While meditation has more than one purpose, it’s possible to focus attention on feeling energized. Samples included.

Gratefulness can improve sleep, mood, and other health conditions.

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Image Credit: Nordic Design House on Etsy You’ve been to massage studios decorated like Hindu temples. You’ve seen all the pale blue and sand-colored, beach-themed spas. *yawn* I’m creating a sacred space dedicated to making you feel like a starlet from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Glam and Relaxation reunited at last! I believe that […]

The best time to get direct sun exposurmay be between 10:00am and 1:00pm. This runs counter to the mainstream guidance.

Opposites attract. It makes for great chemistry, but not an enjoyable couples massage

Swedish massage is a gentle pressure, so it’s often the right choice for a person’s first massage. But not always.

New customization options for detox, wrinkles, and post surgery

It’s undeniable that work has to come first in a lot of situations. But do we need to show up at the risk of our own well-being?

Image Credit: Photo 106467712 © Oleg Dudko | Dreamstime.com At checkout time, I’ve been asked whether or not a tip is expected. I’m sure asking the question was just as awkward as being asked. Let’s cover a few different scenarios, since people get massages in different venues. A sole proprietor massage therapist who has a fixed location has overhead. The […]