So yeah, I realized it's been about a year since I've blogged. Wow, this blog was new and I had hopes of posting regularly when I started it, and then my life just got pretty hectic and this blog had to take a back seat for a while!
One thing that I did not put on the back burner was receiving massage on a regular basis. A lot of clients have asked me if I receive massage and how often. The answer is a resounding YES and as regularly as I can. Depending on the stress levels in my life, the amount varies. Usually once a month is a good rule of thumb for most people and one I have stuck with often times as well. When things get rough in life, I up that amount to twice a month, or even weekly for a while to help get me through a tough spot.
It can be hard to make the commitment to yourself when so many other things in life are demanding your time and attention, but this is actually when it's most crucial to take care of yourself. Receiving massage on a regular basis has tons of benefits. Including but not limited to the following:
One thing that I did not put on the back burner was receiving massage on a regular basis. A lot of clients have asked me if I receive massage and how often. The answer is a resounding YES and as regularly as I can. Depending on the stress levels in my life, the amount varies. Usually once a month is a good rule of thumb for most people and one I have stuck with often times as well. When things get rough in life, I up that amount to twice a month, or even weekly for a while to help get me through a tough spot.
It can be hard to make the commitment to yourself when so many other things in life are demanding your time and attention, but this is actually when it's most crucial to take care of yourself. Receiving massage on a regular basis has tons of benefits. Including but not limited to the following:
So, when was the last time you were on the table? Might be time to schedule a few appointments out.
Cindy Iwlew is owner of Bodywork By Design, a private therapeutic massage studio in Battle Creek, Michigan.
She is cofounder of Bodywork Buddy Massage Software, a complete online management solution for independent massage therapists that includes online scheduling.
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