As the busy holiday season approaches we all need to remember that in order to care well for others we need to take care of ourselves first. This can be easy to forget through the holiday season where there are so many obligations and expectations. Be pro-active this season, show yourself that you are worth […]
Preventative and Maintenance Massage
“Brush aside any thoughts that massage is only a feel-good way to indulge or pamper yourself. To the contrary, massage can be a powerful tool to help you take charge of your health and well-being…” Mayo Clinic (read the rest of the article). Massage as Prevention Most of us are familiar with going for […]
Massage: The Importance of Rest
“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two breaths”. . . and yet for many of us our lives have become so full, so busy, and so consuming that those rest periods feel non-existent and feel non-important. Awareness and small steps can bring change. There are […]
3 Easy Ways to Reap the Benefits of Essential Oils
Pure essential oils derived from aromatic plants have been valued for thousands of years for their health-giving properties and for their wonderful fragrances. Each oil has its own distinctive chemical composition which determines its aroma, color, and the way in which it affects the system, giving each oil its unique set of beneficial properties. […]