5 Things to Know Before You Get a Massage

By admin | Published October 16, 2017

Before you go in for a massage therapy appointment you should be aware of a couple tips and tricks that could greatly improve your overall experience. Some of these tips may seem self-explanatory, but it always helps to re-state and remind clients of these guidelines. Check out the five things you need to know before you go in for a massage therapy appointment.

1. Be On Time

Being late for an appointment can greatly change your day – usually causing undue stress for you and others affected. Your massage therapist has reserved their time exclusively for you and relies on you to be on time. So, do everyone a favor, and arrive on time for your appointment!

2. Be courteous with cancellations

A good rule of thumb for cancelling or changing appointments is that 24 hours advance notice is expected. Each massage therapist may have their own particular policies – so be sure to check with them so you are aware of these policies.

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Massage Therapy to Loosen Tight Shoulders

By admin | Published October 2, 2017

One of the most common reasons that people seek massage is to loosen tight muscles, especially the muscles in the shoulders. When the trapezius muscles are tight you can feel it throughout your body. It isn’t just your shoulders that are affected. Other symptoms of tight shoulder muscles are headaches, stiff upper back, sore arms and neck.

Tight shoulders are very prevalent in those who spend lots of time sitting at computers or other devices (who doesn’t these days?); those who may have just started – or are exceptionally enthusiastic – in working out that specific part of the body, and those who regularly engage in strenuous activities. Inadequate physical activity and stress can also contribute to your experience of pain or tightness in your neck and shoulders. Massage therapy is great way to alleviate this pain and get you on the path to recovery. continue reading »

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“Healing hands and intuitive sensibilities”

By Christine Ruppert | Published September 25, 2017

Healing hands and intuitive sensibilities make Christine one of the best practitioners I have ever known. Thanks to her help over 20 years ago for severe sciatica, I have been able to strengthen my back and core muscles. She is a gift to all of us. (Anne D. – 9/9/2017)

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“Strongly endorse Christine Ruppert”

By Christine Ruppert | Published September 25, 2017

I don’t endorse many health practitioners. However, I strongly endorse Christine Ruppert, massage therapist. She was my therapist for more than a decade, through very tough years as scoliosis warped my spine, my muscles, and my pain receptors.

If you are in DC, or suburban Maryland, and need excellent massage therapy for neuro-muscular problems, do yourself a favor and book an appointment with Christine. (Dave W., 8/4/17)

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“Christine’s understanding of the mind/body connection is amazing.”

By Christine Ruppert | Published September 25, 2017

I have been searching for the right therapist for 20 years. Christine’s understanding of the mind/body connection is amazing. I came to her a few months ago to try the lymphatic drainage massage she offers. I was immediately impressed with her initial desire to understand my entire situation. After a few sessions she expanded her massage to include more than the lymphatic massage we began with. Having worked with well over 100 therapists, I have to say that Christine works at a level well beyond the others I have worked with. I appreciate her work and believe she will guide my body to the desired state. I strongly recommend her to anyone in search of a great therapist. (Kevin N. – 9/25/17)

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3 Digestive Disorders Massage Can Help

By admin | Published September 18, 2017

Massage therapy is a rejuvenating solution for many different health problems. Massage therapy has been proven to alleviate pain and relax the body, and is frequently used to ease digestive system disorders. There are many healing benefits associated with receiving routine abdominal massage sessions. Abdominal or stomach massage can help address constipation, gas, bloating and abdominal muscle pain. See how massage therapy can help alleviate irritation from these stomach problems and digestive disorders. continue reading »

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Get Massage Therapy for Neck Pain

By admin | Published September 4, 2017

Massage therapy is a rejuvenating and relaxing experience. Massage can assist in healing a great variety of health problems. Massage therapy is particularly good at resolving neck pain. Many, many people have used massage therapy to relieve their neck pain, and you can too! Read on and learn three important reasons for using massage therapy to stop the neck pain issues that are bothering you.

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Massage Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease

By admin | Published August 21, 2017

Parkinson’s can be a severely debilitating disease. Parkinson’s disease affects a person’s voluntary motor skills and creates stiff and rigid muscles. The most unfortunate part of Parkinson’s disease is that there is no cure. Patients experiencing Parkinson’s disease usually endure much experimentation with medication to find proper dosing and try various other treatments as they seek some form of pain and other symptom relief. Massage therapy can help decrease muscle stiffness and rigidity, and be an effective form of alleviating pain for those with Parkinson’s disease. continue reading »

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Massage Is An “Invaluable Resource” For Hospitals

By Christine Ruppert | Published August 7, 2017

The general public understands that massage is good medicine, and this is reflected in the growing use of massage therapy and energy work in U.S. hospitals.

According to research conducted in January 2017, 82 percent of hospital patients claimed massage therapy was the most helpful form of hospital therapy. The patients in this survey were between the ages of 19-95 years old, according to the report.

“On a daily basis, the acute pain service sees firsthand the benefits that massage provides our patients, with improved mood, function and overall comfort,” said Lynn Anson, R.N., B.C., a pain management nurse at Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, Missouri.

Massage therapy alleviates the anxiety associated with painful medical procedures, and is sometimes offered during such procedures, said Gayle MacDonald, L.M.T., an oncology massage educator and author of books, including Massage for the Hospital Patient and Medically Frail Client, who teaches massage at Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland, Oregon.

The tension relieved often leads to patients sleeping better, which helps them heal faster.                        

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Your Amazing Body

By Christine Ruppert | Published August 7, 2017
  • In the adult human body, there are 46 miles of nerves
  •  It takes 25 muscles to swallow
  •  An average pair of feet sweats a pint of perspiration a day
  •  When you stub your toe, your brain registers pain in 1/50 of a second
  •  You burn 3.5 calories each time you laugh

 Source: This Book of More Perfectly Useless Information by Mitchell Symons

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