Understanding the Effects Stress Can Have On Your Health Research shows that stress can be detrimental to your health. Relieving stress is likely the most recognizable phrase used to promote massage. The term stress, as we understand it today, was coined in 1936 by...
The Philosophy Behind Breakthrough – and Why it Involves the Adaptation Loop One of the most deeply impactful lessons for me – as I began the process of becoming a coach – was this Sports Science video. Yes, it may be over a decade old – but the message is so...
What Are the Actual Benefits of Massage Therapy? The benefits of massage therapy: a closer look. Entertaining conversations are never in short supply with my massage clients. These light-hearted discussions inevitably come to an immediate stop, however, when we come...
What Is Referred Pain? Clarity on referred pain In general, referred pain is pain felt in one area of the body that is being referred from a different location and is not the true source of the discomfort you are perceiving. This can be caused by visceral...
Yoga vs. Yoga Therapy: What is the Difference? As a long-time yoga teacher and yoga therapist, I’ve always valued the therapeutic benefits of yoga and firmly believe in the value of a consistent practice whether that be in a large group class at a studio or private...