A love note for the bodyworkers of the world

It has been a great pleasure to be a bodyworker for the last 20 years. I have managed to do what many colleagues have not, namely create a sustainable business offering deep, therapeutic massage that addresses actual pain and dysfunction and do it day after day, week after week without stressing myself or others out in the process. I used to think everyone worked like this, but I have come to understand that most practitioners do not

How And Why I Became A Bodyworker

After college, I joined the peace corps. I wish I could say I joined the Peace Corps out of an autistic urge to help others, one that I felt deep within my heart but that isn’t true. I joined because I wanted to travel and didn’t have the money to.

Why I Changed My Career to Massage Therapy

I have always enjoyed providing massages to people. When I was in high school I used to massage my friends during our lunch hour, just for fun. I knew I enjoyed massaging others but was completely unaware that I could actually make it into a career. I also knew I wanted to go to college but I wasn’t born into a family that could afford college and I also didn’t want to be thousands of dollars in debt. So what did I decide to do…I joined the military and left home when I was 19.

Trigger Point Massage Releases the Tightest Areas of Your Muscle

Trigger point massage focuses on releasing trigger points, which are small, tight knots that develop in muscles that may even cause pain in other areas of the body (an effect known as “referral pain”). Trigger point massage incorporates other therapeutic massage techniques from acupressure or myofascial release therapy, among others, depending on the therapist’s background.

Reduce Chronic Pain with Myofascial Release Massage

Myofascial Release Massage targets the connective tissue network, running through your body and wrapping your muscles and internal organs to hold them in place.

5 Ways Weekend Warriors Can Prevent Back Pain

Now that it’s spring and the weather is pleasant many people are resuming their outdoor activities. For many weekend warriors this rush to return to activity can cause strain on the body after long periods of inactivity during the winter season. Here are 5 ways you can prevent back pain as you return to your workouts & physical activities.