This is a big question I get from clients and from friends and family and there are two ways to answer this question so might as well address both and save everybody some time. The first way to answer this question is to look at it from the standpoint of working in this line of work versus what I perceive the public thinks of us. So let's dive into each one individually and I'll try and give you the most complete but simple answer I possibly can.
Read MoreThere are so many people that have contributed to the massage and bodywork industry to make it what it is today. Like any other industry there are influences that come externally into the profession and those that come from within the profession to change how we work how we are educated or how we are marketed.
Read MoreA common question I get from people is what is the difference between stress induced muscular tension and physical muscle tension? This is coming up more and more as the COVID-19 pandemic winds down and people start to return to normal life. During the pandemic there was a great deal of changes to peoples physical routines and those manifested as working more from home so less physical activity going about their daily life or the stress of isolation or the stress which was much more common of being stuck at home with spouses or young children and having to try and help them conduct their lives away from teachers and daycare providers.
Read MoreIt's been a fresh start to a new year and this is what's going on at Tony Schwartz Bodywork for spring of 2023. I am in the process of getting ready for my 10 year anniversary in the Minnehaha location with new sheets!
Read MoreSo many people ask when do I not come in for a session and I try and break it down into two parts: #health reasons and logistics issues. When I mean by that is there is an underlying medical issue that would disqualify you from safely getting a massage or bodywork service and the other revolves around whether you can pay for it or you have time in your day or week to come in for a session or even something as simple as childcare issues
Read MoreFor those of you that have been regular clients for sometime I think it is a bout time that I dig into the assisted stretching program or commonly referred to as PNF stretching available at Tony Schwartz Bodywork.
Read MoreCooling blankets or another big area right now or people have been asking some questions. I think the reason for this is twofold: the first being that the technology has come around to where these products are far more effective than they used to be. Two I think people are far more willing to invest in products like this when the cost of energy is going up so fast and this could be a very useful investment that will pay off fast. One of the most important things people can do at home without the supervision of their doctor is to test their sleep environment for tweaking to improves sleep.
Read MoreA common question that I get from clients whether they are new or been with me for years is there a difference between stress and physical tightness? The answer very much is yes. I think the reason that some people get confused is the gap between the chicken and the egg.
Read MoreThanks for opening up the email for fall 2022! This is going to be a short update so please read those things that matter to you the most and I will see you on the table!
Read MoreFor those that believe in or have had massage work before you might have heard or had a session of energy work. For those of you that don’t know a lot about it let’s go over what energy work is (for those that do it will not hurt any to work ahead) and what it’s not because, there is some mis information out there as to what it is and what it is not. Energy work is generally defined as set of practices that recegized organic fields of energy coming from the body or from the area around the body.
Read MoreThis article is another great illustration of why we must always question and verify information that medical providers give you. In the end your healthcare is your responsibility. There is a difference between being informed and playing doctor.
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