Prenatal Massage 101
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT PRENATAL (PREGNANCY) MASSAGE This post is adapted from an original article from Del Mar Times. Many women in Bountiful, Utah have heard about prenatal massage or have seen it advertised, yet it remains a type of massage that is shrouded in mystery—or at least uncertainty. Frequently, expectant mothers want to be cautious, […]
Lymph Drainage Massage for Breast Cancer Survivors
The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 271,270 new cases of breast cancer in 2019 This post is adapted from an original article from Massage Magazine. Incidence of Breast Cancer The National Cancer Institute statistics review states that fewer than five percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S. are younger than 40. […]
Therapeutic Massage for Anxiety & Panic Disorder
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE FOR ANXIETY AND PANIC DISORDER This post is adapted from an original article from Verywellmind. Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are unconventional types of products and practices that are being used to treat a variety of medical and mental health conditions according to NYU. Over the past several years, CAM practices have grown in […]
Yoga Poses For Tight Calves
YOGA FOR CALF MUSCLES – CALF STRETCHES This post is adapted from an original article from Sublimely Fit. As a runner in Bountiful, Utah, I know what having tight calf muscles is like. Calf muscles are used a lot during running so without proper stretching they tend to get very tight. Running isn’t the only thing […]
Swedish Massage vs. Deep Tissue
What’s the difference? This post is adapted from an original article from Medical News Today. Swedish massage and deep tissue massage are two popular forms of massage in Bountiful, Utah. At Integrated Wellness Spa, Our Swedish massage uses long strokes and light-to-firm pressure to provide gentle relaxation. Deep tissue massage is a more forceful technique that releases tension […]