Why I Love Working with Motor Vehicle Accident Patients
Working with victims of car accidents is the most rewarding work that I have ever done. When a motor vehicle accident patient first walks in my door, they’re usually in the most pain that they’ve ever been in during their entire life thus far. Throughout their treatment, however, I get to see their demeanor change as their pain levels decrease, their pain-free range of motion increases, and they’re able to get back to regular activities of daily living. Throughout numerous tr
Creating & Managing Your MassageBook Account
Often times clients message me asking for the specific dates of past appointments as well as their upcoming appointments. Although I love helping clients with this, I know that many clients would prefer it if they could just do it themselves. This article will briefly go over how you can log into your MassageBook account, access all past and future appointments, as well as book appointments directly from a purchased package. If you’re on my website, www.rachaelsummers.com,
How to Get Back on Track with Your New Year’s Resolution
The beginning of the year always starts off with so much ambition and motivation to be healthy. Unfortunately, after entering the second quarter it seems like everything begins to slack and the promises you made yourself on New Year’s Eve are out the door. If you know this to be true, do not fret! The year is not over yet and you still have plenty of time to get back on track this summer! Here are a few ways to help you make your fitness goals a permanent behavior. Stay Acti
Is Cupping & Gua Sha Right For You?
Ever since Michael Phelps had those big reddish-purple circular suction marks on his back, the popularity of cupping has increased dramatically. However, the understanding of what cupping and Gua Sha is, its uses, and contraindications are still not commonly known. Cupping Cupping has been around for thousands of years, dating back to Ancient China, Greek, and even Egypt, and is known by many different names all around the world. There is even historical data that supports
Which Massage is Right for You?
Many clients new to massage or those who haven't experienced one in a while often times ask me which massage they should choose. The answer depends on many things, including what your goals are, any chronic conditions you may have, whether or not you're pregnant, and so on. For now though, let's go over the basic idea behind these three styles of massage - Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Therapeutic. Swedish massages are generally what I advise clients to experience for their firs
5 Reasons Why I Love Being a Massage Therapist
1. I get to help people feel better. This first point expands so much further than just physical health and wellness. I get to help people feel better internally, emotionally, and spiritually. There are very few jobs out there that allow you to do this, and massage therapy is one of them. People come to me with all different types of issues and from all walks of life. Some people have recently been through a divorce, are extremely stressed with work and kids, or are recov
Homeopathic Remedies for a Sprained Ankle
This last Sunday while leaving work, I accidentally slipped down some stairs and sprained my ankle pretty badly. Besides this just sucking all together, it especially sucks since I'm a new business owner and I fully and completely rely on myself to pay the bills. Besides that, I'm fully booked for the next three weeks, so I was really hoping it wasn't anything major that would inhibit me from working. Luckily for me, it's just a good old-fashioned sprained ankle. As some o
6 Best Things to do After a Massage
Everybody seems to talk about what you should be doing during a massage, but what about after? What you do after a massage is just as important, if not sometimes even more important, than getting a massage. Continue reading to learn about the 8 best things, in my humble opinion of course, to do after you receive a massage! 1. Drink Water. We as human beings, and I feel like especially Americans, do not drink enough water. 75% of our bodies is made up of water, and when we
4 Reasons Why You Should Choose Me As Your Massage Therapist
1. I’m Authentic. I’m not trying to sell you. Yes, I want your business, but I’m not afraid of telling you to go for a shorter session, if that’s what I think you would benefit most from. I’m also not going to try and sell you product. When I do eventually add products to my business, they will be local, ethically created products that I truly believe in. I am genuinely here to help you heal. I am also not afraid to refer you to someone who I think might be a better fit
