“Many naysayers and supporters alike may not realize that hot stone massage is deeply rooted in ancient healing practices, influenced by early understandings of health, changing seasons, and environmental factors. With practices that span thousands of years, it’s clear to see that people are reaping benefits of heat therapy such as hot stones – but why?”

Join Jo this month talking about the benefits of heat therapies, such as hot stones, to keep away the cold!

"September and October are the most popular months for births ... With this in mind, most pregnant people you know right now are either just past their due date and in the postpartum period, or expecting in the next couple months. This is the perfect time to talk about pregnancy massage and its benefits, risks, and timing!"

Join Jo in the breakdown of what separates a pregnancy massage from your typical massage session. Including some spoooooky savings for this Halloween!

"The mystery of 'knots' found in everyday muscle tension has stumped doctors and therapists alike for years ... At some point, the same old message of ‘deep breathing exercises’ and ‘decluttering your life’ as a fix can get old, and you want concrete results. That’s where bodywork enters the picture!"

Join Jo this month breaking down 'knots' -- what is muscle tension, and why are you feeling this way? Perfect for stressed parents and students heading back to school this month!

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“More often than not though, I see people on my table that are in so much pain that they want to break their boundaries in order to relieve pain and tension. Why do we believe we need to ‘power through’ the pain to be better?”

Join Jo this month in celebrating National Relaxation Day with a discussion on the ‘no pain, no gain’ stance to massage, and how deep tissue really compares to Swedish (relaxation) sessions.

During these warm months, the rate of sports and accidental injury is much higher, even if you’re training year-round. How are you getting back on your feet after pulling a muscle, aching from overdoing an exercise, or spraining your ankle?

This month we’re discussing injury recovery and how massage can help! Jo walks you through how your muscle memory affects the healing process, and how our popular IASTM add-on can benefit you.

If you have seasonal allergies like over 25% of Americans, there’s a good chance this break in weather has you surrounded by tissues, saline spray, and various kinds of allergy medicine. What helps after you’ve run out of your 200-count box of tissues? Are you getting the relief you expect from your medicine? There may be a different way to help with sinus pressure, running eyes, congestion, draining, and more!

This month’s topic is the Lymphatic System! Jo and Pam collaborate to show you how manual lymphatic drainage massages can help with constant allergies, post-surgery swelling, and more!

What is a “Swedish” massage? Is “Deep TIssue” better for your tension? Which one is the right fit for you? This post is for anyone looking to educate themselves, discover different options for pain relief, and get into the habit of better self-care!

In this blog, discover therapists that are known for deep tissue, reviews for current and past clients, and the differences between Swedish and Deep Tissue massage!

As mothers, you’re often warned about the physical strain that a pregnancy puts on you. You’re prepared for the weight gain, the hormones, the weird cravings, swollen ankles and so much more. But how many can say they were properly informed of the mental weight a baby brings for to-be mothers?

In this blog, Jo discusses the correlation between postpartum depression, motherhood, and mental health — and how massage can help!

No matter what, you need help with your injury so you can get back up and enjoy the sunshine! When thinking of treatments, does massage pop into your mind?

This blog post highlights our theme of the month: Injury Prevention and Recovery! Jo takes you through massage as a part of a treatment plan, especially with injuries from spring cleaning, sports, and everyday trips and slips!

Nearly 1 in 5 adults nationally are dealing with chronic pain that impacts their daily activities and lifestyle. As everything in the world blooms into new, how are you handling your old pains?

This blog post highlights our theme of the month: Chronic Pain! Jo takes you through treatment plans of the past and future of medicine as a part of discussing Autoimmune Disorder Awareness Month.

So, why is self-care so important? Why are we always told to look inward when fixing our problems?

This blog post highlights our theme of February: Self Care! Jo takes you into the reasoning behind self-help books, and ways to balance your schedule with your health!

Why is it so hard for us to follow through on resolutions when it comes to ourselves? What lets us care for our children, spouses, siblings, and others, but not for us?

This blog post highlights our theme of January: the New Year! Jo takes you into some ways to shake off the dust and get back to being a better you!