Words of Wellness

Massage therapy has been used for thousands of years to promote health and well-being. It’s a holistic approach to healing that not only addresses problem areas, but also treats the body as a whole. The benefits of massage go way beyond the immediate bliss we enjoy!

When Pamela Roesner tells people that she can’t meet with them until after her massage or that she has to head out early for her pre-natal massage appointment, she is most commonly met with looks of disbelief and apprehension from her friends, family and co-workers. With various information and studies outlining the benefits of massage during pregnancy, Pamela has been...

While massage can’t eliminate a person’s allergy to a specific element, it can be a very effective approach to managing allergy symptoms.

Massage is known for providing pain relief, muscle relaxation and rejuvenation for various diseases, conditions and injuries. But, you don’t have to suffer from a major ailment to enjoy the many benefits associated with massage. Albert Jordan, for instance, leads a pretty typical lifestyle where he works in an office, likes to play golf in the summer and exercises when...

Riding a bicycle is one of the most popular childhood pastimes. The freedom of biking down the sidewalk to your best friend’s house and the wind breezing past your face with every pedal are what childhood memories are made of. But, when you hop on a two-wheeler now as an adult for a family stroll around the neighborhood, to commute to work or even to train and compete...

Training for an endurance event at any level or distance can be taxing to both your mind and body. But, when you’re training for an Ironman – one of the longest and hardest endurance events around – you have to use many tools and tactics to not only get through the vigorous training, but to compete at your desired level as well. Jennifer Hills, a triathlete...

Running is becoming one of the most popular forms of cardio exercise due to its low cost, simplicity and readily available access to people of all ages and abilities. The only things you need to go out for a run is a pair of shoes, a path (concrete, asphalt, trail, etc.) and the desire to run like the wind. But, if you have plans to run like Forest Gump and make running a lifetime...

As a highly active business owner, Diana Dannelly lives an always on-the-go type of lifestyle. She doesn’t have time to deal with the knots and stiffness that can occupy her body due to the side effects from a regular medicine that she needs to take. To manage the severe pain that she can experience from the buildup of muscle knots, Diana turns to regular monthly massages at Elements Massage San Mateo.

Sports massage is not just for the weekend warrior, read how sports massage is helping to "Keep Motorcyclists on Track" at the Superbike World Championship.

Massage helps the riders before and after they compete. Imagine what it can do for you!

We said it before. Massage therapy can be an effective way to address allergies. Recently the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) posted a blog article saying so, too.

Via its influence on stress reduction, seasonal allergy symptoms may be relieved through massage therapy.