LKN Massage Therapy by Joanne Gigliotti

05/23/2016

Dr. Brent Bauer of the Mayo Clinic explains the health benefits of massage therapy and how to find a qualified massage therapist.

04/26/2016

Don't miss your chance to see Robin at the AMTA 2016 National Convention Opening Session on October 27 in Milwaukee, where she will inspire you to live your best possible life.

03/17/2016

Battle this season's "pollen tsunami" with DIY Foot Reflexology (pressure points), or come in and we will spend some extra time working these points during your massage followed by cold marble facial stones to ease the pressure of nasal swelling and reduce congestion.

03/15/2016

"It is not far-fetched witch doctor stuff to submit that the mind affects the cells in your body, in the same sense that what manifests in the body affects your state of mind."

Earlier this year a fascinating study highlighted the importance of optimism and its correlation to the success of heart attack recovery.1 The study concluded that heart attack victims who displayed the most positive and optimistic outlooks were half as likely to suffer another heart attack, die, or…

03/04/2016

We get it—life gets tough. So here are 40 ways to relax and beat stress in just five minutes or less.

02/10/2016

For all my MediCupping therapy clients 😊

Relatively unknown to most people, cupping therapy has many health benefits similar to acupuncture. Check out the five biggest cupping benefits.

01/23/2016

It's that time again!
Valentine's Day Weekend Couples Massage
$120 per couple - 55 Min Customized Massage, chocolate and a sparkling beverage.
Appointment times are available on Friday, Feb 12th & Saturday, Feb 13th.
Online booking for couples massage is not available. Call or text (704) 677-2537 to reserve- these spots fill quickly!

01/07/2016

The greatest threat to our lives and our well-being ...our lifestyle.

Our overscheduled lives leave little time for contemplation and reflection. How do we enable each other to pause and reflect together and ask how our hearts are doing?

01/06/2016

Sure, we expect massage therapists to ease muscle tension and help us work through injuries. But that hour on the table reveals a lot more than just the stress we’ve asked them to soothe. We talked to a few massage therapists to find out just how much they can tell about us and our health.  Related:…

12/03/2015

The results we’ve been seeing on clients receiving MediCupping treatments in the office have been amazing, and it's no surprise that NFL hopefuls are now appreciating the benefits of weekly combined vacuum therapy and massage sessions. If you are even slightly curious if MediCupping can work for you, come try it out at least once- New Clients $29 for a 30 Min Session!

Author: Stacie Nevelus. Title: Keeping Young Dreams Alive. Summary: Every January, a new group of NFL hopefuls from around the country arrive in Florida to train for two months for the NFL combine and their pro days.

11/17/2015

"Among U.S. seniors—people aged 65 years and older—11.8 million people, or 25 percent, have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. November is National Diabetes Month, a time to become more knowledgeable about this increasingly common disease and how massage can help people who have diabetes."

November is National Diabetes Month, a time to become more knowledgeable about this common disease and how massage can help people who have diabetes.

11/13/2015

Certified as a MediCupping Practioner this year, I'll be back in the studio this Monday and have now opened my schedule online for clients to book MediCupping sessions! And, no, you don't have to leave the session with those circular "discoloration" marks that some celebrities have been seen touting on the red carpet...unless you want to! MediCupping is a machine that now allows adjustment in suction levels depending on our intention for the session. Come try it out and learn the benefits of myofascial decompression!
http://breakingmuscle.com/health-medicine/cupping-and-the-injured-athlete-does-it-work

Today, myofascial decompression, better known as cupping, has made a return to western society, especially in the physical therapy and athletic training room settings. What is it and does it work?

11/10/2015

Nearly one million Americans are affected by Parkinson's disease, for which there is no cure. But there is a new program using professional boxing techniques to counterpunch the neurological disorder. Correspondent Lesley Stahl and her husband, Aaron Latham, who has Parkinson's, visit the Rock Stead…

09/28/2015

Love the names of these "deskjob"stretches!
http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/deskercise #15

Neck and shoulder pain are common in sedentary jobs. Get loosened up with these twelve exercises to do at your desk and work out the kinks.

07/11/2015

5th year business anniversary! I'm am grateful for the gift of healing and compassion through massage therapy. Thank you to all my clients for your continued patronage!

07/10/2015

Here’s what you need to know: I am a physical therapist who works almost exclusively with athletes. And over and over again I see a common thread limiting my athletes, their Achilles heel - the hip.

06/01/2015

It's been an intensive 3 day weekend of training, but I am now a certified Ace Medicupping practitioner and my entire body feels AMAZING!!
So excited to be adding some new services to my practice with the use of Medical VacuTherapy
Coming Soon: Face Lifting and Sinus Drainage, Body Contouring and Cellulite Reduction, Post Surgical Scar and Lymphatic Drainage treatments and a more comfortable, but highly effective approach to releasing soft tissue and fascia for pain-free living and better athletic performance.