Tag: Massage Therapy

May 8, 2020

Self Care Anywhere

Written and created by: Elli Wernsman

November 6, 2019

Touch: The need for comfort in times of isolation

[caption id="attachment_9927" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Photo Credit: Juan Pablo Arenas[/caption] 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…

January 11, 2018

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…

September 28, 2017

A Window Into our World: A Massage Therapist’s View

4 MINUTE READ I have been a massage therapist for over 11 years.  Considered long enough in most professions to have a solid understanding of the foundational experiences that are required on a day to day basis. I would like…

August 9, 2017

It’s Okay To Massage Her Ankles! Debunking A Major Myth In Pregnancy & Massage

*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…

April 28, 2017

What? I have to do stuff after a massage?

Brittany Lee-Anderson 3 minute read What “should” you do right after a massage? What I recommend is relaxing.  Going for a walk, take a nap, do some gentle yoga, go out or food etc. Just have fun and live your…

April 5, 2017

Don’t Forget To Breathe

Brittany Lee-Anderson 2 Minute Read The breath should be automatic right? The body should know instinctually how to  breathe, otherwise wouldn’t we perish? Definitely, but how we breathe is key. For different reasons most of us rarely breathe to our fullest capacity, therefore depriving ourselves…

March 1, 2017

More Pressure Is Not Always Necessary

Brittany Lee-Anderson 2 Minute Read Don’t get me wrong, pressure is great! Using pressure to relax tight muscles is a great tool for the right moment, for the right scenario, for the right time. When I am working on your…

January 22, 2017

5 Ways to Practice Self Love

3 MINUTE READ We hear it often, how important it is to love ourselves. Although Self-love means something different to every person, there are ways in which we can practice self-love. Slowly and with practice, you can learn, adapt and…

January 10, 2017

Exercise and massage? What are the basics?

5 Minute Read Exercise and massage?  Exercise and massage go together. Having both practices in your life can greatly reduce chronic pain and inflammation. Trust me, when you start to move and groove outside of your massages, you will start…