Okay, Fine. I Changed My Mind About 30 Minute Massages.
Back in 2019, I wrote an entire blog post explaining why I didn’t offer 30 minute massages. And now, seven years later, I’m considering offering them. So yes, apparently I am allowed to change my mind. In that old post, my reasoning actually made sense. I said that most clients came in already stressed, and […]
Your Shoulder Has Been Mad for Six Months. Can One Massage Get Rid of Knots?
Clients come to my office all the time saying that they want their massage to get rid of all the knots in their shoulders. So, if an area has been sore for months or longer, will those knots go away after one session? Let’s talk about it. The truth is, sometimes ONE massage can give […]
Silicone vs. Fire Cupping: What’s the Difference?
When people hear the word cupping, they often picture the dark, circular marks left on Olympic athletes or videos of someone placing glass cups on the body using a flame. That technique is called fire cupping, and it’s one style of cupping therapy. At Geek Girl Massage Therapy, I use silicone cupping instead. Clients sometimes […]
Is Cupping Better Than Regular Massage?
Honestly, it depends on what you are trying to accomplish. If you are looking for a relaxing massage to help you unwind and de-stress, a regular Swedish massage is usually the better fit. But if you are dealing with chronic muscle tension, stubborn tightness, or pain that keeps coming back, cupping massage often works better […]
How Often Should You Get a Massage (Especially If You’re on a Budget)?
If you’ve ever walked out of a massage thinking, “Wow… I really needed that. I should come in more often,” and then didn’t, you’re not alone. Most people are trying to balance feeling better with real life. Time, money, and schedules all play a role. So how often should you get a massage if you […]
How Often Should You Get a Massage for Neck Pain?
If you are dealing with ongoing tension, you have probably wondered how often to get a massage for neck pain. Maybe you had a session that helped, felt amazing for a few days, and then noticed everything slowly tightening back up again. That can feel frustrating. It can also make you question whether massage is […]
Types of Neck Pain: What Your Neck Is Trying to Tell You
Not all neck pain feels the same, and once you start noticing the different types of neck pain, it gets a little easier to make sense of what your body is doing. That dull ache at the base of your skull, the tight pulling along one side, or that heavy, weighed-down feeling across your shoulders […]
Neck Pain After Massage: Why It Comes Back and What You Can Do
Neck pain after massage is one of the most frustrating things, you finally do the thing. You book the massage, you show up, you melt into the table… and for a little while, your neck actually feels normal again. Then a day or two later, it creeps back in. That tight, achy, “why am I […]
Desk Job Neck and Shoulder Pain? Start Here
If you’re dealing with desk job neck and shoulder pain, you’re not alone. Sitting at a computer all day can lead to tight, achy shoulders and a stiff neck that just won’t go away. This is one of the most common issues I see in massage. And no, the solution is not just more pressure. […]