By Talena W. DeBaun, BA, ABT, LAc In the fall it is time for clearing out, letting go, and starting to think about the new. We clean closets, throw things away, and get new clothes. But as we move into WINTER, we begin to draw our energies back into our center. In the Ancient […]
By Katie, LMT Former Licensed Massage Therapist at Peaceful Spirit Massage and Wellness Centers We have all heard what the clients get out of receiving massage, but have you ever wondered what the therapists are thinking while giving the massage? Maybe what the therapist themselves are getting out of giving the massage? Yes, it is […]
By: Michael Clifford, L.Ac. Former Acupuncturist at Peaceful Spirit Massage and Wellness Centers Like all branches of Chinese medicine, traditional gynecology has a long history; the earliest records of gynecological medical writings come from the Shang dynasty (1500-1000 BCE). As with all forms of TCM, the diagnosis guides the treatment. The intake process for an […]
By Alice Adams, RN (Retired), M.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist at Peaceful Spirit Massage and Wellness Centers Sadness and grief are not generally emotions we associate with the winter holidays. Even if you don’t celebrate the Christmas holiday, the refrain “tis the season to be jolly” might resonate somewhere in your consciousness. And, of course, many holidays […]
We are all familiar with the image of blood pumping through our veins like rivers. Pumped by our heart, this ruby-red fluid is crucial to life, providing oxygen and nutrients to every cell in our body. Yet, we have another fluid-based circulatory system that is also vital but not as widely known called the lymphatic […]
By: Sara, LMT, NCTMB Licensed Massage Therapist at Peaceful Spirit Massage Time to Reconnect: Spiritually Focused Massage When I started massage therapy school it was with the intention of blending the physical aspect of bodywork with my energetic and spiritual background in Shamanism and energy work and my experience as a Reiki Master. Now that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]