Category: Wellbeing
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Body Tension Patterns: Things Your Body Tells Me Before You Speak — Part 2
Body Tension Patterns: Things Your Body Tells Me Before You Speak — Part 2 Even after years of giving massages, the body still finds new ways to surprise me. Some body tension patterns appear to be linked to work, movement and daily habits. Others may be influenced by stress, sport, old routines or simply the…
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Signs of Muscle Tension: Things Your Body Tells Me Before You Speak — Part 1
Signs of Muscle Tension: Things Your Body Tells Me Before You Speak — Part 1 People often think they need to explain everything before I can tell where tension might be hiding. And that’s fair. I’m always happy to hear what has been troubling you, for the simple reason that what I notice and what…
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Why Not Every Massage Therapist Is Right for You
Why Not Every Massage Therapist Is Right for You People sometimes talk about massage as though every treatment, and every massage therapist, should feel the same. It really doesn’t work like that. Finding the right massage therapist can be surprisingly personal. Just as not every psychologist will feel like the right person to open up…
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Massage Therapists Need Massage Too: The Cruel Irony
Massage Therapists Need Massage Too: The Cruel Irony As a massage therapist, I spend hours helping other people relax, release tension and feel better in their bodies. And yet… I will never truly know what my own massage feels like. I know which techniques I’m using. I know where the tension is and what should…
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Your First Massage Appointment: What to Expect at Lavender Holistic Therapy
Your First Massage Appointment: What to Expect at Lavender Holistic Therapy If you’ve never booked a massage before, it’s completely normal to feel unsure about what to expect. Many first-time clients worry about awkwardness, what to wear, what happens when they arrive, or whether they need to know anything in advance. The truth is, the…