Massage Gift Certificates - Why Massage Gift Is Best Gift.

The gift of massage helps everyone!  Massage naturally releases feel good hormones.  Some call them "happiness hormones".

Increasing dopamine and serotonin levels  regulates your body's sleep-wake cycle and temperature. It also controls your appetite and lowers sensitivity to pain. It is the hormone that makes you feel satisfied.

The gift of massage can help anyone reduce stress and feel balanced.  Massage not only feels good, it is great for your health and wellness.

Buy massage gift cards for friends, co workers, family, teachers, boss, and the list goes on. Everyone can enjoy the gift of relaxation!

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Massage Increases Happiness!

Most people love massage because it feels good.  Science is also in agreement with the benefits of massage.
Massage releases natural chemicals in our brain that increase our feel good mood.

Why is feeling good or happiness so important?  Recall a time, when you woke up and everything just flowed easy for you that day.  It was like an effortless day of ease and grace.  You felt balanced, you had fun and your day was fulfilling.  When we take the time to get in alignment with our body, mind and spirit our outside experiences reflect that inner peace.

When we feel good and feel in balance, we tend to be better parents, better friends, more productive and more harmonious.  Some people argue they do not have the time for themselves.  Their life is too busy.  We understand that.  As Americans we tend to be over worked and under appreciated.  It is an epidemic. 


I heard a wonderful analogy, that changed my life.  There is a tree cutter, who spends all day cutting trees.  It is a hard, long day for this tree cutter.  Someone suggested to her, before she starts to cut the trees for the day, she take the time to sharpen her blade.  When her blade is sharp the work is much faster and easier. She kept arguing for her limitations and stated, " I have NO Time to sharpen the blade, I have to get to work!"
From an outside perspective, we see how much more time and ease she would experience if she would take the time to sharpen her blade.

When we take the time to get into alignment, our life is more enjoyable and we experience more satisfaction.

How Often Should I Get A Massage?

One of the amazing things about our human body is how fast our body adjusts to massage.  If you start a regular massage routine, your body will begin to expect that massage.  

When you are in the massage room, and lay on the massage table, your muscles will start to release even before the massage begins.  The body remembers massage.  The mind adjusts and starts to let go faster. You discover you go into a deeper state of relaxation with regular massages.

If you receive massage monthly, you body will come to expect that massage in 30 days.  Not only does the psychical body expect the massage, but also the emotional body.  We have discovered, if we miss our massage routine, we feel symptoms of irritability and moodiness

Massage routine balances the body, mind and spirit.  The more you make your emotional and physical body a priority, the more balanced, healthy and stable you feel.  The body begins to expect this type of care.

Our advice is be consistent with your body. Consistently keep your massage routine.  Like any health care routine, as you become consistent in your regimen, then taking it up another level is easier.  We live in a culture that likes instant results.  Give yourself time to develop good health care practices.   When you develop the habit of taking time out once a month for your massage, then the idea of managing time twice a month is more doable.  Or if you budget a massage once a month,  in time it will feel more realistic to add a little more money to your massage budget.  Being consistent and taking it one step at a time is important.

Our bodies are remarkable, they help us manage and enjoy our human experience on this planet.  When we take the time to treat our emotional and physical bodies with care and priority, we are rewarded by receiving feelings of balance, health and happiness.

Balancing Touch Massage in Savage, MN offers automatic discounted prices for our customers wanting to get into a regular massage routine.  Simple return within 30 days of your last appointment and get the our best prices! We want everyone to be able to receive the benefits of massage on a consistent basis!

Does Your Insurance Cover Massage Therapy?

Massage & Insurance! Is massage covered in your health insurance policy? 

Call in and ask! Some insurances coverage are listed under "Alternate Medicine or Eastern Modality". 
East and West coasts in USA have more massage coverage than the Midwest. Why?

They share the Midwest has less request for massage coverage. That means, if we all take a few minutes and call our insurance companies and request it, it will generate more demand, and we will be able to catch up to the East and West coast coverage.

Massage is preventative medicine. Massage increases your white blood count, which keeps your immune system strong. Balancing Touch Massage wants you feeling your best

Why Are You A Massage Therapist?

Have you wondered why some people become massage therapists?

Surveys report most therapists get into the massage industry as a result of personal experience from massage. One common story is the therapist had some type of injury or physical problem and massage helped heal them.  After receiving the benefit of massage first hand, many decide they want to be apart of this field.

Usually you find therapists who are passionate about massage because they know personally the power of massage.

Are all massage therapists passionate about their work? The answer of course is no.  I think in any industry we find people who lack joy in their job. One reason some people have gotten into to massage, is because of the growing advertising promoting massage in schools.  Education is a business.  Schools make money when they enroll students in their programs.  A few  years ago, it was common to see schools promoting massage careers on TV.  I recall one commercial, where the graduating student had a portable massage table, she happily slid the table in her car while the narrator reported she worked part time hours a few days a week. She was carefree and happy as the commercial shared she had lots of free time! They said  made over $30,000.00 a year for part time work.

It does sound like a dream job, when you see these easy, carefree commercials!  Unfortunately some people go into the field for easy schedule and easy money.  Now, it is not bad to work smart.  However, as a result of students not understanding the whole industry, many students start a career in massage, only to quit within the first year.  Massage is one of the highest turn over careers we have in the USA now.  They say over 80% of therapists quit within first 2 years.

If you are looking for a massage therapist, ask this simple question..."What made you want to become a massage therapist?"  ~ their answer can give you an idea if their passion is truly massage and helping people.

Balancing Touch Massage hopes potential students enroll in massage schools only if they really want to build a career helping people with emotional, physical and mental wellness!

Insomnia? Try Massage!

People are becoming more and more aware the benefits of massage.  One of the more hidden benefits of massage is help with insomnia.

Depression, anxiety and problems with memory can increase as a result of insomnia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have declared that insufficient sleep is a public health epidemic!

"When you are deprived of deep sleep, certain kinds of pain chemicals are released," explains Dr. Tiffany Field, director of the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine. But that changes with any kind of massage, whether for insomnia or increased flexibility or greater relaxation.

"There is a release of serotonin, which is the body's natural production of anti-pain chemicals. Massage is very effective at increasing deep sleep."

Research has shown that massage therapy not only reduces pain and anxiety but also increases relaxation, which can help restore your sleep pattern.

One thing customers can do to get the most out of their massage is to let go mentally.  Receive a massage with a therapist who does not engage in conversation.  A quiet, dark atmosphere will help you get into a deep state of relaxation, which will fire off more serotonin.

Learning to relax is a skill.  People discover they improve their ability to relax and let go with massage.  Intentionally guide your thoughts to peaceful, tranquil locations or subjects.  Massage is not a time to plan your to do list or think about someone who is upsetting you.  Massage is your time.  Practice mentally letting go, as your muscles are physically releasing.

Balancing Touch Massage tries to educate customers how to get in a deep state of relaxation.  We want you to feel your best and get your zzzzzzz's!