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A Massage Therapist’s Self Care Tips

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Ann Bartlett

I just came home from my ritual monthly spa day!  For me, spa days are a necessity for the long hours that I spend working.  Without self-care routines, my body starts to talk to me saying "sore shoulders, cranky neck, … Continue reading →

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Backpacks for Kids, Are They Causing Back Pain?

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Ann Bartlett

Howdy Folks!  This is my first official blog so bear with me as I hope to improve over time.  Feedback is always welcome, provided you say only good things .  Just kidding,…I always welcome constructive criticism and often follow a … Continue reading →

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Zen Meditation – A Beginner’s class

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Ann Bartlett

I believe that stress reduction is different things at different times.  John Bly, leader of the meditations for Potomac Zen Sangha, made a great comment when I was feeling guilty about turning down his invitation to sit, in favor of … Continue reading →

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Massage and Muscle Fever

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Ann Bartlett

(This month, we decided to focus on the word heat to help inspire our practitioner’s blog topic.) In massage, heat can be several things, a fever from illness, or something else called muscle fever, which is experienced after intense exercise. … Continue reading →

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