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By Heather L. Makar Ever think of your body as an artist? You may not have considered it, but in reality, your body is like Picasso in a lab coat, constantly creating, repairing, and sometimes, leaving behind a few masterpieces known as scar tissue. Sure, …
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 …
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, …
By: Heather L. Makar Introduction Picture this: You’ve had a no-good, terrible, very bad day, and suddenly a friend swoops in with the most glorious bear hug, lifting your spirits to cloud nine. Or maybe you’ve just nailed a presentation at work, and a coworker …
By: Heather L. Makar Introduction There’s a term often discussed by physical therapists and massage therapists that may have piqued your curiosity: fascia. You might find yourself asking, “What exactly is it?” Fascia is a truly fascinating subject, with a vital role in our bodies’ …
by Jet Nialle, LMT CMLDT, EP-C Life can be.. complicated. Having a great support system of friends and family around help to make it less complicated. But what does your healthcare team look like?? Having a supportive health care team in your corner is just …
By Jet Rupar, LMT CMLDT EPC Scar tissue is something that I never really thought about until the last few years. Over the last few years, I have tried to find different techniques to better serve those people who come into my office. People with …
By Jet Rupar, LMT CMLDT EP-C EIM-II A friend came to me saying: “I would love to hear about how stimulating the afferent nerves of the body can change the nervous system itself and affect how the brain wires itself to function.” Thinking through this, …
I was once asked by a friend… “What would you do with your life if you were completely healthy and nothing could hinder me??” This really got me to thinking….. What would I do??? Life of course is never easy, and pain happens to everyone. …
By Jet Rupar, LMT CMLDT EPC Living with a chronic condition can be difficult. And this is, by no means, on just one level of life. There are so many factors of life that make this statement true. Any condition that a person will live …