A Word to the Wise: Massage, Bodywork & the Aging Body

Most people over the age of 30 have probably experienced some whisper of it- waking up with inexplicable joint or muscle pain that wasn’t there yesterday; forgetting why you walked into the kitchen; realizing you don’t have quite the same dexterity and strength that you did in your 20s. All signs of the natural processContinue reading “A Word to the Wise: Massage, Bodywork & the Aging Body”

Cupping Therapy: What is it, and what can it do for you?

Perhaps you’ve heard the term “Chinese cupping”. You may have even seen the tell-tale signs of a recent cupping session- reddish-purple circular marks on someone’s back, shoulders, arms, or legs. But what does it involve, and what does it do? Cupping therapy, in various forms, has been used across continents for centuries as a therapeuticContinue reading “Cupping Therapy: What is it, and what can it do for you?”

Bodywork by Design: is it for you?

When booking massage treatments, you have a variety of local options – from boutique spas to chiropractic offices, to massage franchises. There is something for every body out there.So what makes Bodywork by Design different? And what makes it the right option for you? Since 2009 I have had the opportunity to work with aContinue reading “Bodywork by Design: is it for you?”