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Jul 20
2 min

A Mask For People Who Hate Masks

I've been waiting to post this for weeks! I never thought I'd be this grateful for a mask. I finally found a comfortable, lightweight and...

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Is Anxiety Ruining Your Day Again? Try this.

Neelou Saleh

Jun 24
1 min

Is Anxiety Ruining Your Day Again? Try this.

Let me demonstrate my favorite, instant, anxiety-busting trick.

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Neelou Saleh

Mar 25
5 min

What You Get From a $95 Massage

If I expect you to work your budget for $95 for a massage every week, month, or quarter, it’s my job to tell you what you’re buying.

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Decompress Tight Hips With Some Leg-Dangling

Neelou Saleh

Jan 15
1 min

Decompress Tight Hips With Some Leg-Dangling

An easy way to loosen up and decompress those hips is "leg dangling".

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Neelou Saleh

Aug 14, 2019
3 min

Stop and smell the roses...

In a busy world, it can be difficult to keep oneself grounded and centered.

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Neelou Saleh

Aug 14, 2019
4 min

How To Get The Massage You Want

Do you find it difficult to communicate to your therapist just what it is you want from your session?

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Myth Buster - Does Massage Detox the Body?

Neelou Saleh

Aug 7, 2019
3 min

Myth Buster - Does Massage Detox the Body?

There are a number of pervading myths floating around in the massage world, and over and above all others is this one right here.

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Neelou Saleh

Jun 12, 2019
3 min

10 Ways To Practice Self Care

Self care is all about keeping yourself healthy and sane. Here are ten ideas to help keep you being your best self.

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Forget the resolutions...Do This Instead

Neelou Saleh

Jan 3, 2019
2 min

Forget the resolutions...Do This Instead

There is a better alternative to the traditional New Year's "Resolution".

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5 Life Lessons I've Learned as a Massage Therapist

Neelou Saleh

Dec 5, 2018
1 min

5 Life Lessons I've Learned as a Massage Therapist

My career as a massage therapist has changed my life in ways I never would have imagined.

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Neelou Saleh

Nov 14, 2018
3 min

Identifying Unstretchable Muscles

Stretching is a great form of self care, but there are some key muscles we just aren't built to stretch.

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Is It Okay to Workout After Getting a Massage?

Neelou Saleh

Sep 7, 2018
1 min

Is It Okay to Workout After Getting a Massage?

A common question - read on to learn best practice.

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Neelou Saleh

Aug 23, 2018
2 min

Self Care Chronicles - Shoulder Cupping

Human bodies are a lot of maintenance, but taking care of the one I have is high on my priority list.

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3 Things You Can Do From Your Desk For Your Well-being

Neelou Saleh

Jul 11, 2018
1 min

3 Things You Can Do From Your Desk For Your Well-being

Sitting at the office all day can do a number on your feet.

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PSA: Tight Muscles = High Risk of Injury

Neelou Saleh

Apr 12, 2018
3 min

PSA: Tight Muscles = High Risk of Injury

Today I want to talk about something important. I see this far too often, though it is very preventable.

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7 Ways to Stay Healthy When Everyone Around You is Sick

Neelou Saleh

Dec 17, 2017
3 min

7 Ways to Stay Healthy When Everyone Around You is Sick

So many viruses have been making the rounds, I can't even keep track anymore.

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Why Being a Massage Therapist is Not For Everyone

Neelou Saleh

Dec 7, 2017
5 min

Why Being a Massage Therapist is Not For Everyone

Being a massage therapist is not just a job - it's a way of life, a philosophy.

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Aromatherapy - A Perfect Massage Companion

Neelou Saleh

Nov 16, 2017
2 min

Aromatherapy - A Perfect Massage Companion

Aromatherapy is the art of utilizing essential oils and their properties and fragrance for therapeutic purposes.

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Neelou Saleh

Aug 20, 2017
3 min

Massage as Medicine

Massage therapy is an amazing form of natural medicine with loads of benefits to your health - physically, emotionally, and mentally.

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Neelou Saleh

Aug 18, 2017
2 min

Skydiving and Early Morning Workouts

Sometimes, the best way to get it done, is to give yourself no other choice. Kind of.

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