One of the most frequently asked questions we receive here at A Mindful Root is how often someone should have a massage. In our experience, everyone who comes for a massage has different goals and requirements, which means this question is very subjective to...

For anyone suffering from anxiety, you may have tried multiple different treatments already to combat this mental health condition. Anxiety can make going about your day-to-day life extremely challenging, and so by finding a solution that can help ease these feelings,...

There’s no denying that modern life can be incredibly stressful at times for everyone. Massage is one of the top tools you can add to your self-care and mindfulness practice to keep you feeling your best at all times. With all of the stress and pressure that many of...

Back and neck pain are two of the most common complaints from individuals of all ages today. The good news is that help is at hand in the form of massage therapy. At A Mindful Root, we are used to treating back or neck pain and know how beneficial massage can be to...

When booking your massage at A Mindful Root, you may be wondering what type of massage oil will be used during your treatment. There are so many options available today as far as your massage oil, all of which offer different benefits. Depending on your current needs,...

If you regularly experience muscle spasms, we understand how uncomfortable these can be for individuals. Massage therapy is an excellent tool for a wide range of conditions and can make dealing with muscle spasms and related disorders much more manageable. What Type...

While we’ve previously discussed in-depth how massage can help with various health conditions, it can also be beneficial to anyone suffering from generalized chronic pain. If you are struggling with generalized chronic pain, there are many reasons we recommend adding...

If you are looking for an alternative therapy to assist with chronic fatigue syndrome and its wide variety of symptoms, massage therapy is an excellent tool for anyone to try. Many patients turn to massage therapy to help alleviate the symptoms they are experiencing,...

Massage is often considered to be a luxury treatment by many individuals today. While we understand that not everyone has the time or resources to enjoy a weekly massage, we encourage everyone to consider treating massage as a necessity. With so many of us spending...

While massage is known for its physical health benefits, one of the most common reasons individuals come for a treatment at A Mindful Root is to combat stress. Modern-day life puts many stresses and strains on our bodies and minds, resulting in tense bodies and...

If you are suffering from arthritic pain in your knees, ankles, or hands, you may find massage to be an excellent addition to your current treatment plan. While massage is often associated with muscle pain and aches, it can also work to relieve arthritic pain around...

While pregnancy is one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life, it comes with its fair share of discomfort and pain. Massage is an excellent tool for pregnant women, and at A Mindful Root, we work with women throughout their pregnancy to make the changes that are...

Did you know that more pressure during a massage doesn’t necessarily mean that the massage is better? Read more in our blog. Call us at 304-704-9476 to schedule your appointment.

If you’ve just booked your first treatment at A Mindful Root, you may be wondering how you can get the most out of your upcoming massage. Many clients today find they are a little nervous before their first massage, but our massage therapist will work with you to calm...

Here at A Mindful Root, we love using aromatherapy oils during our massage treatments. Aromatherapy offers many different benefits, and as well as being used during your treatment, you can also incorporate these oils into your everyday life. Let’s take a look at the...

Mindfulness is one of the best tools for reducing stress and anxiety, and massage can be used as part of your mindfulness routine. There are many ways in which mindfulness works to reduce these symptoms, so let’s take a look at the top reasons for incorporating a...

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that can affect the arms, hands, and wrists. It’s caused by excess pressure on the median nerve and causes various symptoms, including numbness and tingling in your fingers and hands. Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by...

Massage is known to alleviate a wide range of conditions and symptoms, and it’s a tool we highly recommend anyone with depression. Today we’re going to take a look at how massage works to help individuals cope with depression and improve their mood. Massage for...

Here at A Mindful Root, we are proud to offer in-home massage treatments. We believe there are so many advantages of choosing an at-home treatment as opposed to an in-office appointment. You’ll find the whole experience to be incredibly relaxing, and we can work with...

For anyone who struggles with regular headaches, massage can be one of the most useful tools to help reduce their impact on your day-to-day life. While massage is known for reducing stress and decreasing tension in stiff muscles, it offers so many other great benefits...

While you are probably well aware of the benefits of getting a massage, you may be wondering how a massage works. Today we’re going to discover how a massage works to help relieve tension in your muscles and provide relief from pain and stress. What Happens to Your...

When it comes to booking a massage, we understand the different choices on offer can be overwhelming for some clients. Swedish and deep tissue massage are two of the most popular techniques on offer around the world. At A Mindful Root, we offer both options or...

Many people think of massages as just a way to relax and de-stress but that’s only part of the benefit—massage help healing on a cellular level. Massage is one of the oldest forms of holistic care, dating back to 3000BC. It’s only in recent years that we’ve started to...

We all know how great we feel after receiving a massage, but you may be wondering why massage works. Massage offers both physical and mental health benefits to individuals, but for many years we’ve neglected to look at why massage works in the way it does. Here we’re...