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5 Lies I will Unapologetically Tell Every Massage Client
Posted on May 10, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in MassageI’m not usually one to advocate telling lies, which is an entirely different thing than never telling them, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. For me, that means telling the occasional white lie to keep my clients from being uncomfortable and anxious about things they seem to be prone to worrying about. […]
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The Physiological Effects of Monthly Massage
Posted on May 3, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Health and Wellness, MassageSure, it feels great to pop in and see a massage therapist every now and then. It’s a great way to pamper yourself, relieve stress during a particularly crazy time, and work out the inevitable kinks that develop when you overdo it or simply “sleep wrong”. Self-compassion and the idea of splurging on yourself once […]
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Will Drinking Water Relieve Your Headache Pain?
Posted on April 26, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Headaches, Health and WellnessShort answer: MaybeLonger answer: If your body isn’t hydrated enough, it can definitely cause a headache. If that’s the case, water can definitely help. Even muscle tension (which is a notorious headache cause) can sometimes be eased by drinking water for the simple reason that your muscles function best when fully hydrated. What Are Dehydration […]
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Why It’s Important to Know Your Massage Priorities
Posted on April 19, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Health and Wellness, MassageWhen your massage therapist asks, “What brings you in?” the absolute least helpful answer is, “Massage.” Funnily enough we’ve managed to work that much out on our own. What we really want to know is what issues are bringing you in. Where do you have pain and/or dysfunction? What areas of your body feel tense? […]
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Why Your Massage Therapist’s Words Matter
Posted on April 12, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Chronic Pain, Health and Wellness, StressI cannot tell you how many times new clients have told me about some of the amazing things previous massage therapists, doctors, PTs, etc. have said to them. And by amazing, I mean completely unprofessional and rude. I doubt any of them intend to be unprofessional, but that doesn’t change the fact that they are. […]
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Why You Need Lavender Essential Oil for Your Next Headache
Posted on April 5, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Aromatherapy, HeadachesYou’ve might have heard that Lavender essential oil is a guaranteed cure for tension headaches. I wouldn’t go that far, but it is a great oil for to have around for many reasons, including an achey head. Pardon my lack of banter today, but it’s been a crazy week and I really feel the need […]
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How to Relieve Plantar Fasciitis with Massage and Stretching
Posted on March 29, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Pain Relief, StretchesYou swing your feet over the side of the bed, stand up, and ow! What is that pain in your heel that and why do you suddenly feel like crawling isn’t such a bad option for getting around? You gingerly step down again and you can still feel it, a sharp, stabbing pain deep inside […]
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Is Stress Really a Serious Health Concern?
Posted on March 22, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in StressJust because most people experience high levels of stress, doesn’t mean you can brush it off as no big deal. Why Do You Say That? There’s a saying I learned the first time I attended the San Diego Pain Summit: “Just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s normal.” And nothing’s more common than stress. Amiright? […]
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Overwhelmed? You Can Cope if You Just Do the One Next Thing.
Posted on March 15, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in StressSometimes life comes at you with both barrels. It’s not fair, but it happens to everyone. I’m not gonna sugar coat it… it sucks. It sucks big time. Your already lengthy to do list can grow to an insane level. So, in addition to the mental and emotional stress of whatever’s happening you’ve probably now […]
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5 Essential oils for Your Next Vacation
Posted on March 8, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Health and WellnessI’ve just spent the last 5 days in the big apple not writing a thing. So, I’m recycling some content from the last newsletter. If you’re one of the lucky ones who gets both my practice newsletter as well as the blog, you get to enjoy this twice. Take These Oils on Vacation With You […]
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8 Handy Ways to Stop Vacation from Stressing You Out
Posted on March 1, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Travel/Vacation/HolidayI’ll be gone next week on vacation. For a whole week. Not a workation, where I take a continuing education class or attend a conference and do some sightseeing in my down time. Nope. This time it’s an actual vacation vacation. I’m heading out to the Big Apple to get my Harry Potter geek on […]
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Why You Need Peppermint Essential Oil for Your Next Headache
Posted on February 22, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Aromatherapy, HeadachesYou’ve might have heard that Peppermint essential oil is a guaranteed cure for tension headaches. I wouldn’t go that far, but it is a great thing to have around when your head starts hurting. Lemme explain. Why Peppermint? Quick aside about where I got the info for this article: Sometime last year, an aromatherapist I […]
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A Simple Self-Treatment for Tension Headaches
Posted on February 15, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in HeadachesSome days I prattle on and on about a topic, but today I’m in more of a show, don’t tell kinda mood. So, I’m going to show one simple thing you can do that will help reduce your tension headache pain. All tension headaches involve muscle tension in the neck and shoulder area. Most of […]
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Essential Oils That Are as Crazy as Last Week’s Weather
Posted on February 8, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in AromatherapyIt’s been a crazy week weather wise. Last week we had -30 degree wind chills and early this week we reached temps close to +50 degrees. I mean, these are not temps you normally expect to experience so close together in the same locale. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll take the 50 degrees right about […]
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What Exactly is a Tension Headache?
Posted on February 1, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in HeadachesTension headaches are the most common type of headache, and roughly 80% of adults will experience a tension headache at some point in their lives. The National Headache Foundation defines a tension headache as “a non-specific headache, which is not vascular or migrainous, and is not related to organic disease.” So, What Causes a Tension […]
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