Doorways Into The Moment
It is the small things in life that open the heart — the laugh of a child, the beauty of a flower, the touch of a hand, a simple kindness.... Only the present moment can bring joy. There is no peace in striving toward the…
Powering Down Our Brain
Why do we spend roughly 10 percent of our waking hours with our eyes closed, blinking far more often than is actually necessary to keep our eyeballs lubricated? Scientists have found that the human brain uses that tiny moment of shut-eye to power down. The…
Come to the Woods
Come to the woods —of your Being, for here is rest. There is no repose like that of the green deep woods —of your Heart. Sleep in forgetfulness of all ills. ~ adapted from John Muir At Massage Therapy Center Palo Alto, we provide a…
The World’s Music
I would have my ears filled with the world’s music. Let me hear all sounds of life and living. ~ Maya Angelou At Massage Therapy Center Palo Alto, our professional therapists are dedicated to being present moment-by-moment as the continuous creation of dialogue happens in…
Massage is Effective for Neck Pain
A popular but little-studied method of easing neck pain—by moving patients' necks in specific ways—may be more effective than traditional physical therapy or physician’s care, according to WebMD. A new study shows manual therapy as practiced in the US by chiropractors, osteopaths, and some massage…
What is Craniosacral Therapy?
Craniosacral Therapy is one of the more gentle yet powerful therapies offered at Massage Therapy Center Palo Alto. This modality uses gentle, fluid movements of the bones and tissues of the head, chest area, and hips to enhance the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. Imbalances are…
Sensing What’s Good For You
At Massage Therapy Center Palo Alto, our expert therapists re-align your muscles and tissues so that you not only breathe better, but your sense of what is an appropriate decision speaks to you clearly and effortlessly.
What Causes Stress For You?
When we are stressed, our body responds as though we are in danger and releases hormones that speed up our heart and breathing, to give us a burst of energy. This is known as the fight-or-flight stress response. Our bodies recover from normal short-term stress…
Eternal Spring
'Sometimes the desire to be lost again, as long ago, comes over me like a vapor. With growth into adulthood, responsibilities claim me, so many heavy coats. I didn’t choose them, I don’t fault them, but it takes time to reject them. Now in the…
The Feel-Good Remedy For Stress
Experts estimate that 80 percent of disease is stress-related. Thankfully, therapeutic massage and bodywork are available to combat this frightening statistic. The profound physical changes that massage has on your body will affect many areas of your life. Besides increasing relaxation and decreasing anxiety, massage…