Open House

Thanks to everyone who made it to our open house last weekend.

We had a steady, happy bunch of people coming through the doors, taking advantage of the different practitioners we managed to bring together for the day. There was massage therapy, acupuncture, physical therapy and more. What people may have noticed for the first time is how versatile massage therapists are. Just ask the people who received foot scrubs and a restful nap on one of special guest Jim Gabriel's warm, crystal-laden mats. I'll vouch for it myself. Lying on that mat, perched upon a massage table, was the perfect end to a busy day.

Some stayed around longer than the usual open house. You could see them going from one treatment room to the next, including mine. Never underestimate the power of relaxation! We live overly stressful lives, often for no better reason than our go-go society doesn't allow our brains to rest. A busy head is a busy body. Stress throws off our hormones and neurotransmitters, as well our metabolism.

All in all, it's great to see so much interest in natural medicine. Modalities like massage and Chinese should not be considered "extras" but an integral part national health care system. The same holds for exercise systems, such as Qi Gong and Tai Qi. This is just scratching the surface. These techniques not only treat people when they're sick, but perhaps more importantly they are preventative. If we made a stronger committment to keeping people healthy we'd all be happier and have more money in our pockets.