​If you have had surgery, you may be experiencing pain or stiffness from scar tissue. Scar tissue can develop deep under the skin after surgery as a natural way of the body trying to heal the injury. Small pieces of scar tissue, known as adhesions, can bind to the nearby tissue, and this can cause stiffness and pain, according to Dr. Aaron Martin of Patch.com.
 
Massage can help to decrease this stiffness and pain. I was able to help a client reduce the tightness he felt from scar tissue through massage.
 
This client had cut his hand down to the tendon but did not seek medical attention. He vigorously protected his hand during the healing process, and as a result, did not move it through the usual range of motion. Unfortunately, this caused him to experience extreme tightness, and he was not able to bend his wrist properly.
 
I worked with this client to massage the scar tissue that had developed within his hand. Through massage, we were able to reduce the tightness, and he gained much of his range of motion back. This client actually got very emotional when he realized his hand had nearly returned to normal!
 
Stories like this are why I love what I do. I was able to return this client’s life to normal, and I can help other people who have similar situations. If you know someone who had surgery in the past four to six months, or who had an injury that required stitches but did not get them, then please talk to them about how massage can help. I would love to help them recover. 

​An estimated 50 to 70 million Americans experience sleep issues that impact their health. This widely experienced issue can lead to slowed reaction times, obesity, lower work performance and higher risk of long-term diseases.
 
If you’re one of the many people who experience difficulty sleeping, a massage might be the answer to your problems.
 
Regular massages decrease depression and help with sleep because they trigger the release of serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter that can help people maintain their mood balance, essentially making them feel better.  Serotonin is also essential for the production of melatonin, which is a hormone that helps with sleep.
 
Anne Williams, author of Spa Bodywork and Teaching Massage, said, “Massage helps people spend more time in deep sleep, the restorative stage in which the body barely moves, which reduces the neurotransmitter associated with pain.”
 
If you’re struggling with lack of sleep, schedule a massage with me to start feeling better today!

​Are you training for a race? Are you constantly training or logging a lot of miles? Massage therapy can help you succeed in your next race!
 
Regular massage sessions keep muscles moving freely, maintain good circulation and help deal with issues before they become injuries.
 
If you’re preparing for the big day, a Swedish massage will be right for you! Swedish massages decrease muscle tension and increase blood flow, which is best for the days leading up to the race or long run. 
 
If you’re trying to get over an injury, a deep tissue massage can focus on problem areas by working the entire muscle during the massage.
 
Help yourself by calling today to prevent injuries, to increase blood flow and to eliminate pain that is related to racing.