Health

April is known for three things: spring holidays, spring showers, and tax season! If your finances have you stressed out this year, you are not alone—69% of Americans report stress about finances. So what can you do to manage this stress? At Essential Massage Therapy in New Jersey, we know lots of ways to handle stress, so we’re sharing our favorites with you!

1. Get your needs met. In addition to the things you must handle throughout the day with work and family, your body has some pretty demanding biological needs. You need to get sleep, nutrition, and exercise, or your […]

If you keep up with health news, you know that sitting is one of the worst things that you can do for your health. In fact, many of our loyal visitors at Essential Massage Therapy in New Jersey complain about the aches and pains in their bodies after sitting at an office desk for long hours each day. But did you know that sitting can affect your massage as well? Read on to find out how!

1. Declining reflexes and feedback. Some studies show that a sedentary lifestyle, marked by plenty of sitting and little activity, can cause pretty much every […]

If you are a new mother, or if you know someone who has recently brought new life into the world, you are probably familiar with many of the challenges that new mothers face after delivery. The toll this takes on your body and mind can cause fatigue, stress, and may take away some of the joy of the process—but new research shows that massage can help!

The Study

Researchers in Japan worked with 29 mothers who had given birth and were recovering in the hospital; most mothers were in their early thirties. The mothers were given a single, 20-minute hand and arm […]

Are you at a crossroads in life, empty nester, divorced, looking for a change at work or just tired of the same old routine? If you are like most women, you’re wearing the hats of a caregiver, a mother, a wife, and a short-order cook– just to name a few. Your to-do list is way too long, you’re stressed out, and somewhere along the way you’ve lost yourself in the process. So did we! This is a common conversation, among most women, that prompted two Sparta women to collaborate their professions and design a workshop called It’s All About You!

Connie […]

For one in ten Americans, mental health is a significant concern. This is because one in ten Americans will experience a mental illness each year. Whether this mental illness is linked to genetics, stress, or other conditions, there are a variety of ways to combat the effects that may include mood disturbances, fatigue, feelings of anxiety or self-doubt, or a variety of other symptoms that can severely disrupt your life. In addition to seeking professional therapy or psychiatric care, there are a number of things that anyone can do to improve their mental health and feel better. A massage can […]

What moves you from place to place, often gets overlooked, and requires regular maintenance to be in top condition? That’s right… your feet!

While many people will answer “a car,” your feet tend to take the burden of your daily commute—even if that commute is as short as going out to the mailbox! Day in and day out, your feet support you—and they can have important implications for your health. If your feet are sore after a long day at work, you might try to con a friend or significant other into giving you a foot massage, but did you know […]

As experts in professional massage services in New Jersey, the team at Essential Massage Therapy knows plenty about wellness and relaxation. While we personally choose massage first for our relaxation needs, we know that your relaxation toolkit needs a number of other elements to make it complete! This week, we’re going to focus on using the five senses to help you relax. When combined with a great massage from our massage office in Sparta, these tips can help you live a healthier, more balanced life.

The Basics of Mindfulness

The exercise we are about to suggest is one of mindfulness. While entire […]