by Anna Platz | Aug 22, 2023 | Massage Therapy
Whether it’s to unwind the mind or relax the body, there are many reasons people choose to get a massage. The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), one of the most trusted names in massage therapy, conducted a consumer survey on the practice of massage therapy....
by Anna Platz | Jun 8, 2023 | Massage Therapy
Extended periods of sitting behind a desk can be harmful. In fact, researchers who analyzed 13 studies of sitting time and activity levels found that those who sat for more than eight hours a day with no physical activity had a risk of dying similar to that posed by...
by Anna Platz | May 9, 2023 | Massage Therapy
When applied to the back, massage therapy affects the muscular and skeletal systems at the superficial and deep layers to promote healing, reduce pain, and relieve muscle spasms that typically contribute to low back pain. Massage therapy has been proven as an...
by Anna Platz | Mar 23, 2023 | Massage Therapy
When we aren’t in good health, we can’t produce good work. That’s why for years, many employers have proactively searched for ways to help their employees lead healthier lives. One way is by offering corporate wellness programs, a set of benefits intended to help...
by Anna Platz | Mar 6, 2023 | Massage Therapy
Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils from plants for therapeutic benefit. The concentrated oil extracts are steamed or pressed from flowers, roots, leaves, fruit, seeds, or bark and are used to promote physical and emotional healing. Both therapies are...
by Anna Platz | Dec 20, 2022 | Massage Therapy, Yoga
Mindfulness, in its simplest terms, is a form of meditation where you pay full attention to what’s happening while being present in that moment. Unfortunately, our minds can veer off into distractive or obsessive thoughts causing us to lose focus on what we are doing...
