Mindfulness and Massage August 30, 2023 Many people associate getting a massage with emptying your mind to enjoy a total state of relaxation. Emptying one’s mind is not always as easy as it sounds, though, even when...
Self-Care During Covid: 4 Easy Take-Aways August 30, 2023 Remote work. Social distancing. Virtual learning for kids out of school. Things are pretty topsy-turvy and stressful right now. It makes it hard to even think about self-care. But even...
What is a Gua Sha Facial? August 30, 2023 While the concept of the gua sha facial has blossomed in terms of popularity over the last couple of years, the tools at the heart of this practice have been at work...
What is a Deep Tissue Massage? August 30, 2023 Massage is an art form, and like any art form, there are different branches. Painting has its realists and cubists, poetry has sonnets, haikus and limericks and the massage world...
Sinus Relief and Five Other Health Benefits of Getting a Facial August 30, 2023 When you picture yourself getting a facial, you might think of it as simply a luxury. Something indulgent, a treat for yourself when you have some extra spending money. But there’s...
Summer Skin Care Safety Tips August 30, 2023 After a long, grey winter, there’s nothing like stepping outside on a 70-degree day and feeling the sun on your face. Then the weather warms up and the sun stops...
Why a Couple’s Massage Makes a Great Valentine’s Day Gift August 30, 2023 Valentine’s Day is almost here and you’re not sure what to get. You could go the traditional flowers/candy/jewelry/cologne route, but that’s been done before. This year, why not give a...
How to Cope with Stress During the Holidays August 30, 2023 It’s something we hear all the time when clients come in for a pre-holiday massage. Us: All ready for the holidays? Them: Ugh! I wish! For a time of year that’s...
Aromatherapy Benefits: How Plant Oils Can Help You Heal August 30, 2023 The next time you walk out of an aromatherapy appointment feeling refreshed, take a moment to thank a man named Avicenna. Avicenna was a Persian physician, astronomer and thinker whose 11th-century work, The...
What is a Swedish Massage? August 30, 2023 We’ve written quite a bit on this blog about the benefits of a good massage, how it can alleviate back pain, lessen depression and anxiety, and help us recover from our...
Eight Foods for Healthier Skin August 30, 2023 There are certain foods we eat that help certain parts of our bodies. Fish, for example, boosts our brain power, while green vegetables like spinach and broccoli are part of...
Benefits of Couples Massage Classes in Philadelphia August 30, 2023 It’s certainly not news that one of the main benefits of a properly executed, professional massage is that it simply makes us feel good. But did you know that massage...