Therapy Through Massage

Should You Wear Underwear When You Get a Massage?

If you're planning to get a massage you may be wondering if you should take it all off or leave some clothes on.

5 Things You Should Never Do Before Your Massage (Number 5 Might Surprise You)

Your next massage is booked and you’re preparing for rest and relaxation. Find out what activities experts recommend you avoided prior to getting a massage. Hint: no drinking!

Top 10 Ways to Become Your Massage Therapist’s Favorite Client

You’ve read the blog posts on what NOT to say to a massage therapist and how NOT to behave during a massage session. You’ve also read and signed the list of client responsibilities at y…

12 Things A Massage Therapist Knows About You After An Hour

Sure, we expect massage therapists to ease muscle tension and help us work through injuries. But that hour on the table reveals a lot more than just the stress we've asked them to soothe. We talked to a few massage therapists to find out just how much they can tell about us and our health. MORE: The 1-Minute Neck Massage

10 Massage Tips: How to Get the Most From Your Massage

We've got the rub down on massage with 10 massage tips so that you get the most from you massage, especially if you're getting one for the first time!

20 Hottest Short Hairstyles for Older Women

Short hairstyle is cool for older people. You can get rid off all the claims the hairstyles are just for the cute teens. You can create a blunt one, flapper one

Common Massage Movements and their Benefits

Different massage techniques are determined by the amount of pressure used and the part of the body used in performing them. Certified and licensed individuals…

10 Massage Tips: How to Get the Most From Your Massage

We've got the rub down on massage with 10 massage tips so that you get the most from you massage, especially if you're getting one for the first time!

Here’s how to know if it’s time for a sports massage

How confident do you feel about Pregnancy Massage?

by Hannah Ford Massage school introduced you to the basics of pregnancy massage, but how confident do you feel about your ability to support a woman and her baby with bodywork through the birth year? If a pregnant client walked into your office today seeking a massage, would your heart leap for joy or skip …

How Could Massage Benefit Your Health?

Cutting Down Cortisol Cortisol is a steroid hormone, often released as a response to high stress. As such, it's appropriately linke...

5 Elements Massage Now Open

5 Elements Massage owned and operated by resident LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist) Erin Lange is officially open for business!

The Importance of Massages

I think it safe to say most people love massages , but I also think a lot of people think of massages as “pampering.” I know when I am going in for a massage, I am not thinking about pampering or even excited for that matter, because I know it’s going to be uncomfortable! I think of it as recovery and “fixing” the damage that I have done to my soft tissues through working out, sitting, sleeping and just being a human in…

Misconceptions of Massage Therapy and Stretching

Are you wondering if stretching more or actually going to a massage therapist is better for you? Here's what you need to understand first.

The Benefits of Swedish Massage

Ahhh... the soothing sounds of a gentle soundtrack as you blissfully lay beneath a soft sheet, cocooned in relaxing smells and dim light. You find your nerves unbundling and your troubles slipping away as seasoned hands massage your back and shoulders. If you've ever been to a spa to enjoy the relaxing benefits of massage, you are familiar with...

8 Types of Massage Treatments for Every Need

Each style of massage has its distinct benefits — choose wisely when booking your next appointment.