Health


Muscle Balancing and Joint Stabilization Classes

Muscle Balancing and Joint Stabilization Classes I am very excited to present my Muscle Balancing and Joint Stabilization CE class in Hot Springs and Fayetteville (see dates below). This class uses a variety of techniques to quickly find and strengthen […]


Does the 0 to 10 Pain Scale Really Work?

Most massage therapists, physical therapists, and other health practitioners use the 0 to 10 pain scale with clients and patients. I use it all the time. I guide my clients by saying, “10 means take me to the emergency room. 0 means you don’t feel it at all.” I listen and, just as I instruct students in the Ray of Light Training CE classes, I look for other signs that may indicate more about their pain level.


Massage Therapy As an Alternative to Opioids?

Massage Therapy As an Alternative to Opioids? They’re doing some research to see if massage can help those addicted to opioids. Very brave research. Much needed research. I know that massage helps to ease my stress load. A lot! I […]


Helping Patients After Surgery

Helping Patients After Surgery It looks like the research is clear on the benefits of massage for folks that have had surgery. “A major review of 16 existing studies published in the journal Pain Medicine indicated massage therapy can effectively […]


Message from a Previous Student

Message from a Previous Student I love hearing from therapists who have taken the ROLMT classes to see how their clients are responding to the techniques. We get emails and texts and fb messages and even phone messages regularly from […]


Caffeine consumption: how much is safe?

Caffeine consumption: how much is safe? If you’re wondering how much caffeine is safe to drink, this site will tell you. Some folks can drink quite a bit of caffeine without worrying too much. Folks with cardiovascular issues don’t do […]