Gainesville Sun’s Community Choice Awards “Best of the Best” 2018 Winner for “Best Massage” Gainesville Massage Therapy is grateful to all who voted! It came as a pleasant surprise when my neighbors and my clients were congratulating me. I had not solicited any votes, and had only heard of this event via one person. I … Continue Reading
Do you feel tension in your upper or lower back? Many suffer from back pain and while often dull and constant, it may include moments of sharp, shooting pain. The causes vary, yet there is hope with massage therapy as a quality solution to pain. The accounts below represent some true stories from our clients. … Continue Reading
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in Athletes Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is different from the pain experienced during a workout. It typically affects a person 12-24 hours after the exercise took place, and is most painful between 24 and 72 hours afterward. It is primarily caused by a type 1 muscle strain, a minor degree of fiber damage. It … Continue Reading
Benefits of Corporate Chair Massage for Employees The increase in employee stress, depression, and anxiety is startling. A recent (2016) analysis of global EAP (Employee Assistance Program) data found employees are seeking help for more severe mental health issues than ever before. Some data shown here supports this conclusion – Employee depression cases increased by … Continue Reading
Your first massage may not be your last! Getting a massage for the first time can be intimidating. However, the therapeutic benefits are numerous that one ought to face their initial worries, and schedule an appointment with well educated and quality massage therapist. Health studies have revealed that a quality massage can help with a … Continue Reading
“Not a Knot” At one point or another, many people have experienced those painful muscle twinges that just won’t go away. The common term for these irritating spots are muscle “knots.” The purpose of this article is to help explain what exactly a “knot” is, how they form, and what massage therapists can do to … Continue Reading
How to relieve lower back pain You’ve likely felt it before – that excruciating ache searing through your lower back, just irritating enough to distract you from your everyday work. Lower back pain is frustrating and debilitating, and it’s incredibly common in our culture. In fact, 31 million Americans experience lower back pain at any … Continue Reading
Benefits of massage therapy for stress & anxiety Massage Therapy can be extremely beneficial for those who suffer from anxiety, or are under consistent stress. Humans often feel some level of stress on a daily basis, however, if this stress becomes prolonged or it starts to interfere with daily life, it can turn into an … Continue Reading
In a previous article, we explored some common “massage myths.” Here we’ll take a deeper dive into one of those myths – the idea that massages are a luxury, not a necessity. This myth purports that massage is simply a form of pampering; a frivolous indulgence available only to the wealthy. As discussed in our … Continue Reading
The health benefits of massage – from stress reduction to the treatment of pain and muscle tension –are well-documented. But despite the facts, the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) reports that only 19% of adult Americans received at least one massage between July 2015 and July 2016, and an average of 32% of adult Americans received a massage in … Continue Reading
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