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There are many ways to improve your workout and get the most from your time in the gym.  Here are our top 5 tips to help you achieve your goals. Stretch and Warm Up Stretching and warming up may seem like an obvious one but it’s one that is often missed.  Going into the gym […]

There’s no question that massage makes you feel great; even deep-tissue, sports massages. Massage relieves stress, aids recovery from physical activity or injury and even reduces anxiety, but can it help you lose weight? Research shows that massage can have a positive effect on your muscle-building capabilities and fitness levels, which in turn increases your capacity […]

A 10-minute massage improves your rebound time after a training session. Next time you finish one of those “I’m going to be sore for days” endurance workouts, try a quick massage. Your friends may mock you as a lightweight, but you could be helping your muscles recover faster. In a recent study, researchers put 11 young, […]

There is a reason there is an “ahhh” in massage. Everyone knows massage is a great way to relax tense muscles and relieve stress. And you might guess that with such a demanding job, medical professionals often suffer from both. However, it appears that massage has some additional medical benefits that are pretty profound, making […]

How many times have you had a massage and at the end the therapist has said “drink plenty of water”?  Its something that most of us have heard and I think we can all agree it is a good idea to drink water anyway but why is it so important after a massage? Massage in […]

 Muscle injuries are more common now than they were 50 years ago. That’s not because we’re exercising harder. It’s because we’re more sedentary. What’s worse, as we age our joints tend to tighten, making range of motion and flexibility even more restricted. Massage therapy is a beneficial treatment for maintaining and improving flexibility and motion. […]

One in five Americans are impacted by seasonal change Massage therapy shown to improve mood and elevate energy levels People looking to fend off the winter blues may find relief by integrating massage therapy into their health maintenance routine. Shorter days and colder temperatures leave many Americans feeling depressed and lethargic, yet studies show that […]

At Enliven Remedial Massage it is important to us that every client has a safe space to enjoy their treatment. What does that mean? For us it includes the following: Client confidentiality and seeking permission before talking with any other involved allied health professionals. Support and care if a client requires an emotional break Understanding and […]

Feeling comfortable with your massage therapist is really important and it can take time to build that relationship. To give our clients and followers a head start in that process, today we are asking questions of Emma, our director and head massage therapist. Where are you originally from? I was born and raised in England […]