Articles & Resources
What Causes Shoulder Pain?
Whether a result of poor posture, overuse during work or even leisure activities like sports, shoulder pain is part of normal life, especially with aging. Shoulder pain or injury is caused by overuse or incorrect use of the specific muscles, tendons and ligaments that...
Self-care for Insomnia
“Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.” ~Thomas Dekker Insomnia significantly impacts well-being. Quality sleep is essential for health, yet chronic insomnia can lead to severe issues like diabetes, obesity, and depression, increasing...
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder: Navigating Causes, Treatment, and Self-Care with Massage Therapy Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, involves gradual tightening and inflammation of the glenohumeral (shoulder) joint capsule. This capsule encases the shoulder joint...
Meridian Massage Therapy
The Meridians Massage therapy combines traditional Chinese medicine with advances in Bioinformatics, Bioenergetics, and Neurology. It uses electrical impulses to stimulate nerve endings, purify meridians, enhance Qi and blood circulation, boost energy levels, and...
Reduce inflammation eat the palmleaf way
My wife, Jeanette "Jen" Mascarenas, is vegan and very knowledgeable about food's nutritional values. Many of my clients have inflammatory issues that cause aches and pains, so I requested my wife write an article to help people eat to reduce...
Modalities
Treatment plans are customized just for youCombining elements of many techniques is the best way to create a customized plan that carefully targets your treatment and wellness goals. Treatment plans include suggestions for follow-up visits and exercises for you to do...
Benefits of Massage
Benefits of Massage Preventive maintenance for an overall feeling of wellbeing Relieves stress and tension Improves circulation of blood and lymph fluids, aiding removal of toxins Provides relief from painful muscle knots, cramps, spasms and stiffness Increases range...
PalmLeaf Difference
You get a full 60 minutes of treatment time, not 50 minutes like some places, and a full 90 minutes of treatment time, not 80 minutes. There’s no extra charge for deep tissue work or hot and cold packs when they’re needed for effective treatment. At your first...
FAQs
How often should I get a massage?For maintenance needs, once a month is typical for most people. People with chronic pain usually get a massage once a week until they experience relief. You and your therapist will discuss a treatment plan that includes the frequency...
Constipation and Massage Connection
Constipation Sung to the tune of Alouette: Constipation, chronic constipationConstipation, a game we like to playSo we take some mineral oil*Gulp it down in one big swallowWait awhile—drop your pile When we were kids, my sisters and I thought that song was...