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...
by Tara Knutsen | Sep 17, 2019 | Massage, Self Care
With Summer coming to an end, many of us are left feeling bummed. With the kids back in school, the weather getting cooler, and summer vacations coming to an end, it’s important that you take care of you during this seasonal change. Here, we share 5 self-care hacks to...
by Tara Knutsen | Aug 29, 2019 | Massage, Self Care
Since massage is medical in the state of Washington, your massage therapist will do a verbal medical intake with you before every session in addition to the intake form you fill out for the spa. This verbal intake gives your therapist more information about what is...
