by Ballaura | Jun 18, 2018 | Ballaura News, Massage
Healing Through Nature – Our Carrier Oils An essential part of any great massage is massage oils. Each and every massage oil has its own unique properties – and can complement different types of massage or help alleviate specific skin, muscle, and...
by Ballaura | Jun 12, 2018 | Ballaura News, Massage, Self Care
Ah, massage. The very word conjures up images of softly-lit rooms, comfortable massage tables, and deep relaxation. Massage is a soothing and beautiful experience after a long week, a major sports competition, or to aid in healing after injury. And for all these...
by Ballaura | Jun 4, 2018 | Ballaura News, Self Care
The phrase “self-care” is one we hear a great deal these days. While it is an exceptionally vivid phrase, many envision self-care as being somewhat limited purely to treating yourself to something that makes you feel good. Of course, doing things that make you...
by Ballaura | Sep 19, 2017 | Ballaura News, Massage
A question commonly asked by Ballaura’s clients is, “When is the best time for a sports massage?” Research has determined that the very best time to receive a sports massage is 45 minutes after your workout of the day (WOD), but that the human body also...
by Ballaura | Aug 22, 2017 | Ballaura News
When Olympia local Nicole LaPraim was in her early twenties, she made a life-changing and momentous decision – to attend a year-long intensive massage therapy program. That one decision shaped her future – and as we sit down in her business, Ballaura Wellness Spa in...