Massage Therapy

MASSAGE THERAPY BENEFITS

May 30, 2018 by East Wind

Written by Jessica Kittle, massage practitioner

At this time of year (father’s day), we think about the health of men. Below are just a few benefits of getting a massage if your male (or female)

Massage Therapy Benefits For Dad (and everyone)

According to AMTA(American Massage Therapy Association), Massage Therapy provides proven health and mood benefits, reducing depression and stress. Below are just a few ailments Massage Therapy can help with improving dad’s health.

Dad Sleeping Better:

A good night’s sleep is vital for maintaining overall health. [Read more…]

Pain-the Ultimate Body Cue

October 19, 2016 by Mark Zaranski

Pain – The Ultimate Body Cue By Denise Morris CMT,

We have all suffered from pain; most of us try and avoid it, sometimes to our own detriment. Pain (and it’s precursors) should never be ignored, rather it should guide us. Pain in this sense has a purpose; to keep [Read more…]

Forward Head Posture

January 22, 2015 by East Wind

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 [Read more…]

Arthritis and Massage Therapy

December 4, 2014 by East Wind

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]. [Read more…]

Not All Massages are Alike

October 3, 2014 by East Wind

By Logan Klahn, LMT, BCTMB

Let this blog post be a guide to figuring out what you want to accomplish through massage therapy and how to find qualified practitioners. Before starting your search it is important to remember that all forms of massage therapy do NOT accomplish the same thing. [Read more…]