If you have Oily Skin? Summertime chemical peels are a great option for those of us who are tired of reaching for an oil blotting sheet every hour. It can smooth out the skin and help with acne. In summer oily skin can get even oilier and more problematic. Quick Fix!? Opps you didn't do…
Top Five Mythsย busted by PCA Skin Natural versus synthetic ingredients There are many resources on the web about the type of skincare you should be using, and they often have conflicting opinions. Itโs hard to navigate whatโs true and whatโs not, and whatโs actually the most beneficial and safe. Weโre breaking down the top five…
Acne is a medical condition that, in most cases, can be successfully addressed with the right treatments and medications. Face the clear facts behind the causes of acne. Hormones. Clogged pores. Bacteria. You probably know they all contribute to acne, but the truth is no one knows exactly what causes it. Most experts agree,…
Got Knots?
Knots os tense muscles, that can't relax on their own. So you need to stretch them, contract and massage, in order to relieve pain and discomfort.
You can also use tools like these:
Tennis Ball,
Lacross,
Spiky Massage Ball,
or my favorite Acumobility Half Ball!
How To Release Knots on Yourself: Acumobility Self Massage "Half Ball"
Medications and Side Effects
There are common conditions that can sometimesย require massage therapists to alter their treatment plansโeither because of the symptoms of the conditionย or because of side effects of the medications.
In my own practice my biggest concern is always blood thinners. A person who is taking these medications or have hemophilia lets say…
Happy Spring!
Brilliant Massage Therapy is participating and donating a massage at Earh Day Walk by ReSource! A fundraising event for a whole family! Participate, dress green and you can win a massage and you will receive other coupons and prizes from supporting businesses. Event link:ย https://resourcevt.org/earth-walk-day-donation-page/
Walk with us in celebration of Earth Day for our…
Paraffin Wax for Arthritis, Dry Rough Skin and Other Aches
You can use paraffin wax (may be called either paraffin or wax) to apply moist heat to your hands or feet to ease the pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis.Paraffin especially helps to reduce pain and loosen up your hand, finger, elbow and feet joints before…
HSAs, HRAs, FSAs inย Vermont
Due to no regulation of massage therapy in VT and thus inability to bill insurance, we would like to remind that we can take Health savings account payments with a referral from your doctor stating that massage is beneficial to your treatment/wellness plan.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) and…
ONCOLOGY MASSAGE
Happy to announce to have the honor to have more knowledge now to work with advanced stage cancer patients.
People who are going through rigorous treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, immunotherapies and more. I, Jolita completed the 4 day course with Tracy Walton, and it was a humbling experience to learn more…
Best sleeping positions?
Pros: Snoozing in supineย pose is a boon for spine and neck health, because the back is straight and not forced into any contortions. Plus back sleeping helps the mattress do its job of supporting the spine. In a perfect (and kind of uncomfy) world, everyone would sleep on their backs without a…
Stretches For Better Posture and Less Tension
Better Posture and tension relieving stretches:
"Shoulder blades in your pockets"
Chin Tuck
Wall Alignment
Angel
Shoulder Rolls
In this is the video I have made that helps to reduce tension in the upper back and neck muscles, and maintain a better posture, thus…
Should you get a massage before or after the Chiropractic adjustment?
Unfortunately, muscle tension and spinal dysfunction are both all-to-common problems. These ailments are so common, many people who suffer from one, also suffer from the other. So it stands to reason that lots of people can benefit from a combination of both massage therapy…