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Articles by Scott Patton, Certified Massage Therapist
Holiday Self-care – Massage & the Holidays
Holiday Self-care - Massage & the Holidays The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also be a time of stress and exhaustion. Between shopping for gifts, attending parties, travel, and hosting family gatherings, the demands of the holidays...
“Alternative Therapies” – Should Massage be Covered by Health Insurance?
"Alternative Therapies" - Should Massage be Covered by Health Insurance? My son lives in Toronto with his wife and two children. Each year, he receives 12 visits to a highly qualified Massage Therapist included as part of his very reasonably priced insurance coverage....
Could Your Body Use A Little Gratitude?
Could Your Body Use A Little Gratitude? In this month of Thanksgiving, I am reminded of the miracle of these bodies we inhabit - our “temporary space suits” here on Planet Earth. Just our basic framework alone is truly extraordinary (not counting our inner tissues and...
Stress, Cortisol & Massage
Stress, Cortisol & Massage If you’re like most people, you probably have some stress in your life - from work issues, family issues, school, relationships, politics, environmental toxins, lack of sleep, illness, feeling frustrated or overwhelmed. So many things...
Massage, Movement & Longevity
Massage, Movement & Longevity Some of you may be familiar with Darren Hardy. He is an American author, keynote speaker, and former publisher of Success magazine. Many folks know him as the author of the Compound Effect among other books. He also has a regular,...
How Self Care Directly Impacts Your Immune System
Self Care Is Not a Luxury Self-care is and always has been important. However presently, with the threat of a nasty virus everywhere and the continuous fear and stress producing media reports, it is essential. My...
Massage and Balance
Balance is one of those aspects of our lives that seems to continually need readjusting and fine tuning. It also seems to be something that we all too often recognize with the statement that we are so out of balance. Balance is really a major key to our overall joy,...
Massage and the Power of Touch
HIGH-TECH, LOW TOUCHMassage & The Power of Touch Touch and be touched. It’s really pretty simple, and very basic. In fact it’s absolutely necessary and vital to our lives.Michelangelo is quoted as saying, “To touch is to give life”. He’s actually right...
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