A Transformational treatment for body, mind and Spirit What is Ayurveda? More and more people today are discovering, or more precisely, re-discovering, the ancient healing system of Ayurveda. Ayurveda (ayur meaning "life," and veda meaning "knowledge") was developed in ancient India thousands of years ago as a method of self-healing. The Ayurvedic philosophy is based on the concepts and workings of the elements within and around us. Through Ayurveda, we reconnect with the earth, the heavens, … [Read more...]

Massage has many positive, scientifically proven effects on the human body. Some of these effects are more obvious than others, and they can be measured. Others are still mysterious, much like the human body itself. Consider first the mechanical response to massage. The skillful application of the correct amount of friction or movement manipulates muscle fibers and stimulates fascia, tendons and ligaments to reduce adhesions and scar tissue. The resulting range-of-motion increases and … [Read more...]

I began to massage as a young boy. In my family, if you lost a bet, your payment was due in the form of a back rub. I never lamented a win nor a loss. I began a professional massage practice as a teenager and continued to attend clients for several decades. In my early 40s, my technique expanded to include energetic healing in the form of the Frequencies of Brilliance. I cherish massage and my experience with sacred touch. Although my work is now wholly focussed on a different modality, this … [Read more...]

Rejoined I was, with the sea, the heavy mist of the salt air. I sought the pungent scent of the proud, gentle Redwoods that towered high above my head as I lifted my gaze upward, honoring them. These gentle giants grew so tall and true by connecting their roots shallowly to the other redwood roots aside them, thus becoming stronger for the union. The whole Redwood Forest unites into one organism covering hundreds of miles, each individual dependent on the connected community they create. I … [Read more...]

Massage is a hands-on physical touch or pressure applied to the soft tissues of your body. Massage is a great method to help your body heal itself and increase your health and well-being by removing blockages in your bodys meridians. Meridians are the energetic pathways in your body. You may feel these blockages in many ways: pain, tightness, aches, tension, stiffness, or soreness, anxiety, depression, low energy, digestive disorders, headaches, insomnia, or illness. Some common types of … [Read more...]

It was February 14, 2003, when I woke up after six uninterrupted hours of sleep, wondering what was wrong. Could it be that a 60-minute massage session had induced a normal sleeping pattern that had eluded me for years? I woke up with feeling no pain or grogginess and thought, "Is what normal people feel?" With my second session since being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, I received the same benefits -- and more. This started my journey into massage therapy and its healing effects, with the … [Read more...]

The value of massage therapy goes beyond spa pleasure with its elegant furnishings and thick towels. In fact, there are two distinct kinds of massage: therapeutic and wellness. Therapeutic massage is directed to a specific part of the body that has lost mobility, is impairing daily function and causing pain. When muscles are injured by repetitive motion, simple movements such as bending, or traumatic injury such as falls or auto accidents, they are sick. Unless the muscle receives proper … [Read more...]

A majority of people who come in for therapeutic massage on a daily basis are stressed and sore, either from their job or what they do on a daily basis. I am really surprised by how many young people are stressed. I wonder what it will be like for them when they get older, if they are so stressed out now? Most of us know that therapeutic massage can reduce stress and pain in the body. But, how could it possibly change someone's life? I am thinking about one of my clients who could name more … [Read more...]

The potential benefits and financial value of massage therapy is, unfortunately, highly under-studied. The therapy of touch alone is as healing to the emotions and mind as it is to the body. Traditional medical practices have focused on the body alone. Massage therapy focuses on mind, body and emotions. The Touch Research Institute in Florida, which is dedicated to studying the effects of touch therapy, has conducted more than 100 studies on the positive effects of massage therapy on many … [Read more...]

June Motzer, a soft spoken woman who owns St. Croix Center for the Healing Arts, knew there was something wrong nearly four years ago. She has survived years of being anemic, being diagnosed with carpal tunnel, asthma and having a hysterectomy, two cardiac arrests, a pacemaker installation and a heavy dose of chemotherapy. Today, she wants to share her journey with others so they may be enlightened. There is no anger or angst in her message, just one of hope that others can be spared her … [Read more...]