The articles below are based on the needs of our clients & conversations we have with them. May they provide insight into your habits & patterns, to enhance the quality of your life.
Stretch Therapy
How many times have you heard “I should stretch more?” In this article, I will introduce some stretching concepts, terms, and how to view stretching as a therapy.
Body, like an onion.
In this article, I will outline the five Koshas in yoga philosophy. The concept of koshas, although not altogether tangible, play a major role in my inner dialogue, as well as in my clinical massage intakes. The question “how are you feeling” will take on a whole new meaning.
Assessing Headaches
Ever wonder why your headaches may return to the same location? This article will give insight on muscle that commonly produce headaches and their trigger point referral patterns. At the end is a self-therapy tip to reduce head, neck, and shoulder pain.
Ancient Massage: Nuad Bo-Rarn
If you are a client of mine, without a doubt, you have received some variation of Nuad Bo-Rarn, Thai massage. Its influence reaches the core of my practice. This article gives a brief introduction to Nuad Bo-Rarn but mostly outlines its influence on my practice.
Posture. It’s a Habit.
In this article, I’ll note the functions of shoulder joints, positions that exacerbate "rounding" & pain, & provide strategies to bring balance to the area.
Stiff Neck? Start with a Breath.
In this article, I'll detail how breathing relates to neck tightness, how I work with these clients, and provide a breathing practice to decrease neck stress.
When Less is More.
Soft. Medium. Firm. What does pressure mean in massage? Learn how applying more pressure is not always the answer, when looking for pain relief.
What is Sports Massage?
Sports Massage is not a style, but a Process. Understanding an athletes activity, competition schedule, and training habits are key to providing effective sports massage services.