While some think of massage as a day at the spa getting pampered, many clients know that massage is so much more than that. For centuries across many cultures, massage therapy has been a tool to treat pain. Many clients use massage as an integral part of their plan to manage and improve a wide variety of health concerns. It’s a relaxing experience in the moment that continues to have a positive impact on day-to-day life.

There are plenty of claims and beliefs out there about massage therapy, and many of them are untrue. Some of them might even discourage people who could greatly benefit from massage therapy from using it. Let’s look at five common myths surrounding our work.

It’s the first thing we do when we get in a new car—reposition the seat, adjust the mirrors, and change the steering wheel height. The goal: getting comfortable in the driver’s seat. But are you making the right adjustments to minimize the impact driving has on your body?

The journey to motherhood is a journey like no other, and it comes with a mix of wonderful and less wonderful things. The beauty, excitement, and joy of pregnancy often carries with it some physical discomfort for the mother-to-be. Women who regularly had massages before pregnancy and those who are new to massage therapy alike may find themselves contemplating the benefits and safety of prenatal massage.

We’ve all felt it. A stiff neck after hours of staring at a screen. A tightness across the shoulders after sitting at the computer too long. A headache from straining our eyes. Sitting most of the day is the reality of many office jobs, and often tension and pain becomes a reality as well. But there is good news! There are many little things you can change in your routine that will add up to major relief for your body.

If you’ve never had a hot stone massage, you may be wondering what it’s all about. Maybe you’ve seen pictures of someone who looks wonderfully relaxed with stones down their back, but you’ve not yet tried it for yourself. Hot stones work to relax your muscles, which makes the massage more effective by allowing it to reach deeper muscles.

Self-care is a hot topic right now, and we think that’s a good thing. We talk about it, and we encourage it. But what is it exactly? Self-care is intentionally engaging in activities to meet your needs in different aspects of life.

There are many different types of massage, and deep tissue is one of the most commonly recognized, at least by name. But what’s actually involved in a deep tissue massage? And does a deep tissue massage hurt?

We understand that for many people, it can be a little uncomfortable or awkward to get a massage at first. We hope by answering these questions up front we can help increase your comfort level so you can fully enjoy the benefits of massage.