Words of Wellness / Massage

You probably didn’t realize that simple stretches can have such a large impact on your digestive system. As it turns out, various hip stretches can promote digestion and reduce bloating. Sign us up!

As we are all coping and dealing with the stressors brought on by COVID-19, there’s no better time to relax and allow yourself time to unwind than now. Self-care has never been so important and doing something for yourself that will benefit your health both mentally and physically is vital. While there are many different ways to de-stress, a client favorite is with our hot stone massage.

Now more than ever, it’s important to stay healthy and make sure that your immune system is strong and able to fight away unwanted viruses and bacteria. With all of the coronavirus worry, it’s essential to constantly wash your hands and avoid big crowds. Scheduling regular therapeutic massages are great natural ways to boost immune system strength.

Recently, Elements Massage of Rockville Centre introduced cupping therapy as a brand new service. Most people know what cupping looks like (think of those red rings everyone was freaking out about on Michael Phelps’ body during the 2016 Summer Olympics), but they don’t know much else. Let’s break it down.

It’s usually recommended that you don’t immediately exercise after a massage. However, people often feel limber and spry after receiving bodywork, which makes them think they can head straight to the gym. In this blog, Elements of Rockville Centre discusses how long you should wait before engaging in physical activity.

Every so often, it’s fun to consider what our industry will look like a few years from now. From new modalities to a refreshed attitude towards the practice as a whole, here’s what we think the future of massage therapy might look like.

Whether you love the snow and cold weather or you’re eagerly awaiting the return of sunshine and warmth, there are plenty of reasons to get a massage this winter.

Elements Massage has revitalized its already best-in-class Wellness Program with a couple of fresh, new features. Now, the value of an Elements Massage membership is even better, and we’d like to share the reasons why.

The after effects of a good workout are not always pleasant. Fatigue and soreness can plague you for a few days following a particularly intense exercise session. However, a post-workout massage can speed up the recovery process.

One of the most common issues we hear about at Elements of Rockville Centre is lower back pain. Luckily, there are numerous massage techniques that can help relieve it.