Being vulnerable means we are making ourselves open to being hurt. Our instinct of course is to avoid pain and protect ourselves from things that can hurt us. We build walls. We are cautious about who we let in through our defenses. We are careful and safe. Here in the […]
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Why do your muscles move? Because your brain and nervous system tell them to. I’m talking about muscles that move your bones, not internal muscles like your heart. For example, you decide to raise your arm. Your brain tells your nervous system and it fires off instructions to the muscles. […]
Muscles and garage door openers
When you hear “Massage” you have a certain perception of what it is. Let’s reconsider that idea about what massage can do for you. Sometimes our electronic devices don’t work the way they should. The response time slows down, the printer won’t print, you get annoying lags, and sometimes they […]
What does it mean to reset a muscle?
Have you been in a situation where things are not going the way you would like? You try to be patient and understanding, but it’s something you are paying for and it’s not satisfactory. Maybe it’s a something you don’t get to do very often and you have been […]
Who’s in charge?
If you’ve never had a massage before you may have quite a few questions. That’s normal and to be expected. If your questions aren’t answered here please contact me and I’ll be glad to discuss anything else with you so you can feel comfortable and ready to relax when you […]
What to expect at your massage appointment
Body image. Almost everybody has something about their body that they don’t like. For many it is a minor issue that they deal with but wish it were better. For example I’m shorter than average. I’d like to be a couple of inches taller just to make it easier to […]
Body image risk and reward in massage
Given the choice between a male and female massage therapist with similar skills, most people will choose to go to a female. Have you have ever thought about getting a massage from a male? There are some benefits that you may not have considered, so give these ideas some thought. […]
Advantages of working with a male massage therapist
When you make a massage appointment, do you want a so-so experience or a great one? Try these tips for making the most of your massage. Part of a great massage experience depends on the massage therapist. Do some research. Check them out online, talk to a friend, or talk […]
How to receive a great massage
There is somebody who I am afraid of. It’s probably not who you may think of at first. It’s not a monster like a werewolf, or a person out to do me harm, although like most people who work on their own I have to be aware of my surroundings […]
Who I am afraid of
We all have comfort zones. They can be really useful by allowing us to do some things out of habit and repetition. It’s something that we don’t have to consciously think about and one less decision to make. If we had to think of everything we do each day all […]
Find your comfort zone with massage
Then don’t. I won’t argue with you, try to convince you what to do, or judge you. I won’t be disappointed or feel like you don’t trust me. I will simply accept your choice. For pain relief I will be using techniques that are done fully clothed. Soft, thinner clothing […]