Healthy Fascia 101: Move Better, Feel Better

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Fascia (pronounced “fash-uh” or “fah-shah”) isn’t just a fancy word. It’s the web of connective tissue that silently supports your entire body, from muscles and bones to organs and nerves. Imagine a spidery, 3-dimensional bodysuit holding everything in place and allowing for smooth, fluid movement. That’s fascia!

Some of Fascia’s Superpowers:

  • Structural Support: Fascia acts like an internal scaffolding system, keeping your body upright and aligned.
  • Shock Absorber: It cushions your joints and organs, protecting them from impact during daily activities and exercise.
  • Glide Guru: Healthy fascia allows muscles to glide effortlessly, enabling graceful, pain-free movement.

Benefits of Happy Fascia:

  • Say Goodbye to Pain: Those everyday aches and stiffness become a thing of the past.
  • Move Like Never Before: Improved mobility and flexibility unlock your full range of motion.
  • Posture Powerhouse: Enhanced posture gives you confidence and improves overall health.
  • Faster Healing: Injuries heal better and faster with fascia that promotes quicker recovery.
  • Appearance Boost: Improved circulation and lymphatic drainage help diminish the appearance of scars, cellulite, and stretch marks.

Signs of Struggling Fascia:

  • Persistent Discomfort: When that same old pain or stiffness keeps making an appearance, particularly if it feels better when you move, it could be a sign that your fascia needs attention.
  • Restricted Range of Motion: Feeling tight and limited in normal movements might be due to fascial restrictions. This can make your daily activities or exercise a real chore.
  • Muscle Knots & Trigger Points: The presence of persistent muscle knots and trigger points can be linked to unhealthy fascia. These knots can be very tender and cause referred pain to other areas.
  • Postural Challenges: Poor posture, including slouching or imbalances, can be a two-way street with fascia. Tight or restricted fascia can contribute to bad posture. Conversely, holding poor posture for extended periods can cause the fascia to adapt and shorten, making it difficult and even uncomfortable to regain good posture. This highlights the importance of addressing both posture and fascia health for optimal well-being.
  • Complex Pain: Chronic pain, especially widespread pain that resists treatment, may have a fascial component. Addressing fascia alongside other treatments could offer benefits.

Restoring Healthy Fascia:

  • Move Your Body: Regular exercise with variety is key!
    • Gentle Explorations: Try yoga, tai chi, or Pilates for slow, controlled movements that lengthen and stretch and rehydrate your fascia.
    • Body Awareness: Activities like Feldenkrais Method improve movement patterns and body awareness, enhancing fascia function.
    • Somatic Movement: Befriend Your Fascia: Unlike traditional exercise, somatic movement takes you on an inward journey. By becoming finely attuned to your body’s sensations, you’ll cultivate a deeper awareness of your fascia and learn to recognize subtle signals, potentially preventing future discomfort.
    • Variety is Key: If you’re already active, incorporate new activities that challenge your fascia in different ways.
  • Hydration: Drink plenty of water to help keep your fascia lubricated. Fruits and veggies with high water content are bonus points!
  • Stress Less, Move More: Chronic stress can tighten your fascia. Practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing, meditation, or mindfulness to de-stress and improve fascia health. Getting enough sleep is vital too!
  • Self-Massage: Use gentle tools like soft foam rollers or massage balls to release tension in your fascia and other tissues.
    • Start Slow and Gentle: Focus on tight areas with light to moderate pressure, rolling or pressing for 20-30 seconds per spot.
    • Listen to Your Body: Don’t push through pain! Stick to short sessions with light-moderate pressure. If you need more help, consult a professional.
  • Specialized Help: Consider massage therapy from a qualified therapist trained in myofascial or trigger point release techniques. Physical therapy or Rolfing (a form of structural integration) can also address fascia restrictions.
  • Talk to Your Doctor: Discuss the role of fascia in your pain management plan. They can help you create a personalized approach that may include a combination of treatments and self-care techniques.

Stay Tuned! This is just the first thread in the fascinating world of fascia! In upcoming articles, we’ll unravel more advanced topics like how medical conditions and genetics can influence fascia, along with diving deeper into its intricate functions within the body.

Remember: This information is for educational purposes only and shouldn’t replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized guidance on your fascia journey.

Pain Relief Power Duo: Massage + Yoga Nidra

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In my therapeutic massage practice, I’m committed to empowering clients with practical tools to support their healing journey beyond our sessions. In 2020, I discovered Yoga Nidra—an “effortless” form of guided meditation that immediately captured my attention with its simplicity, calming effects, and robust scientific backing. Intrigued by its potential to enhance client outcomes, I pursued teacher certification, eager to share its restorative benefits through in-person classes and recorded meditations.

Yoga Nidra and massage therapy complement each other beautifully by addressing different factors that influence pain. While massage therapy targets the physical body to soften knots, release tight tissue, and improve circulation, Yoga Nidra engages with the mind and nervous system through guided relaxation techniques. Specifically, Yoga Nidra meditations include guided breathing, body scans, and visualization, which help lower heart rate, reduce cortisol levels, and promote deep rest. Essentially, the nervous system shifts from “fight-flight-freeze” mode to “relax, rest, and digest,” which downgrades stress and anxiety, improves sleep, and upgrades the ability to self-regulate—a perfect environment for the body’s natural healing processes to flourish.

I genuinely believe that the pain relief and posture improvements experienced during therapeutic massage can be maintained and even enhanced between sessions through the simple practice of Yoga Nidra. One of the main culprits that interferes with forward progress is chronic, unhealthy stress. It’s the kind of stress that triggers a survival response: tense muscles, elevated blood pressure, shallow breathing. Without an intervention, the old aches and pains will start to make their comeback.

Yoga Nidra offers an antidote, both in the moment and in the long term. It’s a tool to calm an overly activated nervous system in the moment; used regularly, it trains the nervous system to be more resilient and self-regulating. It also heightens one’s awareness of the body’s subtle signals and messages, which can be invaluable.

The accessibility and simplicity of Yoga Nidra make it shine. Whether attending a live class or accessing audio recordings on platforms like YouTube and wellness apps, it’s readily available for regular use. This flexibility allows individuals to incorporate the practice into their lives regardless of location or schedule constraints, fostering inner peace and resilience beyond the massage table.

Ultimately, by incorporating Yoga Nidra into a wellness routine, individuals can not only enhance the benefits of therapeutic massage but also build a deeper connection with themselves and tap into the body’s innate ability to heal. Together, Yoga Nidra and therapeutic massage pave the way for a brighter, pain-free future, empowering individuals to live life to the fullest.

Solving the Self-Care Dilemma

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You’re juggling an impossibly busy schedule.

You know that you should take better care of yourself, but you can’t justify it right now.

You simply don’t have enough time or energy left after handling everyone & everything else.

You promise to do more for yourself when the kids are older, or you get a better job, or your schedule lightens up, or…or…or…

It’s Not That Deep

My Gen Z daughter says “it’s not that deep” when she’s telling me about someone who made a situation more complicated or emotionally taxing than necessary. This is so relevant in the arena of self-care. If you’re already overburdened, trying to make big lifestyle changes can be unsustainable. Instead, try building a collection of tiny practices that sprinkle ease and freedom throughout the day.

Here’s a roadmap to get you on your way.

It Starts with You

Self-care starts with (re)discovering the things that have historically made you feel fully engaged, relaxed, and content with life. We’re all different and so are the things that empower, recharge, and comfort us.

Take 5-10 minutes to jot down whatever has made you feel free, energized, peaceful, and most alive from childhood to the present. The simpler the better. Try not to censor anything that seems impractical or unrealistic today – just let it flow.

Need ideas to get you started? Music, doodling, exploring in the woods, telling jokes, reading, riding horses, doing puzzles, storytelling, exercising, silence, dancing, catching fireflies, sports, deep conversations, sky gazing, and playing games.

Set your imagination free and see what appears on the page.

Leverage What You Love

Pick out 1-2 favorites from your brainstorming session. Find the simplest possible way to bring 1-5 minutes of that feeling or experience into your day. Whatever it is, be sure to give it 100% of your attention.

Example #1: If you find peace in nature, go outside for just 1 minute to look at the sky, listen to the birds, breathe, and stretch. Remember to bring your whole self to the experience, then notice how you feel afterward.

Example #2: If laughter is your medicine, stand in front of the mirror, make a ridiculous face, and start laughing. If it seems forced at first, just keep snorting, chortling, and giggling until you can’t help yourself.

Doesn’t seem like it’s enough to make a difference? It is. Whether you’re starting from scratch, or leveling up, these micro-breaks are easy, proven ways to decrease stress, improve mental focus, and even reduce pain. Your collection of tiny practices will grow quickly once you get the hang of it.

6 Strategies to Lower Massage Costs

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There is a growing appreciation for massage therapy across the healthcare industry, as doctors and medical professionals are now recommending it to their patients! It’s an encouraging sign that shows just how far we’ve come in recognizing the many benefits of this powerful treatment. Unfortunately, most insurance programs (public and private) have yet to extend coverage for massage therapy, leaving many people concerned about the cost- especially when multiple sessions are needed. I’ve put together some practical strategies that could help you get the treatment you need without breaking the bank – let’s dive in!

1. Health Insurance: Some insurance plans are starting to extend coverage for wellness therapies. If you have any source of health insurance, reach out and ask whether they cover massage, including “therapeutic” or “remedial” massage prescribed by a doctor.

2. Employee Benefits: Employers often offer FSA and HSA plans that let you use pre-tax dollars to pay for “qualified” medical expenses. Massage therapy may qualify, but you’ll need to confirm this with your Plan Administrator, and also learn what medical information you’ll need to get from your doctor.

3. Discounts: Ask your massage therapist if they offer discounts or special pricing. For instance, our clients save up to 15% when they commit to a group of prepaid sessions. Some clinics use a sliding scale, where clients can choose how much to pay within a specific range. Others offer monthly memberships or discounts to specific groups, such as veterans, teachers, or first responders. Most businesses offer at least one cost-saving option, so it’s worth asking.

4. Auto Accident Insurance: If you sustained musculoskeletal injuries in an auto accident, the automobile insurance company often covers your therapeutic massage bills. Usually this means you don’t have to pay anything, as long as the policy benefits haven’t been exhausted. If this is your situation, feel free to reach out to me and I can explain how it works.

5. DIY: Whether you’re on a tight budget or not it pays to develop self-treatment skills that can empower you and extend the time between massage appointments. Used correctly, tennis, lacrosse, and golf balls work wonders on tight muscles and knots. Other popular devices include foam rollers, massage guns, and many other handheld tools. A word of caution: even the simplest of tools can cause harm, so it’s a good idea to check in with a trusted professional about any do’s and don’ts.

6. Capitalize on your Session: First, choose a massage therapist who lines up with your treatment needs and goals, then collaborate on a plan for the session and beyond. Ask for self-care recommendations that could help extend the time between appointments. If you have a smartphone, use it to jot notes or even take pictures or video of the suggested self-care techniques. By getting the most out of your appointment you might not need to reschedule as often–another way to save.

No matter which route you choose to start lowering your costs, remember that therapeutic massage can be an excellent, natural tool for managing stress, pain, anxiety, and more. If you’re looking for ways to make self-care a priority without breaking the bank, these strategies should help get you started. Do you have any other tips for saving on massage therapy? Please share them in the comments below!

Things you Need to Know about Soft Tissue Injuries

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If “soft tissue” makes you think of a box of Puff’s Plus, let me introduce you to a different kind of soft tissue.  In the body, every muscle, tendon, ligament and band of fascia is considered soft tissue. It’s the stuff that gives shape to the body,  creates connections with bones, and enables every kind of movement. 

Soft tissue injuries are inevitable and happen in many different ways, from minor bumps and bruises to debilitating pain. Sometimes the cause & effect is obvious, like the way a twisted ankle makes you limp. Other times, micro traumas accumulate until pain *suddenly* appears.  The graphic ⬇ describes four common soft tissue issues.  Of all the risk factors (shown in bold) notice how “repetitive movements”  appear in every section.

Repetitive movements wear down tissue over time. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), repetitive motion injuries stem from too many uninterrupted repetitions of an activity or motion performed in the course of normal work or daily activities.  (Full article here) The constant stress of repetition causes tiny tears in the tissue.  It’s not problematic as long as the body keeps up with the mending the damaged tissue. However, if the damage outpaces repairs, inflammation and pain will eventually show up. These injuries take time to damage to your body, but they can cause intense pain.

Have you experienced any of these conditions?   If so, you know the pain. 

Even though certain sports, hobbies and jobs rely heavily on repetitive movements,  it’s possible to enjoy them AND steer clear of injury and pain.  We’ll delve into prevention, self-care and other treatments next month. Here are a few suggestions in the meantime:

  • Listen to your body and don’t “play through it” if you feel pain
  • Warm up before activities; Cool down & stretch afterwards
  • Give your body appropriate rest & recovery time
  • Check your posture and form–Consider a lesson or coaching

If you think you might be at risk for a soft tissue “issue,” know that I offer cost-free consultations, as well specialized massage therapy and self-care guidance. You can schedule an appointment or reach me by email/phone/ text, and those details are here.  I also work collaboratively with physicians, acupuncturists, physical therapists, chiropractors and other professionals in the Pittsburgh area.

Pain, stiffness and other minor symptoms are often the early signs that attention is needed. If something hurts that normally doesn’t, reach out to a knowledgeable and trusted professional. Please don’t wait until it gets worse.


Stressed, Sleepless, in Pain? Yoga Nidra Can Help

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I love everything about Yoga Nidra, especially that it’s a tool of self-empowerment and easy to use. Many of my clients find that stress melts away in just one session. Regular practice leads to lasting results and significant therapeutic effects on sleep, stress and pain management.

Yoga Nidra is guided meditation that doesn’t require any knowledge of Yoga. The listener simply gets comfortable and follows along with a trained guide through sequences of breathing, body scan, visualization and sometimes intention-setting. As the process unfolds, brainwaves shift to a state bordering on sleep. Focus moves progressively inward, cultivating deeper relaxation for the body and nervous system.

It’s absolutely fine to start in any way that works for you (remember, it’s a “practice”). Consistency develops mental “muscles” that help you gain influence over your own nervous system, mental state, and general health. Some benefits to look forward to include:

  • Improved sleep
  • Enhanced focus and mental clarity
  • Pain & stress reduction
  • Ability to self-direct relaxation
  • Replenishment of key brain chemicals 

Successfully navigating the side-effects of life is a learnable skill and teaching others to develop effective self-care is my passion. I’m excited to offer a growing collection of recorded Yoga Nidra meditations, and invite you to experience this incredible deep rest therapy (here’s a 9-minute one to get you started). More personalized, in-depth self-care coaching is also available in private or group sessions. Schedule a consultation to see what’s right for you.

Is Neck Pain Cramping Your Style?

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Neck pain is one of the most common ailments in the world today. Consider these trends:

❗️ 30-50% of adults experience neck pain yearly
❗️Ages 35-49 are at greater risk
❗️Affects women more than men
❗️Higher prevalence in wealthier countries and urban areas

Realistically, most of us will experience neck pain, but it doesn’t mean we’re helpless or at its mercy. A combination of knowledge and informed action can help speed healing, reduce suffering and avoid chronic pain. Even if you’re currently experiencing complex pain, it’s possible to break the cycle. Here’s my (evolving) list of “DOs”

➡ Take every injury and trauma seriously. Seemingly minor events sometimes cause tissue and posture changes that later contribute to painful conditions.
➡ Educate yourself about neck care and gradually incorporate supportive practices into daily life.
➡ Assess & manage your risk factors and protective factors. Stress, sleep, lifestyle, posture & nutrition are just some of the important elements that influence pain. Even a few small changes or upgrades can move the needle.
➡ Make informed choices about your prospective care providers. Explore their area(s) of expertise, communication style, accessibility, and types of treatment offered. Ask trusted sources for recommendations.

When you’re ready, I can help you with an assessment, any need for treatment, as well as self-management skills. Feel free to click below to schedule an appointment or a no-cost consultation.

Interoception. It Does a Body (and Brain) Good.

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Learning to notice your body’s sensations can positively impact sleep, focus clarity, stress regulation, pain and more. If you intend to live your best life, honing this skill is a must. Happily, it’s also pretty simple and very relaxing. For those interested in more details, keep reading. If you prefer an experience, click here to try a 12-minute guided meditation. Here’s to you!

One of my clients recently explained how  she demystified the phrase listening to your body. She said, “my neck was tight, and I noticed that it felt better when I moved it into another position. I moved it  back and forth a few times to make sure it wasn’t just a coincidence, and that’s when it hit me:  listening to my body  just means noticing the sensations  in my body.” 

Noticing body sensations is called “interoception” in professional and scientific circles.  It’s really just a fancy name for  a powerful tool that anyone can master. If you’re aiming for vibrance, wellbeing, longevity and solid performance,  then self-sensing is essential.  Realize it or not, you already have skills and if you decide to actively practice them, you’ll probably gain influence over many important areas of your life. 

Sensing the inner landscape of the body is all about becoming aware of something that’s already going on, such as breathing or a beating heart.  Some others:

  • noticing thirst, hunger, a full bladder
  • becoming aware of a cold, headache or fever coming on
  • feeling well-rested, or feeling tired
  • awareness of emotions, mood, gratitude

In sessions with my clients, it might be:

  • perceiving changes in pressure or stretch 
  • sensing muscle tension or relaxation
  • observing flow, rhythm and sensations of breathing
  • noticing areas holding stress, tension, trauma

It makes intuitive sense (and science is also proving in clinical studies) that noticing and appropriately responding to the body’s subtle and not-so-subtle cues can lead to better self-regulation of stress, improved sleep, less pain, gains in focus and mental clarity, and even faster healing. Imagine being able to turn the tables on stress or mood by noticing early signs (ex: increased heartbeat, short, fast respiration, clenched jaws, not thinking clearly) and taking measures to counteract them. Or maybe you sit at a desk all day. If you’ve trained yourself to notice mild discomfort, you could decide to revamp your workspace or take movement breaks to prevent additional problems.

An easy way to practice self-sensing  is taking notice of yourself breathing. It’s not hard, and before long you’ll build up a natural awareness. Perceiving your heart beat is another simple method. It’s more subtle than the breath, but learnable all the same.

Body sensing meditations might be the most relaxing way to practice interoception. You can follow a guided meditation, or try it DIY style. I’m certified in a type of guided meditation (Yoga Nidra) that uses body sensing.  All you need to do is get comfortable, press “play” and follow the guidance of my voice. Here’s the link again for my free 12-minute recording.  I’ll be sharing more of these meditations in the near future. 

If you’re interested in taking a deeper dive into the science of interoception, I really recommend this  HubermanLab podcast episode. Dr. Huberman is a medical school professor at Stanford, and he’s also dedicated to bringing science-based information and tools to the public.


Short-Circuit Stress by Thinking Small

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Self-care is a hot topic. Just search “what is self-care” on Google and you’ll find billions of entries. If you’re already overwhelmed or stressed, the sheer volume of information could make matters worse. I want you to know that self-care can be simple and sustainable when you introduce tiny practices that fit your lifestyle. I know, because I did it myself when my kids were really young and I’d just had a major health scare.  

Before 2005, I would have dismissed “self-care” as impractical and new-agey. But one sunny June day I suddenly felt deathly ill and was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. On the way, a paramedic comforted me, saying he recognized the symptoms and thought it was just(!) a panic attack. He was right. All of my scans and tests came back normal and I left the hospital, relieved. But the relief wore off  when I started worrying about future attacks and my young children who needed their mom. So I researched, experimented, and followed my gut for months, testing effective ways to feel like myself again. I made things up (singing nursery songs aloud to disable panic), learned to breathe differently (slow, deep breaths to calm my nerves), and discovered meditative movement (QiGong). Despite being a complete novice, I figured it out on the fly. Fortunately, I experienced the body/spirit/mind’s remarkable potential to restore itself.

At the time,  I mostly needed  effective, fast-acting stress reduction strategies. Although everyone benefits from a variety of self-care methods, this article is limited to sustainable,  simple and quick tension tamers. 

Here are 3 easy ways to help you restore inner calm. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned self-carer, your nervous system will be appreciative (and so will everyone around you). 

The Physiological Sigh: Calm the Nervous System
2-minute video  demonstration here

2 inhales through the nose, filling the lungs
Long exhale through the mouth, with an audible sigh
Repeat 2-3 times, pausing briefly between rounds

The 5-4-3: Ground the Senses
Wherever you are, look around. Take one or two slow, deep breaths before you start, and then breathe naturally the whole time. Using one sense at a time, follow the instructions below, to anchor your mind and focus your attention.  It’s fine to use any of your senses in the order you prefer:

  • 5 things you can see
  • 4 things you can hear
  • 3 things you can smell

 If you like, you might try holding your attention on each “thing” for 1-3 counts or 1-3 breaths. 

Contract-Release: Relax Tense Muscles
6-minute guided audio here This is an easy way to release tension in tight muscles by holding mild-medium tension in a specific body part for 5-15 seconds, then letting go. It is not intended to and should never cause intense symptoms or pain.  If you have any medical or musculoskeletal  issues that might be adversely affected by this type of physical activity, consult your doctor first. 

The top reasons most of us skimp on self-care (not enough time, energy, finances) don’t apply to micro-practices, and I invite you to nourish yourself with 1-2 tidbits every day. The smallness of the commitment makes it easier to say “yes” to more health, vitality and peace in your life, with modest effort. I hope you come to value them as much as I do.

If you need any support from me, I’d love to help. You can check appointment availability for self-care coaching, myofascial massage, relaxation therapies, and intuition development by contacting me directly or online. If you can’t find an open time that works for you, please reach out and I’ll see what I can do.  I also encourage you to use the free 20-minute consultation to discuss your particular issues and how my services might be of value to you.

Wishing you more peace in every day, 

Anita


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Cupping Therapy: Fad or Fabulous?

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During the Summer Olympics, a day didn’t go by without someone asking about Cupping: the alternative therapy that Michael Phelps made (in)famous. The most common questions have been: What is it? Should I try it? Does it work? Does it hurt? What is it good for? WHY would anyone endure those ugly bruises?

Critics point to the absence of clinical studies as proof that cupping is a fad with no effective purpose, and supporters argue that it relieves pain, fatigue and all sorts of illnesses. So, I thought it would be helpful to share how I use this modality, and what my clients here in Pittsburgh have to say about it.

This technique begins with attaching special cups onto the skin. Many types of cups exist, but I stick to plastic and silicone. A hand pump extracts air from plastic cups, and with silicone cups, you simply squeeze it to create suction. From there, the cups can be left on the skin for a few minutes, or pulled across the skin and moved in different ways. The vacuum causes blood vessels in the skin to expand and draw in blood. This new blood saturates the tissue and draws out stagnant blood. At the same time, biochemical that stimulate healing are dispatched to the area.

Cupping is often described as a “reverse massage” since the tissue is being pulled up and away from the body, rather than pressed down. Pain is personal to each individual. Generally, cupping pain is short-lived and mild, and the experience tends to be pleasant and soothing. Sometimes the tissue is very tight and it hurts, but suction can be decreased to modify the pain. As for the marks, well…the longer the cups sit on the body, the more likely marks are to appear. In my practice, I discuss the “hickey” issue ahead of time with my client. If the marks bother them, the cups can be pulled across the skin, which usually doesn’t leave a mark at all, and still has a great therapeutic effect.

Cupping can be used all over the body. In my practice, I apply cups most often to the back neck, shoulders and legs to relieve muscular pain, stimulate relaxation, improve range of motion, and release tight, knotted muscles. I also cup around knees, elbows, ankles and feet to stimulate better circulation and break up scar tissue and adhesions. Most interesting is the use of tiny cups around the head and face; in that regard, my clients have reported relief from headaches and sinus congestion, as well as reduced facial puffiness and improved skin tone, texture and appearance.

Here are some of the comments my clients have made about cupping therapy:

“Cupping sounded like a silly gimmick to me, but Anita has never steered me wrong so I gave it a try. I still can’t believe the relief the cups brought to my chronically inflamed sinuses!” – Misty

“Anita used the cupping technique on my lower back and she had me feeling like a professional athlete! I’ll be back in two weeks for another treatment” – Sam

“I’ve had shoulder and neck pain with frequent headaches. I was a little hesitant on cupping therapy, but after a treatment I feel less pain, headache relief, and more energy in my everyday activities.” – Dennis

“Anita’s cupping therapy is awesome. After my treatment I can move around so much more. I also had cupping on my face and chin area and my skin was noticeably firmer and softer afterwards” – Amy

Interested in learning more and experiencing cupping therapy for yourself?

Contact me to schedule your appointment!