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Massage Therapy Soothes Anxiety Symptoms
Anxiety disorders are at an all-time high in our society. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), anxiety affects 18.1% of the population. Anxiety, and the fight or flight, biological response it produces, is a natural, normal, response to perceived danger.
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Online Scheduling Now Available/Masks Still Required
At this time we are still required by the NCDHHS to make sure that all parties are wearing a mask during massage session. We are bound under our licensure to follow the laws of our local governing bodies. It would be unethical and illegal for us to operate and not follow these guidelines.
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COVID Update: Reopening September 1st Limited Capacity
Mindful Touch will reopen at a limited capacity on 9/1/20. At this time, we will only be offering massage services that are 60 minutes or less. We will not be offering spa enhancements and treatments until further notice.
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Our New Normal: When will Mindful Touch Re-open?
The Governor has signed an executive order that allows massage therapy businesses to re-open this Friday at 5pm. Contrary to what seems to be popular belief, this is no easy task, and involves a certain amount of preparation, money, and many ethical considerations.
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COVID-19 Update & Mother's Day Gift Certificates
Mindful Touch is a small, locally owned business offering Morganton high quality, massage, bodywork, and spa services. We believe our mission of improving the overall health and wellness in our community is a valuable one, and our services will be needed more than ever once a reopen of our economy happens.
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COVID-19 Governor Mandated Closure
massage establishments and massage therapists are to close as of 5:00 PM on Wednesday, March 24, 2020.
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A Pause & New Virtual Service
Social distancing presents a huge challenge to providing massage therapy services during a public health crisis. The CDC recommends keeping a 6 feet distance between people at this time, and as you know, massage therapy is something that can only be done via close contact.
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How Often Should I Receive Massage?
Having a self-care plan in place for your life is very important to good health and overall wellness, and massage therapy has benefits that are cumulative.
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Extra Precautions at Mindful Touch Massage
Mindful Touch Massage is committed to following all guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses. We are following WHO and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and their recommended guidelines closely.
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Is it Alright to Sleep During My Massage?
Falling asleep during your massage means that your massage therapist has helped you achieve the state of rest your body needs to heal. Our body is not able to repair itself from pain, injury, and too much stress unless it finds regular “rest and digest” time.
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Why I Created Mindful Touch Massage & Wellness
Happy New Year, Friends! I hope the beginning of this New Year has started out good for all of you, and you are looking forward to good things in 2020.
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Choose Wellness, not Overwhelm-ness this Holiday Season
I encourage my clients to practice self-care in a way that prioritizes their health needs (this includes mental health!!!). Our bodies need good nutrition, exercise, rest, and relaxation to thrive. When you incorporate all of these pillars of health into your daily life, the best of you will flow out into the world to your loved ones and others.
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