Lost in Massage

Be a Trekker!!

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Today I heard about Girl Trek, an organization that works with females of color to live healthier lives.

Geriatric Massage

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The world's population is approximately 308.6 million. Did you know that 4% to 7% of the world's population is over the age of 65? Our elderly population struggles with complex medical, emotional and financial problems on a daily basis.

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Cupping

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Remember that photo of Gwyneth Paltrow with her having circles on her back? Well, that was the result of cupping.

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Popping and Locking

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Recently I spoke to a client who had been complaining of morning stiffness and pain throughout the day with difficulty bending and unbending her thumb joint. After seeing her doctor, she was diagnosed with trigger finger, which is a condition where your fingers or thumb get locked temporarily in a bent position. It is called trigger finger or trigger thumb because the affected digit may unbend with a popping sound, which sounds like a trigger being pulled and released.

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New Guitar Hands

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

I applaud your blossoming musical ability. Learning to play guitar seems like navigating a complicated maze to me. However, I do know that your hands need some work, especially those fingers.

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6.21 miles

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Yep, that equals a distance of 10K. Runners and walkers: The 2010 Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K in Richmond, Virginia is coming up fast.

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Drivers’ Tension

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Imagine driving to work when the weather is absolutely wretched. Snow, rain, fog, sleet, ice are just a few items in winter’s bag of tricks.

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Pain in Your Sole?

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Do you have pain, irritation, or swelling on the bottom of your feet? Do you have heel or arch pain as well? It could be plantar fasciitis, a common condition caused by excessive stretching of the plantar fascia.

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You're in the Band!

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Unfortunately, you are not happy about it. Iliotibial Band Pain - words that runners do not want to hear!

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About Face!

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Now that the holidays are over, feel your face. If you are in Virginia, you can wait until your face has thawed out from the blustery wind we have been having. Is it tight, tired or achy? Then it is time to break up that tension.

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