Monthly Archive for July, 2010

Massage and Cancer Patients

I read an article recently in Massage Magazine (masagemag.com) that talks about how touch can help people battling cancer. It says: “Pain associated with advanced cancer can cause physical and emotional stress, leading to decreased functional ability and quality of life.”  Massage helps by inducing a relaxation response in the body; increasing the circulation of lymph and [...]

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96 years

I have a client who is 96 years old. She is amazing! I had the privilege of giving her her very first massage at age 93. I commend her open mindedness and willingness to try new things to heal and feel better. In the process, she has become a dear friend, and I have live history [...]

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