Balance Bodywork & Massage

01/21/2022

Ever heard of the Platysma? It's a rather large muscle in your neck that helps out with facial expressions and can control forward head posture. For those of you working at a desk, this muscle tends to bring your head down and forward, causing pain in the backside of the neck and shoulders.

A great way to stretch this muscle is by isolating it and pulling in the opposite direction!

Place two fingers on each side of the Clavicle, then raise your chin toward the ceiling for a great stretch. While stretched, rock your head side to side to stretch the sides of your neck as well.

As always call with any questions and to book your appointment!
916.831.9157
Sarah Johansen

01/09/2022

I'd love your support friends! Massage is a passion that I'd love to extend to others. If you or someone you know would like to try a new massage therapist please think of me! ❤
I offer services catered to you and your needs. Each body is different and requires different needs wether its recovery or relaxation.

The services I offer are: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Trigger Point and Myofascial Release and Sports massages. With the use of natural butters and creams along with essential oils to soothe you mind, body and soul.

Hot Stones are essential when needed and complimentary.
Stretching is encouraged and provided for relief and included in homework.

I provide a plan of treatment based on your needs that will taper off as you start to reach your optimal health.

Everyone should have the chance to heal themselves, at a resonable cost.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this, I appreciate you so very much!

Sarah CMT, CNMT Lic 81903
916.831.9157
sarah@johansenmt.com

Sarah Johansen provides professional massage therapy services.

01/09/2022

Your health is most important! Just like that! No filler just plain old truth.

We could all use some increased protection for our mental, physical, and immune health.

The stress of work, driving, seasonal changes, weather, and news can all take a toll on our health functions.

Massage can help! Thee flow of massage helps to increase bloodflow, decrease cortisol, the stresss hormone, and flush toxins to increase white blood cells to help fight off a miriad of irritations and viruses.

Here in this article, you can check out how massage can be beneficial for your body.

https://www.massagemag.com/this-is-how-massage-helps-build-a-healthy-immune-system-122365/

As always, call with any questions about your next massage!
916.831.9157 I'm here for you!

Sarah, CMT, CNMT

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01/04/2022

Glad Christmas is Over!?? I'm Happy to enjoy the day, but glad to move on and start with an exciting new year!
got an Oculus for Christmas! What a surprise! But my back hurts from using it! How funny. Well here are some tips and tricks to relieving back pain from your fun Christmas Gifts!

Stretching is the most important before and after exercise!

Make sure to breath! And hold stretches for 30 seconds, no bouncing!

AND call for your massage! 916.831.9157

01/04/2022

Happy January!
Start your week off 😌 relaxed!
I’m currently booking Thursday and Friday
9:00, 11:00 and 12:30
Plus Thursday at 4:00
Call 916.831.9157 to schedule your appointment today!

01/01/2022

Happy New Year everyone! Start your New Years off right with a new healthy resolution! Do something good for YOU! 🥰

12/14/2021

Low Back Pain? Did you know trigger points or Pain Points within the little muscle in your back known as the Quadratus Lomborum ( weird name right? ) can cause pain in your back but ALSO your pelvic area? Crazy how the body works!!!

Know someone or yourself who's experiencing pain in these areas? Contact me today, we can go over an assessment of these musles and determine the right steps to relieve your pain!

photo courtesy of triggerpoints.net

12/10/2021

The benefits of massage are endless, take a look at just a few from these different modalities. ❤

12/10/2021

I'm so excited to be back! After 8 weeks recovery from my fractured Fibula, I am working again! And so happy to be!

Having work you LOVE makes a huge difference!

Please PM me if interested!

Neuromuscular Massage is more than just a massage, it looks at the junction at which the muscle/tendon come together. Here there are a great many nerves to annoy! 😆 Calming the nervous system is one of the many steps to recovery of sore, tight and achy muscles.

Join me on your massage journey and discover the YOU that is waiting to be released! ( more massage humor ) 😂

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