Words of Wellness

When you’re locked and loaded in the driver’s seat of the car before taking off on a road trip, you’ve probably made sure to pack snacks, drinks and activities for everyone in the vehicle. But, to help ensure that your trip stays safe for you and your passengers, it’s also important to pay attention to the following tips to help prevent drowsy driving...

If you’ve ever had an injury, surgery or have a future operation planned, one of the most common concerns you probably have is how long you’re going to be in recovery mode. To help enhance your recovery and complement your physical therapy routine post-surgery or post-injury, Elements Massage recommends incorporating regular massage therapy sessions with an experienced...

Elements Massage Needham has a Myofascial Release Specialist on staff - Jazmine. Learn more about fascia, myofascial release, and how a super relaxing massage with this focus is extremely healthy.

Did you know that massage can be beneficial to helping relieve pain and soreness associated with common bone and joint conditions? Massage offers a drug-free, non-invasive and humanistic approach to well-being based on the body's natural ability to heal itself.

The old saying, “You are what you eat,” doesn’t only apply when you’re looking to shed a few pounds. How you fuel your body is also important to how your muscles respond and recover after a vigorous workout or injury. To promote peak muscle performance and improve the body’s healing process, it may be helpful to evaluate your diet so you’re...

This video describes the Wellness Program at Elements Massage.

Massage Therapy on a regular basis can help people who have fibromyalgia. This collection of articles highlights and references 1) client testimony, 2) scientific research, and 3) the massage therapist's perspective on the benefits of massage for fibromyalgia.

Research finally reveals just what massages can—and can't—do for runners. Massage for runners is especially effective at reducing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), decreases systemic inflammation, increases immune function, increases muscle repair rate, and decreases cortisol / stress (among other things).

When you make a commitment to routine massage therapy sessions, you’re committing to a lifestyle that is focused on overall health and wellness. To make sure that you’re getting the best massage every time, Elements Massage suggests adopting the following top ten tips to enhance your massage therapy experience. Tip No. 1: Set a Goal – Identifying what you...

Can stress kill you? Watch this video and see a quick 3-minute summary of its effects, and see the role of oxytocin in your body's way of coping with stress. And guess what? We know that massage reduces stress. As it turns out, it massage increases oxytocin levels in the body.