Archive for October, 2010

This pungent spice is found in cuisine around the globe, but ginger has also been used for more than 2,500 years for its medicinal properties. The ancient Chinese knew that it aided in the absorption of many herbal preparations and they prescribed it extensively as a digestive...
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In July, 2009 Lisa Keplinger left a decade of traveling as a Condé-Nast recognized 5-Star resort spa consultant and trainer to move to Bloomington, Indiana and found That’s the Rub Massage Therapy Center. Nationally Certified and Indiana Licensed, Lisa is an honor graduate of the prestigious Utah College of Massage Therapy in Salt Lake...
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Getting rear-ended in traffic. Face-planting at the bottom of a ski slope. Tumbling over the handlebars on your bike. Whiplash comes in many forms and can become a long-term problem if not treated correctly. Fortunately, massage and bodywork can address the ache and discomfort that come...
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If you're like most people, you've experienced the afternoon slump. You know the feeling -- it's only 2 p.m., yet you feel drained. Fortunately, you can employ methods to reduce the slump's frequency and shorten its duration.

Understanding Arthritis The most common form of arthritis-- osteoarthritis, or also known as degenerative arthritis--affects more than twenty million Americans. Osteoarthritis (literally meaning "bone-joint inflammation") is caused by wear and tear on joint surfaces and most frequently involves the hips, knees, lower back, neck, and...
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I know this is going to come as a shock to many folks, but massage is pretty darn good for you. According to Maria Rodale's column at The Huffington Post "a new study by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of...
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That's the Rub Massage Therapy Center is positively twitterpaited to announce we are now open on Mondays from 10 to 6!  What better way to start your week could their possibly be? Call or book online to schedule your Monday downtime!

The average American commuter spends an hour a day driving to and from work. During this stressful, stop-and-go time, it's likely that blood pressure increases, adrenaline begins pumping, and muscles constrict and tighten. By the time you get home, you're wiped out and grumpy, and you...
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