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Chinese Herbology

One of the strengths of TCM is its scientific application of herbal medicine. Chinese Herbology has a 3,000+ year documented history of clinical effectiveness and fits into the TCM paradigm of helping the body to find its own balance as it returns to health. The practitioner’s thorough understanding of the actions of the individual herbs […]

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The Benefits of AromaTouch Treatments

By Alice Adams, RN (Retired), L.Ac., M.Ac. Acupuncturist at Peaceful Spirit Massage and Wellness Centers One of the primary benefits of AromaTouch treatments is relief from toxic insults which affect all aspects of our health and well-being. People that experience symptoms like high blood pressure, headaches, and sleep disturbances may be combating toxic insult. But […]

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Should Massage Hurt?

By Mara Concordia, CEO, LMT CEO at Peaceful Spirit Massage and Wellness Centers As the owner of peaceful Spirit Massage and Wellness center I am asked many questions about what is “right, wrong, good or bad” about massage, acupuncture and “bodywork” in general. Should I feel this way or that? What is that modality good […]

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The Value of Breathwork During a Massage

The following is an excerpt from an article for massage therapists and clients which illustrates a simple yet very effective technique to increase the benefits of a massage session. I invite you to give it a try during your next massage! The Beauty of Breathwork by Anne Williams Breathwork is essential to deepening a massage […]

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Treating Menopausal Symptoms with Massage, Acupressure and Acupuncture

By Pamela Israel Hot flashes. Depression. Fatigue. Night sweats. These are just a few of the symptoms that many women experience when they go through menopause later in life. Although many doctors prescribe different medications when treating menopause, several alternative therapies have been shown to be highly effective in alleviating symptoms. For example, a study […]

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When Should You NOT Get a Massage?

By Pamela Israel Here at Peaceful Spirit, we spend a large amount of time encouraging our clients and the general public to come in and get therapeutic massage. We strongly believe that massage can help many different physical and mental conditions in ways that Western medicine simply cannot. However, we also know that there are […]

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

There are more than 100 varieties of arthritis, and the causes of most types are unknown. Most types of arthritis are associated with long-term inflammation caused by a constant flow of toxins into the bloodstream by some form of infection in the system. Anything from an abscessed tooth to strep throat may be among the […]

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Massage For Lupus Patients

By Melissa, LMT Former Licensed Massage Therapist at Peaceful Spirit Massage & Wellness Centers A diagnosis of lupus can be devastating for anyone but massage can help. Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body). In lupus, something goes wrong with your […]

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Chi Nei Tsang

By Sara, LMT Licensed Massage Therapist at Peaceful Spirit Massage & Wellness Centers As a massage therapist here at Peaceful Spirit, I have found that many of my clients have discomfort relating to abdominal tension. This led me to take a number of continuing education courses in Chi Nie Tsang (CNT). While experiencing Chi Nie […]

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In Response to Opioid Crisis, Medicare Advantage Will Cover Therapeutic Massage in More Than 270 Plans Beginning in 2019

By Pamela Israel Peaceful Spirit Massage & Wellness Centers Chronic pain can be debilitating. It can take over your life and keep you from doing the things you love. And it isn’t something that only affects a few people. A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 50 million […]

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