An excellent way to lower your stress is by having gratitude. How can having gratitude help? Mainly because it makes us think positively, about what is good in our lives, and sparks a bit of hope for the future. If we only think negatively, problems begin to look insurmountable and […]
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Some people look at the cost of massage and hesitate to try it. Some get massages, but only get one for special events, like a birthday treat. A problem for many in our society is that they don’t sleep well. Physical pain prevents them from being comfortable. They sleep for […]
Dreaming of a good night’s sleep
2 Vacations are great. You get to get away from everything that keeps you so busy at work and home. It’s a time to relax and enjoy yourself. We look forward to them with much anticipation, and they can sometimes help us make it through another day of work because we […]
A 60 minute vacation
1 My oldest son got married at the beginning of summer. The photographer was really good. He has a talent for looking at the surroundings and knowing what would make a good picture. On some of the shots I wasn’t in, I was observing. I occasionally wondered why he positioned people […]
A better vision for you
People ask me how often they should get a massage. The answer depends on what you wish to accomplish. If you have a specific physical problem, we will discuss it before starting to work on it so you know what to expect. Following the initial massage, we will discuss how […]
How often should I get a massage?
Some people hesitate to get a massage since it’s not covered by insurance. Have no fear; Main Street Massage has a solution for you. I am happy to announce a new massage insurance policy. In the event of stress or muscle pain, you are eligible for a massage. The claims […]
Massage Insurance
If you are not familiar with massage you may be wondering if it is for you. I believe it can be if you fit in one of these categories. * People who use their bodies for work. Are you on your feet a lot? Do you do much lifting? Do […]
Massage – can it help me?
I’ve been noticing the ads on television and in print about various medicines. They discuss their benefits and tell you why you should use them. Then they zip through quite a few possible side effects. It can make you think that you would rather deal with the problem you have […]
Side effects
The most common appointment time my clients choose is a 60 minute session. When you schedule a 60 minute appointment, you will get a 60 minute massage. It seems obvious – but some places give you 50 minutes or less. Your 60 minutes includes your time talking to the therapist, […]
60 minutes means 60 minutes
Before starting your massage, I’ll tell you that I’ll ask how the pressure feels and that you are free to comment any time about it even if I haven’t asked. My simple request is for you to tell me the truth. I try to use the right amount of pressure […]
Speak up
Our world is filled with sound. Many of them are wonderful and we could hear them again and again without growing tired of them. When it comes to massage, I have a favorite sound that I look forward to hearing. It comes from you. You may not be aware that […]
My favorite sound
All around us we find the need for maintenance to take care of the things we use. Door hinges begin to squeak. Shirt buttons begin to feel loose. The shower drains a little slower. A few weeds start to pop up in the flower beds. We take care of those […]