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Be Balanced Bodywork

Be Balanced Bodywork offers a wide range of massage techniques in the comfort of your home, office or my studio.

04/22/2025

Full disclosure: This AI Chat GPT, but I agree and have edited this to be more congruent with my mission, objectives, and beliefs.

Massage therapy can be beneficial for various types of headaches in several ways:

# # # 1. **Tension Headaches**
- **Muscle Relaxation:** Deep tissue massage can help relieve tight muscles in the head, neck, and shoulders.
- **Improved Circulation:** Enhanced blood flow can alleviate pain and reduce the frequency of tension headaches.

# # # 2. **Migraine Headaches**
- **Stress Reduction:** Massage can help reduce stress and anxiety, common triggers for migraines.
- **Pain Relief:** Techniques like trigger point therapy can relieve tension in specific areas that may contribute to migraine pain.

# # # 3. **Cluster Headaches**
- **Pain Management:** While less common for cluster headaches, some people find temporary relief through relaxation techniques and light massage on the neck and shoulders.

# # # 4. **Sinus Headaches**
- **Sinus Drainage:** Gentle massage around the sinuses can promote drainage and reduce congestion.

# # # 5. **Hormone Headaches (Menstrual Migraines)**
- **Emotional Support:** Massage can help alleviate hormonal stress and discomfort, which may contribute to headaches.

# # # 6. **Hypertension Headaches**
- **Relaxation Response:** Reducing muscle tension and promoting relaxation can help lower blood pressure.

# # # 7. **Post-Traumatic Headaches**
- **Tension Relief:** Massage can help alleviate muscle tightness and improve mobility post-injury.

# # # 8. **Rebound Headaches**
- **Coping Strategy:** Regular massage can help manage stress levels and reduce reliance on pain medication.

# # # 9. **Exertion Headaches**
- **Muscle Recovery:** Massage post-exercise can help reduce muscle tension and prevent headaches from physical exertion.

# # # Techniques
Therapists may use techniques such as:
- **Swedish Massage** for relaxation.
- **Deep Tissue Massage** to target deeper muscle layers.
- **Myofascial Release** to relieve tension in the connective tissues.

# # # Consultation
Always consult a healthcare provider to determine the best treatment plan for specific headaches and to ensure that ma

04/20/2025

Another stellar review!

04/17/2025

This is a great mnemonic to remember the forearm nerves! Forearm nerves are quite susceptible to being impinged or compressed. Every time we grab something out, forearm muscles are engaged. Over time, the stiff muscle tissue can lead to compression of the ulnar nerve. Further, our sleeping position (and many other positions that life places us in) can cause compression on the brachial nerve. The brachial nerve is in our upper back/rear shoulder/trapezius area and ultimately branches off into the median nerve and then the ulnar nerve. Bebalancedgr.com has a variety of massage techniques and modalities to increase the probability that ulnar nerve compression doesn't progress into diminished use of hand and digit function, carpal tunnel syndrome, or arthritis

04/01/2025

Choose Be Balanced Bodywork to help avoid burnout, increase your energy levels, and improve your overall quality of life!
Massage therapy helps trigger serotonin which can help to induce relaxation and feelings of euphoria which are similar to a good night of rest.
Different sleep disorders like insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and even narcolepsy can be mitigated with massage!
A study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that participants who received a 60-minute massage experienced an increase in delta brainwaves, which are associated with deep sleep, suggesting that massage can promote relaxation and provide benefits akin to those of sleep.
Hot stones, aromatherapy, extended scalp massage, and facial massage are aspects that have been widely recognized as being particularly beneficial for promoting quality rest and sleep.
Be sure to schedule online: https://www.massagebook.com/me/johaun-hassen1

03/15/2025

Mobile massage!

03/13/2025

Wonderful massage oils! All natural, relaxing, environmentally responsible, and a phenomenal value considering the quality of the product!
Connect with Bebalancedgr.com to find out what's your favorite!

12/17/2024

Little bit of corporate massage to get the day started 9a-4p. Beautiful, relaxing, environment. The Feng Sui is this location is palpable with the exuding sense of harmony, balanced energy flow, and an abundance of natural elements.
Help yourself and your employees or colleagues be better, be balanced contact Bebalancedgr.com to set up your in-home or corporate massage!
PS: I really love the video game set-up all work and no play can lead to a definite imbalance.
PSS: If you're ever wondering about in-home massage the rates are quite reasonable! You get to relax in the comfort of your own home, you can set the vibe in terms of lighting, music, and overall ambiance. For comparisons sake, my rate is $105 per hour. There may be a travel fee if you are outside of Grand Rapids, but the first 15 miles away from my office are free, after that I add $0.63 per mile, and that is $20 cheaper than the cheapest massage at The Woodhouse! I worked at The Woodhouse for a time so I actually use a decent amount of their products, and I'm recognized as one of the best massage therapists in the state so there is excellent inherent value there.

11/22/2024

It's a vibe! Bebalancedgr.com

11/17/2024

There is a TON of misinformation regarding Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD). I'm hoping th educating those willing to learn these untrue premises arisleared away!
Attention, please f, r everyone who has been given common false information regarding manual lymphatic drainage.
It is *NOT* massage therapy! Massage therapy is designed to increase bloodflow (amongst other things) w,ich directly opposes lymphatic flow. In a nutshell, the increased pressure from the increased bloodflow creates excess pressure in the much smaller lymph vessels and angions (the smooth muscle that creates lymphatic flow). This pressure reduces the body's lymphangiomotorocity potential! Book your MLD session with Bebalancedgr.com!

Here is a bit more technical detail. Hyperemia, which is an increase in blood flow to a particular tissue, can negatively impact lymphatic flow in several ways:

1. **Increased Pressure**: The heightened blood flow leads to increased hydrostatic pressure in the local blood vessels. This can cause fluid to move out of the capillaries and into the surrounding tissue, resulting in edema. The excess fluid can overwhelm the lymphatic system, making it difficult for lymphatic vessels to effectively transport lymph.

2. **Tissue Swelling**: As the tissue becomes swollen due to excess fluid accumulation, it can compress nearby lymphatic vessels. This compression hinders their ability to transport lymph, leading to a reduced ability to drain interstitial fluid and return it to circulation.

3. **Inflammatory Mediators**: Hyperemia is often associated with inflammation, which can lead to the release of various inflammatory mediators. These substances can alter the function and permeability of lymphatic vessels, further impairing lymphatic drainage.

4. **Vessel Distension**: The distension of blood vessels from increased flow can also impact the structure and function of lymphatic vessels, possibly leading to a reduction in their effectiveness in collecting and transporting lymph.

**Impaired Immune Response**: The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in immune function. If hyperemia leads to compromised lymphatic flow, it may impair the body's ability to adequately

10/20/2024

Happy Halloween! New decor

10/08/2024

I read an uplifting post from an acquaintance today, and it was in reference to "person-first" care. With Be Balanced Bodywork, we recognize that a person is the cumulative sum of all of their experiences and not just reduced to an disability. An individual is a person first, before their disability! Using phrases that empower, includes, and doesn't diminish the worth of a person such as "a person who uses a wheelchair" instead of a "wheelchair-bound person."
Informed consent is also always used. Informed consent empowers a client to have the autonomy to have certain parts of their body not touched for whatever reason. If areas such as the glutes are to be worked, an explanation to as to why it would be beneficial, as well as verbal approval from the client ensures that they feel safe, heard, and comfortable during the massage process.

Massage therapy is also tailored to the needs of each individual! While there is a lot of universality in the massage realm, when it comes down to it, Be Balanced Bodywork designs our massages not be "one size fits all" but "one size fits one." This manifests itself in different modifications that may need to be made during a session. People with sensitivities to light, sound, smell, or even certain products are listened to, and their needs are met with specification suited to their needs. For example, a person with a visual impairment might be given verbal cues to help guide them through their experiences.

Bebalancedgr.com is committed to helping people of all walks of life enjoy the benefits of massage therapy. If you or anyone you know may benefit from massage therapy with a disability please look no further than Bebalancedgr.com!

10/06/2024

Awesome massage special! From now until November 24th, you can get an hour long facial AND a 60-minute massage with a $20 discount!

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Grand Rapids, MI
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