Tag: massage
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Massage and Parkinson’s Disease: What Can It Actually Help With?
Massage and Parkinson’s Disease: What Can It Actually Help With? When most people think of Parkinson’s disease, they think of tremors. But for many people living with Parkinson’s, muscle stiffness, aching joints, reduced mobility and fatigue can have just as much impact on everyday life. As a massage therapist, it’s a question I’m occasionally asked:…
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Why Do My Feet Hurt? Common Causes
Why Do My Feet Hurt? Common Causes Explained Your feet can ache after a long shift, a day exploring a new city or sometimes for no obvious reason at all. You haven’t twisted your ankle, you haven’t dropped anything on it, yet every step reminds you something isn’t quite right. So why do feet sometimes…
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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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Understanding Pain: Your Body’s Signal That Something Needs Attention
Understanding Pain: Your Body’s Signal That Something Needs Attention Pain is one of the most misunderstood things the body does. Many people see it as the enemy, something to silence, push through, ignore or immediately fear. But pain isn’t there to punish you. It is part of the body’s protective system: an alarm designed to…
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Why One Massage Won’t Fix Everything
Why One Massage Won’t Fix Everything Massage can make a noticeable difference, sometimes even after just one session. People often leave feeling lighter, looser and more relaxed. It’s easy to assume that if something feels better straight away, the problem has been fixed. In reality, most tension and discomfort don’t appear overnight, and they don’t…
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My Favourite Essential Oils (and Why I Keep Reaching for Them)
My Favourite Essential Oils and Why I Keep Reaching for Them Aromatherapy doesn’t have to be complicated. I know that, at first, it can seem mystical or magical — almost like some kind of ancient teaching. But sometimes, it’s as simple as thinking, “This smells amazing”. Honestly, that can already be enough. Over time, I’ve…
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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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What Are Muscle Knots? Are They Actually Real?
What Are Muscle Knots? Are They Actually Real? One of the most common things people say during a consultation is: “I’ve got a knot in my shoulder.” And they often do feel something there. A tight, sore, lumpy, tender area that seems different from the surrounding muscle. Sound familiar? In fact, I can feel one…
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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…
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What Is Muscle Tension? Causes, Myths and How Massage Helps
What Is Muscle Tension? Causes, Myths and How Massage Helps “Tension” is one of the most common words people use during a massage. “I’ve got some tension in my shoulders.”“Is it very tense there?”“I hold a lot of tension in my hips and lower back.” And often, it’s described as something physical sitting in the…