by Celeste Woodside | Aug 5, 2019 | massage, pain relief, products, research, wellness
There is a growing body of research on the benefits of CBD. Preliminary research on rodents does indicate that hemp-derived CBD in a topical form can affect a significant reduction in inflammation and pain-related behaviors without evident side-effects. We have been...
by Celeste Woodside | Mar 6, 2019 | green living, healthy lifestyle, products, recipes, relaxation, self care, skin, sleep, wellness
Oil Name: Lavender Plant Part: Flowers Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Note: Middle notes normally give body to essential oil blends and have a balancing effect. The smells of middle notes are not always immediately evident and may take a couple of minutes to...
by Celeste Woodside | Jan 8, 2019 | Ayurveda, instinctual wellness, products, self care, wellness
We are excited to play with a new series of posts all about one of our favorite wellness tools – essential oils! One common client comment heard almost immediately upon walking through our doors is “….oh my god….it smells so good in...
by Celeste Woodside | Jun 24, 2014 | products
For years, Laura and I have used Wyndmere Naturals essential oils both in massage treatments as well as in our own homes. Admittedly, Laura was the first to discover them and, when we both had private practices in the same office, I would ‘borrow’ a drop...
by Celeste Woodside | Nov 13, 2012 | products, self care, wellness
Who doesn’t love a warm, relaxing bath? With aromatic oils, a good book (and maybe a glass of wine) a bath can feel like a mini-vacation from your busy, potentially stressful world. It can also provide therapeutic relief of muscle tension resulting from that...
by Laura Viale | Nov 1, 2012 | guest post, Infant Massage, massage, products
Infant Massage: Importance of Oil By: Joy Olszewski CIMT, LMT Some parents have asked us about what type of oil to use when massaging their baby. This is an important consideration, so we’ve put together this simple guide to help parents make that choice. All oils...