Here is a quick update on what’s going on with the office for the impending local restrictions.
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This is a detailed blog about everything I’ll be doing to ensure my clients safety returning to massage in Phase 3 New York.
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At the time of writing this (5/30/20), Massage Therapy isn't attached to any reopening phase.
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My hope is that you're staying safe & healthy. I miss each & every one of you and I’m looking forward to when I’ll be able to reopen my doors again. Speaking of which, it looks like I’ll be staying closed a bit longer.
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In light of more confirmed cases of coronavirus in our area, I’ve decided to close my office until the week of April 6th or later.
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Massage Therapy has been getting more popular as an alternative for pain treatment in recent times. For the most part, the public still relates massage as something you do on vacation or to relax. There are many misconceptions about what people think about massage therapy and I’m here to share what we would like you to know.
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The Hypervolt can really help with muscle spasms, stubborn trigger points, and improve range of movement. Clients are raving about this device as it really helps with their range of movement right away! What are some it’s other benefits? Read on to find out!
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I wanted to enhance my clients experience during their massage sessions by making upgrades to my massage table. So what did I do? Read on to find out!
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I’m excited to announce that Pain Relief Massage & Wellness has just added the Biomat as a part of regular massage sessions! Simply put, the Biomat is an infrared table warmer that feels amazing & will improve the effectiveness of the massage treatment.
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Cupping therapy can feel just as amazing as a full body massage. In fact, cupping can be more beneficial than regular massage for some conditions. How so? Read on to find out!
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In this video blog, I explain why its important to be comfortable for your massage session. The more comfortable & relaxed you are, the more effective the treatment will be. I'll be going over communication, expectations, proper body draping & more.
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Massage isn't just something you do just because you're on vacation. It's a viable option for your own self-care needs. You may not know it yet, but you're probably in need of a good massage.
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Believe it or not, sometimes a sixty minute massage just doesn't cut it. Some of you out there reading this need much more time than the standard 60 minute massage. Especially for those making an initial appointment with a new massage therapist.
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Recently a client I'll name Joe for privacy's sake came into the office for chronic low back pain. It was his first visit to my office, and what I call a "massage newbie". Joe has never had a massage before, and was told by a friend that it may help with his low back problems. This is when I educated him about the massage process.
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Last month, Expertise.com rated Pain Relief Massage as one of the top 20 best massage therapist in Rochester, NY. It's an honor to be recognized among so many of my peers in the Rochester area. How did they come to this conclusion?
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Wow, it sure was a busy 2016. I hope you all had a great holiday season! Now that we're getting into 2017, I know many of you are looking to take better care of yourselves. Whether thats through better eating habits or creating self-care routines, it's important to stick with those new routines (which of course is way easier said than done).
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At Pain Relief massage, I specialize in deep tissue massage. Since the beginning of my massage career, that's pretty much all I've done. The hundreds of continuing education hours I've taken has only complimented the deep tissue work of my massage. So what is deep tissue massage?
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I enjoy being in a career field that's predominately women. I get to "stand out from the crowd" so to speak. Of course being a male massage therapist does have it's set of challenges to overcome. There are so many people I could have helped with their pain situation; if they would have let me work on them. Sadly however many out there wouldn't ever let a guy perform bodywork on them.
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For years I've performed chair massage at numerous places of business. The number one complaint most of my clients had were neck & shoulders. Like 85% of office workers generally had shoulder & back pain. The pain spots were generally right at the base of the neck or in the shoulder blade region. Why did most of my clients present with the same type of symptoms? Because their pectoral muscles were tight.
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Has anyone ever talked to you about the fascia? Does it sound familiar? If you ever studied anatomy you may have possibly read about it. Maybe you heard about it from your chiropractor or massage therapist (I do like to talk about fascia from time to time). It is a trending word in today's pain science research. So what is it, and why am I writing about it?
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