Pure Spa Blog Posts!
December 24, 2025
Scar Tissue is Fascinating: The science of scar tissue adhesion and how massage can help remodel it.
Elevate services with this smart buy... a deeper understanding of scar tissue that transforms how you offer bodywork and skin treatments. For spa and massage professionals, a scar is more...
Massaging the Diaphragm: Why it's a game-changer for stress, breathing, and back pain (and your service menu!)
Your journey to excellence starts now... and it begins with a single breath. Seriously! If you're not paying attention to the diaphragm, you're missing out on one of the most...
The History of Massage: Strange and Fascinating Facts Your Clients Will Love
It’s the little things that matter... especially when those little things involve ancient emperors getting their feet rubbed by powerful generals, which apparently caused quite the political scandal! The history...
The Therapist's Sixth Sense: Honing Your Intuition for Better Results & Building a Thriving Practice
Turn ideas into action... and sometimes that action involves pausing right before you apply that hot stone because something tells you your client needs just one more deep breath first....
Heated vs. Unheated Tables: A Pro/Con List That Will Change Your Spa Game Forever
Elevate every service with the perfect table temperature – because nothing says ‘luxury’ like not making your clients shiver during their relaxation time. Choosing between heated and unheated tables is...
Decoding Client Language: What They REALLY Mean When They Say 'It's a Good Hurt,' 'My IT Band Is Tight,' or 'I Need a Deep Tissue'
Pros trust this for lasting results...your ability to decode what clients are really saying when they describe their pain. Let's be honest, clients aren't always using the same anatomical dictionary...
Curating the Perfect Playlist: How Music Dictates the Pace of a Massage (And Why Getting It Wrong Means Your Clients Will Flee Faster Than From a Bad Haircut)
Invest in solutions that work for you... starting with the free one that's already in your pocket. Let's talk about the elephant in the treatment room: your questionable playlist. You've...
Massage Pressure 'Dose': What Studies Say About Intensity vs. Outcome & How to Get It Right
Simplify your workday, amplify your results... unless you're accidentally using the pressure of a baby panda when your client needs a grizzly bear's touch. Finding that sweet spot between massage...
The Books That Transformed My Massage Practice: From Good Hands to Great Results
Your clients will thank you... for investing in the wisdom tucked between the covers of these game-changing books. When I first hung out my shingle, I thought skilled hands were...