Learn More About The Benefits of Massage, Esthetics + Yoga
Read our helpful articles about how yoga, massage, waxing, and esthetics can positively impact your body, mind, and life.
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What Causes Acne?
Myth: Acne is caused by dirt and poor hygieneFACT: Acne is not caused by dirt or surface skin oils. Vigorous washing and scrubbing will only irritate the skin, triggering an overproduction of oil, ultimately making acne worse. Because acne is triggered internally, the best approach to hygiene is to use Bioelements line of products for
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Benefits of Routine Therapeutic Massage
Learn How Regular Massages Can Help You Therapeutic massage offers many potential health benefits including increased blood flood and circulation, decreased tension in the muscles, and increased endorphin levels. These benefits are helpful in the healing process by bringing nutrition to muscles and easing anxiety to reduce pain and speed recovery. However, one session of
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Can Massage Therapy Help Me?
Generally, people use massage for either general relaxation and wellbeing, or to address a specific complaint, such as pain or limited range of motion. Research suggests massage therapy may contribute to both goals. Some of the general benefits of massage therapy may include: Physical relaxation Improved circulation, which nourishes cells and improves waste elimination Relief for tight
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Tips for Healthy Winter Skin
Winter is coming and before you know it the cold weather will be here. During this time of year, many people begin to feel run down, tired, depressed, and to top it off they have dry skin! If your skin becomes too dry it can lead to flaky, red patches that are not only uncomfortable
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What is Thai Massage
Massage has many health benefits. It can reduce stress, tension, heart rate, blood pressure, sore muscles, and joint pain. Massage can also increase endorphins, bloody circulation, and immune functions. Thai massage is a type of deep tissue, full-body massage. It uses many yoga-like postures to stretch the entire body and help heal injuries. Your therapist
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Microneedling Need-To Knows
Prepare For Your Microneedling Appointment + Leearn Microneedling Aftercare Learn more about what to do before and after your microneedling appointment in Springfield, Missouri, at Precision Wellness! Taking optimal care of your skin before and after your treatment can help ensure the best results possible, meaning firm, smooth, and glowing skin in no time. Read
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How Does Lymphatic Drainage Massage Work?
Understanding Lymphatic Drain Massage Unlike Swedish and deep tissue massage, lymphatic drainage (LD) massage focuses on using feather-light pressure and circular movements no greater than the pressure it would take for your finger to move skin. Most massages focus on the skin, muscles, and joints while LD massages focus in a concentrated manner to one
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What Is Fibroblast PlasmaTherapy?
About Fibroblast Therapy + Benefits Of Plasma Skin Resurfacing People of all ages, shapes, and sizes have loose skin. For some, this may be bothersome and unwanted. In the past, the only way to resolve sagging skin was through invasive surgical procedures. Now, there’s the option of Fibroblast Therapy! This revolutionary, non-invasive skin-tightening procedure can create similar
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How does a facial help with anti-aging?
As skin ages, it becomes duller and develops lines, wrinkles, and folds. Anti-aging facials are cosmetic procedures designed to restore a youthful appearance to the face. Facials are non-intrusive skincare procedures designed to improve the appearance of the facial skin. Most facials are multi-step treatments, combining various skincare products and techniques to target different aspects
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What is TMJ & How Massage Can Help
The Mayo Clinic describes TMJ as the temporomandibular (tem-puh-roe-man-DIB-u-lur) joint (TMJ) acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. You have one joint on each side of your jaw. TMJ disorders – a type of temporomandibular disorder can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement.
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Body Hair From Around The World
The grooming habits of American women are well known today. Like most things’ appearance-related, they are media-driven. The removal (and trimming) of pubic hair in the US appears to be tied to the invention of the bikini in the ’60s. Different countries prefer specific hair removal methods to others. These might include waxing, shaving, depilatory
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What are the Long-Term Benefits of a Regular Facial?
Most of us consider a day at the spa a luxury. At the end of the day, you probably look forward to being pampered and prettied up in a relaxing environment. One particular indulgence that does more than just spoil you, is a facial. Staggering amounts of pollution, dirt, grime and dead skin accumulate on
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Staying fit with Massage Therapy
Massage therapy can go a long way helping your body restore nutrients to sore muscles, improving flexibility, and building your immunity. Did you know that massage can help make working out better too? Here are seven ways a massage can improve your overall health. Post workout recovery – A good, therapeutic massage helps loosen up your
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Waxing Do’s and Don’ts
Have you made the call, set your wax appointment, and now you are thinking, “What did I get myself into?” No worries, we put together some great Do’s and Don’ts to help you before and after your waxing session! What To Do BeforeA Wax Appointment Do . . . Let your hair grow out a bit. Your
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Massage & Allergies
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you are not alone – Research shows that over 50 million Americans battle seasonal allergies. Allergies have many symptoms – from nasal congestion, sneezing, ear congestion, postnasal drainage, sore throat, urticaria (Hives) and itchiness, headache, coughing and wheezing can also occur. Your immune system feels threatened by a specific
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Back & Body Facials before Bikini Season
Our largest organ is our skin. We need to take care of it just like we do the rest of our body. Sleeping, eating well, and exercising helps with your overall health, and especially your skin. While a back facial may seem silly and pointless, it is not only helpful to those who like exposing
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Learn About Thai Massage
What Is Thai Massage & How Does It Work? The technique of Thai massage differs from traditional massage by its use of the body’s energy line system, known as Sen lines. The massage involves deep massage and stretching, and it happens on the floor on a firm mattress or a mat. Thai massage is a therapeutic
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What your massage therapist knows about your body
We know that our massage therapist is going to ease muscle tension and help us work through injuries, but that hour on the table reveals so much more than just the stress we asked them to soothe. Here are 15 things your massage therapist can tell about your body without you saying a word: Type
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How To Build Healthy Self-Care Habits That Stick
Self-care is all about the everyday habits that help you take care of and nurture your health and well-being. It means listening to your body, intentionally tuning in to the thoughts going on in your mind, and challenging your behaviors. You may love the idea of self-care, and you may be on board with the
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Benefits of Aromatherapy During Your Massage and Facial
Before we can discuss the benefits of aromatherapy, you may be wondering “what is aromatherapy?”. Aromatherapy incorporates the use of scented essential oils. The essential oils are 100% natural, highly concentrated plant essence, they will be diluted before use and are applied along with lotion during the massage or facial. The massage involves alternating between
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Self Care during the Holidays
It may sound cliché, but it is true – you cannot pour from an empty cup. If you are not taking care of yourself – physically and emotionally – everything around you can suffer. Especially during the holiday season. Family commitments are on the rise, you’re hitting end of the year deadlines for work, not
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Why you should be Dermaplaning
If you are looking for a quick treatment with no downtime, dermaplaning might be what you need for that smooth, glowing skin! Dermaplaning is perfect before events, special occasions or for those who prefer a face free of ‘peach fuzz’ for easier makeup application. All skin types and anyone with acne scars, dull skin, dry
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Prenatal & Postnatal Massage
Massages have been proved in multiple studies to be extremely beneficial to your mind and body. Not only that, but it is also helpful to your baby, too! During pregnancy, a woman’s body changes… crazy amazing changes! With all of these changes, it can result in several uncomfortable conditions. There are a few things that
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All About Microneedling
Learn what microneedling is, how it works, and why it is helpful for your skin to understand if this advanced esthetic treatment is right for you. Microneedling FAQs What Does A Microneedling Appointment Involve? Microneedling is an in-office procedure, where your dermatologist or esthetician, will run a dermaroller wand studded with tiny needles over your
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Have a Less Stressful Day
Life is stressful – There is no way around it. When you become mindful of your stress levels and how to manage them, stress can be easily reduced. Put yourself and your wellness first and implement these tips to instantly reduce the stress in your life. Prioritize Sleep: We need 7-8 hours of quality sleep
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Do’s & Don’ts of Waxing
Let me be clear, getting waxed will never feel good. It is one of those “beauty is pain” chores that are totally worth it! Here are a few do’s and don’ts before, during and after your wax appointment to make it the best experience possible. Do research the salon. Smooth skin is great, an infection not
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Massage & Arthritis
Are you struggling with arthritis and looking for relief? Look no further! Massage therapy has been used widely as an aide to reduce pain and promote recovery of injured muscles. Massage therapy can also help with moderate inflammation and stiffness associated with arthritis by improving circulation. This translates to enhanced blood flow to arthritic joints,
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Why Facial Massage is Amazing!
Why is facial massage amazing – simply put, facial massage stimulates the circulation of the blood towards the skin and stimulates cell growth. Helping to prevent fines lines and new wrinkle formation while at the same time helps to rejuvenate and tighten the skin. We have heard for years the benefits of body massages: tension
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What Is a Bacial? Back Facial FAQs
Learn More About Back Facials Many of us take extreme measures when it comes to our face care routine – why shouldn’t we take some time figuring out what the rest of our skin needs as well (especially with areas you can hardly reach!)? What Happens During A Back Facial? Generally, a back facial starts
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How to maximize your massage
When you invest in yourself, your physical, mental and overall health, by committing to routine massage therapy sessions, you want to make sure that you’re getting the best massage every time. To ensure this, we suggest adopting the following ten tips to enhance your massage therapy experience. Tip #1 – Decide what you want to
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The Ultimate Skin Care Routine
It is never too early to start a skincare routine; your skin will thank you. However, it is suggested at puberty is a good time to start as this is when new hormones are introduced and acne may begin. A skincare routine has multiple steps including cleansing, hydrating, treating and protecting your skin. The purpose
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10 Reasons to Get a Facial Today!
1. Your skin will love you for it. Regardless of your age, if you want your skin to look its very best you need to consider regular monthly facials. A facial does for your skin what exercise does for your body. It keeps it in tip-top shape. By sloughing, buffing, hydrating, clearing, and nourishing on
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Summer Skin
Be prepared to take it off! We’re almost in swim suit season and that means you have to be extra aware – you’re exposing your skin to more UV rays, slathering on greasy sunscreen, and clogging up pores with sweat (can you just feel the breakouts happening??). During the hot, humid, summer months is when
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Drinking Water – For Health AND Beauty
Everyone and their mother has heard about the latest push to drink more water in the day – but when you ask why, each person seems to have their own slightly different explanation. We’re made up of about 60% water… with that being said, it’s almost obvious to state that water is crucial for our
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Why You Should Be Waxing
Does anyone actually like shaving? It takes forever so you rush through it and then end up getting razor burn, and we have to do the process all over again the next day to keep that stubble at bay. While many women feel the need to shave many different areas of their bodies, you should
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New Year – New Self Care Routine
The New Year always brings new routines and new goals. While it can be hard to stick to new routines, it can be so rewarding when your skin is healthier, self-confidence is boosted, and you’re back to your rejuvenated self. Here are some self care ideas you should consider for 2020: Take a bath Take
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What is a Body Treatment?
If you’ve had a facial at Precision Wellness before, then you already know the basics of a body treatment! Whereas facials (obviously) take place on your face, a body treatment takes some of the same practices and applies them to your body. While the face tends to get a lot of attention in terms of
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What Is TMJ Massage?
TMJ Massage Helps Reduce Jaw Pain The jaw or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is vulnerable to joint disorders. Disorders of the jaw are typically referred to by the same name: TMJ or TMJD. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the mandible to the skull’s temporal bone and allows the movements of biting, chewing, swallowing, speaking, and making
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What Is Energy Work?
Before we get into how energy work is practiced, we first have to explain what energy is. Energy, in this sense, is the life force that binds everything in our universe – it is what balances our physical and spiritual bodies. Often, people experience imbalances in this energy that manifests itself in many other ways
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Skin Care and Preparing for Winter
With all the anticipation of Fall approaching, many people look past the fact that winter is right behind it! Rigid wind and temperatures tend to suck the natural oils out of your skin, leaving you cracked and dry for the season. Dehydration can not only leave you feeling uncomfortable in your own skin, but it
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Postpartum Massage
While we have already explained the benefits massage can have on pregnant women, it’s worth noting the importance of massage after having a baby as well. Carrying a child can be one of the most altering life events a woman will ever go through – especially physically. Along with going through a large number of
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Herbal Oil Facial Benefits
Everyone needs a facial occasionally! Whether that be to reduce stress, cleanse your skin, prevent aging, promote blood circulation, rejuvenate and detoxify your skin, or treat acne. What most people are missing though, is individualized skincare! What if you could find a facial that was infused with a blend of all custom aromatherapy, herbal oil,
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Microdermabrasion vs Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion and dermaplaning…. Both words that sound a little scary, especially if you haven’t had either of them done before. However, these two treatments are great ways to rejuvenate skin and get rid of dead skin cells (not to mention how much more popular they’ve become in recent years!). Here’s what you need to know
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What Are The Differences Between a Brazilian Wax and a Bikini Wax?
Bikini Waxes Vs. Brazilian Waxes Simply shaving your pubic hair can leave the hair longer than you’d like – not to mention the high possibility of razor burn. Waxing is a much smoother alternative, and results last for weeks! So, what’s the difference between a bikini wax and a Brazilian? A bikini wax is typically
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What is Neuromuscular Therapy Massage?
Neuromuscular massage is a specific deep tissue massage that utilizes friction and pressure to work out muscle strains. These areas are referred to as “trigger points,” and cause pain for a lot of people. Neuromuscular massages should be given by trained professionals that have had experience in this work. This type of massage has a
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Dermaplaning vs. Full Face Waxing and Shaving
Everyone likes having smooth skin, and for many people, their faces are no exception. To get rid of the peach fuzz (also called Vellus hair) on your face, there are some options. Dermaplaning is a treatment that should only be provided by a licensed professional. During this process, the skin is pulled taut on the
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First Time Massage Questions
Thinking of getting a professional massage for the first time? You may have questions before you make the appointment. Maybe you’re self-conscious about getting undressed in front of a stranger. Or you’re worried that the massage will hurt. Or you’re hoping it will cure a backache you’ve had for years. To help put you at
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Massage & Working at a Desk
Desk workers are notorious for sharing some of the worst aches and pains because they are confined to a chair for 8 hours a day. Not only does the affect your body physically but can also take a toll on your mental health as well. Many office workers experience back pain, headaches, stiff joints, and
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Summer Skin Care
Just because you’re out and about during the summer, that doesn’t mean you get to skip out on skin care! This is the time when you tend to bare a lot more skin than the winter months, which means you’re exposing it to bad UV rays, slathering on greasy sunscreen, and clogging up pores with
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What You Should Know About Chemical Peels
The word “chemical” scares people off – we’re so used to hearing the worst things about chemicals that many of us don’t think about the benefits. The facials that we provide use a mild acid to gently remove the damaged layers of your skin, leaving behind beautifully smooth and glowing skin. During the consultation with
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Massage & Exercise
How adding massage to your exercise regimen can help you stay pain free… and help improve your results! Massage isn’t just for super relaxation – it can also help that scale move! For many people, one of their New Year’s resolutions is to get healthier and shed a few pounds. Taking on the gym, though,
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Self-Care and Season Change
It’s no secret that our attitudes can change drastically based on the changing of the seasons. According to PsychologyToday.com, seasonal depression affects an estimated 10 million Americans every year. Not only that, weather change affects our sinuses, our immune system and just our bodies in general. Are you feeling blue that winter is here? Combat
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Herbal Oil on a Molecular Level
Herbal oil isn’t a magical cure-all potion, and it’s not something made to get you high; Cannabidiol (aka Herbal Oil) is a part of the cannabis plant that can leave a therapeutic, relaxing effect on people and truly impact your body in a positive way. With the recent interest in herbal oil, a lot of
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Dermaplaning
Dermaplaning has become an increasingly popular exfoliation treatment as people branch out with their beauty regimes. This method uses a scalpel to gently scrape the dead skin of the top layer of skin to expose a brighter, softer complexion. It requires an experienced hand, which is why we only recommend getting this procedure done by
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Herbal Oil and Self Care
Amendment 2 just passed in Missouri (whoop whoop) and you’re going to be hearing a lot about cannabis, or medical marijuana. This includes herbal oil which has been legal and used within the self-care industry for years. So, what is herbal oil? A cannabis plant contains both Cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabinol. Tetrahydrocannabinol is the primary psychoactive
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The Long Term Benefits of Regular Facials
A lot of people spend a fair amount of money on expensive facial creams and moisturizers to tighten their skin, reduce wrinkles and age spots and maintain a youthful appearance. While some of these products work better than others, it’s mostly a short-term benefit. To get real and lasting long-term changes to your skin, you
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Relaxing From Back-to-School Stress
The back-to-school season can be a stressful time for parents with crazy carpooling schedules, school supply lists, and PTA meetings. However, as the kids get settled in, parents should find time to wind down and treat themselves to a relaxing facial. At Precision Wellness, we offer a variety of individualized facials to help you relax
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Tips to Prepare Your Skin for Winter
Your skin care routine is essential to maintaining healthy and beautiful skin throughout the winter. The winter air can leave your skin dry and unbalanced. Dehydrated skin can result in dullness and flaking. However, there are several things you can do year-round to prepare for winter and avoid dehydrated skin. Exfoliate Your Skin Make exfoliation
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Benefits of Eyelash Tinting
Eyelash tinting produces a similar effect to mascara by using eyelash tint — a form of dye developed specifically for eyelashes. It visibly lengthens, darkens, and thickens the appearance of eyelashes without smudging, clumping, or rubbing off. It is safe and quick. There are many reasons to get eyelash tinting. Avoid Problems with Mascara With Lash Tints
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Can Massage Therapy Help My Low Back Pain?
For most of us, the answer is probably ‘yes’. Massage is non-invasive and very low risk for most people. In addition to physical benefits, certain types of massage can help psychologically through relaxation and increased production of ‘feel good’ chemicals. These chemicals (also known as endorphins) are naturally produced by the body and are helpful
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Treat Sun Damaged Skin With Facial
The biggest way to prevent sun damage during the summer months is to wear sunscreen applied generously everyday rain or shine. The number one reason for premature aging comes from UV exposure and can bring on the sunspots. UVA rays (which we call aging rays to get people to take them more seriously) can penetrate through clouds
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Put Your Best Face Forward With A Facial
Getting a facial may not be one of those things most of us put on our “necessities” list, but what if we told you it needs to be? For some, any excuse is a good excuse to treat themselves, while for others – they need to justify the splurge. So allow us to help you do
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Get Your Skin Ready For Summer With A Facial
Summer will be here before we know it and everyone will be showing a lot more skin. When you go grocery shopping and start seeing sunscreen and tanning creams more prominently displayed, then you know it’s time to start thinking about pampering and protecting your skin to get ready for the summer months. Some skin
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Regular Massage Prevents Injury While Training
Massage is important for many reasons, including detoxification and stress relief. But one of the best reasons if you’re the type who is wired to push yourself is that regular therapeutic massage helps you get into better shape faster with less stiffness and soreness, allowing you to push your body harder. Perhaps most important is
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Get Your Skin Ready For Spring With A Facial
Now that the cold weather is coming to an end, it’s time to start getting ready for Spring and showing a little more skin. Consider a facial from Precision Esthetics to help you look and feel your best. You exercise often. You eat right and you get frequent haircuts. So why wouldn’t you get a
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The Best Massage For Runners
With warmer weather just around the corner, people are starting to get more active which can include being more disciplined about running or training for a 5K. Getting back into the swing of things comes with some additional aches and pains, so we thought we’d discuss the best types of massage therapy for runners. Swedish
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Skin Script Rx Anti Aging Facial
Precision Wellness is proud to announce that we will be introducing the Skin Script Rx line of professional products. Skin Script RX Skin Care is a line of natural, yet clinical skincare products designed for anti-aging, hyperpigmentation, melasma, sun damage, teen and adult acne, rosacea. Antioxidants, exfoliants, and natural brighteners are the base of this
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Prevent Pain with Therapeutic Massage
Most people wait until they’re in pain before coming to see for a massage, but did you know that regular therapeutic massage treatments can actually prevent the pain and soreness from happening in the first place? It isn’t a big secret that life can be stressful. Massage therapy can be an excellent way to relieve
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Top Ten Reasons to Get A Monthly Facial
Most people don’t understand the benefits that a good professional facial can offer and wait until they encounter a skin concern (weird breakouts, dry itchy skin, dark spots, etc.) or have an upcoming special event before coming in for a facial. These frustrating problems can often be preempted by proper monthly facials and counseling on
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Cold Weather Skin Care Tips
As the weather turns colder many of us look forward to pumpkin spice lattes and hot chocolate, but the colder weather is not great for our skin. This is caused by the low humidity levels in the air which causes the air to be very dry, and in turn, removes the moisture from the skin.
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Everything You Need To Know About Microdermabrasion
What Is Microdermabrasion? Microdermabrasion is a very popular, machine-assisted skin-exfoliating treatment. Microdermabrasion has advantages of low risk and rapid recovery compared to the other more invasive resurfacing methods such as dermabrasion, chemical peeling, and laser resurfacing. Since microdermabrasion produces only a very superficial depth of skin removal, it works best on improving conditions on the
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Five Gold Medal Reasons Olympic Athletes Get Massage Therapy
During the Rio Olympics, there was a lot of discussion about massage therapy and how many Olympic athletes incorporate regular massage as an integral part of their hard work and training. What do they know that keeps them strong and healthy through all their years of practice? Sports Massage is their “Secret Weapon” Research shows
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Stress Relief With Therapeutic Massage
Our experiences in life are reflected in our bodies. Our pleasures and pains, the ups and downs of daily life affect the body profoundly, often in ways, we’re not aware of. Stress is more than a household word these days – it’s something everyone feels to one degree or another. Let’s take a look at
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Pain Management With Massage Therapy
A growing body of research shows massage therapy can be an effective part of pain relief and management. This research data, and the experience of our physicians, massage therapists, and patients, should encourage pain specialists to consider incorporating massage therapy into their pain management programs. Some hospitals are including massage therapists in patient care teams
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Summertime Facials
Once the socks get stuffed in the drawers and the closed-toed shoes and boots get tossed to the back of the closet, and the bare feet, sandals and strappy stilettos come out for some fun in the sun, most people opt for pedicures at the spa instead of going for a facial. I’d like to
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What To Expect During Facials
Why Are Facials Important? With exercise, eating right and treating yourself to a monthly hair cut and color, a facial is just another thing to pamper yourself. Here at Precision Wellness, we believe that a facial can not only allow you the relaxation you deserve but the rejuvenating treatment your skin deserves. Facials help prevent
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10 Reasons to Get a Facial
1. Skin Analysis by our Esthetician Experts Wherever you go to purchase your skin care products, chances are they see your face with your make up on. The benefits of getting your skin analyzed through professional facials are that the esthetician will see you without makeup to reveal your true skin type. This allows our esthetician
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Benefits of TMJ Massage Therapy
TMJ Disorder or Syndrome is a term used to describe temporomandibular disorders (TMD), which happen as a result of problems with the jaw, the joint, and the surrounding facial muscles that control moving the jaw and chewing. The temporomandibular joint is the hinge joint that connects the lower jaw to the temporal bone of the
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How Often To Receive a Facial
Understand Timing of Facials Thinking of scheduling a facial after receiving one should be part of everyone’s custom skin care management plan, but figuring out when is the best time for you depends on a variety of skin care factors. Benefits of a facial at Precision Wellness included warm steam, a hydrating masque, and a
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Benefits of Thai Massage Therapy
In comparison with Swedish Massage, which generally focuses on the physical aspect of kneading the muscles, Thai Massage therapy focuses on combining aspects and techniques that focus on trigger points, neuromuscular therapy, manual therapy and myofascial treatments. Thai Massage therapy is made up of physical aspects as well as energetic which allows a full body
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Benefits Received Through Facials
While you may enjoy the relaxation you feel when receiving a facial, there are many other benefits that can create healthy glowing skin. Choosing the type of facial you want depends on what results and benefits you are specifically looking for. Some facials are designed to deep-clean the skin, others offer moisturizing benefits, and some
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Pain Management Through Massage Therapy
An increasing amount of research shows massage therapy can be a very efficient part of pain management and possibly relief. The data that was collected and the knowledge from patients that the doctors received should encourage them to advise the use of pain specialists to incorporate massage therapy into their pain management programs. Throughout the
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Ten Winter Skin Care Tips
For many people, the cold clear days of winter bring more than just a rosy glow to the cheeks. They also bring uncomfortable dryness to the skin of the face, hands, and feet. For some people, the problem is worse than just a general tight, dry feeling. They get skin so dry it results in
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Does Massage Help with Weight Loss?
You may be surprised but the answer is YES! Scientists now confirm what massage therapists have always known: massage can be a powerful and effective weight-loss tool. By improving your body’s resilience, aiding muscle nutrition and flexibility, and supporting your mental and emotional well-being, massage can take your weight-loss plan to a whole new level.
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Alleviate Chronic Pain With Massage
Massage therapy can help clients manage a variety of health conditions, from arthritis to chronic pain. Dealing with these conditions, however, requires you not only to understand the health condition and its symptoms but also what information you might need to tell your therapist to make the massage session more effective. Massage and Chronic Pain More and more research is confirming the benefits massage therapy
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The Science Behind Microdermabrasion
The Basics Microdermabrasion is a general term for the application of tiny rough grains to buff away the surface layer of skin. Many different products and treatments use this method, including medical procedures, salon treatments, and creams and scrubs that you apply yourself at home. It’s usually done to the face, chest, neck, arms, or hands.
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Healthy Foods For Healthy Skin
How Water Benefits Your Skin Drinking water is one of the best things you can do to keep your skin in shape. It keeps your skin moist — and that makes fine lines and wrinkles less noticeable. It also helps your cells take in nutrients and get rid of toxins. And it helps with blood
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7 Things Your Body Hair Says About You
It’s a woman’s prerogative to change her hair. But when body hair changes without our permission? Then it’s our imperative to check it out. Because hair is a signifier—its presence, its gain, or its loss—hair is always trying to tell us something. Here’s what your hair can reveal about you: 1. Your genetic inheritance (Photo
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Benefits of Sports Massage
The sports massage actually came from the Swedish massage technique. Geared specifically to the athlete, this massage focuses on muscles that have seen a large degree of stress and use, often to the point of overuse. Normally, these are muscles that have seen repetitive and aggressive movement as a part of the overall sport or
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Staying Fit With Massage Therapy This Summer
The warmer months are a great time to be outdoors and active. Here are three ways massage therapy can help you stay fit—both mentally and physically—this summer. 1. Stay in the game. Whether you’re marathon training or participating in a kickball league, massage can reduce muscle tension, improve exercise performance and prevent injuries. 2. Unwind. Summer is often busy, so take care
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Dry Skin Brushing Benefits
Many people carefully tend to the skin on their face, regularly exfoliating, cleansing, and moisturizing. But when’s the last time you tended to the skin on the rest of your body? Your skin is your largest organ, after all, and there is one simple step you can add to your morning routine that can greatly
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Waxing For Men
Can Men Get Waxes? Of Course! Learn The Benefits Of Male Waxing Sometimes, you need to find a way for effective chest and back hair removal — many people choose to wax to accomplish this task. When people hear of waxing they often think of women using this method, but it has become more common
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Massage and Summertime
Many of us are now eagerly engaged in getting our gardens planted, our yards mowed, and our flower beds cleaned up from our long and very wet winter. We may also be experiencing new aches and pains from muscles and joints that haven’t been utilized in quite this way for many months. This is a
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10 Massage Questions You Might Be Embarrassed To Ask
Am I supposed to tip? If you get a massage at a spa or hotel, a 15% to 20% tip is standard if you were pleased with the services. On the other hand, there are no real ground rules or norms when it comes to massage in a medical setting. If you’re not sure, don’t
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The Importance of Regular Facials
You may think that a facial is something you should have only as a luxury or every once in a while. The truth is that regular facials are important for your skin. Whether you choose to have a facial in your home in the one hour you have free, or go to see a professional,
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Pregnancy Massage
Therapeutic massage has been used for centuries to improve overall health, reduce stress, and relieve muscle tension. Massage and pregnancy have often received ambivalent responses from the health community regarding the safety and purpose of massage during pregnancy. Modern investigation and research are proving that prenatal massage therapy can be a very instrumental ingredient in women’s prenatal care and should be
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Get Ready For Spring Break!
It’s almost time for Spring Break, which means one thing: Millions of women are prepping to go barren as a tundra down there. Despite declarations that the full bush is back, the fact remains that brazilian bikini waxes are still à la mode here in Generation Y. We firmly believe that the extra spring in our step is a
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What To Look For In A Facial
Facials for problem skin: what to look for The following are key components of a good problem skin facial or acne facial. 1. Skin analysis Your esthetician should examine your skin closely under magnification and discuss with you what you’re using on your skin daily, in detail. Like a detective, your esthetician tries to
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Book Your Massage ASAP!
There’s no denying a massage is calming — until you start feeling guilty for indulging in a little special treatment. A small new study excuses us all from the guilt: Massage therapy isn’t just a way to relax, it’s also a way to alleviate muscle soreness and improve blood flow, according to recent research. Other
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Beating the Winter Blues
Beating the winter blues can be as simple as booking an appointment with your massage therapist. Massage is good medicine—capable of alleviating stress, easing lower back pain, and reducing tension headaches. Three ways massage can raise spirits as the thermometer drops 1. Alleviate Holiday Stress—Don’t let your to-do list ruin the most wonderful time of the year. Massage
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Great service from the front desk as well as the therapists. Nice atmosphere.
–Lisa Longwell
