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Massage Helps Headaches

By amy / April 1, 2016

Headaches? Massage helps to relieve them. Many headaches are caused by stress, dehydration, or poor posture. Stress headaches can be relieved by removing the source of stress or finding a way to manage it.  Massage, yoga, exercise, meditation, or anything that helps you relax will keep your stress levels down. Dehydration means you are not […]

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Bill Does Sports Massage Therapy!

By amy / October 5, 2015

I am happy to be doing massage again at Woodstown Massage Boutique! I was gone for a while, recovering from a wrist injury. I spent that time furthering my education and studying new techniques. My “massage style” has changed and I want to let you know what I’m doing now. I now practice Sports Massage […]

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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

By Bill Martin / November 5, 2014

      Do you feel a sharp pain along the arch or heel of the foot when you get out of bed in the morning? If so, you probably have plantar fasciitis. “Plantar fasciitis (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves pain and inflammation of a thick […]

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Massage for Rotator Cuff Injury

By Bill Martin / October 30, 2014

Did you feel a sudden pain in your shoulder after moving your arm around over your head? Does your shoulder hurt so much that you can’t sleep on that side? Feel pain, weakness or numbness throughout your arm? Is it hard to reach up to shampoo your hair? These are all symptoms of a rotator […]

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Massage Helps RSIs (Repetitive Strain Injuries)

By Bill Martin / October 22, 2014

Do you have a Blackberry thumb or an iPod finger? Wrists ache from typing or mousing? Is your elbow still swollen from the last time you played golf? If you answered yes to any of these questions, chances are you have a repetitive strain injury (RSI), also known as an “overuse injury”. RSIs result from […]

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Pregnancy Massage Helps

By Bill Martin / October 16, 2014

Pregnant women are seeking out massage to help ease the discomforts of pregnancy. During pregnancy the mother’s body goes through many changes and pregnancy massage helps tremendously! “Pregnancy is trendy. From expectant celebrities on the covers of People and Vogue to national television features on the do’s and don’ts of the pregnant state, the experience […]

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Skin Care Treatments at Woodstown Massage Boutique

By Bill Martin / October 14, 2014

Many people think of pampering and relaxation with facial and skin care treatments, but there are also several health benefits.  Skin care treatments deep clean the skin, increase circulation, and slow the skin-aging process. An attractive appearance also increases self-confidence. Facials: Cleanse, Tone and Moisturize Every facial follows this basic sequence: 1) Cleanse the skin […]

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Hot Stone Massage – Luxurious Therapy

By Bill Martin / October 8, 2014

Hot Stone Massage is a luxurious form of thermotherapy, which is the application of heat to the body for pain relief and health. Heated stones are glided over the muscles, providing a deep, penetrating heat that results in a state of deep relaxation. Hot stone massage causes the blood vessels to open up, increasing circulation. […]

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Massage Helps Fibromyalgia

By Bill Martin / October 2, 2014

Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) patients experience widespread muscle pain and an overall feeling of fatigue. They are considered to have fibromyalgia (FM) if they have eleven out of eighteen “tender points.” Tender points are chronically sore and tender to light touch. Sleep disorders, headaches, anxiety and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are other symptoms of fibromyalgia. Patients […]

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Chair Massage – Feel Better in Fifteen Minutes!

By Bill Martin / September 30, 2014

Chair Massage is a quick massage that is done with the client seated and clothed. Most treatments average 15 minutes with a focus on the upper body. The back, neck, arms and hands are treated with soothing strokes and acupressure.   We use a special massage chair that is designed just for this work. The […]

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