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Who benefits from receiving bamboo massage?

April 10, 2024
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acupuncture, Health, Lifestyle, Massage & Bodywork, Wellness

Bamboo massage can be beneficial for a wide range of individuals, but certain groups may find it particularly advantageous. Here are some examples: Athletes: Athletes often experience muscle tightness, tension, and fatigue due to intense training and physical activity. Bamboo massage can help alleviate these issues by providing deep tissue manipulation, promoting muscle relaxation, and improving flexibility. Office Workers: People who spend long hours sitting at a desk or computer may develop tension in their neck, shoulders, and back. Bamboo massage can target these areas of tension, helping to relieve stress and discomfort caused by poor posture and sedentary lifestyles. Individuals with Chronic Pain: Those suffering from chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, or back pain may benefit from bamboo massage. The combination of...

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What is bamboo massage?

April 10, 2024
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acupuncture, Health, Massage & Bodywork, Wellness

Heated bamboo rod massage, also known simply as bamboo massage, is a type of massage therapy that utilizes warmed bamboo sticks or rods of varying lengths and diameters to perform various massage techniques on the body. This technique combines the benefits of heat therapy with the deep tissue manipulation of massage to provide relaxation, relief from tension, and other therapeutic benefits. Here's a breakdown of how a heated bamboo rod massage typically works: Preparation: The massage therapist will typically warm the bamboo rods in a heating pad or water bath to a comfortable temperature before the session begins. The rods are often made of smooth, solid bamboo that has been specially treated to ensure hygiene and safety. Client Consultation: As with any massage therapy session, the...

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Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) for Allergies

March 18, 2024
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Health, Lifestyle, manual lymphatic drainage, Massage & Bodywork, MLD, Wellness

Think of your body like a busy city with streets and alleys bustling with activity. Just like in a city, there are main roads for important traffic, and there are smaller lanes where things can get a bit congested. During allergy season, these smaller lanes might get clogged up with extra fluid and waste, making you feel uncomfortable. Manual lymphatic drainage is like hiring expert cleaners to clear out those congested lanes, allowing everything to flow smoothly again. So, when people use manual lymphatic drainage for allergies, they're basically giving their body a good cleanup, ensuring everything runs efficiently and they feel better despite allergy troubles....

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Post Op Manual Lymphatic Drainage

September 12, 2023
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Health, Lifestyle, Massage & Bodywork, Uncategorized, Wellness

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a specialized massage technique that is designed to stimulate the flow of lymph, a clear fluid that carries white blood cells and waste products away from the tissues and back toward the heart. It's commonly used in the management of lymphedema, a condition characterized by swelling due to a compromised lymphatic system.  There are two main types of MLD: regular MLD and post-operative MLD.  Here are the key differences between the two: Purpose: Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD): This is a general technique used to improve lymphatic circulation and reduce swelling in various conditions, including lymphedema, edema, and certain inflammatory disorders. It's often used as a preventive measure in some cases to promote overall lymphatic health. Post-Op Manual Lymphatic Drainage:...

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What is a postpartum massage?

May 14, 2023
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Health, Massage & Bodywork, Pregnancy, Wellness

Pregnancy, labor, and birth put a lot of strain on a woman's body, and postpartum recovery can be a challenging time. That's why postpartum massage is a great way to help your body recover during the so-called "fourth trimester." Postpartum massage can alleviate a whole range of issues, such as swelling and preeclampsia/eclampsia. When you come in for a postpartum massage, your therapist will ask you about your delivery: how long labor was, what position you were in when you delivered, and if you had a C-section. They will also ask if you are breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, and where your baby sleeps. This information is critical in order to provide you with the best massage possible. Postpartum massage can help with aches and pains, swelling, blood pressure,...

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Acupuncture and Fertility

July 25, 2022
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acupuncture, Health, Infertility, Massage & Bodywork, Pregnancy, Wellness

Ready to start building a family? Deciding to start a family is an exciting, but nerve racking process.  Will I be a good parent?  What if something goes wrong?  Add to that the additional stress of trying to conceive and you have a recipe for disaster.  Often just the removal of these stress factors is enough to allow for a smooth conception, pregnancy, and birth in most cases.  However, there are also many women and, yes, men that suffer from infertility which often leads to treatments such as IUI, IVF, or other ART treatments which can be costly and a bit clinical increasing stress levels even more. What if there was another option?  Imagine walking into a warm and comforting office with soft lighting and relaxing music...

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Hellerwork Spring 2022

May 31, 2022
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Massage & Bodywork, Structural Alignment, Wellness

As we begin to turn the final corner of Spring and head into Summer, I am feeling the excitement of this time of year. Flowers blooming, garden beds producing, trips being planned, bodies moving to get fit, not to mention the freedom of in-person gatherings after a rocky two years. It is very exciting! But as they say, too much of anything is not a good thing. In this case, a lot of up-up-up energy draws us out of our feet, resulting in tension and pressure in our chests, shoulders, neck and head. Our “tension areas” start acting up, beckoning us to slow down, take a rest, listen to the body, and return to a state of balance. More often than not, my table continues...

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Hellerwork Session FAQ’s

November 5, 2021
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Health, Lifestyle, Massage & Bodywork, Structural Alignment, Wellness

FAQ Q: What kind of conditions does Hellerwork treat? A: Hellerwork has been found to be very effective in relieving chronic pain conditions, muscle aches, joint dysfunctions, injury recovery, daily overuse, low energy, digestive issues, TMJ, and headaches (to name a few). It is also helpful in addressing mental and emotional dis-ease, including depression, anxiety, low mood, difficulties concentrating, low libido, and stress. Q: What should I expect in my first session? A: Our initial session will include a brief intake so that I can understand the history of your body, injuries, trauma, medical conditions, etc. We will do an assessment of your structure, both standing and moving, to determine the main areas of restriction and how to best work with you. The bulk of the session is bodywork,...

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Hellerwork Structural Integration

November 5, 2021
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Health, Lifestyle, Massage & Bodywork, Structural Alignment, Wellness

Welcome to the possibility of a radically new way of embodying your life experience. It’s time to come back into connection with the truth of who you are, and the incredible power and wisdom that lies within you. It is my passion and my joy to serve you. -Theresa Elwell Hellerwork Structural Integration is a bodywork, movement, and dialogue process that addresses all aspects of being human: body, mind, spirit, energy and emotions. The primary goal of the work is to release tension and compensation patterns in the body, and to bring the body back to its natural alignment for ongoing relief. This process involves clearing emotional and psychological strain that has been entrapped in the body. The results of the work are feelings of freedom, ease, and...

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