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RESET Class
Our first ever RESET class was a success! Laurene of Laurel Limb Yoga and myself facilitated a restorative yoga class with massage and Reiki. What an incredible combination of tools! Thank you Laurene for hosting! You rock, this class rocks, and so do all of our incredible participants. For more information on future classes, check […]
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Chamber of Commerce Member
I am a proud member of the Central PA Chamber of Commerce! Local businesses thriving is important to me! That is one reason I appreciate being a member of the Central PA Chamber of Commerce. If you’re a business within the Central PA area, check them out and see how they can help you succeed. […]
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ABMP Certified Member
I am a certified member in good standing of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. I follow ABMP’s most stringent membership requirements, including a commitment to lifelong learning through a pledge to continuing education. I maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and strictly adhere to ABMP Code of Ethics.
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The Helpfulness of Heat
Heat and why I love to use it so often within my office. Yes, even in the middle of summertime. When it comes to muscles and fascia, they love heat!!! From electric heating pads, microwavable hot packs, to the hot stones and table warmer I use in my office, muscles love to unwind with less […]
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Renewing Your Energy Reserves
Part five of the Stress Relief With Massage Therapy, a mini blog series from Marie Wagner, LMT. When you are overtaxed and running on empty, massage can help you recharge and restore your energy and creativity. Massage relieves painful muscle tension that saps your energy. It softens your muscles and their connective tissue coverings (called […]
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Massage for Immediate Stress Relief
Part four of Stress Relief With Massage Therapy, a mini blog series from Marie Wagner, LMT In a stress emergency, massage can provide immediate relief that refocus your attention away from your worries and tensions. Massage triggers the relaxation response, taking your body off high alert and setting in motion the biological processes needed to […]
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As Pressure Mounts
Part three of Stress Relief With Massage Therapy, a mini blog series from Marie Wagner, LMT You may find that as your stress goes without relief, you become less and less able to unwind. Muscle tension can develop into problems such as chronic headaches or shoulder and back pain, which are themselves stressful. Worry and […]
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The Stress Response
Part two of stress relief with massage therapy, a mini blog series from Marie Wagner, LMT Under stress, your body really has just one response: it mobilizes to fight or flee. Your nervous system becomes highly activated and hormones such as adrenaline prepare your body to respond to an emergency. Muscles tends for action, heart […]
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Stress Relief with Massage Therapy
Supporting you through life’s challenges with massage therapy. A mini blog post series from Marie Wagner, LMT. Stress is an important and useful part of life. It stimulates learning and personal growth and it is a part of any major accomplishment. The healthiest and most effective people are not those who avoid stress, but those […]
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Long-term Relief with Massage
Massage therapy can help you relax and feel better while effectively addressing many elements of your pain. The effects of massage are cumulative, and for the best results you may wish to receive a series of massages. In addition, follow up massages in times of stress can help keep old pain from flaring up. In […]