“It’s time for your lice check,” a woman who goes by “Ms. K” whispers directly into my ear as she starts running her fingers into my scalp and through each strand of hair. I’m in a dark room, Eastern ...

Katrina Carter, DPT, FNS, is a licensed travel physical therapist. She specializes in orthopedics and has a passion for providing education on nutrition for healing and overall health and wellness.

Full-body workouts are a game changer. Not only are they highly efficient, they also develop strength throughout your body by focusing on consistency and intensity. What this workout promises to do is ...

Swedish and deep tissue massage are both popular types of massage therapy that differ in pressure, technique, intended use, and focus areas. Here’s more information about the key differences between ...

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When you hear the word massage, the image that comes to mind is most likely that of gentle squeezing and pure relaxation. What you picture is probably a Swedish massage. The Swedish massage is one of ...

Few things feel better than lying on a massage table with the scent of eucalyptus or lavender filling the air as a skilled therapist begins their work. Whether it’s at a spa while on vacation, ...

For a moment, I felt like a child again. My head rested on a silky pillowcase, fingers gently combing through my hair while a soft voice whispered in my ear. But this wasn’t bedtime — and that ...

Massage therapy is a form of manual therapy that involves moving soft tissues in the body to reduce stress, ease muscle tension, and promote relaxation and overall well-being. It is a hands-on ...

While everyone’s busy watching vlogs, scrolling through memes and trending dance videos, a thriving corner of the internet is obsessing over ASMR. If you’re thinking all the hushed voices and mic’d up ...