Pleasant Touch Massage — Gresham & Portland Massage Therapist
Almost everyone is familiar with the phrase detoxification—or detoxing—but many don’t really understand how vital this process is to your health. Here are some basic points you should know: To simplify, detoxification is the process of your body cleaning out any substances that aren’t needed or shouldn’t be in your body. And in today’s world, …
Have you been wondering if a massage has to hurt to be effective? If so, you are not alone. Many people believe that a massage has to hurt in order to be effective. Well it doesn’t! You’ll be happy to hear that the saying, “No pain, no gain” doesn’t apply to massage therapy. Sometimes the …
Offered in work environments, clinics, malls, airports, and of course spas, the art of massage has taken the world by storm. But did you know that research shows massages can literally de-stress you and make you look younger? Regarded as the “number-one stress reliever” by celebrity massage therapist Dr. Dot, studies throughout the years have …
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Every day! Well, maybe that’s not practical, even though it would be nice. This is one of the most common questions clients ask about massage therapy, and it really all depends on WHY you get massages. Do you get massages for health benefits? Or, to help you relax and handle the stress of everyday life? …
This can be one of the busiest times of the year for most people. Already full schedules become further taxed with the demands of the season. Just when you most need your highest energy levels and your health, you get the challenge of more stressful days. Could there be a better time to get a …
What’s Your Posture Telling You? When most people hear the term posture, they remember being told to stand or sit up straight when they were kids. This article is not an effort to have you stand rigidly, just a look at how we hold our bodies and what it can tell us. Posture comes from …
Exactly how important is adequate water to your health and well-being? Much more so than most of us realize, considering that approximately 3 out of 4 people are inadequately hydrated. Take a few minutes to learn a few facts that just may have a major impact on your life. In his book, Your Body’s Many …
With your body having more than 600 muscles that comprise about 40% of your body weight (closer to 30% for women), it’s no wonder you feel the effects of exertion and exercise. You can appreciate why it makes good sense to properly care for your muscles. When muscle aches are experienced during strenuous exercise (that …
