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Apr 9
4 min

All About Massage Cupping (and is it for you?)

Cupping crops up in the news and celebrity pages every now and again. Ever since Michael Phelps won the a gold medal in 2016, everyone sud..

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Jana Wheeler

Jan 26
2 min

Is Massage Therapy a Medical Expense?

Most health care providers will agree that a regular massage is certainly great for your health and wellbeing, but can you claim a massage..

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Jana Wheeler

Jan 31, 2020
3 min

The Importance of Skin-To-Skin Contact

The skin on skin contact from a hug, massage or just holding hands induces oxytocin, the “bonding hormone”, which can be a potent way to sup

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Jana Wheeler

Dec 16, 2019
2 min

Help – I’ve Got a Plantar Fasciitis!

Plantar fasciitis, also known as plantar heel pain syndrome (PHPS), is a common problem that can really give you a lot of pain on the...

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Jana Wheeler

Nov 15, 2019
3 min

Should Massage Hurt?

Have you asked yourself if a massage has to hurt in order to be effective? Or have you ever not booked a session because you were afraid of

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Jana Wheeler

Oct 30, 2019
4 min

Trigger Points and Muscle Knots

If you’re a regular to massage, the concept of a muscle knot is probably something you’re well aware of, but what are they exactly? And...

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Massage Therapy vs Chiropractic – Do They Work Together?

Jana Wheeler

Sep 19, 2019
2 min

Massage Therapy vs Chiropractic – Do They Work Together?

Although they are two separate disciplines, both needing a lot of training, there are many similarities between chiropractic and massage,...

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Jana Wheeler

Sep 15, 2019
5 min

How Often Should You Get a Massage?

One of the most common questions massage therapists get, is how often you need to get a massage. The short answer is "it depends"...

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Jana Wheeler

Aug 31, 2019
3 min

What is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is an ancient practice and holistic healing treatment. This is a summary what it is about and who might benefit from it.

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Massage Aftercare - Looking After Yourself Between Massages

Jana Wheeler

Aug 16, 2019
4 min

Massage Aftercare - Looking After Yourself Between Massages

There are a few things we can do between sessions to make the massage benefits last longer and get most out of our session.

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Therapeutic Massage Tuscaloosa

A healthy, relaxed body for a healthy, relaxed mind!

All About Massage Cupping (and is it for you?)

Is Massage Therapy a Medical Expense?

The Importance of Skin-To-Skin Contact

Help – I’ve Got a Plantar Fasciitis!

Should Massage Hurt?

Trigger Points and Muscle Knots

Massage Therapy vs Chiropractic – Do They Work Together?

How Often Should You Get a Massage?

What is Aromatherapy?

Massage Aftercare - Looking After Yourself Between Massages