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Massage Therapy Ideal for Pain Management

New Research Supports Massage Therapy for Pain Management Pain is multi-dimensional and may be better addressed through an integrative approach. It is the number one reason people seek medical attention. Pain accounts for approximately 80 percent of physician visits. New research states that people who receive massage to help manage their symptoms show significant improvements against pain, anxiety and improved quality of life. This is the conclusion of a collaborative meta-analysis of research on massage therapy for pain conducted by the Samueli Institute and commissioned by the Massage Therapy Foundation, […]

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5 Reasons Executives Should Schedule A Massage Today

Courtesy of Forbes.com Most people still view massages as a luxury item. They feel like they are spoiling themselves by booking a massage whether it’s a 30-minute massage, one-hour massage or a four-hour spa day. But some business leaders are starting to look at massage more as a necessity just like working out and eating healthy. Study after study keeps touting the benefits of massage. As a result, many executives are changing their mindset from thinking of massage as a nice treat to thinking of massage as an essential item […]

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Honoring the Call to Serve

Katrina Brocka, LMT and Studio Q 360 are honored to help those who answered the call to serve. The Veteran and Military discount is available to service members, retired military, veterans, spouses, and their families. Massage is a key treatment against the effects of PTSD and stress associated with training, deployment, and the safe return home. Just show your valid military ID and save 10% all year long on all products, services, and promotions.

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Hot Stone Massage Appointments Available

Hot Stone Massage now available at Studio Q 360 Hot Stone is a natural therapy in which warmed rocks are used to maximize the therapeutic benefits of massage. Studio Q 360 stones are smooth, natural basalt rocks the size of my palm. The stones are stroked over muscle fiber to increase relaxation, pain relief, and circulation. Placement stones (large rocks resting on the skin) are not used at Studio Q 360. Instead, I use Working Stones (palm or thumb sized rocks moved across the skin) as tools to distribute therapeutic […]

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Are You Drinking Enough Water To Be Healthy?

Is Chronic Dehydration The Cause of Your Pain? Research shows that 75% of Americans suffer from chronic dehydration. People often think that even if they don’t actually drink water, they are getting enough by drinking coffee, tea, soft drinks, juice or beer. The truth is only water is water. Many of these beverages encourage the body to excrete water through urination, rather than retaining it, causing dehydration. Chronic dehydration can result in symptoms that may be mistaken for other disorders such as allergies, asthma, dyspepsia, colitis, constipation, rheumatoid arthritis, and […]

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