Back in Balance Therapeutic Massage

09/15/2025

Melt away muscle tension!
Cupping massage boosts circulation, eases stiffness, and promotes deep relaxation.
🌿 Your body will thank you!

09/12/2025

09/10/2025

Migraines? Massage Could Make a Difference

"Massage therapy has also shown promise for individuals who deal with the pain of both chronic headaches and migraines.

Patients who experience tension headaches and who receive massage therapy experienced a decrease in the physical pain of the headache in addition to significant reductions in stress, anxiety and depression, which may be associated with headache pain."

09/09/2025

For pain relief, many people have turned to prescription opioids, which carry a serious risk of addiction, abuse, and overdose, in addition to several side effects. For this reason, health organizations and governmental agencies are looking at new ways to manage pain. Massage therapy is a safe and effective option. (Source: AMTA)

All this month we will highlight conditions that massage can help manage.

09/08/2025

Teachers — now that the school year is in full swing, take a moment to give back to yourself. 🍎
Massage helps reduce stress, restore energy, and support your sleep so you can start the year feeling your best.

Now is the time. Don’t wait until you "need" it.
📅 Schedule your session today (518) 371-6332!

09/04/2025

School’s back in session — and that means it’s time to reclaim your peace, energy, and well-being.
You’ve been in summer survival mode — now it’s YOUR turn to relax. Book your self-care session and come back to center. (518)371-6332

👉 Tag a fellow mom or dad who could use this reminder!

09/03/2025

Happy first day of school!!

08/19/2025

A groundbreaking discovery suggests that a simple face and neck massage could help the brain stay cleaner and healthier. Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have identified a network of tiny lymphatic vessels just beneath the skin in the face and neck of mice and monkeys. These vessels drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which removes harmful proteins such as beta-amyloid, a major contributor to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Previously, scientists believed these vessels were located deep in the neck, making them hard to stimulate. But with special dyes and a new type of anesthesia, they found them much closer to the surface. To test their function, the team created a small device that gently stroked the animals’ faces and necks. Just one minute of this massage boosted CSF flow by nearly three times, with older mice showing fluid movement similar to young mice.

Early tests in monkeys reveal similar promise, and researchers have even identified comparable vessels in human cadavers. While more studies are needed, including trials in Alzheimer’s models, this gentle, non-invasive method could one day help people reduce brain waste buildup, potentially slowing age-related decline and lowering disease risk.

05/26/2025

"Today, honor those who have given the greatest sacrifice for our freedom" Thank you