5 Benefits of Getting a Massage in Autumn

Benefits of an Autumn Massage

Massage Therapy Does More Than Just Relax You

Are you constantly bogged down at work and struggling to get a good night’s sleep? Already feeling overwhelmed by the impending holiday season? We get it. This time of year can be extremely stressful for people, and it doesn’t take long for it to wipe you out completely. Coupled with the fact that you’ll likely have to spend time out in the yard raking leaves or shoveling snow, you’re looking at a mentally and physically taxing season.

Don’t let the holidays get you down. If you are stressed out or in pain, something as simple as a massage can get you back on track.

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DIY Infant Massage to Relieve Colic

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It may seem like the only things a baby can do is sleep, inhale food, make messes, and cry. Actually, babies are like icebergs: there is a lot more going on under the surface. With time and a lot of practice, you’ll learn things like: the differences between the ‘I’m hungry’ cry, the ‘I’m tired’ cry, or the ‘You’re going to have to clean up a horrible mess in a minute’ cry.

Babies often suffer from colic during their first 3 months, and they can cry for hours each day. It can get maddening. It may make you question yourself as a parent, but don’t fret; most babies have colicky moments.

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Best Massage Therapists in 2015

Matrix Massage has been named the #1 massage therapist in Salt Lake City by Thumbtack.com!

Click the graphic below to take a look at our 5 star rating average based on the 29 reviews provided by our peers and customers.

#1 massage therapist in Salt Lake City as rated by Thumbtack.com

What a Couples Massage is Actually Like

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What is a Couples Massage?

A couples massage is a duet experience that can be shared between any two people. Your couple massage can be between a husband and wife, a same-sex couple, a mommy-daughter day, or even between a business associate for some pre-negotiation relaxation and socialization. At Matrix Spa and Massage in beautiful Salt Lake City, UT, you’ll find a warm and helpful staff of professionals waiting to give a royal treatment to any couple.

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5 Massage Therapy Techniques

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Ahhhhhh… blissful therapeutic massage!

Most people envision long, gliding strokes and the gentle kneading of tense muscles delivered by capable hands coated in aromatic oils and soothing lotions. While Swedish massage is the most common modality in the United States, there are literally hundreds more healing techniques from which to choose when partaking of the bodywork smorgasbord!

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