Words of Wellness

The simple act of swallowing is something that most people do many times throughout the day without even thinking about it. But for Jeanne Beacham, swallowing isn’t simple.  And her inability to swallow without difficulty has her doctors at a loss for the condition’s cause.The only relief that Jeanne’s experienced from a swallowing condition that has left...

As holistic healing becomes more popular in our society and as individuals turn to more rewarding initial and second careers, the massage therapy industry is seeing a solid flow of students, graduates and therapists in the massage field. The American Massage Therapy Association® estimated at the beginning of this year that there are 300,000 to 350,000 massage therapists and...

The gift of massage can be a nice treat to show a friend or family member that you love and appreciate them. But when Joyce Degnan was given a gift certificate for a massage at Elements Scottsdale Promenade from her friends for her 50th birthday, she received more than a token of friendship. She received a life-changing therapeutic session that gave her tight, tense muscles relief...

As the stress of work, family, relationships and personal obligations pile up, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by everything that goes on in your daily life. Before you know it, you can get caught up in a vicious cycle of negative feelings, habits and attitudes. To keep your emotional and physical health grounded, it can be helpful to maintain a healthy perspective by focusing...

Grounded in the knowledge of the healing & uplifting power of massage.Active listening & responsiveness throughout so it’s exactly what our clients want.Expert certified therapists focused on delivering our client’s massage.The right techniquesThe right pressureThe right placesA relentless commitment to improvement – we will never be satisfied until...

Severe pain has been a constant element in Theresa Aschbacher’s daily life since she began suffering from the debilitating effects of having rheumatoid arthritis 35 years ago. With arthritis from her hands to her toes, inflamed joints throughout her body and the absence of cartilage in many areas such as her hips and knees, Theresa has very limited options for pain relief...

While amazing, bright flavors (and colors) are an obvious reason to embrace the spring season, eating fresh spring produce is good for plenty more reasons.

Here are some of the best picks for spring, how to use 'em, and what to look for when digging through the produce aisle.

Before rolling up your sleeves and digging your hands into the fresh spring soil, the following tips can help you prepare your mind and body for planting and pruning a bountiful summer garden.

When Peggy started receiving massages at Elements, she needed two or three deep tissue therapy sessions each month in order to manage her migraine pain. But today, she is typically down to one massage a month as long as she doesn’t experience major migraines before in between sessions.

To jump-start motherhood feeling happy and healthy, it’s essential to continue your massage therapy sessions after the birth of your child and beyond.