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How Massage Therapy Can Help Recreational Athletes
Posted on March 21, 2020 by Michelle Doetsch in MassageSoccer star Megan Rapinoe counts massage therapy as a crucial part of her all-too-necessary recovery regimen to allow her muscles time to heal after a hard day of training or a tough game. And remember those round red marks on Michael Phelps? Professional athletes often work with massage therapists before, during and after training and […]
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Why You Should Use Your Massage Therapist’s Cancellation List
Posted on March 7, 2020 by Michelle Doetsch in MassageYou finally have an opening in your schedule so you go online to schedule a massage with your favorite massage therapist only to find they don’t have any openings that day. Gah! I hate it when that happens. I know you do too. But did you know that you might be able to get a […]
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Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with Massage
Posted on February 22, 2020 by Michelle Doetsch in Massage, Pain ReliefWhen you think of massage therapy, what comes to mind? Perhaps you consider those aches and pains in your shoulders and neck, or maybe your sore, tired, or swollen legs, or even a way you can cope with excess stress. However, the therapeutic nature of massage therapy extends far beyond just relieving stiff muscles or […]
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Massage For Lower Back Pain
Posted on February 8, 2020 by Michelle Doetsch in MassageIf you’ve ever battled lower back pain, you know how nagging and exhausting it can be. Pain medications can be dangerous to take for extended periods (and frequently only dull the pain, instead of dealing with it), relief found from injections is ineffective or short-lived, and some therapies can even make your lower back pain […]
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Common Myths About Back Pain
Posted on January 25, 2020 by Michelle Doetsch in MassageThere are dozens and dozens of myths out there about what leads to back pain, what you should do to prevent back pain, and what kinds of treatments may resolve your back pain. Today, I am here to tell you that you should think again about what may be causing your aches and pains and […]
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What You Need to Know About Tattoos and Massage
Posted on January 19, 2020 by Michelle Doetsch in MassageI’m currently caring for a fresh tattoo, a large piece that takes up most of my back. It’s my third tattoo and each time I get some new ink I get loads of questions about being able to give and receive massage while the tat is still healing. If you’re considering getting your first tattoo, […]
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A Few Lessons From 2019
Posted on January 4, 2020 by Michelle Doetsch in Health and WellnessWas 2019 a challenging year for you? It was for many people, myself included. But that’s nothing new. Every year brings challenges, some are just more comfortable than others. You’ve been dealing with the challenge of Uncle Bigot all your life so he’s less challenging than say all of your appliances futzing out in the […]
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Can You Still Get a Massage if You’re Injured/Broken?
Posted on December 5, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Health and Wellness, Pain ReliefSo you broke your ankle (oh, wait… that’s me), or arm, or leg, or dislocated your shoulder. Or maybe you sprained or tore something, or had surgery. Your body probably hurts in places you didn’t injure as a result of using splints, braces, crutches, knee scooters, or other mobility aids, or possibly from tightening your […]
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What I Learned by Taking a Dissection Class
Posted on October 26, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Health and WellnessBack in July I wrote about my rationale and excitement for taking a week off to take a dissection class this October. (Click here to read it, if you haven’t already.) I was gone from Sunday October 6 through Sunday October 13, so I’ve been back just over a week now. I promised to tell […]
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Why I Use Lavender Essential Oil on Burns
Posted on September 27, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in AromatherapyDoes Lavender Essential Oil Really Help Heal Burns? Short answer: YesLonger answer: Absolutely, 100%, has never failed me My Worst Burns (Scalds) Twice in my life I’ve had the misfortune of pouring boiling water on one part of my body or another. The first time, I was pouring boiling water from a saucepan into my […]
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Treating Tension Headaches With Self Massage
Posted on September 20, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Headaches, MassageMost of us are familiar with the sensation of a headache. The location, cause, and severity can differ, but we all agree that headaches hurt! When you have a headache, it’s hard to function normally until you find relief. That’s why there are so many techniques for treating headaches. Not all of these techniques are […]
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A Few of the Things I’ve Learned From Life’s Crises and Challenges
Posted on September 2, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Health and Wellness, StressSome people insist that within each challenge and crisis is a lesson you need to learn, as if the crisis is somehow your fault for not having learned the lesson earlier. I call BS. But just because it’s not our fault doesn’t mean that we can’t learn something from these situations. Actually, we can learn […]
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Peppermint Essential Oil Vs Ants: And the Winner Is…
Posted on August 16, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in AromatherapyI’ve been writing about essential oils for several years now. Today I’m going to vary from my usual format; I’m going to tell you a story. A story that involves a sh*t-ton of ants and a few drops of peppermint essential oil. Weeds and Dirt and Ants Oh My I spent this past Saturday outside […]
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Why You Need Special Playlists for When You’re Stressed Out
Posted on August 9, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Health and Wellness, StressThey say that music soothes the savage beast. They also say that you often give others the advice that you need yourself. I’m pretty sure they’re both right. I don’t know about you, but when I’m super stressed I find that music really can soothe my savage beast. I’ve also got a lot of stress […]
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How Sleep Affects Your Pain Level & What to do About it
Posted on August 4, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Health and Wellness, SleepDo you ever wake up in the morning feeling worse than when you went to bed? Maybe you feel stiff first thing in the morning, but as you start moving through your day, the stiffness dissipates. Maybe you notice that it takes less stress to make you crabby, which then gives you a headache. Or […]
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