Metta Wellness, Ayurveda, Massage & Wellness

Inflammation seems to be the word right now. Everywhere you look or read you will hear about inflammation, even radio commercials now are reminding you that you have inflammation. So how does inflammation and massage connect? When I work with my clients the focus is the whole person as an individual,what is the goal, and what is the approach for each person. Lets set up the scene, the space that you could walk into and how massage and herbs can work with you and inflammation.               I have a client, Sara, she's married with two young children, works full time and is coming in for massage for headaches and low back pain. After talking more with Sara we find that her digestion is sluggish, and she has difficulty loosing weight, and feels overwhelmed,tired.              You can start by looking at our lifestyles, working, eating habits, time in front of computers, longer commute...

The Holidays are a wonderful and busy time of the year, friends, family, holiday parties and so much more... During this time of the year, it's important to take time for yourself. Finding ways to stay stress free will help you go through the season and make for a joyful time. Meditation: take some time for yourself everyday. Find a quite space and time at least once a day for 10-15min. You may find that guided, mindfulness, mantra or clearing the mind meditation works for you. Explore and find the one that connects to you.  Healthy Eating: As we enjoy our holiday parties, food, wine, many tempting treats make sure your are getting some healthy alternatives in. Check in, make sure you are eating balanced meals and plenty of fluids to keep the body nourished during this time of the year. Enjoy a nice cup of tea or hot cocoa and just sit back and enjoy.Herbal teas can be nourishing, healing and calming, find the tea that speaks to you (I go towards my meditation tea duri...

Lets get set for the change with a stress free month! In our house September can be like many other homes, busy! From organizing fall schedules, to getting back into routines, many great changes. Changes can be great, but sometimes a challenge, so lets face this season in a relaxed space. This month lets focus on relaxing ways to manage this busy schedule and tips to reduce stress as these changes come in. I cannot think of a better way to relax and get rid of stress then an Anti-stress massage. I thought that since this is our featured massage at Metta Wellness for the month of September, it's the perfect place to start the month! Our Anti-Stress massage is just that, no stress! This massage is done with warm herbalized oils with soothing music to calm the system. This is a very slow, relaxing body treatment with elements of gentle flowing massage strokes and energy balancing techniques. You will feel stress fee, calm and a sence of bliss at the end of this massage. ...