Inclement Weather?
Posted in Uncategorized on 02/03/2010 02:35 pm by AMMASee our Snow Policy here. The same goes for all types of inclement weather.
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The Barefoot Professor Speaks
Posted in Structural Integration, Uncategorized on 02/12/2010 06:23 am by AMMA
In this video, Harvard professor Daniel Lieberman describes his research and personal experiences of barefoot running. Thanks for the link, Sarah!
Snow Policy
Posted in Uncategorized on 12/20/2009 02:22 pm by AMMA
Cave Ridge Farm in the Snow - 19 Dec 2009
With all the snow and talk of snow, we’ve been asked about our snow policy.
Here it is: We’ll be here. If you can make it, great! If not, no worries. Just give us a call as soon as you know you won’t be able to make it and we’ll be happy to reschedule.
Weather conditions can vary widely throughout the region and we understand that some folks might be snowed in while others have no difficulty getting out and about. . . .
We definitely don’t want you to feel like you’re risking life and limb to make your appointment!
Be well, stay warm and enjoy the snow!
“Snow Day” by Billy Collins
Today we woke up to a revolution of snow,
its white flag waving over everything,
the landscape vanished,
not a single mouse to punctuate the blankness,
and beyond these windows
Spring Newsletter - Hot off the presses!
Posted in Kingsport, TN, Medical Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Uncategorized on 04/17/2009 07:52 am by AMMA
The newest edition of our semiannual newsletter, “To Your Health,” is hot off the presses!
Featured articles include:
“Whiplash: Healing a Pain in the Neck” - Hope Bentley
“Massage for Your Teenager? Bodywork Can Ease Adolescent Angst”
“Hot or Cold for Injuries? How to Know Which is Best for You” - Art Riggs
“Announcing New Client Stimulus Program”
You can download it below as an Adobe PDF file. Considered by many to be the global standard for electronic document sharing, the latest version of Adobe Reader is available for free download at http://get.adobe.com/reader/.
Appalachian Medical Massage Associates
Posted in Uncategorized on 04/07/2009 09:01 pm by AMMA
Welcome to AMMA’s home on the Web! Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox are the preferred browsers for viewing this site.
We’re in the process of transitioning to a Wordpress.org website. Background formatting is a little funky in this “Home” section. It looks right in Google Chrome and Firefox, but the margins are funny in Internet Explorer. We’re working on resolving this issue. If you have a *.php or *.css fix for Internet Explorer, please let us know!
Thank you for your patience!
Family Time - Reduce Stress and Enjoy Your Time With Family
Posted in Uncategorized on 04/01/2009 05:48 am by AMMAFamily time can be defined in many ways, depending on your lifestyle, and who or what you consider as family. Most people define family as spouse and/or children. But for some it could be the cherished pets. And still for others their closest friends.
We are generally social ‘animals’ with a ‘herd-tribe’ mentality. We need the ‘herd’ to survive. This togetherness is very important and gives us a sense of completeness and security. When we are unable to prioritize our time, energy, or thoughts towards these important entity’s, we get stressed, worried and anxious.
Of course the first priority on your list is for yourself, yes, you. Your health and wellbeing must be maintained, before you can give to others. Remember you ‘ must have your cup of energy filled before you can give to others’. When you are wasted, tired, depressed and otherwise stressed out, you are a hindrance rather then a help to your family.
Are You Stressed-Out? De-Clutter Your Brain
Posted in Uncategorized on 02/25/2009 09:41 am by AMMA
By Mike Hughes
I have a program on my computer called System Mechanic, which I run about once a month.
Every time I run it, it tells me what’s wrong with my computer and also how much clutter is on my system.
Well, when I ran it this month it said,
“YOU HAVE 288 MEGABYTES OF CLUTTER”.
This I Believe . . .
Posted in Uncategorized on 02/02/2009 09:17 pm by AMMAOne of my favorite tea mugs has a painting of a cat on it, with the words “What people really need is a good listening to.” Not a day goes by that I am not reminded of how true this is. If only it were as easy to apply that principle across the board! . . . . Dr. Alicia Conill emphasizes the importance of listening in healthcare - indeed in our lives as a whole. She says, “Listening to someone’s story costs less than expensive diagnostic testing but is key to healing and diagnosis.” Hers is a loving reminder to us all of the importance of taking time and being in relationship.
The text of her essay for This I Belive is reproduced below. Listen to her read it at NPR.org.
According to thisibelieve.org,
This I Believe is an international project engaging people in writing, sharing, and discussing the core values that guide their daily lives. These short statements of belief, written by people from all walks of life, are archived here and featured on public radio in the United States and Canada, as well as in regular broadcasts on NPR. The project is based on the popular 1950s radio series of the same name hosted by Edward R. Murrow.
You Gotta Laugh!
Posted in Uncategorized on 01/06/2009 05:57 am by AMMA
By C. Om
Ever thought about what laughter really is? What is it that makes us laugh? Why does it feel so good? Why does it have healing qualities? How or what makes it such a universal experience? Well, your in luck. Here’s some food for thought.
Structural Integration Featured in Massage Therapy Journal
Posted in Uncategorized on 12/03/2008 05:49 am by AMMA
Melinda Copp wrote a nice article on Structural Integration (SI) in the summer issue of Massage Therapy Journal. Her article is written for an audience of massage therapists and other bodyworkers. She provides a brief overview of what distinguishes SI from other forms of bodywork and touches on the education necessary to practice the work. Here’s the link:
http://www.amtamassage.org/journal/summer08_journal/summer08_art3-1.html