Some of you who have had the opportunity to receive 1.5 hours of Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy have received a water bottle following your session. If you recall, as follow up self-care I tell you at least 5-6 times before our session and another 3-4 times afterwards to DRINK WATER following a massage–it even says […]

TaoMassage has decided to form a triTEAM for the upcoming sprint triathlon on Sunday September 24, 2006.
Each triTEAM participant will receive a complimentary half hour massage in the week following the “race”.
I have made this offer because each participants body will be “In knead of recovery” –this article from active.com says it best:
…feeling fatigued and […]

HISTORY
1) I had a very long weekend…10 clients in 2 days non-stop back–to-back.
2) Recently started weight training and exercising again after a brief three month hiatus.
Over all my back has been healthy and strong for the past 1 year…UNTIL…yes until you do something and don’t foresee your stupidity of not being careful with your posture […]

FERTILITY is not just about “getting pregnant”.
The new June 2006 Alternative Medicine magazine has an EXCELLENT article on FERTILITY. At least 10 informative pages worth. If you have difficulty finding it on the newsstand your local health food store or library should carry it. I suggest you buy it and read it over. This […]

With spring fever in the air, training for upcoming marathons and triathlons has been a hot topic. Be sure to schedule regular sessions at our center to keep you at your optimum fitness level for athletic performance.
Between sessions try this great stretches…these stretches are also offered at our center with the assistance of our Certified […]

I was given this tip by a client…and now here is the supporting evidence! NOW there is NO excuse!
The official word from the IRS! Catagorized under “Therapy”
Five Tax Deductions you never thought about
Deductible medical services can be performed by someone other than your doctor. If you have a condition like a bad back and your […]

If you find yourself slouching when you’re sitting at a computer for a long period of time try this simple stretch to improve your posture and prevent pain.
First, get up off the chair, and move around a bit. Holding any position for too long is a strain on the body, even when you are […]

Ok. So this time of year can get pretty stressful. Here’s a few tips to make sailing into 2006 smooth!

SET THE MOOD: Create a quiet space for yourself; play relaxing music, light some aromatherapy candles, dim lights and turn off all communication devices!
TAKE A BATH: Using the above as a guide…now it is time […]

Good things come in the mail…like my Hands On newsletter from the American Massage Therapy Association.
There was a brief column about how to “Anchor Your Routine” and how activities that seem like loathsome chores (washing the dishes, doing laundry, cleaning) can be a source of meditation and innner reflection. “Daily habits can anchor your thoughts […]

We are all guilty of sitting in front of the computer too long these days…here is a bright idea…try standing up! I spotted a little column about standing work stations in a magazine this month…but alas I lost the article!!! But after a little sleuth work..there was a wealth of info from the Mayo Clinic […]