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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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?
I have answered common questions that people ask a lot on my web site and in blog posts on those subjects. Most are about massage, what to expect, how I operate and other things related to massage. There are some other questions that are occasionally asked so I thought I […]
Questions people ask
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
Once in a while you get an itch on your back that you can’t quite reach on your own. You find a friend or family member close by and ask them to scratch it. It’s not their back but they have an idea of where to scratch. You give them […]
That’s the spot
A common picture used in massage advertising is a person with stones placed on them. They seem remarkably happy that somebody took the effort to lay stones on their body. Apparently these stones have incredible qualities that allows them to relax completely and remove all of their stress and muscle […]
What is a hot stone massage?
6 This is post 100 on my blog! Thanks for reading along and for the encouraging words to continue with it. If you haven’t picked up on this by now, I think massage is great. I began thinking of things that massage is better than. So here, in no particular order […]
100 things massage is better than
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
4 We like to be in control. Some people want to be in control of just about everything (just try prying the remote away from them), but all of us want to be in control of the important things in our lives. It could be why some seemingly minor things upset […]
Letting go with 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
10 Some people at the beginning of their massage encourage me to dive right in with a lot of pressure on the area that is bothering them. While I understand that they want their issue taken care of and their pain reduced, that is usually not the ideal approach. Muscles, especially […]