Columbia Massage Clinic

10/25/2023

It’s been a minute. Here’s what’s new 🤰💗 baby girl is due in just a few weeks 💗. I may not keep this account much longer. But, to any clients who follow along- I miss you and Maryland dearly!!!

06/29/2023

Let's Embrace Change

As many of you already know, I (Elisha) am closing my beloved Columbia Massage Clinic in September. Even though this is so bittersweet to be leaving, I feel very strongly about having a competent and trustworthy person to refer clients to. With that being said, I want to introduce you to Joselyne Mukobwajana! Joselyne is a Registered Massage Practitioner and she is thrilled to be continuing her business (Massage by Joselyne LLC) here in Columbia. She will be taking over the same space at 7270 Cradlerock Way.

About Joselyne
She is a medical massage practitioner (MMP), and specializes in massage for specific conditions, stress management, and prenatal care. She also utilizes cupping and CBD products when appropriate for her clients. Joselyne loves to see the difference massage and stress management can make in the lives of her clients. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with family, hiking, and being outdoors.

Book your appointment with her now!
Great news- the new phone number will be easy! We are actually transferring my business phone number (443-615-7363) to her, to make it as easy as possible to get in touch. This change will take place at the end of August. Until then, you can also email her with any requests or questions at jmukollc@gmail.com.
Joselyne's website is linked below and online booking will be available soon!
Columbia Massage Clinic clients will enjoy 30% off their first session!
*Please note- Joselyne does not have access to your information. I am happy to facilitate appointments, but none of your information is going to be given or transferred without your consent*.

Candles on Sale
Also- our favorite locally made, organic candles by Be Blends are majorly on sale as of July 1st! Large candles will be just $20. Quantities are limited, but everything I have will be displayed at the office.

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06/27/2023

Can you just work on my back for an hour? 🤔
This is one of those yes, but answers. Yes I can work on your back for an hour.. but, there are a few things to consider here.
There can be too much of a good thing, and that applies to massage as well. Too much massage on one area can cause soreness, and possibly spasm or destabilization of a joint. Moderate- intense soreness the next day is most common. Muscles, joints, and fascia work TOGETHER. Addressing other areas (for this example chest, shoulders, and glutes would be recommended) is the best approach. If a client wants targeted work, I am more than happy to provide that! But, it’s worth a conversation with your massage therapist about what the best plan is for your pain relief.

03/18/2023

We LOVE to hear comments like this! The nervous system is such a major component of pain and overall health. Thank you, to our amazing clients who let us be a part of their pain relief journey!

03/15/2023

Are you currently in a Physical Therapy program? Here are just a few benefits of seeking manual/ massage therapy while you're in PT. Massage can reduce soreness after each PT session. It can also increase blood and lymph flow to the area of injury/ dysfunction to facilitate faster healing. Massage also provides more hands on time than Physcial Therapy, so if your PT is doing a bit of manual work and it feels helpful, receiving massage will give you more of that. This will allow your nervous system time to calm and improve overall well-bieng.

03/10/2023

New Team Member!

This is BIG news! I have previously used phrases like "my hypothetical employee" and "we" but now it's not hypothetical. Katie is joining the team and WE are excited!
Here's a bit more about Katie:
She is a Registered Massage Practitioner, attended Anne Arundel Community College in 2015. Katie brings several years of experience in the massage therapy field, working in a variety of settings. She enjoys helping clients out of pain, and seeing their progress over a period of time. Katie's style of massage can be described as fluid and detailed. She seeks to make each massage a whole experience.

When she's not seeing clients, Katie enjoys live music and loves attending concerts in the area. She also takes care of her mixed breed dog and finds adventure hiking at their favorite places like Patapsco State Park and Ft Smallwood.
Book a 60 or 75 minute massage with Katie and get $15 off (limited time offer).

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03/08/2023

On this beautiful International Women’s Day ❤️❤️❤️ I want to thank all the inspiring, intelligent, and powerful women in my life 💪💪I hope you take a minute to reflect on the amazing women in your life too. On that note, please take care of your body! We put our bodies through so much. We deserve some TLC. Here’s a few upcoming openings.

03/06/2023

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. It's a mouth full but worth exploring for some patients/ clients. Let's break it down. Soft tissue mobilization is simply working with the tissue to make it more pliable or more mobile. Mobilizing tissue can help with pain relief, improved range of motion, and possibly improve healing. The instrument assisted part refers to the use of a an instrument, or sometimes people refer to a 'tool'. Often times, these are stainless steel pieces that are meant to be used by massage therapists, physical therapists, and other professionals. The instrument is carefully dragged back and forth over an area until the practitioner is satisfied with the improvement of pliability (there are more uses and ways of utilizing this as well). The use of these instruments requires training and discernment. They're not for everyone. Many clients find benefit in receiving a bit of IASTM on one area during a session. It does leave redness and can bruise, depending on the length of time and pressure applied. Questions? Just ask and we can show you at your next appointment! Located in Columbia Maryland.

03/01/2023

What is the NO PAIN Act?

In late 2022, Congress passed the Non Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation Act. Have you heard about this? As the title suggests, this legislation aims to lessen opioid use and addiction, by utilizing other medicines, devices, and therapies. Beginning in 2025, Medicare will reimburse for alternative therapies that have proven beneficial for pain relief.

Why should you care?

Well, if you're receiving this newsletter, you must like massage at least a little bit. Massage is an alternative therapy that can help with pain relief. Hooray! This is big for the massage industry, and for patients with Medicare! What's equally exciting is that since Medicare will reimburse for therapeutic massage, other insurance providers may eventually do the same. It would be so amazing if more people could seek massage without worrying about the expense. This legislation is so needed and it has potential to bring relief and hope to so many people who struggle with pain on a daily basis.

Learn more here
https://nonopioidchoices.org/nopain-act/

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02/26/2023

Love this quote! Are you listening to your body?

02/23/2023

Cupping.
There are few massage related techniques I can think of that are as popular (especially on social media) as cupping. I was definitely skeptical of cupping at first, but this modality is popular for a reason. It gets results for clients! The vacuum, negative pressure of cupping on soft tissue can help with pain, injury recovery, scar healing, and range of motion. Recently, there's been more research regarding movement and loading with cupping. This is exciting because clients see even more benefit than with static cupping where one is passively laying on a massage table while cups are utilized. For folks who struggle with pain at a joint, cupping with active movement is a powerful option. Other musculoskeletal pain and soreness can be improved with active cupping techniques as well. Please ask about cupping at your next massage appointment. And as always, there's no extra charge for this technique. Located in Columbia Maryland. Book online www.cmc.care.

02/21/2023

We are a clean, comfortable, and ethical place to get therapeutic massage in Howard county Maryland. Offering integrative massage by a licensed professional. We don't do cookie cutter massages, pushy product sales, or a long confusing menu of services. We focus on results for our clients/ patients. Pain relief, athletic event preparation, and overall wellness are why many clients come see us and continue with regular visits. Questions or need to schedule your massage? Visit www.cmc.care.