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What Makes a Good Massage?

December 6, 2018 by Jaimi Jansen

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For those who are new to massage or don’t what to look for in a massage, it is important to keep a few questions in mind. What do you want to get out of it? How comfortable do you feel? Are there any specific areas you want worked on? What will make it worth your […]

Filed Under: Tips & Training, Wellness, Workplace Wellness Tagged With: deep tissue massage, massage, massage therapy, pain relief, relaxation, sports massage, stress relief, swedish massage

5 Surprising Health Benefits of Acupuncture

November 2, 2018 by Jaimi Jansen

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A key part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for over 2,000 years, acupuncture has recently gained traction in the Western world. Many people remain skeptical of its use, but a growing body of evidence shows its success. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recognize its value in […]

Filed Under: Acupuncture, Wellness Tagged With: acupuncture, chinese medicine, healing, needling, relaxation, stress reduction

Massage and Autonomic Nerve Activity

August 2, 2018 by Jaimi Jansen

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Many of the benefits of massage therapy that we experience are mediated by the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system, also known as the involuntary nervous system, is largely involved in the physiological effects of both stress and relaxation. The autonomic nervous system consists of the sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous systems, which affect […]

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Yoga: From Then to Now

March 31, 2018 by Santa Cruz CORE

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The simple philosophy of yoga is mind, body, and spirit are all one.   The Sanskrit word “yoga” has many meanings. It is derived from the Sanskrit root “yuj”, meaning “to control” (self-discipline), “to yoke” (egolessness), or “to unite”. Looking back, it has grown over the years into something completely different than what it started […]

Filed Under: Wellness Tagged With: balance, belief, enlightenment, healing, Health, now spiritual, peace, relaxation, relieve, stress, then, yoga, yogi

The Super Benefits of Swimming

March 1, 2018 by Jaimi Jansen 2 Comments

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It is a well-known fact that humans are composed of nearly 70 percent water. The earliest humans relied on water as a source of safety, food, navigation, and even recreation. This may not come as a surprise as about 70 percent of the earth’s surface is water. As we’ve evolved, water has become one of […]

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