Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt guilty paying for a massage. The emotions we experience when it comes to massage therapy are funny things. Many of us have no problem spending money to see a chiropractor, a dentist, physiotherapist, or a counselor of some kind. We know that the services those specialists provide are [...]

Thai massage is the newest offering at Thrive Healing Massage in Seattle. If you are in the market for a more vigorous and energizing massage, Thai massage is just what you are looking for. Continue reading to learn more about Thai massage and what it can bring to your life. Where Did Thai Massage Come [...]

For centuries, massage therapy has been a popular form of relaxation and alternative health remedies. According to the National Institutes of Health, roughly 18 million people utilize massage therapy each year in the United States. While nearly anyone can give you a massage, it’s important to visit a trained professional in order to experience the [...]

If you’ve never had a massage, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. For starters, a massage is a great way to relax, and it feels amazing. However, there’s more to be had from a massage than just simple relaxation and feeling good. Regular massage therapy offers patients a number of benefits [...]

One of the biggest misconceptions about deep tissue massage is that it’s only good if it hurts. The truth is that deep tissue massage isn’t about being in pain and having excessive pressure placed on your muscles. While some people expect, and even enjoy the pain that can coincide with a deep tissue massage, others [...]

Few things beat a massage after a long day. Whether the hands working on your body are those of your significant other or belong to a professional massage therapist, a massage can improve your mood, relax your body, and bring a bit of joy to your day. However, massage has more to offer than just [...]

Whether you’re a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or an office desk jockey, a pulled hamstring is no fun. It’s uncomfortable, painful, and sometimes debilitating. Unfortunately, it’s also common. Depending on the severity of your pulled hamstring, you could be in pain or out of action for days, weeks, or months. If being up on [...]

Few things are as uncomfortable as lower back pain. It leaves you stiff, hurting, and in some cases, bedridden. While no one enjoys dealing with pain in their lower back, nearly all of us will at some time in our life. Lower back pain is one of the most common medical complaints among American adults. [...]

With health care costs on the rise, employers around the country are trying to get the most bang for their buck. Some companies have introduced health incentive programs based on things like exercising more, eating better, and quitting smoking. Other companies make a full gym or an on-site clinic available to their workers. One of [...]

The winter holidays are full of family, happiness, laughter and … stress. It’s unfortunate, but for many of us, the time between Thanksgiving and the New Year is as full of stress as it is fun. Whether it’s planning family gatherings, fighting through crowds of holiday shoppers or meeting end of the year deadlines at [...]