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Welcome to the new decade! It’s time to make the twenties an upgrade on the teenies (is that what we’re calling them??) and start putting ourselves first with a self-care routine that gives us the inner strength to deal with whatever the new decade brings.

It’s no secret that people who don’t give themselves the care that they give to others will usually end up stressed and burned out. To stop this happening to you, develop an attitude of nurturing – take care of your mind, body and soul every day, in small ways and occasionally (but regularly) bigger ways […]

There’s no escaping the truth; winter is coming around again. Daylight is shorter and sweaters are essential go-to’s in your comfort wardrobe. This time of year it’s not unusual for people to get the “Winter Blues” – a condition many in the northern hemisphere are afflicted with due to lack of sunlight during the colder and darker winter months.

The good news for everyone is that essential massage therapy can help increase health happiness for everyone during the cooler months of the year. Here a few reasons why…

Mental Health Benefit of Massage – It May Help Banish Seasonal Affective Disorder
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It’s Christmas again. Happy Holidays! The atmosphere is all calm and serenity, we are all full of festive spirit and goodwill to all men, and everything is organized

Who are we trying to kid?

In reality the Christmas holidays can be stressful. There’s the practical stuff of course, like gifts, food and parties. Families can be an issue too—step families, relatives we feel sorry for but who nobody really likes and family dynamics all play a part.

Cash issues can cause friction too. The Christmas credit card bill gets bigger every year despite Black Friday and stores pretending to be on […]

While it’s called the “season of joy,” this time of year can be busy and taxing. Research shows that massage therapy can help relieve stress and improve your overall health this holiday season and all year-round.

Ways to Cope with Holiday Stress

1. Stick with your daily health routine
Thanksgiving is around the corner but deviating too much from your normal routine can add to your stress. Don’t deprive yourself that day, but how about going easy before and afterward by following a balanced diet? Add in your regular exercise, and even a walk on the holiday, to maintain your energy level at […]

People turn to massage for stress relief, pain relief and relaxation. However, massage is appropriate for just about anyone—from healthy adults to seniors and pregnant women to athletes. Massage therapy is also safe and beneficial for people living with health conditions including cancer, fibromyalgia and arthritis.

If you’re searching for the perfect gift for friends and family this holiday season, share the health benefits of massage by giving an Essential Massage Therapy gift certificate.

Why Give the Gift of Massage Therapy?
Regular massage clients will know what to look forward to, and for someone who has never had a massage, a gift certificate […]

Are you the type of person who puts off getting a massage? Do you think because nothing actually hurts, you don’t need to worry about it? Many people think the same way and then end up at the massage clinic feeling sorry for themselves with a painful back or an injury.

An essential massage is wonderful if you do have an injury or are already in pain, but why wait until there’s something wrong before you take action? Massage can be part of your preventive therapy, a way to stop aches and pains from developing into anything more serious.

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