Detoxification, or detox, helps to cleanse our bodies of any impurities we may have in our system. When the blood cleanses itself, impurities are removed from the body by the skin, liver, kidneys, and intestines. Cupping therapy can help speed up this natural detoxification process. The following will help you understand just how cupping therapy assists your body in detoxification… [Read More]

Cupping therapy is a sort of inverse massage therapy or “negative pressure.” Instead of applying pressure to muscles, a certified cupping therapist uses suction to pull skin, muscles, and tissue upward. This method has been used for thousands of years, and although cupping techniques have evolved, the philosophy behind the therapy remains the same… [Read More]

Deep tissue massage focuses on realigning the deeper layers of muscle and is used by those with chronic aches and pains. Many of the techniques used in deep tissue massages are the same as those used in classic massage therapy. However, the movements are slower, with deeper pressure concentrated on areas filled with tension and pain. The therapist uses deep finger pressure with slow, firm strokes to reach the deep tissue and treat a variety of ailments. The following will help you better understand how deep tissue massage works and its many benefits… [Read More]

Many people spend hours sitting behind a desk for their job. Jobs that require long amounts of sitting are not necessarily easy, but they do support a sedentary lifestyle. Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time, especially in front of a computer, can take a toll on your body. Few people know the benefits of sports massage therapy can also be felt by those with sedentary office jobs. This therapy relieves stress, anxiety, sore muscles, and even depression, all symptoms that can come from sitting for long periods. Read on to learn about how sports massage can help you… [Read More]