BODY SPEAK

A blog with articles about learning the language of your body and tips on how to get it what it needs.

Nov 10, 20183 min read

You feel great for the first couple of days, then the pain comes back. Is it worth it?

Of course it comes back, think about it. The knot you have in your shoulder, low back, glutes, (insert muscle here) has had a lifetime of...

Oct 6, 20183 min read

Massage Therapy in Asheville, N.C. With a 360° Approach?

Better Muscle Function Vs. A Band-aid Approach.The goal of my massage style is to help you feel and move better. The 360 approach is to...

May 31, 20182 min read

GuaSha in Asheville N.C.

"The Scraping Method" Like Cupping, GuaSha has roots in Chinese Medicine. Although it can leave marks on the body called " petechiae",...

May 26, 20181 min read

BodyTalk: The Cactus Stretch, Opening Your Chest to Reduce Shoulder Tension

Often I've found that shoulder pain can be caused from the hunching over position that is a huge part of our every day lives. For me,...

Apr 8, 20181 min read

My Favorite Stretch For Upper Back Pain

Often I find that if my upper back is hurting, its because my Pectoralis muscles (or the muscles on the front of the chest) are closed in...

Apr 8, 20181 min read

My Favorite Stretch for Neck Pain

Often when the back of my neck gets really sore, it is because the front of my neck is tight. So I will stretch the front of my neck to...

Apr 3, 20185 min read

Massage For Low Back Pain in Asheville N.C.

Is this soreness I'm feeling aging? Am I stuck with it? Low back pain is a common issue, According to an article in PubMed, "Low back...