Hip Pain: What might be causing it and what you can do about it
Hip pain causes discomfort, making practically everything you do--sitting, standing, even sleeping uncomfortable. When your hip hurts,...
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Mary Carolla
- Jan 9
- 4 min
What You Get From A $110 Massage
For some people, money can feel like an obstacle to getting regular massage. We don't like to talk about money; it's supposed to be a...
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Mary Carolla
- Jan 3
- 2 min
What's that stuff you're using? The Essential Oils
The world of essential oils is pretty vast. So many types, makers/manufacturers, and ideas about how to use them. Many massage therapists...
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Mary Carolla
- Jan 1
- 2 min
One Word
It’s a brand new year, and for many people that means setting some resolutions for things they’d like to accomplish for the year. Common...
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Mary Carolla
- Dec 20, 2022
- 2 min
What’s that stuff you're using? Peppermint Pedango
My clients are the absolute best clients in the world. As such, you deserve the absolute best, including the products I choose to use...
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Mary Carolla
- Dec 16, 2022
- 2 min
What’s that stuff you’re using? The Oil
That I have the absolute best clients in the world is no secret. Thus, you deserve the absolute best, including the products I choose to...
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Mary Carolla
- Dec 15, 2022
- 1 min
Snow Shoveling Safety Tips
A snowy day can be so lovely. I love to get cozy with a good book and cup of tea and hang out with my cat and dog as the snow falls. But...
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carollamaryann
- Dec 8, 2022
- 1 min
No gratuities accepted (But Thanks!)
I know tipping can be common when getting a massage, and tipping is a pretty big part of United States culture. But I do not accept...
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Mary Carolla
- Oct 5, 2022
- 4 min
Can Massage Help Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
Have you ever experienced numbness and tingling in the arm, maybe even down into the hand, and your doctor has ruled out carpal tunnel?...
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Mary Carolla
- Sep 22, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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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