Caring for your spirit is an essential part of your overall wellness, but sometimes it can be hard to pinpoint what exactly that entails.

Positively or negatively, how we care for our minds reaches directly to the body and the spirit. Many times, our mindset determines the level of care we put into the habits and routines that keep our body and spirit well.

Caring for our bodies daily is essential, in both large ways and small ways.

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.