My name is Kat and I have been a licensed massage therapist since 2005. More recently, I have extended my studies into herbal medicine in a university setting, receiving a degree in herbal science. I’ve always preferred using natural products when giving massages because it is another way of connecting with nature. It is important […]
Self-Care in Summer!
It’s summer time and what an amazing summer it’s been so far! It’s no surprise that with how many sunny days we’ve had this summer there have been an abundance of opportunities to be active and have some fun in the sun. While this is a great thing, we can’t forget to take extra care […]
Medical Massage and Billing Your Insurance
Harmony Massage can often bill your insurance for you if your massage is medically necessary. Because of the healing benefits of massage, many insurance policies (such as automobile, personal injury insurance and Labor and Industries Insurance) include massage as a paid-for benefit when needed as part of a treatment plan. The January issue of the […]
The Key to the Perfect Massage: Communication
Here at Harmony Massage we offer a wide variety of therapists, styles, modalities & techniques. Have you had Deep Tissue, Reiki, or Hot Stone Massage? Don’t have time? What about a 20 minute chair massage on your lunch break? We offer these different styles for you to discover new, effective ways to treat your body. […]
Health Benefits of Tea
We encourage you to arrive 10-15 minutes before your massage to relax with a cup of tea. We offer a large selection of herbal, green and black teas which are complimentary with any massage service. Taking a few minutes for a cup of tea can have it’s own therapeutic benefits. Turn off your phone, close […]
The Power of Breathing
I find myself constantly telling my clients to breathe during our massage sessions, and I’m going to tell you why. By taking slow, deep breaths you are calming the central nervous system, which allows the body to relax. Breathing, coupled with pressure, allows knotted muscles to release, and adhesions and trigger points to be broken […]
Whiplash & Massage
You probably have heard the term “Whiplash” used to describe a type of injury to the neck caused by an automobile collision. And if you have ever had a whiplash injury, you know how painful it can be and how it can adversely affect your quality of life. In an auto collision, your head is […]
Safe and Relaxing Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy massage has become very popular in recent years, with doctors, ob/gyns and mid-wives prescribing massage for their pregnant patients. There are many benefits to getting massage while pregnant. These benefits include: reduced strain & pain reduced potential negative effects of changes to the circulatory system including edema, varicose veins and increased blood pressure contributes […]
Low Back Relief
Time for another spotlight on stretching! This time we’re going to focus On another famous area of pain: the low back. Now for many of you this has come as the result of an injury, or even more often, poor posture. But there’s a third culprit that is often overlooked and that’s tight hamstrings. I […]
Spanish/English Massage Therapist Now Available
Masajista bilingue ahora disponible. Buenas noticias para todos aquellos que buscan una masajista que hable español. Ruth Morrill, LMP es fluyente en Ingles y español! Good news for those who have been searching for a massage therapist who can understand Spanish, Ruth Morrill, LMP is fluent in both English and Spanish. Ruth vino de Mexico a […]