Mother's Day 2021 - Seattle Massage Therapy Deals
Let’s be real, Mom has had like 3 full time jobs this past year… and she deserves to be pampered with a four-part stress-melting sensory...
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Jesse Martel, LMT
- Apr 28, 2021
- 2 min
Get Relief from Tension Headaches - 6 Tips from a Massage Therapist
Tension headaches range from annoying to debilitating. For many people, they’re a frequent distraction from work, but something we’re all...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Feb 6, 2021
- 3 min
Supercharge Your Health with Satisfying, Exfoliating Massage!
Feel soft on the outside and sparkling on the inside with this relaxing treatment that jumpstarts your healing process! Imagine this:...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Jan 23, 2021
- 2 min
The True Cost of "Computer Neck"
Imagine holding a 15lb bowling ball against your belly. It's heavy, but you could probably stand there for a while. Now, imagining...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Dec 31, 2020
- 1 min
DIY Foot Baths for Warm, Healthy Feet
I don't know about you, but I get cold feet (literately) this time of year! 🥶 The solution? Peel off the double layers of socks (which...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Dec 16, 2020
- 2 min
How Long Should I Book a Massage For?
This is a common question I get! First, you should know that I include an extra 15 minutes for free at all first appointments so we have...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Nov 22, 2020
- 4 min
How To Scan Your Body (and Why Science Wants You To)
What Is a Body Scan? A body scan is like a meditation, designed to take you on a tour of your body with curiosity, mindfulness, and...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Nov 7, 2020
- 2 min
Micro Breaks for Major Results
What do these all have in common? Back pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, bursitis, Rotator cuff syndrome, tennis elbow... They are all...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Oct 30, 2020
- 1 min
Quick Tip for Upper Back Health
Undo the stress of computer posture and save your shoulders! Something I tell my upper back pain clients all the time is "If you want...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Oct 13, 2020
- 1 min
Save Your Low Back with Squats
Fix the damage sitting has done to your hips and low back! Sitting compresses your spine in an unnatural curve and can damage your discs...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Aug 17, 2020
- 1 min
The Mouse Trick
Let's say you get headaches on the right side of your head, like from the base of your skull up into your temples. Let's say your right...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Aug 9, 2020
- 6 min
3 Ways to Treat Plantar Fasciitis
I needed to visit a nearby store. Google maps said it was just an 8 minute walk. It took me 30 minutes. Every step hurt. I wanted to cry...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Aug 2, 2020
- 2 min
The Body Keeps the Score
Your body as been through all of your life's experiences, and it remembers. Whether it's a literal scar from that time you fell out of a...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Jul 26, 2020
- 2 min
4 Reasons Why You Want a Tummy Massage!
I looooove abdominal massage! It makes me sad how few massage therapists offer this service, and how few clients know about it! All the...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- May 28, 2020
- 7 min
5 Pros & Cons of Massage Envy (VS Independent Massage Therapists)
Do you have a Massage Envy membership? Between the brand power, discounts, and convenience of multiple locations, massage chains are how...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- May 23, 2020
- 6 min
Medical Massage vs Relaxation Massage: 6 Key Differences
What is medical massage therapy and how does it compare to relaxation massage? Learn the difference from the intake to the post massage tea.
Jesse Martel, LMT
- May 11, 2020
- 11 min
5 Amazing Benefits of Kinesiology Tape - Real or Placebo?
Can this colorful therapeutic tape really relieve pain, improve athletic performance, fix posture, and reduce swelling?
Jesse Martel, LMT
- May 11, 2020
- 6 min
Lymphatic Massage: The Incredible Power of a Gentle Touch
Good for swelling, immunity, injury recovery, and relaxation, this light pressure massage is different than any other.
Jesse Martel, LMT
- May 11, 2020
- 7 min
Cupping Therapy: Deep Tissue Massage in the Opposite Direction
'Vacuum massage" is becoming popular, but there's lots of misconceptions: let's review the research, how it's done & what it's good for.
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Apr 29, 2020
- 4 min
What Happens During a Massage?
So, you've booked your massage, you've prepared for it, and now you're walking into the building. What can you expect? Your massage...
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