Spring is in the air and has some of the best weather for any of those 5ks, Warrior dashes, or bicycle rides – not too hot, not too cold. If you want to move your muscles, signing up for any of these events is a great goal to work towards. 2021 is a little different due to COVID, but it’s …
Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of men and women in the United States, according to the American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So since February is American Heart Month, let’s explore the ways in which massage can protect and improve your cardiovascular health. A number of long-term studies have shown that a consistent massage program …
Before the New Year arrived, I spoke to many colleagues, clients, students, family, and friends… Most were looking forward to the New Year and to put 2020 behind them. Unfortunately, I wasn’t as optimistic for the 1st Quarter of 2021 because like after every storm, you have to deal with the aftermath and clean up. The first week of January carried some …
What on earth is a Lymphatic system and why are these Blue Skyes ladies always going on and on about it? Well, let me tell you, your lymphatic system is directly linked to your entire immune system! Think of your lymphatic system as a river. This river travels mainly through the front half body, all the way from your big …
o the 43 million Americans who have low bone density, putting them at high risk of osteoporosis, Certified Athletic Trainers have an important message: Corrective Exercise is good medicine. But not just any exercise – weight-bearing, muscle-strengthening exercise. “Essential to staying strong and vital during older adulthood is participation in regular strengthening exercises, which help prevent osteoporosis and frailty by …
If you’ve been following us on social media or reading our newsletters, then you already know we have more than a little bit of love for the Ionic Foot Detox and are constantly looking for ways to introduce it to our clients. This modality has it all; a no-contact treatment option that is non-invasive, painless, simple, and yet incredibly powerful! …
As if every single day of this year hasn’t already felt like nearly too much to handle, August brings with it a huge serving of stress on a silver platter in the form of “Back to School”. This normally brings with it a bustle of school supplies, clothes shopping, figuring our new schedules and routines, but in true 2020 fashion, …