We’ve all heard it many times — exercise and movement are important for our health, both physically and mentally. It often feels like just one more thing to do on a list to be healthy, but it is so much more than that. The benefits of regular movement are vast, and the sooner we begin to incorporate more movement in daily life, the more benefit we will reap.

A well-being checklist is pretty simple in concept — it’s a list of questions to ask yourself to identify what your body and soul need most right now. These questions can cover a range of things, from your physical health to your emotional or spiritual health.

The line of CBD oil we offer contains non-intoxicating cannabinoids blended with essential oils to promote various types of relaxation and healing. They are formulated to naturally support your body’s systems to promote balance and wellness from within. During a massage, we apply the oil to areas that the client would like to treat and cover it with a warm towel before massaging it in. This targeted approach brings relief for pain and inflammation.

At Resonance Mind Body Wellness, our health history form includes questions about various aspects of current and past health issues, including injuries or surgeries, current medications, history of blood clots, and areas of chronic pain. All of this information helps your licensed massage therapist customize the massage experience to your needs.

We all dread the feeling: the tickle in the back of the throat, a touch of fatigue, not quite feeling like ourselves. As we head into cold and flu season, compounded by the ongoing pandemic, one of the best ways to avoid illness is to boost your immune system. There are many basic ways of supporting immune health to give your body the best shot at fighting off any illness you might encounter.

We call this type of injury an overuse injury. They’re often seen in athletes, both professionals and amateurs, though overuse injuries can also occur with certain occupations or hobbies. Overuse injuries can cause pain as well as a decrease in strength or speed. If left untreated, the occasional pain can turn into constant pain.

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.