Think Massage is Just for Special Occasions?
When I was in my 20s, I got a massage only when my aunt treated me to one, and it was always when my cousin from Florida came to visit. It was a special treat. But in my late 30s, something happened. I was getting older and muscle pain from repetitive motion and daily stress […]
5 Solutions to Help Deal with Chronic Pain
We all want to get up and get started with our day without wincing when we take that first step. Yet, so many times we live with pain when we don’t have to. As a massage therapist in Fort Worth, I work with people who tend to have common problems. Here are some easy solutions […]
So When Will I Stop Being in Pain
Looking at my Google history, I can see that in the past week or so I’ve googled, “How long will it take to lose 10 pounds?”, “How long does it take to ship a small box to England?”, “How long does it take to learn fractions?” And, it’s a question people ask me as well. […]
Common Massage Problems You Might Face During Summer
Summer. People think of summer as wine on the porch, lounging around the pool and having fun! So, what can really go wrong in the summer, right? There are a few massage problems people face in the summer that keep them from enjoying their time as much as they should – a crick in the […]
The Surprising Thing I Learned about Massage while watching the Texas Rangers
I know what you’re thinking! How does watching Texas Ranger’s player Shin-Soo Chin warm up before a game relate to massage? When we think of massage therapy training, we think of traditional schooling, and maybe of books and trade journals – but that’s not what solved a huge problem for me. What a-ha moment did […]
3 Common Mistakes You Do While Working
Have you ever had a nagging crick in your neck? You know – that annoying pain that keeps you from looking left or right and reminds you that you’re not as fit as you once were? In my line of work as a massage therapist in Fort Worth, I see lots of people with this […]
3 Ways Being a Starfleet Commander Can Cause Work Injury
We all like to think being a commander at Starfleet is a glamorous job. There’s travel, meeting new life forms, commanding people, and setting phasers to stun. In all reality, your day as a Starfleet Commander would be spent doing the following: sitting while telling people what to do, sitting while reading and writing reports, […]
Common Anxieties Men Have Before Their First Massage Appointment
Massage can be scary if you’ve never had a massage. This is true for anyone. However, this post is for the guys and the fears they have that prevent them from booking an appointment with a massage therapist. I want to put your fears to rest and answer a few questions. I’m kinda hairy […]
Deep Tissue Massage Doesn’t Have to Hurt
One of the reasons why I don’t dig my elbows into a client’s backside during massage is because I despise it when it’s done to me. Yet, in the past, I never said anything to the massage therapists who did make that part of their practice. And guess what? That’s happened to me several […]
