Wellness

With warmer, longer days, summertime is perfect for spending more of your time outdoors with your family or community, or relaxing by yourself. Here are some inexpensive ways to kick boredom to the curb:

BIKING. You don’t have to be a pro cyclist to enjoy biking. Many communities have bike trails you can ride on, or you can create a path of your own if you live in a rural setting. Some places also have community bike rides or programs, a great way to see your neighborhood from a new perspective.

GO TO A DRIVE-IN MOVIE. If there are no close to […]

With blossoms blooming, flowers peeking their heads out, and temperatures moving upwards, spring is here and many people in New Jersey are seeking the benefits of the great outdoors. In fact, when the staff at Essential Massage Therapy in Sparta is not working with clients, we love to absorb some natural goodness as well! But why does nature relax us, and how can we harness this relaxation for everyday wellness? Read on to find out!

Sunlight Supplement
Many people are low in Vitamin D, and struggle to get it from foods. Fortunately, the sun is a natural source of this vitamin that […]

Springtime is supposed to be a time of new growth, excitement, and change. For those of us who are overworked, overscheduled, or more, spring may just be another stressful season to deal with! If you find yourself feeling swamped by graduations, spring weddings, holidays, and getting ready for warmer temperatures, you need a great tool to fight that spring stress! At Essential Massage Therapy in New Jersey, we promote stress reduction and relaxation year-round. This month, we’ll share our experience with visualization, a tool you can use to beat that stress!

What is visualization?
Visualization is like advanced “play pretend” for grown […]

When you visit Essential Massage Therapy in Sparta, you are making a commitment to your wellness. This may be all “well” and good, but is it enough? Or do you fall victim to the wellness trap that is sucking in so many people today. Find out if constant connection is sapping your wellness with this blog!

Connection Status: On
Today’s world has so many opportunities for connection. Unlike just a few decades ago, people no longer have to write letters, walk to visit each other, or even wait for someone to be home to take a call. In fact, we no longer […]

As we enter 2019, Essential Massage Therapy wishes you the best and brightest! Want to take your wellness from wish to action? We can help! Check out our top wellness tips for 2019 to see how you can feel better, work more effectively, and enjoy your time.

Tip #1: Get enough sleep
Most people are sleep deprived, and they wonder why they can’t relax, fall asleep, or think clearly! The average adult needs 6-8 hours of sleep at night, but everyone’s sleep needs vary—anywhere from 4-10 hours of sleep at night can be the “right” amount of sleep depending on your body. […]