Bodywork for Neck and TMJ Pain
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by Shalene Zarate, LMT, NMT, CST
1M ago
Pain in the neck, head, or jaw can be nerve-wracking, making simple activities challenging. Activities like chewing, talking, turning your head, sleeping, concentrating, listening, being vertical without pain, or going out in daylight without sunglasses.  I've met so many people who have confessed to me that they aren't fond of the idea of [...] The post Bodywork for Neck and TMJ Pain appeared first on EMBODIWORK MASSAGE ..read more
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10 WAYS TO LEAD A LIFESTYLE ALIGNED IN HEALTH
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by Shalene Zarate, LMT, NMT, CST
2M ago
There is no denying that we are bombarded with a plentitude of poor influences on our health every day. Go to almost any store, restaurant, or entertainment establishment, and you are left with hardly any choice but to offend your body. Add the constant advertising and the collective addiction to sugar we all [...] The post 10 WAYS TO LEAD A LIFESTYLE ALIGNED IN HEALTH appeared first on EMBODIWORK MASSAGE ..read more
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HEALTH IS A JOURNEY, NOT A DESTINATION
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by Shalene Zarate, LMT, NMT, CST
4M ago
We are blessed with one body for our entire lifetime. Only ONE. That’s it! Our body is a blessing, to say the least. And, if you think about it, in a physical sense, our bodies are one of the most loyal and dutiful companions we will ever have. By divine design, the human [...] The post HEALTH IS A JOURNEY, NOT A DESTINATION appeared first on EMBODIWORK MASSAGE ..read more
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Why I Don’t Like Working with Someone Only Once
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by Shalene Zarate, LMT, NMT, CST
7M ago
When I first started massage school, I originally thought I’d be entering into the spa industry. However, before I was even finished with my training, I discovered that I had a therapeutic bent in my style. I took my time, paid attention to details, investigated, and geeked out on anatomy and physiology. Then, [...] The post Why I Don’t Like Working with Someone Only Once appeared first on EMBODIWORK MASSAGE ..read more
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Why the 1st Massage with a New Client is My Least Favorite
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by Shalene Zarate, LMT, NMT, CST
8M ago
It's not that I have an aversion to the first session with a new client. I do enjoy getting to know new people. It's just that, of all the bodywork we will do together, it's my least favorite.  During the first session, I am still getting familiarized with a person's body. I am [...] The post Why the 1st Massage with a New Client is My Least Favorite appeared first on EMBODIWORK MASSAGE ..read more
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WHERE SHOULD YOU GO TO GET A MASSAGE?
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by Shalene Zarate, LMT, NMT, CST
2y ago
When people are looking to go get a massage with a therapist they have never been to before, they oftentimes default to going to one who is the closest, cheapest or most convenient. In some instances, that's your only option. I mean, some massage is better than none. Right? I imagine this [...] The post WHERE SHOULD YOU GO TO GET A MASSAGE? appeared first on EMBODIWORK MASSAGE ..read more
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8 Ways to Get the Best Results with Bodywork
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by Shalene Zarate, LMT, NMT, CST
2y ago
Whether your goal for receiving bodywork is to reduce stress, release tension, alleviate pain, restore balance, or you are rehabilitating an injury - - there is so much you can do to MAXIMIZE your experience. Here are 8 TIPS to LEVEL UP YOUR BODYWORK (massage, acupuncture, chiro, yoga, or other body-centered therapies). [...] The post 8 Ways to Get the Best Results with Bodywork appeared first on EMBODIWORK MASSAGE ..read more
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WHICH MASSAGE SETTING DO YOU PREFER?
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by Shalene Zarate, LMT, NMT, CST
2y ago
Where is the best place to get a massage? There is certainly a time and place for a specific kind of environment/experience. Thinking about what suits you best and what elements you need to towards your goals will help you make a more informed choice. Below is a list of settings in [...] The post WHICH MASSAGE SETTING DO YOU PREFER? appeared first on EMBODIWORK MASSAGE ..read more
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The “No Pain, No Gain” Mindset Won’t Serve You in Bodywork
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by Shalene Zarate, LMT, NMT, CST
2y ago
Every now and then, a new client will come in and request a really deep massage for their session.  Some of them tell me, I can’t go hard enough. Let me first preface that manual therapists work with a wide spectrum of pain thresholds. Some clients can handle only a very light, gentle touch. [...] The post The “No Pain, No Gain” Mindset Won’t Serve You in Bodywork appeared first on EMBODIWORK MASSAGE ..read more
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HOW OFTEN YOU SHOULD GET A MASSAGE
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by Shalene Zarate, LMT, NMT, CST
2y ago
After their treatments, many clients ask me how often I think they should come to receive massage (ideally). My answer will vary for each individua, las there are many factors to consider. It really all depends on where this unique individual stands at this moment in time. Do they have an active injury? [...] The post HOW OFTEN YOU SHOULD GET A MASSAGE appeared first on EMBODIWORK MASSAGE ..read more
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