by davidl | Dec 12, 2014 | All Articles
Pain science is telling us that pain is an output of the brain, not an input from the body. Similarly we can note that relaxation and pleasure are outputs of the brain, though we may “feel” them in the effected organs, muscles, and other tissues....
by davidl | Aug 15, 2014 | All Articles
“Relax” – from the Latin, “to open again” “Calmness of mind does not mean you should stop your activity. Real calmness should be found in activity itself.” – Shunryu Suzuki-roshi It’s interesting that when therapists talk about kinds of massage – sometimes “relaxation...
by davidl | Feb 5, 2014 | David Lauterstein
or I’m Frustrated. You want to know why? Hell if I know! When it comes to emotions, we might say the only thing that’s frustrating is frustration! Therefore, when it comes to the emotional impact of massage, we might say our first concern is often the relief of...
by Bethany | Mar 14, 2012 | David Lauterstein
I have received student sessions for years – it’s a requirement at our school (I know – tough life for us teachers!) I commonly have the experience that, in the best sessions, one forgets the therapist is there. The touch feels so trustworthy and...
by Bethany | Mar 13, 2012 | All Articles
The holiday season is stressful. There is no way to escape all of the various commitments that come with family, shopping, work, and parties. But we can take time to escape from the chaos and ensure our own health and sanity! Here are five ways to help make this...
