time for massage therapists who come into direct contact with so many … read more »
Fitness experts say running burns about twice the amount of calories as walking so you can get the same calorie burn in half the amount of time. With that much pay-off, what’s stopping you from going for a run? Running is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to get in cardio exercise.
For … read more »
If you’ve enjoyed massage, consider setting up a regular massage appointments. Set appointments help you make sure you always have time for massage and can plan your schedule accordingly. In addition, regularly scheduled massage appointments can offer financial perks like reduced rates or preferential pricing, for example, one free massage for every 10 you receive.
Some … read more »
Just because the weather is getting colder, it’s no excuse not to journey outside and get 10-15 minutes of a sunshine boost per day. Sunshine is absorbed by the body as vitamin D, which is important to bone health and may have preventive benefits against certain types of cancer and chronic illness. Some research indicates … read more »
