Author - Kellie Poulin

How Massage Can Help Realign Your Tongue with Your Toes

You already know your body is a conglomerate of interconnected and collaborative parts functioning as one unit, but it is interesting to consider the surprising relationship between your tongue and your toes. Situated at opposite ends of the body, tongue and toes are connected to each other through a complex web of connective tissue called fascia. This fascia network plays a crucial role in maintaining proper alignment and posture.   The tongue acts as a guide for myofascial pathways that [...]

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The Nerve That Supports Digestion and The Massage That Supports The Nerve

    It’s Vagus, baby!   How Massage Supports Digestion by Boosting Vagus Nerve Health The vagus nerve is the body’s communication hub, connecting the brain to key organs, including the digestive system. Your vagus nerve is essential for proper communication between your brain and gut, a system often referred to as the gut-brain axis. When your vagus nerve is working as it should, your brain sends signals to your gut, ensuring it digests food and processes nutrients effectively. If this nerve isn’t working [...]

January 21, 2025 By Massage , Comments Off on The Nerve That Supports Digestion and The Massage That Supports The Nerve Read more...

Need A Good Sleep? Get A Massage

  The Importance of Sleep and How Massage Can Promote Restorative Rest   “People severely underestimate what a tremendous impact sleep has on your day, productivity, and mood. If only I’d realized this in my teens.”  ~ unknown   Sleep often takes a backseat to busy schedules, leaving many of us struggling with fatigue and stress. However, sleep is vital for overall health, playing a crucial role in immune function, memory consolidation, and cellular repair. Adults generally require 7-9 hours of sleep each night [...]

December 23, 2024 By Massage , Comments Off on Need A Good Sleep? Get A Massage Read more...

How Massage Can Relieve Inflammation

Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury, infection, or stress, but when it becomes chronic, it can lead to pain, stiffness, and a host of health problems. One of the most effective, yet often overlooked, treatments for inflammation is massage therapy. While it’s commonly known for promoting relaxation and reducing stress, massage can also play a crucial role in managing inflammation and supporting the body’s healing processes.   How Massage Reduces Inflammation Massage helps reduce inflammation by improving circulation, which encourages [...]

November 24, 2024 By Massage , Comments Off on How Massage Can Relieve Inflammation Read more...

Pain in the Neck? How Massage Can Help

The muscles in your neck serve the purpose of adapting to any imbalances in the core of your body. The neck keeps the heavy head in an upright position and maintain stability even when you are tilting and turning. Your neck is working and micromanaging your every move that you perform throughout the day.   The neck can experience numerous functional misfires that can be the result of a herniated disc, impinged nerve, nerve damage, ligament sprain or even a fracture. [...]

October 22, 2024 By Massage Comments Off on Pain in the Neck? How Massage Can Help Read more...

Unwinding Unhealthy Tension Patterns in Your Body

How many times you look at your cellphone in a day? Do you have it in your hand and bend your head and neck down to read or send messages? Moreover, if it is not directly in front of you, your head might be inclined to one side or the other. If you do this for long periods of time means putting significant strain on your neck muscles.  Similarly, spending long hours at a computer, especially at a desk job, [...]

August 20, 2024 By Massage , , Comments Off on Unwinding Unhealthy Tension Patterns in Your Body Read more...

Why Listening to Your Body is a Good Idea

Why Listening to Your Body is a Good Idea   Listening to your body is crucial for maintaining overall well-being and addressing any physical discomfort or stress it may be experiencing. Our bodies have a remarkable way of communicating with us, often through subtle signals that can easily be overlooked in our busy lives. Here are some tips on how to effectively listen to your body and recognize when it’s time to seek massage therapy:   Awareness of Physical Signals: Start by paying [...]

July 18, 2024 By Massage , , Comments Off on Why Listening to Your Body is a Good Idea Read more...

The Healing Power of Your Feet Through Massage

Foot reflexology, often regarded as more than just a luxurious foot massage, offers a myriad of benefits that extend beyond relaxation. Here are three specific advantages of foot reflexology and how this ancient practice affects the entire body:   **Stress Relief and Relaxation**: The feet contain numerous nerve endings that connect to different parts of the body. Through targeted pressure and massage techniques on specific reflex points, foot reflexology helps to alleviate stress and induce deep relaxation. This relaxation response not [...]

June 21, 2024 By Massage Comments Off on The Healing Power of Your Feet Through Massage Read more...

The Healing Touch: How Massage Therapy Nurtures Digestive Wellness

    Stress has become an unwelcome companion for many, often wreaking havoc on our digestive systems. The gut, often referred to as our “second brain,” plays a crucial role in our overall well-being, influencing not only digestion but also our immune system and mental health. When digestion keeps us from feeling our best, the therapeutic power of massage not only offers relaxation but it also illuminates a pathway to improved digestion and gut health.   Massage therapy isn’t just about indulgence; it’s [...]

May 20, 2024 By Massage , Comments Off on The Healing Touch: How Massage Therapy Nurtures Digestive Wellness Read more...

Smooth Out Your Shoulders with Massage

The shoulder is a complex joint comprised of several structures including bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The main bones involved are the humerus (upper arm bone), scapula (shoulder blade), and clavicle (collarbone). The shoulder joint itself allows for a wide range of motion but is inherently unstable, relying heavily on surrounding muscles and ligaments for support.   Muscles surrounding the shoulder joint include: Deltoid: Located on the outer side of the shoulder, responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its [...]

April 16, 2024 By Massage , , Comments Off on Smooth Out Your Shoulders with Massage Read more...