by Ballaura | Apr 29, 2020 | Ballaura News, Massage, Self Care
With Mother’s Day fast approaching and everyone except for essential/frontline workers in quarantine, it’s more important now than ever to put our dollars in the pockets of local small business owners while we make sure to spoil mom and grandma. Here at...
by Ballaura | Mar 23, 2020 | Ballaura News, COVID-19 Updates, Self Care
In efforts to be socially responsible and support health and wellness for our beloved community in Olympia, WA, Ballaura has decided to close its doors until April 13th, 2020 (or longer if recommended). Thank you to everyone who has expressed support for us during...
by Tara Knutsen | Feb 12, 2020 | Face & body, Massage, Self Care
Massage therapy is such a diverse practice and has a multitude of effects on the body. As such, there are some terms that you might hear your therapist use from time to time. Here, we discuss several common terms that come up during and after a massage. Adhesions and...
by Tara Knutsen | Jan 16, 2020 | Massage, Self Care
Winter- it’s that time of year again. From the short, dark days to the aching cold, winter has a way of getting to pretty much everyone. A major issue for many of us this time of year is the winter blues, also known as seasonal depression. This mental health condition...
by Tara Knutsen | Jan 6, 2020 | Self Care
It’s finally 2020- that feels wild to say, doesn’t it? With 2020 here, many people are setting New Year’s Resolutions with their health and wellness in mind. From exercising more to eating better, the end goal of “looking better” is something that many...
by Tara Knutsen | Oct 14, 2019 | Ballaura News, Massage, Self Care
When you hear “Tech Neck”, what comes to mind first? Tech Neck is a relatively new condition that is noticeable everywhere, affecting almost everyone. Tech Neck is described as the forward head posture caused by the use of modern technologies such as smart phones and...
