Author: Shannon Klipstein

Try a Hot Stone Massage or One of My Free Add ons! Hi everyone!  I hope you all had a great summer and have stayed healthy!  Autumn begins September 22nd, which is in a few days.  What will the changing season bring?  Apple picking, football, Halloween, soup making, hot cider, putting our air conditioners away and…
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Taking Care Of Your Body Between Massage Sessions Regular massage is great, but it is also important to take care of your body with a variety of methods to get the best results you are looking for. Living a healthy lifestyle consisting of: Regular massage Chiropractic adjustments Yoga Swimming Drinking plenty of water Getting rest…
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Reflexology is a four theory approach of applying acupressure to the feet in order to promote healing. This includes structural alignment, zones, meridians and psychoneuroimmunology theories. By considering four different theories, we are honoring the complexity of the human body in several approaches. Foot reflexology is a map of the feet of the entire body.…
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Hi everyone!  I hope you all are staying warm and managing through this winter.  We are almost there!  We got this 🙂 Just a note about the weather; If you have a longer strenuous drive and it’s a snowy day, please don’t hesitate to shoot me a message and reschedule.  I am always willing to…
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There are many reasons people have not tried massage yet. I hear all sorts of things from people and I am going to answer all those questions right here. Do you feel massage is too expensive? Are you insecure about weight or a skin issue? Maybe you are unsure what massage can do for your…
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I had the opportunity to take a continuing education course for Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation/IASTM with a focus on Rockblades.  Rockblades have four distinct edges so you can maneuver the tool around different bony surfaces depending on which area of the body you are treating.  The tools have several techniques that can be used…
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The Five Element Theory The Five Element Theory is a Chinese philosophy used to describe interactions and relationships between things. The five-element theory includes wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. It is believed the fundamental elements are everything in the universe between which interactions occur. The elements of the earth interact in many ways by…
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Trigger Point Release Trigger points are hyperirritable spots located in a taut band of skeletal muscle. They produce pain locally and in a referred pattern. Why do I have trigger points? They often result from muscle trauma, injury or repetitive strain, poor posture, and stress. When the muscle is stressed it will often form a…
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Everyone has been there, their first massage! You may have questions or insecurities or are nervous. One thing to know is that everyone is slightly nervous on their first time, yes, everyone! Some may pretend they are not, but therapists can tell when someone is new. Everyone has questions, and some people are uncomfortable or…
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With the season changing from summer to autumn, we are naturally going to eat more warm foods. Autumn is a time of harvest and fruition of all the growth of spring and summer. I would like to share with you my favorite autumn harvest soup recipe to kick start this chilly season. Metal in the…
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