Lynn Harris
Lomi Lomi massage is universally a good choice for several reasons. First off, it is a very creative, fluid, and loving dance on the part of the practitioner. The joy that arises from the dance of Lomi, will be communicated directly into your body. Secondly, the practitioner will be able to go as deep or as superficial as your tissue’s require. more...
stacey stone
Where do you tend to hold your stress? If you’re like most people, you’re probably thinking your neck, shoulders, and upper back. With all the sitting we do on a daily basis- we’re bringing our bodies into a posture that the bones and muscles weren’t made to hold for such long periods of time. But because the body is an amazing machine- it has learned how to compromise its original structure (proper posture), in order to support us in our daily routines and activities. This can be related to driving a vehicle when the tires haven’t been aligned and balanced. The vehicle can drive like this for a while, but eventually something is going to breakdown. Same goes for the body, and we usually experience the first signs of “breakdown” as tightness and/or pain. Research has found, for example, that letting your head jut forward is associated with neck, back, and even jaw pain. The relationship of one body part to another is the essence of posture. When you stand or sit with your joints, muscles, and ligaments in proper alignment, you reduce the strain on your body, and in turn, keep yourself out of pain. more...
Nancy Spence
Getting through the bad times is a challenge to the most stoic of personalities. Major life events – losing a job or getting newly hired; falling in or out of love; loss of physical capacity or health; finding oneself in a financial crunch – all of these life changes engender an amazing level of stress, whether the stress is acknowledged or not. more...