14Jul 2017 by Jacqueline

How to choose the best massage therapist in The Villages, FL that is right for you?

Massage Therapist
Here are some tips to choosing the best massage therapist in The Villages, FL: 1. Know your goals We’re all looking for something different from a massage. It’s important to ask yourself what you’re specifically looking to get out of the treatment. Are you looking for pain relief in a particular region of your body (i.e. tense neck and shoulders), treatment for a medical condition such as tennis elbow or an entrapped nerve, or are you just looking for some stress relief or just want to enjoy the simple yummy-ness of getting a massage. Different modalities of massage aim to achieve different results and outcomes so knowing what your goals are in advance will ensure that you choose the right therapist for you, as different therapists are not only trained…
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13Jul 2017 by Jacqueline

Prenatal massage: Help for your pregnancy aches and pains

Massage Therapist
What is prenatal massage? Prenatal massage is a type that's similar to regular massage – it aims to relax tense muscles, ease sore spots, improve circulation and mobility, and just make you feel good. But prenatal massage is also customized to the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies, and therapists trained in prenatal massage adjust their techniques accordingly. Carrying a baby inside you changes your center of gravity and puts a lot of stress on your back, neck, abdominal muscles, and shoulders. Pregnancy also relaxes your ligaments, meaning your pelvic joints are less stable, and it also changes your posture, pulling your pelvis forward. Add to that the extra weight you're carrying and you may end up with an aching lower back. A trained prenatal massage therapist knows where…
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12Jun 2017 by Jacqueline

Prenatal Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist
Prenatal Massage Therapy The best time in a woman’s life is when she is pregnant. During this time, she glows as she radiates love from within. The flipside is when the swelling, headaches, leg cramps, backaches, frequent urination, erratic bowel movement and stiff necks occur. We can help women beat the bloat and tension. The massage reduces stress on the joints that bear an excessive load, the flow of blood is stimulated and the lymphatic drainage is worked to a tempo to encourage circulation. Once the stress points have been ironed out with the right pressure by the expert, the woman can rest and cut back on depression or anxiety that can transfer to the child because of hormonal changes. The Certified Massage Therapist ensures that the patient is comfortable…
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10May 2017 by Jacqueline

Headache Treatment for Children Using Massage

Massage Therapist, Pediatric Massage Therapist
Pediatric Massage to Treat Headaches By the age of 15, nearly 75% of children will have experienced at least one headache, with many having recurring headaches. While there are a number of factors that go into the causes of childhood headaches, it can be as simple as a hereditary link. Causes and Symptoms Childhood headaches occur because of a number of reasons, some being environmental factors, sinusitis, migraine or even a modicum of depression, and they come in many forms. A repeat pattern can practically drive kids up the wall and if the problem is allergy-centric, it can be very frustrating for the child. Tension headaches and migraines accompanied by nausea and vomiting can take the Mickey out of them. Muscular contraction headaches in children occur if the child is…
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05May 2017 by Jacqueline

Chronic Pain Treatment for Children Using Massage

Massage Therapist, Pediatric Massage Therapist
Pediatric Massage for Chronic Pain Treatment  Living with pain is never easy for adults and kids alike.  The fact is that any child who has undergone trauma or suffered an injury which has led to pain and discomfort can get a massage to help alleviate the symptoms. Kids don’t take well to discomfort and are likely to get cranky and difficult to handle. In this situation, it would be difficult for their parents, and even the medical staff attending them, to comprehend their needs and provide the right solution. Pediatric Chronic Pain Chronic pain (defined as persistent and recurrent pain) is a significant problem in the pediatric population, conservatively estimated to affect 20% to 35% of children and adolescents around the world (King et al., 2011; Stanford, Chambers, Biesanz, &…
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