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Summer Advice: HYDRATE!

"I know I don't drink enough water" I frequently hear this statement as clients drink the cup of water I give them  at the end of their massage.  Truth is, many of us don't drink enough water, and by the time we begin to feel thirsty our body is already on its way...

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Ask The Doctor!

Unless you are lucky enough to have an immediate family member as a doctor, (or you are a doctor yourself), you have probably had situations where you wished you had a doctor friend you could just call and ask questions. Maybe you've wanted to know if your child's...

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Free Wellness Workshops

Interested in learning more about ways to take care of your body and your soul? Check out our Free Wednesday Wellness Workshops, Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm throughout the summer. Make the midweek a time to be inspired, to learn, to find new ways to feel better! ...

Breathe: The Benefits of Aromatherapy

Breathe: The Benefits of Aromatherapy

Relax and take a deep breath. If you've ever been to the Gentle Place for a massage, you have probably been invited to take in a few deep breaths of  lavender oil (or perhaps eucalyptus oil) at the beginning of your massage.   We often start with aromatherapy to...

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Help your baby sleep better!

Everybody knows massage feels good, but did you know that massage is actually good for your baby?  Baby massage can ease his tummy and teething pains, aid in muscular development, calm her when she’s fussy, and help her to sleep.  In addition, the gentle and...

No Pain Sleep Postures

Sleep Better, Feel Better

When you wake up with a stiff neck and you can't get rid of the pain, generally the first that you think of is, "I slept funny".  It is amazing how true this statement really is. The position that one sleeps in is often a direct contributor to muscle aches,...

Heart Health = Love Yourself!

Heart Health for Valentine’s Day

It's no mistake that when the Federal Government (Yes!) created Heart Health Month to bring attention to heart disease, they chose February, the month of our biggest heart holiday: Valentine's Day.   So this month as you ponder those you love, be sure to include...

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New Year, Healthy Year!

If you are like 99% of people, you start the New Year with good intentions for taking better care of yourself.  Maybe it's eating better, exercising, sleeping more, losing weight, spending less time at work... whatever it is, it is usually short lived. Along with...