Fine-Tuning Your Nervous System With Massage

By Heather L. Makar Think of your body as an elaborate, interconnected network with your nervous system serving as the main command center. But what if this central hub falls out of sync? That’s where somatic therapy and massage come into play – the dynamic 

Lighter Touch, Deeper Healing

By Heather L. Makar It’s not uncommon for people to walk into a massage therapist’s office requesting a deep tissue massage. The belief that deep pressure is the most effective way to eliminate tension and alleviate pain is widespread. However, as an experienced massage therapist, 

The Lymphatic System, what it means for you

By Jet Rupar, LMT EP-C What I want to do today is talk about the lymphatic system specifically today. Why? Because there are many people who have no idea that the lymphatic system even exists in its entirety. (NOTE: I am going to try to 

What should I expect from my first massage?

Jet Rupar, LMT BCTMB Massage therapy encompasses so many things to so many different people.  Some seek it out for a nice relaxing gift to themselves. Others seek it out to get their body out of pain.  Another group of people all together will not