Recently, because of the enthusiastic review of my fellow massage therapist friend, I read the book "The Instinct to Heal" by David Servan-Schreiber. He was the chief of Psychiatry at UPMC Shadyside, and has… read more ...
I recently discovered this fabulous website, www.thecarrot.com. They provide a service that helps you track your progress in areas of health including diet, exercise, sleep, energy level, blood pressure, weight,… read more ...
I knew it would happen one of these days. He kept coming into the house exclaiming, “That’s it. I’m getting rid of the grass. I’m getting rid of it altogether!” I thought he was just joking or… read more ...
While light stretching on your own can make a difference in your well-being, Yoga can, in my opinion, change your life. Ok, Ok, Ok, I know, it sounds so cliché, but I really do mean it! I have had the… read more ...
Since I have worked at the center, many of my clients have questioned about our massage therapist's training. My clients have also been interested in learning a bit for themselves. Some clients of mine have… read more ...
Are you looking for a healthier, happier, body and mind? Would you like to lose weight and have more energy? Are you confused on all of the media fuss on what foods are healthy and what is not? Are you… read more ...
Writing in a journal can be a very enjoyable and healing experience. It is an opportunity to express your thoughts and feelings freely, without being interrupted and without a fear of being judged. This process of… read more ...
Hey Everyone, thanks to you last year we were recognized as the reader's choice for Best Spa 2009!
Please Help Us for 2010 by Voting for the Pittsburgh Center for Complementary Health and Healing as the 2010 Best… read more ...
Today I called the local grocery store to see what the best fruit in season is right now. "Strawberries are the best, " our local produce man explained. Well, at least form California and Florida. Yum… read more ...
We all go through our lives continually dealing with conflict, misunderstanding, and disappointment. Although, these things are unavoidably part of life, we can learn techniques or practices that may help us deal with… read more ...
As some of you may know, I am studying throughout this year to become a yoga teacher. Already I have come across some great resources. Among my required studies of movement, pedagogy and anatomy, is the study of yogic… read more ...
Imagine… a comfortable, supportive place to lay and relax, embraced by fluffy pillows, dim lights, soft music, candles and someone paying full attention to nurturing you and your baby’s needs.
Pregnancy puts a woman… read more ...
Take some time away from the television and away from the computer and focus on a friend or a partner. I am continuing from my last blog and suggesting that you share more massage with one another. Here… read more ...
If you don't want to make too much of an ordeal out of massage...I always find that the feet, face, and scalp are areas of the body that can give someone a big dose of relaxation in a very simple way. Also, I… read more ...
The earthquake that hit Haiti is the largest natural disaster to hit the Western Hemisphere this century. The death toll is over 200,000 and there are over a million displaced. How can you help? Here is a short… read more ...