Lost in Massage

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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Chair Massage

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Have you had chair massage lately? It felt great, didn't it?

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What happened to Stretch Armstrong?

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Remember stretching his limbs as far as possible and then watching them snap back into place? Now that was a super hero!

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Holiday Vibe

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sound healing. This modality has been used by indigenous people for centuries. The medicine man, priest or shaman in many ancient cultures believed that vibration carries energy, which has the power to transform. Sound healing is the use of sound plus an intention for the highest good to bring about positive healing change.

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Brute Force

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

When I get a new client who requests deep pressure or the person who is gifting the massage has designated that deep pressure is needed, that presents a learning opportunity. During the intake process, I find out the when and where of their last massage if that applies. I always inquire about what issues the client is currently having and what their expectations are for the massage session.

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