What do a vacation to Tahiti, a bubble bath and having an assertive relationship with your emotions have in common? They are all acts of self-care. That last one about emotions may have surprised you—but developing vibrant emotional health is a key to getting your needs met and developing vibrant emotional health.
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One of the more commonly misunderstood use of terms I have observed in the massage profession is sciatica. Depending on how we are trained, what our clients tell us they have been diagnosed with, and the location of the pain the client is complaining of, many people are confused about sciatica versus piriformis syndrome.
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The better your posture, the more fluid your massage is, and every aspect is easier to perform. With better posture comes solid, grounded massage work. Solid work feels more connected, which clients prefer. Luckily, there are exercises to improve posture, which we will look at here. (Every exercise and stretch mentioned here is linked to a short video on YouTube so you can see each one in action.)
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Many people see the beginning of a new year as an opportunity for a fresh start. This often takes the form of healthy New Year’s resolutions such as giving up “negative” habits like indulging in holiday treats or taking up “positive” ones like exercising or meditating.
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