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Massage Therapy

Meet Susan Haley: Owner of Calming Hands Massage and Wellness

I found something I am good at and I am going to continue doing it until I am no longer able to provide a high-quality service.  This is the motto I work with each and every day I walk into Calming Hands Massage and Wellness.  The avenue of massage therapy I feel the most enjoyment is …
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Exercise and Massage Therapy: How Massage Therapy Can Increase Your Performance

Have you ever started a fitness plan and never saw it through the finish line?  You are not alone as many of us struggle to stick with a plan we are excited about in the beginning.  As with any fitness plan, a key to success is following through to you see the results desired.  What …
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Massage Therapy Techniques: What is a Deep Tissue Massage?

The area of massage therapy I enjoy most is when clients contact me to express that feel better after receiving treatments.  It makes me feel good to know that something I did helped alleviate a pain or issue that may have been getting in the way of everyday life.  I believe this aspect is the reason …
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Manage Low Back Pain Between Massage Appointments: Three Daily Stretches to Alleviate Back Pain

According to a Harvard Health Mens Watch, four out of five of us experience low back pain at some point in our life. Back pain is a regular issue amongst many of my clients.  My goal is to help improve their health through regular massage therapy.  In addition to there are habits you can build …
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Is it your first massage? Five tips for first time clients!

You have been given a gift certificate or a friend has encouraged you to go visit a massage therapist.  That is how many of our regular clients start out.  It is perfectly normal to be anxious or nervous about your first appointment with a massage therapist.  Christmas time is a period of the year where …
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Who Loves Tea? I do!

Have you ever experienced a night where you have trouble sleeping or you simply wake up tired each morning? If you have you know it is frustrating and can limit your effectiveness for the day.  I pride myself in providing excellent therapy sessions for my clients, but it is difficult to stay focused when your …
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