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

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

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

Pregnancy Massage for Relaxation

For the women out there that are wanting to become a mother, already on their journey to motherhood, and the ones that have had the incredible joy of becoming a mother, this blog is for you. I feel motherhood is one of the most amazing and beautiful chapters that a woman can experience. The structural … Continued

Amara Massage Evidence Informed Resource Library for Self Guided CE

Are you ready to evolve your massage practice or just eager to learn more about science and evidence informed manual therapy practice? Below you will find an ever growing list of resources. Check back regularly for updated and new information!  SELF STUDY GUIDE OUTLINE   Myth Reduction “5 Myths and Truths about Massage Therapy Letting … Continued

Your Body is (probably) Not as Broken as You Think, pt 2

6 min read In my last blog post, I touched on some of the complicated misconceptions about how pain is dealt with in manual therapy professions, as well as the complexities of the pain experience within the structure of the biopsychosocial model of understanding. The biggest thing that I have observed is that as a … Continued

Take A Few Moments For Yourself

I feel like these days (especially with the new year) we tend to start putting more pressure on ourselves to be the “best self” we can be. If this is the case for you, trust me, I’m in the same boat as you are. If it so happens to be trying to get more fit/healthy, … Continued

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