Mary CarollaMay 103 minAre 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...
Mary CarollaMay 32 minHow 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,...
Mary CarollaApr 263 minSelf Care Resources and Tips That Won't Make You CringeNightly bubble baths. Good chocolate. Journaling. Weekly massage: All things I’ve seen suggested for self-care. These are lovely ideas...
Mary CarollaApr 201 minShould 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...
Mary CarollaApr 12 minHow 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...
Mary CarollaFeb 283 minThe Heat or Ice ConundrumShould 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...
Mary CarollaJan 282 minPeripheral NeuropathyPeripheral neuropathy refers to damage to the nerves and nervous system outside of the brain and spine. While it can cause issues with...
Mary CarollaJan 172 minCOVID-19 Safety ReviewSo, 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...
Mary CarollaJan 151 minPermission 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...
Mary CarollaDec 5, 20212 minWhen You Are GrievingRecently, a friend shared some thoughts about gratitude and grief that gave me something to think about: Gratitude and grief can and do...
Mary CarollaNov 21, 20212 minGratitude is Good for YouNovember, with the arrival of the Thanksgiving holiday, puts many of us in the mindset of gratitude. Of course, gratitude shouldn’t be...
Mary CarollaOct 29, 20215 minGuide to Gifting MassageWhen 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...
Mary CarollaSep 27, 20212 minManual Lymphatic DrainageThe Lymphatic System The lymphatic system isn’t talked about quite as much as other systems of the human body, but it plays such an...
Mary CarollaAug 30, 20213 minShould 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...
Mary CarollaAug 9, 20211 minMasks 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...
Mary CarollaJul 12, 20211 minTouch: A Human NeedPositive human touch is a key part of human interaction. Touch that occurs between humans helps us build our foundational relationships,...
Mary CarollaJul 6, 20212 minWhat is Oncology Massage?I love massage, both as a practitioner and as a recipient. Oncology (cancer support) massage has a near and dear place in my heart. When...
Mary CarollaJun 30, 20211 minSafe and WelcomeAs we close out Pride Month for 2021, I feel it is a good time to reaffirm that EVERYBODY is welcome and safe at Regeneration Massage...
Mary CarollaJun 17, 20212 minA Massage is Like Your BirthdayOn your birthday, people want you to have a good day and to make your day extra special for you. They are nicer to you and wish you well....
Mary CarollaJun 8, 20213 minWhy should you drink water after a massage?I frequently tell my clients to drink water after their massage sessions. It’s a healthy habit to have, and keeps your body nice and...