Clients with aches or pains often ask me, “Should I ice it or apply heat?” That depends. Does the skin where it hurts feel: warmer than the skin around that area? Then, to bring balance, put ice. the same temperature as the area around it? Then, try heat. Unsure about the temperature of the achy […]
Revised Effective August 14, 2023 at Melt Massage wearing high a quality NIOSH approved N95 mask covering the nose and mouth will continue to be required if at the time of your appointment: you had or recovered from having had Covid in the previous 21 days you are asymptomatic but have been around someone who is sick […]
How many travel injuries have I treated? Pulled backs from lifting luggage, strained necks from sleeping on a flight or on strange beds… Travel can be fun, but what good is a vacation you come home from feeling like you need another vacation? Try these Travel Tips! In your Carry-On, pack: 1) Tennis ball […]
You’re sick. You want to feel better. You’ve felt better after massage so you book a massage. Or, you’ve got a massage scheduled and you’re sick or “getting over” being sick days before the massage appointment. Some symptoms have subsided and you’re “well enough” to work, so you think you’re “well enough” to get a […]
Cupping isn’t for every body and there are some conditions for which it is even contraindicated. However, if you have stubborn tension that hasn’t been relieved in other ways, or if you want to feel your body like you’ve never felt it before and your body is in a condition to benefit from Cupping, you […]
(Makes a great gift!) Do you want to know how to give and receive an even better massage at home? For any pair of people who love to give, and receive, massage from each other. In 60 minutes, start leveraging the skills I’ve learned from 30 years of practice to both give and receive a […]
We’ve come a long way but we’re not completely out of the woods in regard to the risk of contracting, getting sick from, and spreading Covid-19. I continue with my Covid Protocols, including keeping windows open for fresh air. With Winter this means that air can be very refreshing. In order to balance our needs […]
