When we talk about wellness, we don’t limit it to the health of your body — we want your whole self to be well. In fact, we believe wellness requires awareness and care of the triad of mind, body, and spirit. All three are interconnected. When one part is struggling, it can impact the others.

Skin is the largest and most visible organ in your body, which is probably why skincare aisles seem to go on forever. With seemingly endless product offerings, creating a skincare routine can be overwhelming and lead many people to grab the first product they see or what influencers recommend and hope for the best. The good news is the basics of creating a beneficial routine are quite simple.

Rather than looking at improved health as one massive change, it’s often better to look at it as a series of small changes. Focusing on small steps is both less overwhelming and increases the odds that the changes stick around to make an impact on your health.

Reflexology is a specific type of massage that differs from other massage techniques like deep tissue or sport massage. While both work on relieving stress and tension in the body, they approach the task in different manners. Massage techniques like deep tissue and sport massage target specific muscle groups directly to release tension and stress. Instead of working the specific muscle or area that might be bothering a client, reflexology applies pressure to the feet, hands, or ears to release stress and tension in the body.

Getting a massage is a unique experience that can sometimes leave clients feeling vulnerable or uncomfortable about their body. We would really like to alleviate those concerns so that our clients can feel comfortable and relaxed during their massage. The reality is that most things are no big deal for your massage therapist. In fact, these are the top five things we wish all our clients (and massage clients everywhere) knew.

Rest — both physical and emotional — is critical for the mind, body, and spirit. In our ever-busy culture, we must be intentional about incorporating restful habits and practices throughout our life. Rest does require slowing down but does not have to require large blocks of time. Restful practices can be incorporated in small measures throughout the day.

On top of the physical trauma, emotional stress of the moment and dealing with insurance, car repairs, and the disruption that follows can be difficult. Massage therapy can be of great help in the healing process after a car accident.

The connection extends beyond our bones to our muscles, tendons, nerves, and organs. When one part of our body isn’t functioning properly, other areas, particularly adjacent areas, must compensate.

The stress response is a way for your body to cope with difficult circumstances and can provide the energy needed to complete a workout, get through an intense meeting, or conquer a fear. But too much stress or stress from the wrong sources can lead to negative impacts.

Some days, it all feels like too much. Stress comes at us from all angles, from work, from family, and from the outside world. Learning how to manage stress can prevent feelings of being overwhelmed and help you move past them when they arise. Even if you are not feeling overwhelmed right now, it’s good to create a plan you can put into action the next time it all gets to be too much.