Why Do You Ask? Pronouns
Pronouns are nothing new; they’ve been a part of human language pretty much since the beginning. Grammatically, a pronoun is a word that...
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Mary Carolla
- Sep 15
- 2 min
Why Do You Ask? Occupation
I ask a lot of questions on my new client forms and when meeting my clients for the first time (and, to a lesser degree, at each...
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Mary Carolla
- Jul 31
- 4 min
Can Massage Help Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder, clinically known as adhesive capsulitis, typically shows itself as pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint. The...
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Mary Carolla
- Jun 16
- 2 min
Massage and Your Sinuses
With allergy seasons growing longer and a big season of common cold infections, more of my clients are struggling with sinus headaches...
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Mary Carolla
- May 10
- 3 min
Are Desks the Enemy?
Alas, no. Desks are not the enemy. Laptops, lousy chairs, and even the vague reference to ‘posture’ take the blame for our aches and...
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Mary Carolla
- May 3
- 2 min
How Long of a Massage Should I Get?
60 minutes? 90 minutes? 120 minutes? Your massage session length depends on a variety of factors, including your schedule, your budget,...
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Mary Carolla
- Apr 26
- 3 min
Self Care Resources and Tips That Won't Make You Cringe
Nightly bubble baths. Good chocolate. Journaling. Weekly massage: All things I’ve seen suggested for self-care. These are lovely ideas...
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Mary Carolla
- Apr 20
- 1 min
Should I talk during a massage?
Sure, if you’d like to talk go right ahead. The important thing to remember is that this treatment is all about you relaxing and enjoying...
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Mary Carolla
- Apr 1
- 2 min
How Often Should I Get a Massage?
Bob Hope got a massage every day for 63 years and credited his longevity to massage. (He made it to 100 years old. Not too bad!) In a...
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Mary Carolla
- Feb 28
- 3 min
The Heat or Ice Conundrum
Should I heat it or ice it? I hear this question frequently in my massage work, and I wish it was easier to answer. For years, the loose...
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Mary Carolla
- Jan 28
- 2 min
Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy refers to damage to the nerves and nervous system outside of the brain and spine. While it can cause issues with...
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Mary Carolla
- Jan 17
- 2 min
COVID-19 Safety Review
So, we’re a couple years into this pandemic business, and a lot of this information may seem repetitive. I think it’s important to review...
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Mary Carolla
- Jan 15
- 1 min
Permission Granted
“I FORGOT WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO FEEL THIS GOOD IN MY BODY" This is one of my favorite things to hear from a client. So often, we spend so...
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Mary Carolla
- Dec 5, 2021
- 2 min
When You Are Grieving
Recently, a friend shared some thoughts about gratitude and grief that gave me something to think about: Gratitude and grief can and do...
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Mary Carolla
- Nov 21, 2021
- 2 min
Gratitude is Good for You
November, with the arrival of the Thanksgiving holiday, puts many of us in the mindset of gratitude. Of course, gratitude shouldn’t be...
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Mary Carolla
- Oct 29, 2021
- 5 min
Guide to Gifting Massage
When you’re relaxing on a massage table, it’s easy to see massage as a gift. Whether you’re there to reduce pain, to ease anxiety, to...
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Mary Carolla
- Sep 27, 2021
- 2 min
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
The Lymphatic System The lymphatic system isn’t talked about quite as much as other systems of the human body, but it plays such an...
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Mary Carolla
- Aug 30, 2021
- 3 min
Should I Reschedule My Massage If I’m Sick?
Yes, please. Cancel if you are sick. Great! We’re done here. Nah, we’ve got a bunch more to cover. I usually talk about this stuff more...
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Mary Carolla
- Aug 8, 2021
- 1 min
Masks and Variants and Vaccines, Oh My!
Ah, masks. Just when we think we’ve got it figured out, we get a curve ball. That’s the way of science; constantly adapting to new...
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Mary Carolla
- Jul 12, 2021
- 1 min
Touch: A Human Need
Positive human touch is a key part of human interaction. Touch that occurs between humans helps us build our foundational relationships,...
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