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Can Massage Help Vertigo?
Posted on August 18, 2017 by Michelle Doetsch in MassageHave you ever considered massage or bodywork for help with your dizziness or vertigo? If you’re like most people, you haven’t. And I totally understand why you wouldn’t. But maybe you should. The usefulness of massage or bodywork to help with vertigo or dizziness depends on what’s causing it. Massage Won’t Help If… You have an […]
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When to Fire Your Massage Therapist
Posted on August 11, 2017 by Michelle Doetsch in MassageHopefully you’ve had nothing but good experiences with the massage therapists you’ve seen. If you’re like most people, however, you’ve likely had at least one less than favorable interaction. But at what point do you put your foot down and fire them. And what’s involved in firing them anyway? Fire Your Therapist If… They EVER […]
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The Massage Client’s Guide to Leaving Reviews
Posted on August 4, 2017 by Michelle Doetsch in MassageSo you’ve just gotten a fabulous massage and want to leave a glowing review for your therapist (awww, thanks) but you don’t know what to say. You’re not alone. Writing reviews isn’t easy, as evidenced by the fact that you’re reading this. I used to struggle writing reviews for other providers. Ok, fine, I still struggle […]
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Do You Have Unrealistic Massage Expectations?
Posted on July 28, 2017 by Michelle Doetsch in MassageHow Realistic Are Your Massage Expectations? I can’t tell you how many times in the past 15 years I’ve heard from people who’ve had a bad experience with massage. It usually comes down to not having had their expectations met. The reasons are varied: The office was dirty, they didn’t get the type of massage they […]
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A Different Way to Choose a Massage Therapist
Posted on July 21, 2017 by Michelle Doetsch in Massage, UncategorizedFinding a Massage Therapist is Hard I often get asked about how to find a good massage therapist. To be honest, I totally understand the question, but I kind of hate it at the same time, for two reasons. First, It’s a bit of a loaded question to start with because “good” is a subjective term. […]
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10 Things You Don’t Know About Peppermint Essential Oil
Posted on July 14, 2017 by Michelle Doetsch in AromatherapyPeppermint (Mentha piperita) essential oil is one of the most common essential oils. It’s easy to find, easy to afford, and useful for a huge list of things from headaches to tired feet and from deterring ants to deodorizing the trash. But there’s more to peppermint EO than meets the eye, or should I say […]
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The Eucalyptus You Don’t Know (But Need to Meet)
Posted on July 7, 2017 by Michelle Doetsch in AromatherapyYou’ve heard of eucalyptus essential oil. But did you know there’s more than one type of eucalyptus? I can think of 4 off the top of my head: Eucalyptus globulus (the most popular and most prevalent), Eucalyptus radiata (slightly softer smell and great to use proactively), Eucalyptus citriodora (lemon eucalyptus, a great insect repellant), and […]
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Why Lavender Essential Oil is NOT Overrated
Posted on June 30, 2017 by Michelle Doetsch in AromatherapyConfession: There was a time, when I’d roll my eyes every time someone recommended lavender essential oil for one problem or another. “Don’t you know any other oils?!?,” I’d scream in my head, “OMG, there are sooooo many more oils that could be useful for that. Simpleton.” I may have been a tad hasty in my […]
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5 Essential Oils You Should Always Have
Posted on June 23, 2017 by Michelle Doetsch in AromatherapyI haven’t done a post about aromatherapy for a while. It’s time I remedied that. I know it’s summer and I know you want to get out and enjoy the 5 minutes of good weather we have each year, and so do I. So, I’m going to keep this short and sweet and tell you the 5 […]
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The Massage Client’s Guide to (Not) Shaving
Posted on June 16, 2017 by Michelle Doetsch in MassageClients often apologize for not having shaved this or waxed that, but it’s really no big deal. Hairy Legs Ladies, this is for you. Shaving our legs is a cultural thing. Here in the U.S. it’s considered normal, and even expected, for a woman to shave her legs. But not all cultures take that view. Some […]
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No, Your Massage Therapist Doesn’t Want to Play “Hide and Seek”
Posted on June 9, 2017 by Michelle Doetsch in MassageAs a kid, I used to love to play hide and seek. I thrilled to find the perfect hiding spot, which was different depending on who was searching. I also loved being able to figure out each person’s favorite type of hiding spot and finding them with relative ease afterward. Truth be told, I still […]
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What You Need To Know About Pain And Massage
Posted on June 2, 2017 by Michelle Doetsch in MassageNo Pain No gain I can’t speak to the benefits of “no pain no gain” in relation to sports or weight training, but I can tell you that it doesn’t hold water when it comes to massage. That’s not to say that massage might never be uncomfortable, but it should never be downright painful. What Is Pain? […]
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What it Means When a Muscle Feels Tight
Posted on May 26, 2017 by Michelle Doetsch in MassageI’m sure you’ve felt tight muscles on yourself. Whether you physically touched the muscles with your hands or just felt the sense of tension in your body, there’s a good chance you rubbed those muscles yourself or asked someone else to do it for you. Maybe both. But what does the term “tight muscle” mean? […]
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The Massage Client’s Guide to Taking Off Your Clothes
Posted on May 19, 2017 by Michelle Doetsch in MassageExposing the Truth About Getting Undressed (tl;dr version) Only undress as far as you’re comfortable. Really. Yes, I mean it. No, I really don’t have a preference. Let’s Cover That A Bit More Thoroughly Think about it. If you’re feeling a bit “exposed,” despite being covered by a sheet and blanket, you’re going to be […]
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Should You Really Take Your Time Getting Up After A Massage?
Posted on May 12, 2017 by Michelle Doetsch in MassageIf you’ve ever had a massage, you know that some sort of time warp takes place once you set foot in the massage room. It speeds up, it slows down, you may even start to lose track of what day it is. Or maybe that’s just me. So much of massage is time-based that we […]
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