Upcoming Changes to our Pricing & Memberships

Dear Amara friends and community members, I’m excited to be writing a more positive message after what has been a very difficult 18 months for everyone. As we move ahead and prepare to make even more improvements within Amara we want to keep all of our guests informed on upcoming changes/updates as well as extra … Continued

Touch: The need for comfort in times of isolation

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

Anxiety: Bad Guy or Good Guy?

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

Your Body Is (probably) Not as Broken As You Think, Part 1

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

2023-24 Price Increase

Amara will be increasing our service costs beginning December 1st, 2023.  Amara has not had a service price increase in 2 years. There are a few factors impacting this decision. First, we want to remain a highly competitive employer that attracts and retains quality licensed massage therapists and employees, this means offering things like paid … Continued

Amara Massage Election Day Closure

Hello Loyal guests, employees and friends of Amara Massage! We will be closed on Tuesday, November 3rd in observance of our national election day. We encourage you to REGISTER TO VOTE and participate in our election, it matters!

Rest and Restore: How you can improve your sleeping habits

Written by Elli Wernsman For full presentation including images please click HERE. WHY IS SLEEP SO IMPORTANT? – We are more able to concentrate and retain information -Improved motor abilities -Elevated mood -Helps us maintain weight and prevent obesity -Keeps us from developing problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and mental stress … Continued

Kids Under Pressure

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

Gearing up after the PAUSE

Updated on June 21st, 2020 Amara Massage tentative reopening July 17th- August 30th We will be posting a NEW BLOG in the next two weeks with details on reopening, new hours, and availability as well as our online COVID preparedness plan. Please hold off on sending appointment requests until you hear from us with another … Continued