News & Updates from Massage Vermont

In grief, touch

A cool hand on a forehead. A hug. A soft touch on the shoulder. Even when there’s nothing we can do to fix a problem,…

Wherefore water?

We absolutely must consume water to survive. But how much? According to “Dehydration: Risks and Myths” by Jane Brody, it depends on you — your…

We’re not here to hurt you, but to help you

“Pain Relief: What You Need to Know” is the lead story in the current Consumer Reports magazine. The second paragraph dismayed me: The massage therapist…

Deep tissue or deep touch?

Our clients want their treatments to feel good. They want to leave feeling better. We listen carefully to every client before, during, and after a…

Got stress? Invite relaxation.

When life feels overwhelming, it’s worth remembering that stress comes from the outside. Reaching out for calming input can provide relief. University of Vermont psychiatrist…

Resolve care and feeding of “the soft animal of your body”

In the coming year, and even in the coming moments, how will you take care of yourself? And what does that mean? For years, I…

Bodywork gift certificates bring ease to you, too

Slow down. Take a breath. We’re offering gift certificates for Massage Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, and Foot Reflexology right up until Christmas morning. If you buy…

The nervous system gives thanks.

In the season of Thanksgiving, we turn our attention to gratitude in none other than our nervous system. It can be easy to tell when…

How to get a massage

Have you been thinking of getting a massage? Are you already a massage client but perhaps not getting what you hoped for? A friend pointed…

Shifting into the slow lane

Slow down, you move too fast. You got to make the morning last. In the classic feelgood “59th Street Bridge Song,”* Simon and Garfunkel point out…

I “gumbified” 4 clients with my own neck in spasm

One of our clients says she’s “gumbified” after she’s had a treatment here. That’s as clear a description as I’ve heard for post-massage looseness and relaxation….

WAIT = Why Am I Talking?

In 8th grade, I opened my big mouth one time too many and had to write 100 times on the chalkboard: It is better to…