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What’s it like to visit Island Massage Therapy in the age of Covid-19?

Island Massage Therapy - Isla del Sol - St. Petersburg, Florida Posted on May 31, 2020 by Suzanne AJuly 22, 2020

Our goal is to be the safest place you visit outside of your house. From the time you decide to book an appointment at Island Massage Therapy, to the time you walk out our door feeling fantastic;  we’re trying to … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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The biggest benefit of massage? Hint; it isn’t about muscles…

Island Massage Therapy - Isla del Sol - St. Petersburg, Florida Posted on August 3, 2019 by Suzanne ASeptember 5, 2019

Massage is renowned for its ability to relieve muscle pain, stretch connective tissues, untie the virtual knots stored in the body; but perhaps the biggest benefit of massage is for the nervous system.

 

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If Massage was a Pill, Everyone Would Take It!

Island Massage Therapy - Isla del Sol - St. Petersburg, Florida Posted on June 27, 2018 by Suzanne ANovember 26, 2018

The benefits of massage, whether a single massage or regular routine massage, are so numerous that seriously, if the benefits of massage could be bottled up and sold, everyone would buy it!   In addition to renewing and refreshing the … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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Prepare for Summer with Massage

Island Massage Therapy - Isla del Sol - St. Petersburg, Florida Posted on May 25, 2018 by Suzanne ANovember 26, 2018

The change of seasons brings with it changes in our bodies.  The heat and humidity, longer hours of daylight, changes in schedules and additional outdoor activities bring new challenges to our physical bodies and our overall well-being. Massage is the … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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How to Get the Most Out of Every Massage

Island Massage Therapy - Isla del Sol - St. Petersburg, Florida Posted on April 23, 2018 by Suzanne AApril 23, 2018

Ahhhhhh…..we all love the feeling of a great massage; and enjoy that blissful glow that follows us for the few hours after the session.  Massage is an investment of your time and money; and we want the benefits of each … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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Massage Helps Anxiety

Island Massage Therapy - Isla del Sol - St. Petersburg, Florida Posted on April 12, 2018 by Suzanne ANovember 6, 2019

It’s well known that regular massage helps relieve muscle pain, increase circulation and improve sports performance.  But recent studies show that massage can be an effective treatment for anxiety. With 18% of Americans experiencing clinical anxiety in any given year, … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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Rotator Cuff Stuff?

Island Massage Therapy - Isla del Sol - St. Petersburg, Florida Posted on April 3, 2018 by Suzanne AApril 3, 2018

Are you prone to rotator cuff problems?  Strains, pains, maybe some tears?  Estimates are that 25-33% of adults suffer with chronic shoulder pain; much of that due to rotator cuff strains, pains, tears. Surrounding your shoulder-blade, the rotator cuff is … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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Quick Tension Headache Fix

You know those moments; the boss drops a last-minute project off on your desk that needs to be done at the same time you’re supposed to be meeting with your rambunctious son’s school teacher to discuss his behavior problems, your in-laws are coming to stay for a week, you get a flat tire and your largest customer calls to complain. As soon as you stop to notice it, you recognize that feeling of tension creeping from your shoulders, up your neck, ready to turn into a full-blown tension headache at any moment.

Stop! You can do a 2 minute, quick-fix anytime, anywhere to relieve tension and hopefully prevent that headache from taking hold.

1.  Sit down, straighten out your spine and take a few deep breaths.
2.  Interlace your hands on the back of your skull, pads of the thumbs resting on the ridge where your skull meets the neck.
3.  Squeeze your hands together 3 times, gently pulling on the back of the head.
4.  Rub the base of the palms in big circles (keeping fingers interlaced) 3 times clockwise, then 3 counterclockwise.
5.  Press the thumbs into the canyon between the edge of your skull and the neck muscles. Move from the center of the skull on the spine out towards the ears, making circles the whole way. Then circle back to the center of the skull.
7.  Move your hands down your neck and rub the neck muscles on either side of the spine.
8.  Release arms, close eyes and take a few more deep breaths.

Triage complete, you’ve probably headed off a tension headache, at least temporarily.

Regular massage and bodywork can be a powerful prevention tool for stress related aches and pains, book your appointment here: www.IslandMassageOnline.com

Suzanne Andrew is a Thai Yoga Massage Therapist, Yoga Teacher, Business Consultant and the owner of Island Massage Therapy.  (Florida Licensed Massage Therapist: MA51338)

 

November 8, 2017 by Suzanne A Posted in Massage benefits, Self-care, Wellness Reply

Exhale and Ease Your Neck Pain

Island Massage Therapy - Isla del Sol - St. Petersburg, Florida Posted on October 20, 2017 by Suzanne AOctober 20, 2017

So many of us suffer with stiff, sore necks. While there are a number of skeletal, muscular and nervous system reasons for sore necks; lots of neck tension can be eased by simply deepening the breath! While the diaphragm is … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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YES! Hurricane PTSD is real, massage can help…

Island Massage Therapy - Isla del Sol - St. Petersburg, Florida Posted on September 20, 2017 by Suzanne ASeptember 5, 2019

Waiting and watching Hurricane Irma for almost two weeks as she devastated Caribbean Islands as well as Key West,  and not knowing which course she would take only to then find out days before she is headed directly towards us … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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