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Simple Steps to Prevent and Detect Melanoma/Skin Cancer

Summer is right around the corner and where there is more sun, there is often more skin exposure. May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month and we are going to look at some ways you can prevent and detect skin cancer. PREVENT Cover up with clothes and sunscreen. As…

6 Healthy Actions You Can Do At Work

May is Global Employee Health and Fitness Month, so I am going to talk about some ways to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle by giving you simple actions you can do anywhere… especially at work. Take the stairs. Pedometers, Fitbits, and various health tools track steps and daily…

Why Your Feet Need A Massage

We usually don’t think about our feet. Until they hurt. We tend to take them for granted, but like other parts of our body, they can get tired, overused, sore, and in need of some attention.When they start to hurt, it can lead to many other problems. When your feet…

Stop Headaches Before They Start

Many people suffer from migraines and headaches. Let’s look at some ways to prevent them before they start. Avoid triggers If certain foods or scents have triggered headaches in the past, it could be time to make a note of them and avoid them at all costs. Things like caffeine,…

The Reboot for your Mind and Body

Do you feel stretched in a hundred different directions? Obligations, deadlines, appointments, meetings, work, housework, sports, everything. More often than not, it seems there aren’t enough hours in the day or days in the week for all that needs to be done. We’re on constant high alert. We’re always moving.…

Fall Onto My Massage Table

I have limited openings for December. Call City Wellness at 904-671-2860 to book your massage soon!

Should I Use Heat or Ice for My Pain?

I get a lot of clients who ask me if they should use heat or ice for pain relief. I decided to answer the question in a video. Click the link below for answers:

Heat vs. Ice for Pain Relief

Trigger Points

What is a trigger point? How does it affect the body? Why do our muscles hurt? Watch this video for answers.

What is a Knot?

What exactly is a knot? I get this question all of the time when I am working on a stubborn knot found in muscle tissue in a client. A knot is actually what we call in massage lingo, a trigger point. So then what is a trigger point? Watch this video for all the information!

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