We have been overwhelmed with the outpouring of support from all of our clients! Because so many of you have reached out, we have been thinking about how best to structure any voluntary support moving forward. There is absolutely no expectation that anyone donate or offer support unless that feels right for them, as we … Continued
Updated on Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 Amara Massage Therapy & Wellness is currently closed for hands on massage services. We eagerly hope to reintegrate massage therapy back onto our active menu of services as soon as possible, but cannot do so safely until several standards have been met. As we get clear on what these … Continued
Updated on March 20th, 2020 AMARA MASSAGE WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO STATE WIDE SHUT DOWNS AND QUARANTINE EFFORTS As a business, we are committed to keeping a clean and sanitized business environment in the following ways: We regularly hand clean and sanitize our business; including doorknobs, handles, work surfaces, furniture, tech … Continued
9 minute read “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ― Leo F. Buscaglia With the onset of the fall and winter season, I’ve already noticed … Continued
4 min read Photo: Aaron Blanco Tejedor “Anxiety How do you always get the best of me? I’m out here living in a fantasy I can’t enjoy a goddamn thing Anxiety Why am I never where I am supposed to be? Even with my lover sleeping close to me I’m wide awake and I’m in … Continued
Have you ever experienced going to a healthcare practitioner, or manual therapist of any sort, and heard someone exclaim any of the following: “You’re probably sitting too much at work, and that’s why your low back is a mess.” “You must be doing something to re-injure your shoulder if it keeps hurting. Feels like bone-on-bone … Continued
*This article was originally featured in Massage & Fitness Magazine 5 MINUTE READ There are many misconceptions about prenatal massage in the massage therapy community. Some of these ideas may deny the benefits of massage to pregnant women who seek it and some of this misinformation could actually do harm by causing serious emotional distress. … Continued
Become a MEMBER Annual Amara Membership cost $25 (charged one time annually) Benefits of membership include: $10 discount on every regular appointment (membership discount cannot be combined with Golden Ticket or other special pricing options). This offers you discount package pricing without having to pre-pay for appointments or worry about excessive recurring monthly charges or … Continued
Written and created by Emili Holden and Aimee Carlson There is a significant amount of research that indicates how kindness and compassion reduce stress, boost our immune systems and can help reduce negative emotions; such as anger, anxieties and depression. Studies show that helping others is believed to increase levels of an endorphin-like chemical, which … Continued
Raising kids is challenging under the most normal of times, but when magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be downright overwhelming. Whether a big family, small family, single parent family or blend of everything in-between, the stress of the “new normal” that we all find ourselves in affects everyone, at any age. Parents are … Continued
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Lessons from Lucy Written by Aimee Carlson, LMT (5 min read) My dog Lucy, has the best life. Being an only “child”, she gets lots of love and attention. Her personality is sweet, curious and at times full of boundless energy. She can produce excited full circle spins at the word “walk”, has several fuzzy … Continued
Making a big batch of nourishing and healthy soup can be quick and easy! You can modify the veggies and/or spices to give it character of its own, based on your taste! This soup freezes well so double the batch to have extra for a quick and easy re-heat treat! Devon’s Chicken Veggie Soup 1 … Continued
5 minute read Although the month of March contains some continued waves of winter, it does mark the turning of the season. Brighter days and warmer weather start to tap us on the shoulder and tempt us towards an often much desired transition. As the natural environment begins to “wake-up” from its hibernation, we are … Continued
Spring represents a time of growth and renewal. As the trees begin to sprout buds and the grasses grow green, we begin to greet the turning of the season with an awakened sense of excitement for warmer temperatures and brighter days. Set yourself up for a fresh step into this season with our Lemongrass Dead … Continued
