Massage
MASSAGE & IMMUNE HEALTH
By Megan Murphy, CMT
One of the many health benefits of regular massage is a healthy immune system! With the cold and flu season upon us, now is a perfect time to learn how massage can benefit your immune system. Some people seem to sail th continue reading
WHITE FLOWER OIL-TOPICAL ANALGESIC
By: Liz Kelchak, MSOM, L.Ac
History:
White Flower Analgesic Balm was developed in 1927 by Gan Geog Eng. The fluid was originally made only for private use, but family friends and liked it so much they convinced Mr. Gan to produce it on a commercial basis. H continue reading
Cupping Therapy: History and Usage
By Liz Kelchak, M.S.O.M., L.Ac.
History:
Cupping therapy was introduced over 3000 years ago. According to The A
cademy of Classical Oriental Sciences- acos.com; there is a saying in China: “Acupuncture and cupping, more than half of the ills cured.” Zhao Xue Ming, a doctor practicing more than 200 years ago, compiled a book entitled Ben Cong Gang Mu She Yi, in which he describes in detail the history and origin of different kinds of cupping and cup shapes, functions and applications.
Forward Head Posture
By Logan Klahn LMT, BCTMB
As technology advances and we spend more time locked into devices and screens, it’s important to step back and remember what we’re doing to our bodies. Whether you’re reading this on a computer or mobile devi continue reading
Arthritis and Massage Therapy
By: Logan Klahn LMT, BCTMB
Arthritis is a universal human condition, as we age our joints naturally wear. The amount of wear in a joint is thought to be related to how an individual uses the joint. For example, regularly using improper biomechanics to perform tasks will wear down a joint faster[1]. continue reading
