Hinman Healing Blog

 Massage For Health 1: Massage and Stress <a href="https://www.freepik.com/photos/woman-spa">Woman spa photo created by cookie_studio - www.freepik.com</a> Top reasons my clients get massages: Stress reduction/ relaxation  Pain relief/ management Injury recovery/ rehabilitation  So, if stress relief is the number one reason people get massages; then how much difference can a massage really make for their stress levels and mental health?  There have been a multitude of studies done regarding stress reduction and massage therapy. Some ask people how they feel before and after massage, others measure quantifiable results like cortisol levels in the saliva. Despite the difficulty of putting a number to the amount of help, it has been proven over and over that getting massages help people to relax and relieve stress.  According to one article by the University of Konstanz, even just ten minutes of relaxation techniques activates the body’s processes for f...

  The Truth About Cloth Diapering Ok, going to level with you here. If you absolutely hate doing laundry: cloth diapering is not for you! That said, cloth diapering is not nearly as difficult as you think it is. No really, it’s so much easier than you are imagining.  Start up cost reality Yeah, so the up front cost of cloth diapering can be a bit intimidating. With a price tag of $175-$300 it sounds like a lot, but if you count how many diapers your would be buying to cover baby’s booty from 7-36lbs (the size most cloth diapers cover) the cost is close to $1000 per year. In other terms, buying the start up supplies for cloth diapering costs about the same as three large cases of diapers from Costco or a similar bulk buying store.  Considering most kids aren’t 36 lbs until around two or three years of age: you would not need to buy new cloth diapers as they grow but you would need to buy more disposable ones. If they are still needing diapers at that age, this means they a...

  Scheduling Massage: How Often Do You Really Need Treatment? Booking a massage is a great way to exercise self care. You can relax, recover from a sport, or release tension from a hard day at the office/ gym and even improve your overall health. But, how often should you be getting some table time?  The Deciding Factors How often you get a massage depends on several different factors: time available in your schedule and money available in your budget are a couple really big ones. Other influential factors are your health goals, injuries/ pain levels, and your stress levels. Depending on your lifestyle there could be very little time to get a massage between work meetings, kid activities and school, sports practice and gym classes but it is so very important to try so you can recover from the physical toll the hectic schedule can take on your body and mind. It’s important to remember that chronic pain and stress lower your overall health and well-being and one of the best thin...

"What kind of massage are you looking for?" It's a question asked of every potential new client and even long time clients before most sessions, but do you really know how to answer that and get across what you want from your therapist? If not, don't feel bad; most people don't know how to explain their needs in a way that informs their therapist of their goals and gets them the relief they have been aching for. In fact, most clients and potential clients don't even know the difference in massage types that are available. Today I am going to explain some common massage techniques and vocabulary so you can more effectively communicate your needs and goals for your next massage session. Swedish and Deep Tissue: What is the Difference Between Them and Which One Should I Ask For? An unclothed person laying face down on a table, covered by sheets and surrounded by relaxing looking art and plants, maybe some candles. A person comes in wearing a white uniform and sta...