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Our mothers give us so many priceless things over the course of our lives -- love, support, attention. But one of the most valuable is undoubtedly their wisdom. See some of the best lessons our therapists learned from their moms in the latest edition of Therapist Thursdays.

This week's question: What's the best piece of advice you ever got from your mom?

Do you spend hours sitting at work each day? Increasing amounts of studies show that sitting for extended periods of time can lead to numerous health issues. According to a study in BMJ Open, reducing "excessive sitting" to less than three hours a day could increase the U.S. life expectancy by two years. With that in mind, here are a few stretches suggested by Elements Therapists to help incorporate more activity during your work day.

 Exciting news for the entire spa industry! When the New York Times runs an article about a new study showing that “a single session of massage caused biological changes,” it is time for our industry to celebrate! Here is the scoop. Researchers, from a division of the National Institute of Health, conducted a study at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles...

There is no question that having a massage makes you feel great. Even having a deep-tissue, sports massage makes you feel wonderful afterwards. Massage can relieve stress, help you recover from hard physical activity or injury and even reduce anxiety, but can it help you to achieve your weight loss goals?Research shows that massage can have a positive effect on your muscle-building...

Feel the heat! Hot Stone MassageFeel the heat! It puts your body-mind-soul into a place of relaxation, healing and bliss. Hot Stone Massage involves the application of heated basalt stones of various sized to key points of the body, giving a deep massage a creating sensations of comfort and warmth. Heated stone massage is said to be “five times more relaxing than an ordinary...

Choosing from a menu of massage techniques may sound like a heavenly dilemma (so many techniques, so little time …). But the choice you make is a weighty one — and it’s not just about your preferences for light or deep pressure, but also your health and physical condition right now.So how do you know which massage therapy technique is best for your health concerns...

 Why a Prenatal Massage Should Be DifferentPregnancy can be so uncomfortable! Time for a massage — but do you need a special kind of massage when you’re pregnant? What’s different about it besides the fact that you might not be able to lie on your stomach? Here’s why the experience, techniques and benefits of a prenatal massage are different from...

 Can Massage Therapy Save You Money on Healthcare?You might think of a massage as a luxury. But can massage therapy actually pay for itself by reducing your medical bills?There’s growing evidence that massage is a beneficial complement to medical treatments for certain chronic health conditions. Significant research is ongoing in this area, notes the National Institutes...

Advancing the Art: Science and Practice of Massage TherapyContinuing education is encouraged and supported by the owners of Elements Therapeutic Massage in Fountain Valley. One of our massage therapists, Denise Bell, attended the AMTA* Advancing the Art, Science and Practice of Massage Therapy class on January 19th.Featuring Rhonda Wimmer as the guest speaker.Key Highlights Denise...

Need to Detox? Massage Can HelpNot feeling your best and not sure why? Might be time to detox.You don’t have to go on a detox diet or drink special smoothies to detox. Start with a massage to kick-start your body’s own natural cleansing processes, which can slow down for a variety of reasons — lack of regular exercise, too little fluids or fiber in the diet...