by admin | Mar 11, 2019 | Massage Therapy, TCM
What is tuina? Tuina (pronounced “twee-nah”) is a form of therapeutic bodywork from Chinese medicine that uses manual techniques to directly affect the body’s systems. It is both vigorous and soothing, gentle and firm. Many people find tuina very relaxing and even...
by admin | Mar 11, 2016 | Exercise, Health, Posture, Yoga
With the amount of time we spend on our iPhones these days, bodywork professionals are beginning to notice population-wide changes in people’s spines: a flattening in the upper thoracic spine, and a jutting forward of the cervical vertebrae. Both of these...
by admin | Feb 27, 2016 | Exercise, Health, Massage Therapy
Levator Scapula is a muscle that attaches at the inner upper corner of your shoulder blade (scapula), and onto the sides of the cervical vertebrae in your neck. Often, when we are under stress or strain, that lower attachment point can get pretty tender (Try poking it...
by admin | Jun 16, 2015 | Blog
Why would I want an abdominal massage? Abdominal massage is an often-overlooked part of what massage therapy can offer, but can be incredibly effective for relaxation and circulation. What does abdominal massage look like? It’s pretty much the same as a back...
by admin | Mar 24, 2015 | Exercise, Health, Posture, Wellness
Where does anxiety manifest in your body? For a lot of people, the front of the chest and throat area becomes tense and restricted during times of high anxiety. Here is a quick neck/jaw fascial release that you can do either seated or standing. Sit or stand up tall...
