Words of Wellness / Wellness News

Maureen O.Elements Westford"Adequate sleep is essential to having energy for a good day. A comfortable sleep environment is helpful, and you should avoid stimulants before going to bed. A regular massage helps to ensure a quality rest, as massage has been shown to have the same benefits of resting for seven to eight hours on the body. A nutritious diet including fruits and vegetables...

Being a parent, employee, fitness-minded individual and consumer in today’s technology-driven society can take a toll on your body as you bounce around from role to role throughout your day. Your body is your biggest tool and its health plays a huge significance in the quality and longevity of your life. If you don’t take care of your body each day and continually...

Sharon D.Elements Westford"A healthy eating habit, yoga, meditation, stretching, exercise and water should be as important as your massage. Making a few of these a part of your daily life will substantially enchance your well-being."Danny P.Elements Westford"Eating healthy, such as consuming fruits and vegtables on a daily basis, is a wonderful way to keep up your wellness. Also...

Massage can be a powerful tool for combatting the increasing presence of mental health conditions in our country. If you or a loved one has mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, talk to your doctors and a certified massage therapist to see how massage can fit into your overall treatment plan.

Joe H.Elements Acton"Treating my clients with respect by listening to what type of massage they want and all of their non-verbal communication. Another part of tableside manner is making sure that both my client and myself feel safe and comfortable."Gretchen T.Elements Louisville East"Besides giving a warm smile, I always ask them how they are feeling today and how they felt...

You know you’ve had a disappointing massage experience when you leave a session feeling mentally and physically dissatisfied.  Whether you had a hard time relaxing because of too many thoughts running through your mind or you weren’t comfortable with the therapist’s massage approach, the room temperature, music selection or lighting, there are many internal...

HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU TIP FOR A MASSAGE?

What customers do: The vast majority of people automatically tip 20 percent of the service fee, said Laura Benge, national spa director at Exhale. If you purchase a series of massages or a deal from a discount site, you should still tip on the original price — and most people realize that.

Source - Today.com

The stresses that children experience today can quickly pile on as daily homework, school projects, sports competitions and family expectations weigh them down. With overloaded schedules and big ambitions for college scholarships, childhood years are becoming less about just being a kid and more about dealing with all of the pressures to perform your best in all areas of your...

Elements Massage therapists from around the country recommend their preferred massage techniques for dealing with stress.

When most people think about a true therapeutic experience, they often opt for a full body massage to relax and rejuvenate their mind, body and spirit. But what they might not realize is that the simple act of focusing on the reflexology zones in the hands, feet and ears can help elevate their state of relaxation and recovery to new levels.   Reflexology dates back thousands...