While we’re busy amassing “friends” on Facebook, researchers are busy combing through statistics and anecdotal evidence to try to substantiate what we already intuitively know… friends matter! Friends nurture, protect and support us! Friendships profoundly benefit both men and women, but for women friendships “rule” and they start early – note passing (aka texting) sharing… [Continue Reading]
New Year Challenge: Create 2012 with Only 3 Words
January 4, 2012 By
2012 seems an auspicious year for many of us. We challenge you to invent your year by honing your goals and intentions down to only 3 words – 3 powerful inspiring words to serve as your yearlong compass. Since resolutions are often too big, or too vague or even clichéd, consider instead taking a deeper… [Continue Reading]
Yoga Is Not for Sissies
January 4, 2012 By
Modern yoga, a mind, body and spirit practice, incorporates a variety of disciplines and poses which have evolved over centuries. In many places ( in the US and the world) yoga is considered a form of alternative medicine. In Sanskrit, the word yoga means to join, to unite or to attach. No matter which school… [Continue Reading]
Take-A-Break Holiday Primer
December 3, 2011 By
Reality check: the potential for stress around the holidays is … in a word … UNREAL. Deadlines, work and social obligations, events, parties, shopping, baking, decorating – all measured against the yardstick of hyper-expectations! (I’m stressed just writing about holiday stress – be original, meet a deadline, write something interesting, oh my!) Without running away… [Continue Reading]
Gratitude for Health and Happiness
November 4, 2011 By
Let’s face it – stuff seems to be going wrong: in our city, our country and the world! Politics, spiraling debt, foreclosures, job losses, and gasp! no Magic games? It’s been well established – negative thoughts and attitudes are actually bad for you and bad for your health. Gratitude works when you are grateful for… [Continue Reading]
Massage Therapy Complements Cancer Treatment
October 4, 2011 By
The reason cancer patients seek massage during treatment is simple: pain relief and relief of emotional distress. Since many cancer patients experience a depleted immune system, the massage therapist must be in good health and educated in proper techniques which usually concentrate on light, relaxing work. In a study of 380 cancer patients receiving… [Continue Reading]
Top 10 Massage Techniques
October 4, 2011 By
As massage grows in popularity – massage techniques and modalities continue to evolve. Here are 10 of the most popular types of massage sought by clients. 1. Swedish Massage – One of the most commonly taught and well-known massage techniques, Swedish massage is a vigorous system of treatment designed to energize the body by stimulating… [Continue Reading]
Taking “5” with Health Starts Here
September 3, 2011 By
Where can you learn about healthy food and sample some at the same time? We found the answer….Whole Foods Market launched Health Starts Here in 2011. The goal is to teach us all to understand (and experience) the value of eating natural, fresh, whole foods that are minimally processed. To introduce Take 5 to the… [Continue Reading]
Shoe-i-cide: The Ugly Truth about “Good Looking” Shoes
September 3, 2011 By
Many of you who experience back pain seek relief in our massage chairs. We are happy to serve you! You’re not alone: more than 100 million Americans suffer from lower back pain. Studies show that massage has a high level of satisfaction for back pain relief with many people. Massage loosens tight muscles and reduces… [Continue Reading]
Back to School for Massage Therapists
August 4, 2011 By
In Florida, massage therapists are licensed by the FL Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance. To obtain a FL massage license, qualified students must successfully complete a minimum of 500 hours of coursework from a FL Department of Health approved provider who is also licensed by the Department of Education. After graduating, candidates… [Continue Reading]