May is mental health awareness month! This month, I challenge you to take some time to work on your mental wellness. Far too often we get caught up in the daily grind that we don't realize just how burned out, anxious, exhausted, or down we really are.

I've compiled a list of tips and tricks that have helped me in my journey from mental illness to wellness. I hope some are helpful to you!

While some jewelry is just fine leaving on, some may affect the quality of the massage or can even be damaged during the process.

While it is completely your massage, and we want you to be as comfortable as possible, here are some things to keep in mind when wearing jewelry during your massage. 

There are lots of similarities and differences between deep tissue and sports massage. I’m going to give you a run down of what each style is, and who should book what style.

“I just got a tattoo, when can I schedule me next massage?”

Here’s your answer, along with other considerations, when combining new ink and massage therapy.

Spring gives rise to some unique issues: Plantar fasciitis, shit splints, tight ankles, tight calves, and a whole mess of foot problems. 

So I’m here to share some of my favorite tips and tricks on keeping your feet healthy during spring. 

Sometimes less is more!

Some discomfort can be beneficial, if not necessary, to achieve desired results in a deep tissue massage.

However, the pressure should not be so deep that it:

• Brings you to the verge of tears

• Makes you feel worse than when you came in

• Leaves you sore for several days

Learn about what deep tissue massage really is!

Foam rolling has become a popular form of recovery and pain relief for athletes and couch potatoes alike. It is safe, effective, and fairly easy to do.

However, there are best practices on how, when, and where to foam roll. I’m here to give you the basics to help you better recover, perform, and get out of pain via foam rolling!

Whether it's a newbie who just doesn’t know how a massage starts, to a client who secretly prefers to start face up, or the veteran massage client who is just really indecisive, here is your guide on whether you should start your massage face up or face down.

Imagine being 30 minutes into a massage. Your heart rate has slowed down, you’ve finally been able to turn your brain off, and you are starting to fall asleep.

All of a sudden you hear a soft voice say those dreaded words, “When you are ready, you can roll over onto your back.”

UGH! It’s the worst, right? Turning over from your stomach to your back (or vice versa) is arguably the most annoying part of a massage.

Well, it doesn’t have to be! Here are a few pro tricks on making the smoothest transition during a massage.t all begins with an idea.

Massages are AMAZING! I’m obviously bias, but I’m still right 

If you are stressed, get a massage. If you are sore from a workout, get a massage. If you have a knot in your shoulder that just won’t go away, get a massage.

Massages can break up scar tissue, boost your immunity, promote relaxation, enhance your complexion… the list goes on.

Despite all of the benefits that massage has, there are times you should NOT get a massage. Here are some times when you should just do yourself (and your massage therapist) a favor and stay home.