Reiki I & II February 22-23, 2020. Register online or call 319-341-7144.

We all love a great head or scalp massage. In fact, many people love to get a hair cut because the stylist massages the scalp during the shampoo. But Indian Head Massage is much, much more than just a head rub. Its roots are in the Indian massage tradition of Champi or Shiro Abhyanga. This […]

  Why does your massage therapist tell you to do stretches at home?  There are a couple of reasons they give you this advice.  The most simple reason is that massage therapists are taught to do that in massage school and by virtually all experts in the field.  Therapists know that clients who want to […]

It seems that researchers can’t make up their minds why massage works.   Some say it benefits the cells of the body because one study found that massage stimulates the part of the cells that promote cell repair.  Others point out that the same study showed that massage reduces the production of cytokines.  This lowers inflammation […]

Run, Swim, Bike, Dance, Lift, Swing, Carry. . . . . . What Is Sports Massage? Sports massage is a form of massage that utilizes specific strokes to help athletes obtain maximum performance and physical conditioning by increasing power, endurance, and mobility—both before and after an event or exercise. Who Can Benefit? Sports massage is […]

Keeps You Moving We are all on the move. Whether you are commuting to work, taking kids to soccer practice or in a flurry of activity at the office, you, like most of us are very busy. But for most people, their activity also includes a great amount of sitting, and our modern lifestyle is […]