How to Make That 1-Hour Massage Last All Week
You just stepped off the massage table at Teal Center in Arlington, Virginia – maybe after a deep tissue session to tackle stubborn knots, a therapeutic massage to melt away the week’s stress, or a craniosacral therapy session to realign your entire system…and you feel incredible. Tension melted away, stress dissolved, your whole body humming […]
How Long Should I Wait to See a Massage Therapist for Low Back Pain?
How Long Should I Wait to See a Massage Therapist for Low Back Pain? If you live in Northern Virginia, you likely know this feeling: that familiar twinge in your lower back. It might be after an hour in D.C. traffic, following a weekend hike at Great Falls, or simply after a long day hunched […]
How to Extend the Benefits of Your Massage:
If you’re like many massage lovers, you’ve probably asked yourself, “How can I make this relaxed feeling last between appointments? How can I stop my muscles from tightening up so quickly?” You’re not alone! It’s natural to crave that sense of calm and freedom from tension that a great massage provides. This is a common […]
Pamper Yourself and Your Baby
Are you pregnant or a new parent? If so, it’s important to remember that you deserve to take care of yourself. Your body is going through incredible changes, and it’s essential to prioritize your physical and emotional wellbeing. One way to do this is through prenatal and postnatal massages. Massages can help ease the stress […]
Relax and Rejuvenate
The world can be a chaotic and stressful place, making it difficult to recharge and feel our best. But when we take the time to prioritize self-care through massage and bodywork, something magical happens: We start to heal on a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level. Massage and bodywork therapies have many scientifically proven benefits […]
Why is Everyone Talking About The Fascia?
Do you ever get up from your desk after working for a few hours and your low back hurts, your neck hurts or you have a sudden headache? Its most likely because your fascia, or connective tissue, has stiffened up or become sluggish. Here at the Teal Center, we’ve been working with the fascia for […]
Massage and Parkinson’s Disease
When I was in massage school, one requirement was to conduct a case study. My father had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, and so he began exercising regularly at a YMCA in Maryland with a group called Pedal for Parkinson’s. Since then, I learned there are many groups and therapies geared specifically for this population […]
Mental Health, Self-Care, and Bodywork
Energy fluctuations, mood changes, a frantic mind, and anxiety; feelings I know all too well. I was diagnosed with different mental health disorders over the span of my teenage years and early twenties. Some of the disorders are also lifelong with the potential to be very debilitating. They can take a huge toll, not just […]