Many people think of massage as a form of relaxation. Massage is definitely relaxing but did you know the other health benefits it provides?

1. Anxiety
2. Digestive disorders
3. Fibromyalgia
4. Headaches
5. Insomnia related to stress
6. Myofascial pain syndrome
7. Paresthesias and nerve pain
8. Soft tissue strains or injuries
9. Sports injuries
10. Temporomandibular joint pain

There are some medical terms up there, but the point is massage can do much more than relax you. At Native Touch we customize every massage for your specific needs. If you are suffering from an ailment, let us know and you will be surprised how we can help!

Health benefits sourced from Mayo Clinic's article which can be found here. 

With the warm weather finally upon us, we are all eager to get into the spring state of mind. What's at the top of everyone's to-do list? Spring cleaning. To us spring cleaning is about more than just wiping away the dust from winter, opening up the windows, and organizing the basement, it's a time to prepare your body for the active months to come. 

ABMP's digital magazine, Body Sense, came out with 6 great tips for spring cleaning:

1. Gently Detoxify Extremes
2. Add Lemons
3. Energetic Detoxification
4. "Shhh" Breath
5. Detoxifying in Motion
6. Thrusting Palms

To read more about these tips, click here to view the full magazine. Happy Spring! 

You may have noticed a logo at the bottom of our website that says "ABMP Certified Member." The ABMP (Associated Massage and Bodywork Professionals) is an organization that provides support and education for massage and bodywork professionals. From insurance to marketing materials to continuing education, the ABMP is a great tool for the massage industry. But what does it mean for you the client? 

It means that we are committed to our craft. By joining the ABMP we are getting more than just discounts, we are gaining access to a network of industry professionals across the country. We can network and learn new techniques and ideas to create the ultimate customized experience for our clients. 

The ABMP also provides us with valuable knowledge to share with our clients. The ABMP puts out a digital magazine called Body Sense. It is written by the ABMP editorial team and features information for the health conscience consumer.

Finally the ABMP pulls information together for clients into one, easy to use website: www.massagetherapy.com. On this site you can find information on the benefits of massage and how it can aid a healthy lifestyle. 

Being an ABMP is more than just beneficial for our business, it's beneficial to you as well. We look forward to sharing what we learn through the ABMP with you!