We’ve all had to learn a new language and evaluation process this year, as we weigh out the potential risks of resuming our favorite activities and past-times -- including our self-care routines. It’s no secret this year has been incredibly difficult in so many ways, and has left us all scrambling for ways to care for our minds and bodies. The good news is that Floatation Therapy is among the safest, most rigorously sanitary ways around to find some...
Therapeutic massage has many proven health benefits, including improving circulation and reducing blood pressure, decreasing inflammation and pain, and reducing stress and tension. Examples of conditions helped by massage therapy include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, stress, hypertension, back pain, sciatica, piriformis syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthritis, diabetes, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, and pain management. You have likely experienced these restorative and pain-relieving benefits for yourself, and have wondered how you might be able to incorporate regular massage therapy...
During this forced business closure, we have had time to reflect on our mission statement: “To hold a space of stillness where practitioners can use intuition and clinical knowledge to facilitate healing acute and chronic conditions, and where clients feel safe and calm, reaching a deeper sense of relaxation and self-healing.” We are proud of the space we have created, the therapists we employ, and the wonderful clients that have enjoyed what we have to...
As many of you know, we closed our doors temporarily on March 15th due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, but we are OPEN again and ready to safely see clients. Please know that we have taken advantage of this time to prepare our clinic to provide the highest level of safety and sanitation when we can finally open our doors again. We have invested in EPA registered disinfectants and air purifiers with UV and carbon and HEPA...
When was the last time you checked the Personal Injury Protection on your auto insurance? Did you know you had it? Do you even know what it is? (clears throat) Please excuse me while I get on my soapbox… Personal Injury Protection, also known as PIP coverage, is a component of auto insurance that covers medical expenses of the driver and passengers regardless of who's at fault during an accident. PIP is how your providers get reimbursed...
Another wonderful article by our friends at Whatcom Talk about the many ways to tap into your flow: yoga, meditation, and floating...
One of the latest trends in relaxation is also a helpful tool for athletes who need to recover in between workouts, practices and athletic events. Flotation tanks offer a unique experience that isn't easy to replicate outside of the spa. The tanks contain skin temperature water and 1200 pounds of Epsom salts, making you extremely buoyant. In this experience, with proper isolation, you start to feel that you become one with the water. You don't...
Float therapy has been around for a long time. In the 1950s, John C. Lilly, M.D. recognized the therapeutic effects of having patients effortlessly float in water heated to skin temperature and saturated with magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) for increased buoyancy. The experience came to be known as Flotation REST (restricted environmental stimulation technique). Today, many recognize the benefits of Flotation REST for those coping with fibromyalgia (FM), a chronic condition that impacts the quality of life...
For centuries, pregnant women have found comfort and relaxation through therapeutic massage. Ideal for relieving stress, reducing muscle tension and soreness, and increasing overall health, massage is a safe and effective way to enjoy a more comfortable pregnancy, starting right now. If you're wondering how pregnancy massage can benefit you, here are five things you should know: 1. Massage Regulates Hormone Production According to research conducted over the last ten years, massage therapy increases hormones associated with relaxation and...
Here is a client testimonial, via Whatcom Talk, about the virtues of self-care, massage, and floating after a car accident. If you would like to learn more about the importance of receiving treatment massage after an auto accident, please read this blog post. ...