by Annika Baldwin | Aug 20, 2022 | Massage
Two muscles and one tendon can carry up to 4x the weight of your body. The Achilles tendon, or calcaneal tendon, was named after the Greek warrior Achilles. According to legend, his mother attempted to make her infant son invincible by dunking him in the sacred waters... 
by Annika Baldwin | Jul 18, 2022 | Massage, Physical Therapy
Discovering the true source of pain or dysfunction takes patience, trust and good communication. A client recently reminded me of a time, years ago, when she presented with shoulder pain. Several sessions passed with little to no relief. After moving to work on her... 
by Sarah Crawford | Feb 10, 2022 | Massage
Discovering the true source of pain or dysfunction takes patience, trust and good communication. A client recently reminded me of a time, years ago, when she presented with shoulder pain. Several sessions passed with little to no relief. After moving to work on her... 
by Sarah Crawford | Dec 8, 2021 | Massage
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... 
by Sarah Crawford | Nov 12, 2021 | Massage
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... 
by Sarah Crawford | Oct 21, 2021 | Massage
Massage Therapy Is An Effective Way To Help With Respiration and Relaxation Nearly 20 years ago, I found myself in the hospital emergency room experiencing excruciating back pain and unable to breathe without assistance. I can still remember a doctor talking about the...