Massage Therapy

06
Jun

Bodywork or Massage Therapy? What is the difference and which one is for me?

When I began practicing massage therapy, I assumed that my sessions were similar to a massage one would receive from a massage therapist anywhere. Yet, I quickly discovered that this was not the case. Routinely, my clients would say, “I have never experienced a massage like that before.” I started to ask myself what was causing my clients to have such a unique experience. I soon realized what it was.   Muscular Systems vs. Whole Body Systems When I ...

22
May

“Grit your teeth and bear it” is a well-known expression. Unfortunately, many of us are actually doing this without knowing it. A common way to unconsciously cope with stress is by grinding our teeth or clenching our jaw.   What is TMJ and TMJ Disorder? The TMJ is the joint on either side of the jaw that is responsible for this clenching and grinding, as well as, all jaw function and movement.