Untangling Golden Chains: Bodywork, Massage Therapy, and a Childhood Pastime
I have fond childhood memories of helping my grandmother untangle her necklaces. Mysteriously, these golden chains would become a tangled ball in her jewelry box. I never understood how these chains could go from separate necklaces to one tangled ball of chains in a ...
Thai Massage: The Story of a Unique Adventure with a Thai Master
I love Thailand! I love the people, the food, and the opportunity to learn and receive the unique massage that Thailand is known for. Ten years ago while traveling in Thailand, I had one of the most unique massage experiences of my life. Receiving a massage from one of the great Thai masters, Chaiyuth Priyasith, was an experience I knew I ...
Bodywork or Massage Therapy? What is the difference and which one is for me?
When I began practicing massage therapy, I assumed that my sessions were similar to a massage one would receive from a massage therapist anywhere. Yet, I quickly discovered that this was not the case. Routinely, my clients would say, “I have never experienced a massage like that before.” I started to ask myself what was causing my ...
How TMJ Affects Headaches and Neck Pain & How Massage Therapy Can Help
“Grit your teeth and bear it” is a well-known expression. Unfortunately, many of us are actually doing this without knowing it. A common way to unconsciously cope with stress is by grinding our teeth or clenching our jaw. What is TMJ and TMJ Disorder? The TMJ is the joint on either side of the jaw that is responsible ...
