March 19th, 2014 • Posted by Enlightened Earth Healing • Permalink
When spring hits, people get the urge to do a bit of deep cleaning and decluttering in their homes. The same should be true for your body. Receiving a massage is the perfect way to slough off old winter skin and reset your body for a new, warmer season. If you haven't had a massage in a while, taking the time to pamper yourself can prepare you for this season of renewal.
Get Rid of Dry Skin
As the temperatures rise above freezing, you'll put away the long-sleeved sweaters and pants and begin to show more skin. Indoor heat, low humidity and cold winter air has likely left your skin dry in spots and, perhaps, a bit lifeless. Start with a full body exfoliation and follow up with a massage with essential oils. The combination of exfoliating dry, dull skin and adding moisture with nourishing oils will leave your skin glowing and ready to show off.
Put Your Best Foot Forward
One of the best traditions of spring is showing off a new pair of strappy sandals, but no one wants to get caught with cracked heels or callouses. Start with a salt foot scrub to smooth skin. Then, invest in a foot massage to make sure your feet are warm weather ready. Follow up with regular deep exfoliation and moisturizing massages to keep feet sandal-ready all spring and summer long.
New Beginnings
Spring is a time of everything beginning again, fresh and new. It is also a good time to try a new type of massage you've never had before. According to WebMD, there are more than 80 different styles of massage therapy. Feel free to ask about what would be best for your body and your needs.
In addition to reviving tired winter skin and preparing yourself for spring clothing, the warmer weather allows you to take advantage of massage services without feeling the chill of winter. Why is spring a good time for a massage? Because massage is beneficial throughout every season and spring is no exception.
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February 28th, 2014 • Posted by Enlightened Earth Healing • Permalink
What are you carrying around in your shoulders, jaw line or neck? While this daily tension seems normal, it is wreaking havoc on your muscles and joints -- not to mention, your appearance may look something less than the serene, graceful goddess that you envision. Or maybe you get enough sleep every night and awaken to a morning Yoga routine, followed by an organic strawberry and kelp smoothie. Most of us are closer to the first scenario, with busy lives and bodies that need balancing once in awhile. Bodywork – professional massage therapy or its specialty counterparts -- can improve health physically, mentally and emotionally. This translates to increased relaxation, sense of wellbeing and a more radiant, youthful appearance.
While massage therapy has found its way into hospitals and health insurance policies, it still carries a reputation for being "indulgent" -- and who couldn't argue that massage is right up there with chocolate and bubble baths?! However, there are so many reasons that it's good for you and most doctors would happily write a massage prescription to improve a host of patient health issues. The American Institute of Stress in Yonkers, New York estimates that 75 to 90 percent of all visits to doctors are for stress-related disorders, and calls stress the country's No. 1 health problem. Considering the cost of medical care - and the risk of accumulated stress in the first place - massage therapy has a whole other category of importance. Many cultures around the world consider bodywork a health necessity. Let's start looking at it that way too!
Starting with looser shoulders, imagine how much easier you could breathe, smile and fall asleep at night. Subsequent therapy sessions gradually relieve more and more long-held tension until the body begins to feel "whole" again. The worst tensions are those we can’t even feel. Entirely unaware of the pain, we first notice a gnarly knot when a massage therapist glides into it. She then focuses knowledgeably on the tightest areas until they smooth out, and the client may fall asleep or describe a feeling of utter lightness.
Once someone becomes a regular consumer of therapeutic massage, it can become the healthiest addiction ever. A weekly or semi-weekly client learns what it feels like to be relaxed and becomes aware of when tension arises. They may learn to deep breathe or stretch to regain that relaxed, physically balanced feeling in between massage appointments. Ready to work the tension in your body? Call us at and schedule your massage appointment today.
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February 18th, 2014 • Posted by Enlightened Earth Healing • Permalink
You may be experiencing symptoms of stress and not even know it. Stress affects your body, thoughts, mood and feelings. If left untreated, stress can contribute to serious health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. A good massage is one of the best ways to de-stress and relax.
Massage therapy is a unique treatment that can heal the body physically, emotionally, and spiritually. A massage session can address any of the symptoms listed above as well as so much more. It guides the body toward health and balances the body systems so that the signs of stress diminish.
We invite you to take advantage of this important treatment. Allow us to aid in the healing and balancing of your body toward better health. We just enjoy making people feel better. Call to schedule your appointment today.
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