This is a two part blog. First I want to introduce a technique that do not do. There are many different massage modalities out there and sometimes it is nice to mix it up. This is one of those modalities that is very gentle. I have only had it a few times, but have enjoyed [...]
There are a couple quotes about meditation that I really enjoy. I will include them below. However meditation can be such a challenging habit to add into our lives. We think we need to do what that man is doing in the picture above. Sit very still and maybe light some incense. I have learned [...]
Recently someone wished me a happy birthday and said welcome to your 40's, how are you enjoying it. I think my face said it all. She said 30's is the new 40's. I said it feels like my body started falling apart. It actually started at 38 instead of waiting until I was 40. I [...]
So you have booked a session for lymphatic cupping. This could be for the face or body. When you start receiving massage cupping you need to make an appointment every week for 8 weeks, then receive monthly sessions to maintain your results. To get even better results you need to come in twice a week, [...]
Being a massage therapist for 15 years and a massage educator for 5 years, I am aware that this is not a person's favorite area to get massaged. Many clients will tell me that I am the first massage therapist to massage their stomach. The most common area a client requests work on is either [...]
What does being grounded mean to you? Yes we can feel emotionally or spiritually grounded. Compared to feeling spacey or flighty. I personally don't always want to be grounded emotionally. It's fun to have your head in the clouds sometimes. But in this blog I want to talk about the benefits of being physically grounded. [...]
The first step is to define what is chronic pain. Chronic pain is something you have had for a long time. Some people may define that for years, a year, or even just 6 months. For many of my clients it is not usually a constant chronic pain. It can come in waves. Bothering a [...]
If you’re a regular to massage, the concept of a muscle knot is probably something you’re well aware of, but what are they exactly? And what’s the relationship between a muscle knot and a trigger point? What’s a trigger point? Trigger points are simply tender spots on your body that ‘trigger’ or cause discomfort. These [...]
If you’re taking part in a sports event, you’ll probably be training hard and eating well to make sure that your body is as well prepared as possible. But what about pre-event massage? Did you know that there are many benefits to preparing your muscles – and mind with massage therapy? What Is Pre-Event Sports [...]
Recently I was listening to a podcast called herb of the month and I thought that is an amazing way to learn something! Not only do I want to use that to learn herbalism, and this month is all about that ground ivy blooming in my yard. But also to get a better understand of [...]
Elizabeth's Healing Path 