I wrote this tip because I get asked this question frequently. Unfortunately, what regular health insurance covers varies from state to...

Many people have those "always tight" spots. It could be the neck and shoulders where you typically hold stress, or an old knee injury...

Massage can be a tricky business. On one hand, it can be viewed as a luxury, a service that is provided to make you feel good...

One of the biggest reasons why people don't return to a particular therapist is because the massage wasn't the pressure the client needed...

Do certain smells remind you of things? Aromatherapy uses different scents and smells to create a change in the body by...

Your therapist wants to make sure your massage gives you both relaxation, and help with your problem areas. Despite the perspective of...

I have seen the following scenario play out many times: Client:"My [shoulder, neck, random other body part] hurts. It's been like that for..

Many people never want their massage to end, but just because it is over, doesn't mean you have to immediately hop up and run. After...

There are hundreds of articles, web pages, and experts who will tell you all the benefits of massage therapy and how often ...

Imagine the scene: You have had a long stressful day. You finally ...

How often do we have the best intentions to do something, but then days, weeks, months later you realize - "Wait, I had wanted to do that...

Even though massage has lots of great benefits, there are a few times when it isn't a great idea. When you are sick...

Yes, it's true. I have had many people apologize for not shaving their legs or asking me not to work on their feet because...

Your massage therapist has likely told you to drink water after your massage. But have you ever wondered why they tell you this?

Nothing like trying to relax when you're stressed out about running late. Plan to be at your massage appointment about 5 minutes early so...

Everything around us is a little different right now. Here in Pennsylvania, Massage Therapy has also been impacted by COVID-19...

Communication is key between therapist and client. Your massage should never hurt but should also feel like something is happening...

Since I have been mandated by the government to shut down my practice due to the COVID-19 virus, while I'm stuck at home, I realized...

A hot towel is a fast and easy way to get some moist heat relief for pain. Learn how to make one and how it can help your pain.

One of the first things people notice when they are scheduling a massage is that unless they are looking for a very specialized service,...

We all know that massage is good for us. It benefits both our mental health by relieving stress and giving us a sense of calm, as well as...

If you go in for a massage, chances are that you will be asked to provide some personal information before the massage begins, and that...

I recently had a client come in for a massage who admitted that she hasn’t really had many massages before. She asked “Is this like a...

Massages are supposed to be a relaxing experience. But does relaxing mean the same thing to everyone? Case in point; one question that I...