Why a Sports Medicine Expert Built a "Social Battery" Protocol
With a BS in Exercise Science and a Minor in Sports Medicine, I spent years focused on the "hard" mechanics of the body—origin, insertion, kinesiology, and force.
How Does Stress Affect Your Health?
Stress and our physiological responses to it have always been part of human life. Our acute response to stressors are actually life-preserving functions. I talked about the sympathetic nervous system in my previous blog post about how massage works. I’ll even quote myself here!
How massage works pt. 1
As a massage therapist, I think and talk about muscles a lot. Learning anatomy was a huge part of my massage education. When a client comes in with pain in a certain area or not able to move as well as they would like, I’m instantly thinking about what muscles may be involved and what might be going on in there.
How often should I get a massage??
One of the most common questions I get from clients is “how often should I get a massage?” Knowing my knee-jerk reaction of “EVERY DAAAY!” isn’t usually a possibility (even for this very self-care-dedicated massage therapist) I usually follow up with the just as unhelpful, “it depends.” The truth is that every body is different and has different needs (and wants) when it comes to massage
Why am I sore after a massage?!?!
Not many feelings can beat those you feel just after a massage. A good quality massage leaves you feeling warm and relaxed, while at the same time rejuvenated and full of life. You may even experience one of the best nights of sleep you have ever had.