Words of Wellness

A new study, published in the Annals of Family Medicine, shows massage can relieve neck pain if it's done often by a professional therapist and for the correct length of time.

One-hour sessions two or three times a week appear to be best, said study researcher Karen Sherman, senior scientific investigator at Group Health Research Institute in Seattle.

Some Fabulous Friday Feedback from the Elements Von Karman, CA studio. Beth V. visited and had this to say:

"I have had professional massages for years and have had another massage membership, but I knew from my first visit that Elements was my place. I have felt genuinely welcomed, comfortable in the surroundings and decor, and serviced promptly. I used to wait in line for as long as 10 minutes at my other place just to check in, and again to check out! And once I was in, I waited again in a robe among a dozen other people for my massage therapist to come get me! At Elements, I am anticipated and they are ready for me at my scheduled time. The whole experience is calming and takes away my stress! But, by far, the best selling point for me was the massage itself. It was and is not formulaic, like I was used to. Instead, Carol listens to what I need, and she gets right to it! I know that whatever ache or pain I have, Carol will work on that with her expert hands! I can't say enough about this place! And in all of this, I don't feel trapped in my membership! At any point I can say, "That's enough!" and I'm out in a month! I don't think that will ever happen!"

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...

Drinking water in the morning immediately upon waking up can have amazing therapeutic effects for a multitude of health conditions—ranging from pain to asthma to cancer.

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.