Serenity Kneaded

Fascia is a fascinating web of layers that plays an integral part in our entire structural being. It keeps everything within the body in its right place! It keeps the actual muscle in place and also lets the muscles move independently. Think of a rack of ribs. That white layer you usually take off before you steam your ribs is fascia. An important function of fascia is the lubrication it provides so muscles can slide or move besides one another. The tissue can also be desc

Most of us know that Massage is useful in relieving stress; it lowers the heart rate and blood pressure while relaxing muscles and increasing endorphins, all of which results in a sense of well-being. You may wonder how Massage Therapy can help Diabetes? What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease of impaired carbohydrate metabolism, which results from inadequate production or utilization of the hormone insulin. This vital substance is necessary to convert food into energy, by f

Massages are supposed to be a therapeutic and a relaxing experience, not one that leaves you wondering “What the hell was that”? Just the mention of Napa Valley Spa sounds delightful right? Napa Valley, Wine Country with an abundance of Spas at every corner of this beautiful region. Sign me up! I wanted the whole Napa Valley Spa experience, so on my honeymoon, many years ago, I booked a day of pampering; full body massage, whirlpool, mud bath, and a body wrap. Oh….this wa