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 […]
Relieving Tech Neck Pain with Cupping Massage
Are you feeling the strain of spending countless hours hunched over your devices? Neck pain and stiffness, commonly referred to as “tech neck,” have become pervasive issues in today’s digital age. Fortunately, there’s a solution that offers relief and rejuvenation – cupping massage. Understanding Cupping Massage: Cupping massage is a therapeutic technique that harnesses the […]
What DoesYour Job Say About the Kind of Massage You Need
Did you know massage is not a one-squeeze-fits-all solution? As massage therapists, we have to ask a lot of questions to make sure we’re creating the right treatment plan for you, and that all starts with an intake form. Everyone always shudders when they fill out a massage intake form. Why do I have […]